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■Cationrtlßepablicnn B Official City Paper. ■ uit«KST CITVciiCILATIOX. aUOUSTA. O A. . I HpISDAY MORNING February 18, 186-i Nange of Thermometer. H At National Rsrtteucaw ''vnc*. H February IT, 1868. K,. Ui». »>>.•• y v P- m i6r r 6il> »** Almanac for February. 1868 J-OKSDAY, FEBRUARY 18. (,i, c . 8.41 | Sun Sot* J -l* ■ 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. [Advertisement.] 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 teblß-lw [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 [Advertisement.] 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. if 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. [Advertisement] Legal SMtinks. At this office the following Blanks, neatly printed, may be obtained, by the single sheet or by the quire : Garnishment Affi davit and Bond, Bail Bond, Attachment, Claim and Replevy Bond, Mortgage Bond, etc. ts [A Jvertisomont.] Country merchants, In making tlioir purchases, will do well to call first on Mrs. Pughe, 190 Broad street, who is selling out her entire stock cheap. ts 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. PROSPECTUS or “THE BANNER OF THE SOUTH” Rev. A. J. RYAN, Editor# — o— UNDERSIGNED PROPOSE PUBLISH- A ING, in tho oity of Augusta, Ga., a journal to bo called ‘•THE BANNER OF THE SOUTH," To bo dovoted to Religion, Literature and Art. It will be published weekly, and will be under the control of REV. A. J. RYAN, Author of “Tho Conquered Banner,” eto., eto TERMS: Per. 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