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HpISDAY MORNING February 18, 186-i
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Almanac for February. 1868
J-OKSDAY, FEBRUARY 18.
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■ MOON’S PHASES.
rs t Quarter —February Ist. 1.07. etcuing.
Moon— February Sth, 4.27, morning.
Quarter— February 15th, 9.12, morning.
Moon— February S-ld, 0.12, morning.
tiriu of Fleming k Howland lias
and Mr. A. Howland continues
H business. Notice is given of the fact
column.
Alarm.
Sabbath forenoon, the cliureh eon
iti our city were disturbed by
of fire, which proved to be false.
H were pleased to see so many firemen
at the churches on Greene
lonioiKot in Abyssinia.
■our locomotives will be shortly at work
■ibyssinia upon the railway formed in
lection with the English expeditionary
ft now in that country.
■ethiiiK Huudioiue.
Bose who are in search of new and
Htiful Spring Goods can find various
B at Mr. H. L. A. Balk’s. He announces
Bs, Ginghams, and other desirable and
Binahle goods, as just received.
Be Buty Bees.”
Bs rumored that the machine over the
■for grinding out verses, will soon get
Hrk again—that
■ hike a happy martial Dr earning,
through the air is coming
the Busy Bees a-bumming—
■ Humming merrily.
Bon and Trade.
how fashion change; affect
The ladies’ new style of short
i° r instance, has helped the shoe
while it lias damaged
of the doctors. As an emi-
in Philadelphia lias said,
of fashion would compel a
covering for the feet, the
■t of which, under cover of long
■ hail, in his judgment, caused the
■>f thousands.
Bobnl Gcc,llanic!
■ two ancient Conservative vehicles
trotting in double harness for a
and rumor lies it that they
find it is alosing game Ilorae
that it is necessary to take a
H- clear the mud. But the wright
more complacent, and can’t see any
of opinion.
poor progress going in copart
■>. they have concluded to cat at
occasionally and go it alone.
friends, and you will see
disagree.
Bt'aici, are Iligli.
■ general complaint of high taxes is
at this time, and bitter com
■ arc made by all classes. One cause
■i taxes is the delay in paying. The
interest often amounts to
■hail the original tax bill. If people
■pay promptly, the burden of taxa-
be greatly lightened. The
for the government income tax
required to be handed in, and if
will be prompt a great deal of
■ will be saved.
■ following telegram- rrrh.itim— lias
at this office :
Francisco Resolution introduced
that view attempt part Eng
■mc Columbia to dominion Canada
acquisition by united States of
■ importance Senators representa-
use all honorable means
■■ government acquire Columbia,
instructed telegraph resolutions
members Congress and gov-
States.”
■t an enviable position is that of the
■ journalist who has 4he fun of
intelligible the messages re-’
[■ by efficient telegraphers!
9th instant, was honored by the
and Catholic churches as the
SB l ' le Sundays preparatory to Lent,
is called Septuagesima ; last
was Sexigesima ; next Sunday will
antiquity the institution of
Sundays may he, there is
even in the Catholic chnrcli, to
it originated before about the
the sixtli century. Gei.asius
noticed them, but after the
|V latter they were rnt received
or i-pain. These days, however,
appropriate offices, instituted by
are known to have been adopted
Britain and France during the
Charlemagne.
B^Bclrcrlon.
Yei.veuto.n tile gifted
‘'Headings" were crowned with
in England, Scotland, and
fe*-' Northern cities of our own
gave one of her inimitable read-
English and American poets, in
Hall, last evening, before an ap
|Bvc audience. This lady is, indeed,
°f exquisite taste, feeling and
'll ■mon-Irate and In i ability to take
as interpreter of tin: thoughts
of tlie most celebrated of our
poets.
■■Yp.i.vkhton will give her second
to-morrow evening, at the same
by the way, lias been tastc-
with evergreen \ \Ve advise
to>uttend.
The PmpHobm MsLtlsr.
We ere informed that Judge Gibson ha*
returned a written Decision, refusing to grant
the injunction and prohibition sought, re
straining the Inferior Court from purchasing
a certainjtroperty to be used as tbe Hich
mond County Poor House.
We are further informed that the original
document— the Decision—was in the hands,
on yesterday noon, of the city editor of the
CoiulUutionalitt. We applied to one of the
Justices of tbe Inferior Court for a copy
who, on repairing to the office of the Clerk
of the Superior Court, w»s informed by that
gentleman that he had not spread the Decis
ion upon the Minutes, nor had he ever
seen it I
What do you think of that ?
New “Granite State ”
Granite found in Minnesota has been
tested by the Government geologists at Wash
ington, and pronounced to he equal, if not
superior, to any in the United States, and
fully equal to Russian granite, known as the
best building material in Europe.
Street Hullwuy*.
Paris street railways have fiat rails, and
the car wheels have no flanges, but there is
a small rail in the centre on which au extra
grooved wheel runs- This wheel can be
raised by tbe driver, when the car easily runs
off the track to turn out for a car coming
from an opposite direction.
Foreign Postage.
It should not be forgotten that the rate of
postage on letters weighing less than half
an ounce to Great Britain and Ireland was
reduced to 12 cents on the Ist of January.
Prepayment is optional, and the rate is
sixpence sterling if it is collected at its
destination. On newspapers not exceeding
four ounces in weight the postage is four
cents, which must be prepaid.
♦♦♦.
New Writing Telegraph.
A gentleman in Harrisburg has lately in
vented anew instrument, by which the
rapidity of telegraphing is greatly increased.
The Morse system will transmit about 1,800
per hour, the House and combinated system
from 2,000 to 2,900, while a rate of 4,000 to
5,000 is claimed for the new one. The
writing bears a resemblance to manuscript.
The letters are traced with printer’s ink, are
accurate, compact, and easily read.
Death of Sir David Brewster.
The cable announces that Sir David
Brewster, the Nestor of British scientific
men, died on the 10th inst. He had
recently entered on his seventy-eighth
year, having been born at Jedburgh,
Scotland, December 11, 1790. His special
forte was in Optics. He was the inventor
of that curious and attractive instrument,
the Kaleidoscope. His principal works
were, Letters on Natural Magic, a Life of
Sir Isaac Newton, and a Treatise on
Optics. He was also the editor of the
Edinburgh Journal oj Science, and Edin
burgh Eneyclopcedia. He was as much
distinguished for his moral worth as for
his learning.
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Professor Roberts, The Great Itlag*
nctizer,
Will heal the sick by Animal Magnet
ism, at Augusta Hotel, from February
17th to March 17th, 1868. Consultation
free ; charges reasonable. Wednesday's
and Saturday's afternoon of each week will
be devoted to the treatment of the poor—
“without money and without price.' 1
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[Advertisement.]
Garland A. Snead, Attorney at Law.
Can be found at the office of the Clerk
of the City Court. Office in third story
City Hall Building. felß-2t
[Advertisement.]
Chronic Catarrh,
A Clergyman in a neighboring village had
suffered for many years, from an obstinate
catarrh, which had resisted all attempts for
a cure. The obstruction and discharge
from the nose was constant, destroying
both taste and smell; anil at times even
interfering from the change of voice, with
his public ministrations. Almost in des
pair, he commenced the use of Humph
reys Catarrh Specific No. 19, and alter the
use of only a few pills—one every night—
found himself improved ; and ere lie had
used an entire box, could consider himself
entirely well. ts
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Notice.
Persons desirous of being relieved of
political disabilities, can have; their names
presented to the Committee by addressing
me, at Atlanta, Ga.
B. Con-let,
Com. for sth Congressional Dist.
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Phillips* Provision Exchange.
Cincinnati, Feb. 14, 1868.
Editor National Republican:
Dear Sin : The provision market, during tho
week past, has ruled firm, with a slight advance
on most articles—this being a sympathetic feel
ing with other markets. The advance in New
Orleans was no doubt caused by the stoppage of
navigation, both in the Ohio and Mississippi
rivers; but these rivers are now open, and that
market will no doubt soon bo fully stocked,
when we may look for a decline there, as well as
at other points. Yet the South is greatly in need
of provisions, and tho recent advance in cotton
will enable them to take much more than other
wise ; and the trade here looks for a steady
healthy demand for all the packing of this
season- Tho market closes firm on Bacon and
Bulk Meats, bat quiet on other articles.
HOGS. —The packing season is over, and tho
few that are now arriving are taken by butchers.
Next week I think I will be able to give you the,
paoking of this city.
MESS PORK has advancod to $23 for now,
but closes quiet at this figure, with moro sellers
than buyers—though many aro holding their
stocks for higher prices. Country 25 to 60 cent*
less.
RUMPS are in good demand at sl6, but gen
erally held higher.
LARD has been in modorate demand all tbe
week, and prices have ruled regular at about 14c
for choice City Kettled prime, and some cases
$c more has been asked withoai being roalized.
Country $o loss. Kegs are generally held at 14$c
—without buyers over 14$c. The recent declino
in Gold has weakened the market for Lard.
There oro so many grades of steam this season
that it is useless to attempt to give quotations
that would be intelligible.
GREASES aro firm at from 9$ to llso for the
range of grades from Dark to White.
BULK MEATS have advanced to 9, 11$ and
I2c loose, for heavy choice Shoulders, Sides,
Clsas Ribs and Clear Sides—lighter selling $o
less. Hams have sold at 12$c loose, which at
present is an extreme prime. Swoet l'iekled in
demand at 13c—generally held $c higher.
BACON Is in very active demand, owing to
tbe high supply out of smoke, or to oome out
within a few days—the domund being for im
mediate delivery. Clear Rib Sides are most
called for. J quote Shoulders, Rib Sides, Clear
Rib and Clear Sides at 10$, lljf to 12c, 12J and
13$e, all paoked. S. C. Hams 15 to 160.
FREIGHTS unchanged.
The Augusta Markets.
WEEKLY REVIEW.
Monday, February IT, 1888— r. a.
COTTON—W* Uft tbo market at tbe cln»e of
oar la*t weekly report firm, at tS{alße.
Ob Tuesday the itapto continued aotive, and
advanoad to l*o. Sales 981 bales; receipts 828
bales.
On Wednesday tho market declined sc., on
receipt of unfavorable advioes. Sales 720 bales;
receipts 726 bales.
On Thursday there was a steady demand and
pleasant feeling. Prioes regained the fifes of
tbe previous day— quoting Middlings at 19c.
Sales 684 bales ; receipts 1,048 bales.
On Friday the market was very quiet, and
declined a full cent. Sales 1,189 bales ; receipts
698 bales.
On Saturday the market was lively, Middlings
ranging from 19a200. Sales 923 bales; receipts
948 bales.
To-day (Monday) the markot was exceedingly
brisk, and wo leave tbe market at Its close firm
for a good style of New York Middlings, at 22a
22Jc.
During the week under review, over 3,000
bales of Cotton were received by the Georgia
Railroad, and during the same period orer 8,000
bales were shipped by river and the different
railroads.
CORN.—The trade throughout tho week has
been steady, but is now inolined to be dull. Ar*
rivals fair. Stocks moderate. Prime White,
$1.28 per bushel, in lots, and $1.32$ retail.
OATS.—Receipts fair, and quickly sold at
$1.15 for Prime, in lots ; from store, $1.25.
WHEAT—Very scarco. Offerings readily
bought at full rates, say $2.85a2.90 for Red,
$2.90a3.00 for Amber, and $3.15a3.25 for Prime
White.
BACON.—The continued heavy sales of the
week have reduced the stock on hand, but ar
rivals are coming in more freely, and the de
mand is steady and active. Wo quote Shoulders
12$o; Rib Sides, !4o; Clear Rib, 14$cal4Jo ;
Clear, 15c: Hams, 14a18c.
DOMESTICS.—Augusta Factory advanced
prioes lo per yard to-day, and holds }, 12o; 2,
14c; 4-4, 16c, and Drills, 17. UranitcvTlle Fac
tory goods have also advanced lo per yard—wo
now quote Drills, 17c; 4-4 Shirting, 16; J
Shirting, 14; j Shirting, 12c.
FINANCIAL.—GoId—Wo quote as broker's
ratos; buying, 141, and selling, 143. Silver—
Buying, 132, and selling, 136.
Latest Quotations for Uncurrant Monies and
Securities.
GEORGIA. Buying.
Georgia Rail Road & Banking Company 98
Marine Bank of Georgia 98
Bank of Fulton 45
Bank of Empire State 22
Augusta Insurance A Banking Company —. 5
City Bank of Augusta 30
Manufacturers Bank of Macon 24
Northwestern Bank 2
Merchants’ & Planters’ Bank 5
Planters* Bank 18
Bank of Columbus 5
Central Rail Road Bank 98
Bank of Middle Georgia 85
Bank of Athens 60
Bank of Augusta 68
Union Bank of Augusta 6
Augusta Savings Bank 17
Timber Cutters’ Bank 2
Bank of Savannah 48
Bank of the State 10
Bank of Commerce 6
Mechanics’ Bank 2
STOCKS AND BONDS.
State of Georgia Bonds, old 6 per cents 70a..
State of South Carolina Bonds, old 35a..
City of Augusta Bonds, old 60a..
City of Augusta Bonds, new 55a..
City of Augusta Notes 9fia..
City of Savannah Bonds 62a..
City of Macon Bonds 62a..
Georgia Rail Hoad Bonds 98a..
South Western Rail Road Bonds 85a..
Georgia Rail Road Stock 65a..
Central Rail Road Stock 96a..
South Western Hail Road Stock 84aS5
Atlantic and Gulf Rail Road Stock 45a..
New Georgia Seven’s 80a..
South Carolina Rail Road Bonds, 6s 50a..
Nothing doing in Stocks.
COMMERCIAL.
APPLES—
Dry. lb.. 07 a 08
BAGGING—
Gunny, heavy, wide yd.. 23 a 25
Heavy Dundee, weight.. 23 a
BEEF—
Mew bbl. .25 00 a 27 00
Mess )i bbl.. 15 00 a
Extra Family 00 a 16 50
BEESWAX lb.. 25 a 27
BACON—
Western Shoulders lb 12>i
BB Sides lb.. U a
Clear Ribbed Sides lb.. 14>*a 14%
Clear Sides lb.. 15 a
Hams lb.. 18 a 20
Dry Salted Shoulders lb.. 11 % a 12
Diy Salted C It Sides lb.. 13>£a
Dry Salted Clear Sides lb.. ldjja 15
BUTTER—
Goshen. lb.. 50 a 55
Western lb.. 40 a 45
Country lb.. ..a Si)
CANDLES—
Adamantine .lb.. 22 a 24
Tallow lb.. lf%a 15
CHEESE—
Factory . lb.. 18 a
State, etc lb.. 15 a 16
English Dairy lb.. 22 a
COFFEE
Rio.. 1b../ 24 a 27
Java lb.. 40 a 42
Imitation Java lb.. 37)£a
lb.. 30 a
CORN—
Yellow and Mixed bush.. a 1 25
White, new bush.. 1 28 a 1 32>*
DOMESTICS—
Graniteville Factory 4-4 16 a
“ “ 7-8 14 a
“ “ 3-4 12 a
Graniteville “ Drills 17 a
Augusta Factory, 3-4 .. yd.. 12 a
Augusta Factory 7-8 yd.. 14 a
Augusta Factory 4-4 yd.. 16 a
Augusta Factory Drills yd.. 17 a
Montour 7-8 yd.. 14a
Montour4-4 . .yd . 17 a
Osnaburgs, yd.. 16 a
Osnaburg Stripes vd.. 17 a
FEED-
Stock cwt.. 300 a
Bran cwt.. 1 50 a
FISH—
New Salmon kits.. 4EO a 5 00
New Mess Mackerel kits.. 5 00 a
New Mess Mackerel }£bbl..lo 00 a
No 1 Mackerel kits.. 350 a
No 1 Mackerel l-4bb15..6 50 a
No 1 Mackerel 1-2 bbls. .12 00 a 12 50
No 2 Mackerel kits.. 3 25 a 3 50
No 3 Mackerel l-4b115.. 600 a 6 50
No 3 Mackerel kits (1-2 bbls) 8 50 a 9 00
No 3 (Extra) 1-2 bbls.. 900 a 0 50
No 3 (Extra) bbls. .16 00 a 17 00
No 1 Codfish cwt. .11 00 al2 00
Scaled Herrings box.. 1 00 a 1 25
FLOUR—
Granite Mills Canal .bbl.. ..a
Granite Mills Superfine bbl. .12 50 a
Granite Mills Extra bb1..13 50 a
Granite Mills X X bb1..15 50 a
“ “ super bb1..12 50 a
“ “ extra bb1..13 50 a
Augusta Mills XX bbl. .15 00 a
Excelsior Mills, super bbl .13 00 a
“ “ extra bbl. .14 00 a
“ “ doub exx bb1..16 00 a
Buckwheat bbl. .14 00 a
“ ]A bbl.. 7 50 a
“ X bbl.. 3 75 a 4 00
GRAIN—
Wheat, red bush.. 285 a 2 90
“ white bush.. 3 15 a 3 25
Oats bush..'lib a 1 25
Peas bush.. 1 15 a 1 20
HAY—
Northern cwt.. 2 00 a
Eastern cwt.. 2 25 a
Tennessee cwt . 1 50 a 1 75
HlDES—Green lb.. 8 a 9
Salted, dry or flint lb.. 16 a 17
Si 7 * 7 *
Tennessee (prime) ib.. 15 a
Pressed lb.. 15 a
LEAD—Bar lb.. 18J<a 14
LEATHER—
Hemlock Sole )b.. 35 a 40
Northern Oak jb.. 48 a 56
Southern Oak ib b 0 a 42
Northern Harness ’jb’ ". 50 a 60
Southern Harness lb 45 a 56
Upper Sides d0z..36 00 a 48 60
French Calf Skins doz.. 35 00 a 80 00
French Kips doz. 7* 00 aIOO 00
American Kips doz . .45 00 a 90 00
Goat— ■■■■■■■■ d0z..35 00 a ..
Linings and Toppings doz 10 50 a2O 00
LIQUORS—
Whiskey—Bourbon gal . 250 a 5 50
Rectified gal.. 215 a 2 50
8y0... gal • 1 TO a 0 60
Irish gal.. 700 a 900
Scotch gal . 700 a 9 00
Brandy—Cognac gal . 7 00 a 15 00
Domestic gal 260 a 600
Gin—Holland gal.. 460 a 660
American gal.. 2 80 a 360
Rum—Jamaica gal.. 600 a 800
New England gal.. 330 a 4 50
MATCHES-
Sun gross.. 400 a 450
Telegraph gross.. 00 a 2..
Shanghai gross.. 800 a 825
l’arlor, No. 1 gross.. 4 00 a 450
Parlor, No. 2 .* gross.. 325 a
MEAL—
City ground, bolted bush . 1 15 a
Country ground bush.. 1 15 a 1 20
MOLASSES— '
Cubs, new crop ..... .. gal.. SO s 53
New York Syrup gal.. SO * 06
Golden Syrup fat.. 76 s SO
Cubs Clsyed gal.. 56 s M
Mnscovsfs gsl.. BS s 60
Stusrt'l Choice. gsl . 1 60 s 1 60
NAILS—Cut, snorted sis**— 6J(» 1
OlLS—
linseed gsl. 1 75 1 100
Ksroeene burning gsl.. SO a 76
Kerosene lubrkaiing gal.. 1 40 a SOO
Sperm Winter gsl 375 a 4BS
Tenners’ Common gsl . 1 *6 a 1 75
MaaMatry....i gel . 1 80 a 2 00
Lamp gsl.. 800 s 400
Lard, Winter gal . 900 a 225
ONIONS bbl 400 a SOO
FORK-Northern Pickled— bbl 25 00 a
POTATOES-new— bbl . 600 a 8 50
POWDER. keg . 900 a
PAINTS—
Whits Lead .• Ib.. 15 s 20
Chrome Yellow Ib.. 30 a 40
Chrome Green Ib.. 30 a 40
Spaniibßrown lb.. 6 a
Venetian Red lb.. 8 a
Venetian ground in oil lb.. 18 a 25
Red Lead 20 a 25
Gold Leaf 13 00 a 10 00
Varnish—Copal 400 a 500
Coach 600 a 000
Japan a 8 50
RAISINS—
Layer box.. 450 a 500
Layer X box.. 250 a 262
Layer 1 50 a
RICE, new lb.. 11 a 12>i
East India lb.. 9 a
ROrE—
Hemp,Machine lb.. 10 a 11
Half Coils lb . 11 a
Handspun ib.. 10 a
Flax Ib.. lo a
BAL'D—Liverpool Hack 190 a 200
SOAP—American Yellow lb.. 10 a 12K
SHOT— bag 340 a 350
SUGAR
Brown, Mue lb.. 14 a 15
Porto Rico lb.. 15 a • 16
Crushed and Powdered lb.. 19 a 20
Clarified A lb.. 18 a 1814
Clarified B lb.. a 1714
Clarified C, extra lb.. 17 a
Yellow C lb . 16>ia IT
Yellow Refined lb.. 15 a 16
SMOKING TOBACCO—
Durham lb.. 60 a
Harmonlzer lb.. .. a 75
Bird’s Eye..., per gross.. a 10 00
Guerrilla Club Mlb.. 50 a
Navy lb.. 65 a j]
Maryland Club a 150
TALLOW lb.. 10 a
TEAS—Green Ib.. 140 a 266
Black lb.. 100 a 1 50
TOBACCO,—
Com. Dark Pounds,so’d lb.. 55 a 60
“ Bright “ lb.. 70 a 80
Medium Dark lb.. 70 a 75
“ Bright lb.. 85 a 95
Fine Bright Pounds lb.. 1 60 a 1 25
Extraflne and Fancy lb . 1 25 a 1 50
Fancy Styles lb . 100 a 150
Half-pounds Dark 1 lb. 60 a 72
" Bright lb.. 65 a SO
TWINE— 00
VINEGaA per gal . 40 a 35
I!™; per gal 55 a 65
White Wme per gal.. 55 a 65
1 ARriS—
Assorted per bnneh.. 1 70 a 175
®clcgt'ftj)l)ic News.
Summary—Sunday’s Telegrams.
The gunboats for patrolling the Canada
waters will be ready in the Spring, and will
be temporarily manned by the naval brigade.
Wm, Iff. Swain, founder of the Philadel
phia Public Ledger, is dead. He was aged
fifty-nine years.
On Saturday tho appointment of three
Catholic Bishops for the diocese of Philadel
phia was received from Cardinal Barnabe, of
Rome. The Pope has designated the follow
ing : Rev. Wm. O’Hara, of St. Patrick’s, to
be Bishop of Scranton; Rev. J. F. Shana
han to be Bishop of Harrisburg ; Rev. Dr
Brecker, of Richmond, Va., to be Bishop of
Wilmington.
The Tettuessee Conservative Stale Conven
tion, at Nashville, passed resolutions sustain
ing Andrew Johnson, amd announcing affili
ation with the Democratic party."
The schooner Hannah Grant, eight of
whose crew were captured by Indians on the
coast of Venezuela, had arrived at Jamaica
in distress. The American Consul has sent
to Aspinwall for a man-of-.war to compel tho
release of the captives.
At San Francisco, a resolution was intro
duced in the Legislature, that, in view of the
attempt on the part of England to unite
Colombia to the dominion of Canada, Co
lombia's acquisition by the United States is
of the utmost importance. Senators and
Representatives are instructed to use all
honorable means to induce the Government
to acquire Colombia. The Governor was
instructed to telegraph this resolution to the
President, members of Congress,-and the
Governors of the Pacific States.
Congressional.
W asHington, February 17.— Senate —
Senator Thomas’ case was postponed, in
consequence Mr. Johnson’s sickness.
One hundred negroes, from New Jersey,
asked for §IOO each to carry them to Li
beria.
A similar petition was received from
Massachusetts negroes.
The South Carolina Convention asked
aid to extend theJPort Royal Railroad.
The Judiciary Committee reported a
majority of voters shall decide all elections
under the reconstruction acts, and voting
on the adoption of the Constitution, duly
registered persons may vote in any part of
the State,, upon the presentation of cer
tificate.
A bill converting into the treasury the
proceeds of captured and abandoned
property, was discussed until the hour of
adjournment.
House —Bingham introduced the follow
ing, which was referred to the Reconstruc
tion Committee :
Whereas, a large majority of the votes
given at an election held on the sth day of
February, 1868, were for the Constitution
presented by tho Convention of the people
of the State of Alabama, and
Whereas, certain combinations of citi
zens within said State refused to vote, with
intent thereby to defeat the efforts of the
friends of the Union to restore said Stale
to its proper relations to the Union, there
fore,
Be it enacted etc , That tho Legislature
elect under the new Constitution of Ala
bama, be convened at the Capital oi said
State as soon as practicable,by order of the
United States Military Commander within
said State of Alabama, And that upon
ratification by the said Legislature of tho
14th article of the amendment to the
Constitution of the United States, pro
posed by the Thirty-Ninth Congress,
and the establishment, by law, of impar
tial suffrage within the said State,
as authorized by said Constitution of Ala
bama, the said State shall be admitted to
representation in the Congress of the
United States, in accordance with the laws
of the United States.
Nothing else of importance was present;
ed under the regular call.
An effort was made to strike out appro
priations for several South American mis
sions failed, and finally' tho bill passed.
Adjourned.
1 1 II I 1
THE CdHVEHTIOirS.
MISSISSIPPI.
Jackson, February 17.—Tho regular
course of business in the Convention to-dsy
was interrupted by a personal affair which
everything into great confusion.
Such epithets as liar, dog, and coward
were heard. One member, standing in the
middle aisle, announced his readiness to
give satisfaction to any party aggrieved.
Quiet was finally restored without ac
tual hostilities. The trouble grow out of
a resolution of oensure.
SOUTH CAHOLINA.
Charleston, Fob. 17.—The Convention
to-day, after a long discussion, adopted a
resolution asking Congress for tho loan of
ono million dollars for the purchase of
lands.
FLORIDA.
Tallahassee, February 17.—The Con
vention met to-day without any important
action being taken. The Billings faction
offer a compromise, if Billings be notni
nated for Congress, which the majority
refuse. Billings’ party is making heavy
efforts to get additional signers to their
Constitution.
General Meade arrived to-day, and tells
both factious to reorganize and elect a
new President, and expunge all records
since February 2d. Gen. Meade is the
guest of D. S. Walker, acting Governor.
The Constitution of the body now in ses
sion, far as acted upon, is generally ac
ceptable.
Washington Items-
Washington, February 17.—General
Steadman has resigned the New Orleans
Internal Collectorship, to take effect 15th
of May.
Mr. Sumner presented a petition from
citizens of Massachusetts praying the abo
lition of the Presidential office, as danger
ous to the Republic.
Mr. Trumbull’s bill, introduced to-day,
defining the jurisdiction of courts in the
United States, is in effect as follows: It’
provides that all courts of the United
States shall be bound by the acts of Con
gress on political questions, and that it
rests with Congress to determine what
government is the established one in any
State; and it is declared that no civil State
governments exist in the excluded States
of the South, and 110 so-called civil State
governments in such States shall be recog.
nized by either the Executive or Judicial
power of the United States until Congress
shall so provide, or until .-uch State is
represented in the Congress of the United
States.
The Reconstruction acts are declared
political in their character, the propriety
or validity of which no judicial tribunal
is competent to question ; and the Supreme
Court of the United States is hereby pro
hibited from taking jurisdiction of any
case growing out of the execution of said
acts in either of said States, until such
State shall be represented, etc., and such
cases now pending before that Court shall
be dismissed; and all acts authorizing an
appeal, writ of error, habeas corpus, or
other procedure to bring before said Court
for review any case civil or criminal,
arising out of the execution of such recon
struction acts, are hereby repealed.
Tho President has nominated Thomas
Sim, Marshal of South Carolina, and Jas.
W. McDonough, Postmaetei at Galveston.
Senator Sherman says the General will
not accept either the Brevet appointment
or the command of the new department,
and if the President declines to relieve
him from tho latter, he will promptly ten
der his resignation.
Revenue to-day, $16,000.
From Mexico.
Galveston February 17.—From the
Bureau of Mexican Intelligence, we have
news to the 16th :
The Legislature at San Luis had taxed
merchandize and retailers 3 per cent., and
and asked the Government to impose a
fine of five hundred dollars, and imprison
ment of six months for an evasion of the
tax.
Colonel Grandes, at Calia Casi, had pro
nounced against Rubm, the Governor.
The Apaches are murdering and robbing
near Ures, Sonora. A force lias been sent
to attack them.
General Regules offered his resignation
to the government.
. General Ximenes lias sent to Congress
tbe names of one hundred and thirty two
towns revolting against Alvarez.
Intrigues, revolutions, and pronuncia
mentoes are s)lenty.
Troops at Matamoras are drilling for
active service.
Cable Telegrams.
Washington, Feb. 17.—There is a revo
lution in Japan in consequence of the
opening of the ports.
Mikado is a prisoner, and the late Tykoon
fled from the Capitol.
The ministry and treaty making powers
have pledged neutrality if the ports are
opened.
There is but little trade, and settlers are
dissatisfied with the location.
A boat was capsized in the Osaka river,
drowning Admiral Bell, of the U. S. Navy,
Lieutenant Reed, and ten of the crew.
Berlin, February 17.—Bismarck’s sickp
ness is serious.
The Florence Council have resolved to
pay part of the Papal debt.
From Panama.
New York, Feburary 17.—The steamer
Santiago de Cuba has arrived, bringing
Panama dates to the 7th.
The cholera is raging terribly at Bueno*
Ayres—otic hundred and eighty victims
daily is the estimate.
Tho citizens are flying in great numbers.
At Villamera two hundrod ton out of two
hundred and seventy railroad laborers have
died.
The wheat crop in South Australia is a
failufe.
-y—,
Sergeant Bate*.
Montoomeky, February 17.—Sergeant
Bates, carrying the United States flag,
reached this city io-day. He wm met by
a large number of citizens, and carriages
decorated with United States flags, and
with a band of music. Three thousand
people turned oat to bear the reception
speeches, and to welcome him. The old
flag Was enthusiastically cheered. Hun
reds of ladies, from windows, balconies,
an verandas on tbe principal streets,
waved their handkerchiefs to him as he
marched along. He was escorted to one
of the leading hotels, and is the gnest of
the city as long as he remains. All the
speakers and marshals of he day were
ex-Confederate soldiers.
Telegraph.
Financial.
LONDON, February 17, Noon. —Conaolz 921a
93. Bonds 71ia71L
FRANKFORT, Feb. 17.—Bonds, 754.
NEW YORK, February 17, Noon. —Gold 141$.
Money 4a5.
NEWjYOßK,February 17, Evening. —Gold 41 i
Produce and Other markets.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 17, Noon. —Cotton active
aud exoited, at higher rates. Sales 20,000 bales.
Uplands, 9d on the spot, and 8i to arrive ; Or
leans 9s.
Breadstuffs quiet. Corn easier.
LIVERPOOL, February 17, Evening. —Cotton
firm and more activo. Sales reach 25,000 bales.
Quotations unchanged.
LIVERPOOL, February 17, Evening. —Cotton,
great activity and much excitement; closed ir
regular, but buoyant. Uplands, in port, 9ia9J;
to arrive, 9; Orleans 9ga9l- Sales 30,000 bales.
NEW YORK, February 17, Noon. —Cotton
firmer, at 22.
Flour unchanged. Wheat dull and unchanged.
Corn favors buyers. Rye quiet and firm. Oats
dull and drooping. Pork steady—Mess $23.50.
Lard steady, at 14a14}. Turpentine steady.
Rosin quiet.
NEW YORK, February 17, Evening. —Cotton
active, and laljc higher. Sales 12,000 bales at
22Ja23c.
Flour less active, but prices unchanged. Wheat
more active; prices unchanged. Mixed Western
Corn $1.23a1.28; white Southern $1.22a1.27.
Oats active, but lower—Western 83J. Mess
Pork, new, $23.68; old, $22.56. Lard steady.
Groceries quiet. Turpentine 60a65. Rosin s3a
6.50. Freights quiet— Cotton, sail, Ja7-16; steam
iaf.
BALTIMORE, February 17.—Cotton very
active, with light offerings.
Flour very dull, and no sales. Wheat dull and
unchanged; Southern 70a82. Corn dull; white
$1,152, yellow $1.17a1.19. Provisions dull. Bulk
Meats held higher; shoulders 9J, rib sides 114,
clear 12$.
CINCINNATI, February 17.—Flour quiet.
Corn dull; offered at 80, with no buyers. Mess
Pork active at $23. Bacon active—shoulders
10J; clear sides 13$. Lard held at 14$al4$.
WILMINGTON, Feb. 17.—Cotton advanced.
Middling 22.
Spirits Turpentino steady at 60. Rosin firm—
straisod, $2 20; No. 1, $3a3.124.
CHARLESTON, February 17.—Cotton opened
steady, and closed excited, active, and at ad
vance of Ito lie. Sa’cs 1,200 bales. Middlings
at 20c.
SAVANNAH, February 17.—Cotton very ex
cited, advanced and active. Middlings 214a22-
sales, 2,110 bales; receipts, 3,850 bales.
MOBILE, February" 17.—Cotton closed un
settled. Sales 8,500 bales. Middlings 21]c.
Receipts 4,756 ; exports 0,469.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 17.—Cotton market
active and excited ; Middlings, 22a22J.
Sugar dull and declined saj; Common, 12$;
Fair, 12$: Prime, 14$al4J. Molasses declined
3to 5o; Common, 65 ; Prime Reboiled, 75aS0.
Marine News.
SAVANNAH, February 16.—Arrived: Str-
Herman Livingston and Tonawanda, from Phils
adelphia.
SAVANNAH, February 17.—Arrived: gtmr
North Point, Baltimoro ; ships Pomana and
Tasman ids, Liverpool.
Cleared : jtrar Montgomery, New York.
CHARLESTON, February 17.—Arrived: Str
Champion, New York; str Falcon, Baltimore;
sebr P Bull Winkle, Rockland; schr Chiloe, from
New Orleans for New York, disabled; brig Este
fana, from Havana for Boston, leaky.
Sailed : Steamers M>anu, New York; Patapsco,
New York; bark A Meneill, Liverpool; schra
Lilly; New York; N. C. . Clark, Boston; Abby
Dunn, New York.
WILMINGTON, February 17.—Arrived : Fair
banks, New York.
Cleared : Pioneer, Philadelphia.
CHARLESTON, February 17.—Arrived; Str.
Mouekii, from New York.
Sailed: Schr. Walanga,for Georgetowd, South
Carolina.
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AUCTION SALES-
U. S. Marshal’s Sale
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT
of fieri facias, issued out of the Honorable
the Fifth Circuit Gonrt of the United States for
the Southern District, of Georgia, in favor of the
plaintiff iu the following ease, to wit: Woodgate
&. Cos vs. Thomas F. Hampton aud Frederick
Burtz, partners, using the firm name and stylo of
Hampton & Bnrtz, I have levied upon, as the
property oi Thomas F. Hampton, One Block of
irick Stores, situate, lying and being in the town
of Bainbridge, county of Decatur, State of
Georgia, and known as the ‘‘Hampton Block,”
adjoining tlie premises of King & Lester, Lewis
So Waters, and D. J. Dickenson, on Water street,
iu said town and county; and will sell the same at
mblic auction, at the Court House iu the city of
Macon, connty- of Bibb, and State of Georgia, on
the FIRST TUESDAY IN MARCH next, be
tween the lawful hours of sale.
Dated at Savannah, Georgia, this 29th day of
January, 1868.
WILLIAM G. DICKSON,
ja29—3od U.S. Marshal.
U. S. Marshal’s Sale.
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT
of fieri facias, issued out of the Honorable
the Fifth Circuit Court of the United States for
tiie Southern District of Georgia, in favor of the
plaintiff, in the following case, to wit: A.
Biuinger &. Cos. versus Alonzo B. Luce, I have
levied upon, as the property of the defendant, the
entire stock of Furniture, Bedding, etc., etc., of
the Marshall Ilonse, Savannah, Ga., now occu
pied by said Alonzo B. Luce, defendant; and will
sell the same at public auction, at the Court House
in the city of Savaunah, Chatham county. Ga., on
the THIRD TUESDAY IN FEBRUARY next,
between the lawful hours of sale.
Dated at Savannah, this 98th day of January.
181)8. WILLIAM G. DICKSON,
ja29—3w U. S. Marshal.
U. S. Marshal’s Sale.
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT
of fieri facias, issued out of the Honorable
the Fifth Circuit Court of the United States for
the Southern District of Georgia, in favor of the
plaiutiff, in the following case, to wit: Beaufort
Elliott versus Lemuel W. 11. Pittman, I have
ovied upon, as the property of the defendant,
51,450 Acres, more or less, of Laud, together with
all the improvements thereon, situate, lying and
being in the Fifth District, of Ware county,
Georgia, known nud described in the plan of said
district and county us lots uumber 348, 483, 480,
479 and 478 ; and will sell the same at public auc
tion, at the Court House in the city of Bavanuah,
Chatham county, Georgia, on the FIRST TUES
DAY IN MARCH next, between the lawful
hours of sale.
Dated at Savann ah, Ga., this 99th day of Jan
nary, 1868. WILLIAM G. DICKSON,
ja99 80d U. 8. Marshak
AUCTION SALES,
ASSIGNEE’S SAIN
TN THE MATTER OF THOMAS B. HINES,
A Bankrupt—ln Bankruptcy—Southern Dis
trict of Gsorfia — Will be sold before the Court
House door in tbe city of Savannah, on the
third day of March next, between eleven and two
o clock, that panel of land lying in Effingham
county, on the Central Railroad, twenty-two
miles from Savannah, containing tome thousand
acres ; and two other traeU of land, lying in
Montgomery county, on Little Ocmutgee river,
containing two hundred and a half aeres each.
Returned as the property of tbe said Bankrupt.
JAMES M. HINES,
febl4—lw3w Assignee.
U. S. Marshal’s Bala.
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT
of Hen facias, issued out of the Honorable
the I lfth Circuit Court of the United States for
the Southern District of Georgia, in favor of the
plaintiff, in the following cause, to wit: William
Oraydon t Cos. versus Jared Tomlinson, I have
levied upon, as the property of the defendant
six Mules, one Mare, one old Carriage, two’
Wagons, fifty Head of Cattle, fifty Head of Hogs,
and all the Household and Kitchen Furniture con
tained in His residence, in the First District of Lee
county, Georgia; and will sell the same at public
auction, at the Court House in the town of Starks
to" Ijee - and S** l ® of Georgia, on the
THIRD TUESDAY IN FEBRUARY next, be
tween the lawful hours of sale.
I Dated at Savannah, Ga., this 28th January,
ivia n WM G. DICKSON.
- I- 1 ’”- 3 ” UfS. Marshal.
U. 8. Marshal’s Sale.
TRVfi'ri IND1 ND liY VIRTUE OF A WRIT
ti P fii n f “’“’ 188 “ ed out of the Honorable
ffie Fifth Cuxmt Court of the United States for
nl-dmirt lnTh fM Ct ? f Geor B i a, iu favor of the
plaintiff, in the following case, to wit: Phelan &
Collender versus John Finn & Cos., I have levied
upon as the property of G. M. Hay, one of the
defendants, a stock of Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes
Aotions, etc., etc., contained in basement of build
ing known as .Masonic Hall, situate in the town of
Preston, Webster county, Georgia; and will sell
the same at public auction, at the Court House in
the said town of Preston, connty of Webster, and
State of Geqggia, on the THIRD TUESDAY IN
FEBRUARY next, between the lawful hours of
sale.
Dated Savannah, January 28th, 1868.
WM. G. DICKSON,
ja29 3w U. S. Marshs],
U. S. Marshal’s Sale.
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF
fieri facias issued out of the Honorable the
Fifth Circuit Court of the United States for the
Southern District of Georgia, in favor of the
plaintiff, in the following cause, to wit: George
W. Hatch vs. the Bank of Commerce, I have
levied upon as tho property of the defendant the
Bank of Commerce, part of a lot of land, to
gether with improvements thereon, situate
lying and being in the City of Savannah, Chat
ham County, Georgia, and known and distin
guished in the plan of said City as part of lot No.
10—Jykil Tything, Derby Ward—more particu
larly described as tho brick building corner Dray
ton street and Bay Lane, and will sell the same at
public auction at the Court House, in the City of
Savannah, Chatham County, Ga., on the FIRST
TUESDAY IN MARCH next, between the lawful
honrs of sale.
Dated Savannah, January 30, 1868.
WM. G. DICKSON,
feb2—3od 17. g. Marshal.
TJ. V S. Marshal’s Sale.
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF
fieri facias issued out of the Honorable the
Fifth Circuit Court of the United States for the
Southern District of Georgia, in favor of tho
plaintiff, in the following case, to wit: Phelan &
Collender versus John Finn & Cos., I have levied
upon, as the property of John Finn, the stock of
Hotel Furniture in the new hotel building, in
tho town of Amerieus, county of Sumter, and
State of Georgia. Also, Bar Room, Stock and
Fixtures contained in the old hotel building in
said town. Also, one. Piano, Stool and Cover,
and one Billiard Table; and will sell the same at
public auction, at the Court House in the town of
Amerieus, county of Sumpter, and State of
Georgia, on the THIRD TUESDAY IN FEB
RUARY next, between the lawful hours of sale.
Dated Savannah, January 28th, 1868.
WM. G. DICKSON,
ja29—3w U. S. Marshal.
U. S. Marshal’s Sale.
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF
fieri facias issued out of the Honorable tho
Fifth Circuit Court of tho United States for the
Southern District of Georgia, in favor of the
plaintiff, in the following case, to wit: George
W. Hutch vs. tho Bank of Commerce—l have
levied upon a3 the property of the defendant, the
Bank of Commerce, part of a lot of land, to
gether with all the improvements thereon, con
sisting of a building known as tho Bank of
Commerce Building, situate, lying and. being in
tho City of Savannah, Chatham county, Georgia,
aud known and distinguished in the plan of said
city as part of lot No. 10—Jykil Tything, Derby
Ward—and will sell the same at public auction
at the Court House, in the City of Savannah,
Chatham county, Georgia, on the FIRST TUES
DAY IN MARCH next, between the lawful
hours of sale.
Dated Savannah, January 31st, 1868.
WM. G. DICKSON,
fcb2—3od U. S. Marshal.
U. S. Marshal’s Sale.
Under and by virtue of a writ of
fieri facias issued oat of tho Honorable the
Fifth Circuit Court of the United States for tho
Southern District of Georgia, in favor of the
plaintiffs, in tho following case, to wit: Phelan
A Collender vs. John Finn & Cos., I have levied
upon, as the property of G. M. Hay, one of the
defendants, a House and Lot, containing two
acres, more or less, situate in the town of Ameri
eus, Sutnptcr county, Ga., now oeeupied by
George M. Hay, Esq. Two Storehouses and
Lots, situate on the northwest oorner of the
public square of said town. Also, east half of
lot number 32, in the Thirty-first District of
originally Lee, now Webstor county, Ga., north
half of lot number 15, in the Twenty-fifth Dis
trict of originally Lee, now Webster county,
Ga.; in all containing 202$ acres, more or less.
Three Lots, together with all the improvements
thereon, situate in the town of Preston, Webster
county, Ga., known and distinguished in the
plan of said town as Lots number 17, IS, and
21, in block B, and known as the residence of G.
M. Hay, Esq. Ono Lot, situate in said town and
county, together with all the improvements
thereon, consisting of a Storehouse, and known
and distinguished in the plan of said town as
lot number 4, in block B. One Lot, situate in
town and county, containing 4 acres,-more
or less, together with all the improvements
thereon, consisting of a House, etc., bounded as
follows : on the north by vacant lot owned by J.
W Josey; un the south by J. D. Stapleton; on
the east by lot of i3. B. Hawkins; on the west by
the Lumpkin road—basement story of the build
ing known as tho .Masonic Hall, and adjoining
shed, mure particularly described as number 1,
2, and 3, in Block C, in said town of Preston,
county of Webster and State of Georgia; and
will soil the same at public auetion,at the Court
house in tho city of .Macon, county of Bibb, and
State of Georgia, on tho FIRST TUESDAY IN
MARCH next, between the lawful hours of sale.
Dated Savannah, January 3lst, IS6B.
WM. G. DICKSON,
ja29—3od U. S. Marshal.
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