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Nntionattlcpnblican aiioust*. ua. FRIDAY MORNING February M, 1868 For PRESIDENT Os the United States: ULYSSES S. GRANT. REPUBLIC AX CAUCUS. We ere informed that tho largest caucus of the Republicans in the Convention, ever held in Georgia, mst last evening to con sider and decide upon the proper course to be pursued in regard to nominating the chief officers under the new Constitution. The caucus was addressed by Mr. Blodgett, Chairman of the Executive Committee, who explained the circumstances under which the call for a Nominating Convention had been issued and suspended : also, by Mr. Markham, Judge Dunning, Col. Saffold, Mr. Biglow, Col. Ashburn, Dr. Blount, Col. Ed wards, Col. Fstrrow, Capt. Bryant, and Mr. Whiteley. After a full and free discussion, the follow ing resolution was almost unanimously adopted : Resolved, That it is tho sense of this caucus that the State Convention, to nomi nate the candidate of the Republican party, should be composed of the Republican members of the Convention, together with delegates regularly appointed from counties not represented by Republican delegates in this Convention, and the Chairman of the State Central Committee give notice of the time of said Conveution. Thus it will be seen that the party have acted wisely and in a liberal spirit. Nearly every member of the Constitu tional Convention will support the new Con stitution, and by participating in the Nomi nating Convention, will support the nominees who are to fill the offices under the Constitu tion.—Atlanta New Era. We are much pleased to notice that the exclusive spirit which seemed to control the party in its first action in regard to nominations has been abandoned. We cannot hope to build up a great party lor the ratification of the new Constitution by restricting the honors and the offices to the control of the few who have been the pioneers in Republicanism. The Loyal men who sustained and built up the party in Georgia have gained for themselves new honors by thus throwing the door open to all, who intend to support tire new Constitution, to participate in the selection of our standard bearers. The only issue in the State will be “ for’ and “ against” the Constitution ; and the so-called Conservatives having re-cliris tened themselves as “ Democrats,” all those who ratify the Constitution will be anti destructives, anti-Democrats. The Repub lican party only seeks the restoration of the good old State to her proper place in the Union, and all who will assist in this glorious work will be welcome. BASE INGRATITUDE. We notice that the names of General Gordon and Charles J. Jenkins arc being handed about among the “ faithful," who so much desire to defeat the efforts of the Union party to restore the State to her proper relations with the General Govern ment, as their favorite candidates for the position of Governor. While we admit that to mention the name of a candidate for Governor, by a party who desire to defeat the establishment of a government, is quite paradoxical, still, it is in keep ing with the wild and inconsistent action of the Destructives; but we submit that it would be base ingratitude lor that party to desert their great apostle—The HONORABLE BEN. H. HILL. He should be the candidate for Gover nor in a party who desire to prevent the successful establishment of Government. From the St. Louie (Mo.) Democrat.j lUE PRESIDENCY. When General Grant’s nomination for the Presidency was urged on the ground of expediency merely, we earnestly opposed it. The Republican party cannot afford to buy a victory by a sacrifice of principles. When his nomination was urged because it would please those uncertain souls whose lack of real convictions of any kind makes them of no use to either party, we opposed it. No party can afford to buy mercenary allies at the costof disgusting or dishearten ing faithful friends. But circumstances have changed. Clouds that obscured Grant’s fidelity have rolled away. We find that the sun, though hidden, was steadily shining. His nomi nation is no longer urged for the sake of expediency only. We no longer arc told that his name will bring to our standard those whose accession were weakness. General Grant is being placed, as events unfold, in such a position as to command the hearty support of those who fight for principles alone. His nomination is now urged on the ground that he represents, more truly than nny other possible candi date, the Radical element of the Republican party. It is a good omen that rebels abuse him, that Copperheads lie about him, and that cowardly Conservatives whine over his “loss of popularity.’’ A man popular with all parties disgraces any party that makes him its champion. The beloved of twaddlers can be loved by no sincere or honest man. As the good ship sails faster when cleared of the parasites and barnacles and sea weed that cling to its bottom, so Grant begins to advance rapidly in the esteem and affec tion of the people as these worthless things drop off or favor him with their open en tity. It is not so much the bold avowal by the General of his approval of the Congres sional policy that gives him new hold upon our regard as his action in the restoration of Mr. Stanton. Men felt that his position in Johnson’s Cabinet was equivocal. Entering that Cabinet, it was claimed, only to prevent the appointment of a man whose advice and power would have endangered tbo public welfare, General Grant could not have yielded up the place to any tool of the President without losing the confidence of Republicans. In meeting the emergency as be did, he showed both unflinching fidelity and practical shrewdness. Ihe cunning plot was thwarted. An onen rupture shows that the last hope of the President and bit advisers has vanished. Mr. Stanton returns, backed by a victorious Congress. The country rejoices because the power of the War Department is not used to defeat reconstruction, and thanks the faithful soldier, who has brought about this eomplete triumph over the foes of oyalty. Mr. Johnson rages, and vents his wrath in a charge of falsehood. Rebels rave and Copperheads curse ; and every curse and slander lifts the General higher in the esteem of loyal men. If tbo Convention were to bo held to morrow, Genoral Grant would probably be nomiuated for President by acclum&tihn. It is not for us to predict the future. The friends of the Geucral say thot every passing month will show more itlul move of hi* fidelity, that every doubt still be removed j that all Republicans will be compelled to welcome him ns their chief, and that his opinions upon other subjects trill be uttered as bravely and clearly as his opinions upon reconstruction. We trust that it may be so. Tho mote strongly General Grant enlists the support of those men who fight for principle and not for victory and its spoils, the more surely will victory follow the nomination. But there are yet some weeks. Important events may occur be fore the convention meets. Those who have waited thus far, with patience and conscientious fidelity, will not rush into any hasty sacrifice of their freedom of choice until the time has come to choose. Recognizing all the merits of the General, we can still stand ready to choose him or not, as liis own conduct and the events yet to come may dictate. We believe that any choice of delegates blindly pledged to a. particular candidate, or bound by instructions to vote for any, will be most unwise for tbe Radicals of Missouri. They occupy a vantage ground of which nothing but voluntary surrender can deprive them. They are recognized as Radicals par excellence —as men who know what it is to sacrifice everything for a prin ciple. Their voice in the nation has been more than once led in a forward move ment, and thus far, wherever they have led, victory has followed. Clinging to principle, they have de manded the nomination of a candidate squarely pledged to Radical ideas, and we trust that they will scud to Chicago men of the same mind. Those who cry, “no plat form is necessary; Grant is platform enough.” surely' mistake the Republicans of the nation os well as the Radicals of Missouri. Principles first, and then a can didate who accepts and represents them, should be our motto. We urge, then, the election of delegates who will go to Chicago without pledges to any individual, but with an honest desire to secure a victory for Radical principles ; men who will not forget ideas in shouting for a hero ; men who will go neither bound to favor nor to oppose General Grant, but resolved to abide by their principles, and to select without prejudice the strongest candidate who fully represents them. If General Grant, when the Convention meets, appears to be the strongest repre sentative of these principles, he should be nominated. If not, not. But, pinning hemself blindly to a candidate, without re gard to his platform, his principles, or his record. Missouri will neither honor him or herself. From the Atlanta New Era ] State Constitutional Convention Atlanta, Feb. 19, 1808. Tho Convention met pursuant to adjourn ment. Mr. SrEEK offered the following, which was adopted. Resolved, That a Committee of three be appointed by the President to wait on Capt. C. F. Rockwell, Provisional Treasurer of this Stqje, to tender to him a seat in this Ilall during his temporary stay in this city. Mr. Griffin offered the following, which was taken up: Resolved, That from and after this date the hour of meeting of this Convention shall be 9 o’clock a. m., and 2} o’clock p. m„ and of adjournment, 10 o’clock p. m., and 5 o’clock p. m. Mr. Bryant moved to lay the resolution on the table. Lost by a vote of yeas 59, nays G 2. Several amendments were propwed to the resolution- The resolution was finally laid on the table. Mr. Conley moved the reconsideration of the action of the Convention in rejecting the proposition forbidding the enacting by the General Assembly of usury laws. The Convention resumed the consideration of the unfished business of yesterday—the same being the report of the Committee on Legislative Department, and the first in order being the fifth sentence of the fifth paraprah of section six. The remainder of the report was adopted, as follows: “The General Assembly shall provide adequate penalties to prohibit the sale of lottery tickets in this State. No provision of this Constitution for a two thirds vote, of both Houses of the General Assembly shall be construed to waive the necessity of the signature of the .Governor, as in any other cases, except in the case of the two-third vote required to override the veto,’’ Mr. Bedfokd offered the loliowing as an additional sentence: “The General Assembly shall, at their first session alter the adoption of this Con stitution, enact such laws as will compel all common carriers to provide equal accommo dation for all persons, without discrimina tion.” Mr. King offered the following as a substi tute for Mr. Bedford's amendment: “The General Assembly shall pass no law abridging ihe right of public carriers to dis criminate as to their rates and classification of freights, as well as to the classification of individual passengers.” Mr. Wiiitkt.ky moved to refer the fore going to the Committee on Bill of Rights, with instructions to report the "following as an addition to Ihe 2d section of the Bill of Bights: “And it shall be the duty of the General Assembly to enforce, by appopriate legislation, the provisions of this section.” Mr. Whtteley’s motion was lost. Mr. Akehman moved to amend Mr. King’s substitute by adding the words, “but com mon carriers shall he compelled to provide accommodations equally good for all pas sengers who pay the same fare ; but this provision shall not be construed so as to re quire such carriers to convey passengers who are guilty of disorderly behavior.” Mr. Smitii, of Coweta, moved to lay the whole matter on the table. Carried by a voto of yeas 07, nays 00. On motion of Mr. Miller, the resolu tion offered by Mr. Martin, of Habersham, in relation to the pay of members, adopted on yesterday, was rescinded, uml the fol lowing adopted : Resolved, That the Disbursing Agent be authorized und instructed to pay to the Chief Journalizing Clerk the sum of $l2O, to each of the other officers and members, who are present or absent by leave, the sum of S6O, to the pages and other em ployees of tho Convention, for printing, nnd upon acconnt for incidental expenses, such sums as the Auditing Committee shall direct, and to the friends of the Hon. C. C. Richardson, member of this Con vention, the full amount of his pay up to the time of his death. Mr. Trammel offered the following as an amendment: And that the Committee on Printing be instructed to discontinue tho contract for having the prooeedings of this Convention published daily. The amendment was lost— yeas, 46, nays, 79. On motion of Mr. Martin, of Haber sham, S6O was stricken out and 675 inserted. Mr. Miller’s resolution as amended was adopted: Mr, Akbrman offered the following, which was adopted : Resolved, That the compensation due to the late Mr. Richardson bo paid by the Disbursing Agent to Mr. Bryant, of Rich mond, who is hereby instructed, after pay ing out of said money such lawful demands as may exist here against said deceased, to pay tho remainder to the mother of the deceased. Mr. Blodgett offered the following, which was adopted : Whereas, This Convention has deter mined that there shall be no imprisonment for debt in this State : And whereas, credi tors are oppressing debtors by the use of what is known as “ Bail Process” and writ of ca. sa., therefore, Resolved, That in tho opinion of this Convention said proceedings are contrary to the wishes of the people of this State. Resolved, That tho General Commanding this District is hereby requested to protect, by order, the people of the State from the evil above set forth, and that stieh order remain in force until such time as the people have expressed their will in regard to the Constitutiou. Resolved, That a copy of this preamble and resolutions be transmitted to tho Com manding General by the President of this Convention. Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Cooper and Stanford. Qn motion, the Convention adjourned. GENERAL ITEMS. Forrest is in Memphis. Light silks will be fashionable this spring. Thirteen cemeteries in New York and vicinity. Milan has the largest ballet school in the world. A Chinese professor says that stars are living creatures. Four hundred and ten novels were pub lished in England last year. The new Galt House, in Louisville, will cost $1,225,000. The Boston soup houses began operations on Friday. The Philadelphia Germans have raised §67,000 for their theatre, The London public is terribly distressed with organ grinders and Fenians. A Swede has invented a substitute for steam, and wants $10,000,000 for it. There are now more than one hundred academies of music iu the country. There will be a military parade in Balti more on Washington’s birthday. The remains of Poe are to be interred at Green Mount Cemetery, near Baltimore. For the week ending the 18th inst, two hundred and seventy-six patents were issued from the Patent Office. There are five hundred women composi tors in the various printing offices of New York city. Artemus Ward said that the man who wrote “I’m saddest when I sing,” was a fool to sing much. A Connecticut man at San Francisco filled his pockets with stones, and walking out into the bay, drowned himself. The New London Star threatens that the first incendiary “that is caught will orna ment a lamp post.” Anew branch of business at Charleston, Massachusetts, is the manufacture of heels for shoes by machinery. The Educational staff of the New York Board of Education numbers 2,206, of which 176 are males. Boston is expecting a large fleet of ves sels from foreign ports. Ten are laden with spices, sugars, and drugs. Hen. Jesse D. Bright is a caudidato for United States Senator of Kentucky in place of Mr. Guthrie, resigned. E. M. Schofield, who has been appointed the Assessor of Internal Revenue at Rich mond, is a brother of the General. In Minnesota, in 1867, there were 116 miles of railroad constructed, making a total of 431 miles now in the State. Rev. W. R. Alger, of Boston, is writing a history of the devil, to prove that there is no devil. Gen. Burnside has reconsidered his an nouncement that he would not again be a candidate for the office of Governor or Rhode Island. George H. Parker, of lowa, is being urged by leading Northwestern men for the position of Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. The Eagle and Phoenix Cotton Factory, at Columbus, lias commenced work—speci mens of its newly manufactured thread and shirting having been exhibited. Maximilian is the 102d member of the House of liapßburg committed to rest in the vaults of the Convent of the Church of the Capuchins. The Wisconsin Legislature are about to pass a Ibw against locking car doors while the train is in motion ; also, against burning kerosene oil in the passenger ear lamps. The carriers of Susan Anthony’s paper, the Revolution, arc chiefly little girls, wear ing a pretty uniform, short red dress. They attract much attention in New York. The robins of the North have been driven South by the severity of the weather, and the people of Pensacola are shooting and eating them. Tho La Crosse Democrat declares that the recent election in tho Eighth Ohio District has decidedly impaired Mr. Pen dleton's chances for the Presidential nomi nation. A gentleman hiring a servant, after pa tiently enduring the usual catechism, when asked, “ And have you many children ?” replied, *• Yes, i have five ; but can drown two or three if you insist upon it.” The introduction of females into the Indiana Asbury University is disenesed with much earnestness by the friends of the institution, and the outcry against what is ungallantly called ” A feminine inva sion,” is abundantly noisy. Hayah-Takee, a literary gentleman at tache i to a troupe of Japanese, performing in New York, died suddenly tho other day. His decease was caused, it is said, by injuries received in uu “argument” with the manager of the company. The pensi on appropriation hill before Congress appropriates for invalid pensions, $10,000,000 ; for heirs of soldiers, $20,000,- 000 ; for navy pensions to invalids and heirs of sailors, $350,000,000. Total, $30,350,000. An Irish peasant being asked why lie permitted his pig to take up its quarters with his family, made an answer abound ing with satirical naivete: “Why notf Doesn’t the place afford every convenience that a pig can require <” The various politioal State Conventions yet to be held this month are ns follows: 22d, tbo Democratic of Kentuoky and New York; 26th, the Republican of Wisconsin, and the Democratic of lowa and Minne sota ; 27th, the Republican of Kentuoky. The Ohio River bridge, of Louisville, will be finished in 1869. It willcost $1,600,000, be ninety feet above high water, and be one mile long. M A St. Louis dispatch says Randall D. Howell, known as the Southern pedestrian, has arrived at Lexington from Mansfield, Texas, on his way to Council Blaffs, lowa. The distance from Mansfield to Lexington is 835 miles, which he made ia sixteen days. The number of passengers carried on the New Jersey Railway and Transportation Company for the year v 1867, exclusive of dead heads, is given as 3,656,978}. It might be interesting to kuow where the other hall’of that one passenger was left. Rev. J. L. Curry preached at Eufaula, Ala., on a certain Sunday in December last. His audience “forgetting the day and the occasion, during one of*bis sublime and beautiful flights he was interrupted by an involuntary and irrepressible round of applause!” A Paris letter says the belief in ail early war continued as strong as ever iu France. The people will have it that France and Prussia are arming, and that, in spite of friendly telegrams Between the Tuileries and Berlin, the maintenance of peace between the two countries is at tire mercy of the merest trifle that may arise. A gentleman residing in Westmoreland county, near White Point, on tho Potomac river, made a remarkable shot with a pistol a few days since. At a distance of two hundred yards, a swan which was floating past on a cake of ice, was struck and instantly killed. The weapon used was one of Colt’s army pistols, and the gentleman who mado the shot could scarcely realize tho fact. The Cincinnati Commercial thinks that from present appearances Andrew Johnson is more likely to be the Democratic candi date for president than any other man that has been mentioned. Tho Atlanta (Ga.) Intelligencer Says that its first choice for the presidency is Andrew Johnson, and places his name at the head of its columns as the coming candidate. The following political conventions are to be held this month ; On the 19th, the Democratic convention of Wisconsin; on the 20th, the Republican convention of Indiana; 22d, the Democratic conventions of Kentucky and New York; 26th, the Republican convention of Wisconsin, and the Democratic conventions of lowa and Minnesota. Among the other great projects of internal improvement which occupy the attention of our capitalists, that of tunneling the Niagara river is finding considerable favor. The point spoken of as a practicable one is at Fort Erie, just opposite Buffalo. The river is there about three-quarters of a mile wide, and the water, twenty-four feet deep, flows over a solid bed of limestone. The cost of the work is estimated as much less than that of a bridge at the same place. A letter written by Governor Andrew three days before bis death closes as fol lows : “The tendency of the hour is toward Grant, and that is best. It is not the ideal good. It is had for the country that he leave his present post—bad for him, the soldier, to try and to endure the hard fate thot awaits him in civil life. But it is not the apparently best practical good the country can have. And Grant is so square and honest a man that I believe he is bound to be right in the main anywhere.” The Nashville Press and Times says the Memphis and Charleston, Nashville and Decatur, Nashville and Chattanooga, Mem phis and Ohie, Mobile and Ohio, Missis sippi and Tennessee, Mississippi Central, and Knoxville and Charleston Railroads, have all paid in full the January interest on the State bonds loaned to them. The East Tennessee and Virginia, East Tennessee and Georgia, Knoxville and Kentucky, and several other roads, have p-cid almost the entire interest required. A lady from Georgia was recently in New Albany, Ind., looking in vain for her daughter. She poor woman was the widow of a Georgia State Senator, who was a fierce secessionist, and gave nearly all his property, about eighty-five thousand dol lars, to the Confederacy. He then enlisted in the rebel army; and was killed at the first battle of Bull Run. Her four sons were all killed while fighting in the rebel service. One of her daughters died from grief for their loss, and the one for whom tho mother has been looking was sent North by General Sherman, for having acted as a rebel spy when his troops were near her mother's plantation. Tho soldiers also burned all the buildings and fences on the place. The Boston Journal says : “We are happy to hear that the active men of the Republi can party are forming Grant clubs in all parts of this State. There should be a club in every town, for the approaching campaign will require thorough organization on the part of the Republicans to crush out for another four years the opponents of measures which can alone promote the prosperity of the country. The division which it was thought by the Democrats they had created in our ranks has ceased to exist, and license men and prohibitionists are marching shoulder to shoulder in support of the loyal cause, and the old Commonwealth will pre sent a united Republican front in the coniine fall.” The Denver News hopes Congress will admit Colorado this time, and says : “Since the passage of the enabling act of 1804, the population and wealth of the Territory have been largely increased ; that the vote for the Constitution in 1865 rvas an aggregate of 5,805, and in 1866, 9,349; while the vote for local officers in 1867 gave an aggregate of 9,349, showing, according to the usual cal culation, that the population is now between 75,000 and 100,000 ; and that the receipts of the Post Office Department were, in 1867, double their amounts in 1804, while the internal revenue receipts were nearly four times larger in the latter than in the former year.” Here is an interesting “ personal” from the Tribune's Washington dispatch: “ Those who have attended the receptions at the White House within the past two weeks have noticed a tall, handsome young man, with an eye as black as coal, heavy black eyebrows, and a luxuriance of curl ing black hair, who dresses in perfect taste, and is followed by the admiring glances of women as he moves through the throng. This is J. B. S., the latest of the correspondents honored with the confi dence of the Executive. He is about the last man in the world who would be taken as the depository of State secrets, and about the first that women would fall iu love with.” W. B. GRLFFJN, Commission Merchant and Auctioneer, corner op Jackson anti Ellis Street*, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, Respectfully announces to the publio that ho is now prepared to atton and o any AUCTION or COMMISSION BUSINESS which may bo entrusted to his oaro, and that ho will exert hiinsell' to mako prompt and satisfact tory returns of any business that may be con fided to him. Consignments of Merchagidiso, Koul Estate, etc., solicited. Commissions moderate. Liberal cash advances made on Consignments. ja3o—lm Tribute of Respect. HALL, COUITCIf. No. 2, V. L. or A.) Abobma, Ga., Feb. 20, 1808. J At a meeting of the above Council, held Wcdooeday evening, 10th ioitsnt, tbe Committee on Reiohitiona reported the following On tbe death of Major C. C. Richardson : Whereas, it bos pleased Divine Providence to take from our didst, in tbe vigor of manhood, Major C. C. Richardson, formerly of Dixfleld, Maine, and Whereas, Tho deceased came to his death by a moat uifortunate -occurrence, after having for years braved death in behalf of bis flag and coun try, and having proved, by his note, his devotion to tbe Constitution and the Union— Resolved, That in the death of Major C. C. Richardson, the Union League and Republican party bare lost a faithful member and strong advocate, true to the principles of Republican ism, and an ardent laborer to restore the Union. Resolved, That this Council recognise, in the person of the deceased, a zealous member of the Union League, a warm and steadfast friend to the oppressed, an open and bold opponent to proscriptive legislation, and an earnest co-laborer in the work of restoration. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be rooorded on the minutes of this Council. Reeolved, That these resolutions he published in the National Republican and Loyal Georgian, and that copies of the same be sont to the rela tives of the deceased. * THOS. I*. BEAM), Chairman. G. B. SNOWDEN, R. L. NEWSOM. SPECIAL NOTICES" ~~ . Augusta, Ga., Feb. 20, 1867. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE is a Circular thrown around the streets with my name attached to it. I deny tho Circular, or ever signing my narno to it, and forewarn any person using my name without my consent. fe2l—lt* A. HOLSaNBAKE, M. D. CONSIGNEES PER CENTRAL RAILROAD, February 20, 1868.—[B], J T Shewmake, J G Bailie & Bro, W Brenner Conley F A Cos, CAW & Cos, S D Heard) V Richards <i Bro, Day A I, C B Eay A Cos G A A, G Kafirs & Bro, II L A Balk, Plumb A L, W M Jacobs, O AD, WARiCo, D S, B W & Cos, E O’D, Mrs Frederick, Cook A M, C E Mustin, R W Maher, C M & Cos, H, 0 A Cos, C L Spaeth, J Ryan, Clark A M, Beall S A Cos, J F Ganard, W Potter, J T E II Joiner, Mullarkev Bros. jgp-CQNSIGNEES PEH SOUTH CAR OLINA RAILRGAD, February 20, 1868.—J J Bredenburg, D Stelling, Wyman A May, Gray &. Turley, C B Day A Cos, G A Oates, F Von K&mp, T Root, D R Wright A Cos, S Leckie, J W Bacon A Bro, J A Gray & Co s, R W Maher, H, A Ludekins, C D Butt A Bro, Chas Baker, M 11, Hatch A Goodrich, P J Berckmans, J 0 M A Cos, Jonos S A Cos, Geraty A Armstrong, P Jen nings. Chief Engineer’s Office. Aug. Fire Dep’t, I Augusta, Ga., February 19, 186S. f B@“ THE REGULAR SEMI-ANNUAL PARADE of the Augusta Fire Department will take place on SATURDAY, the 22d inst. Com panies, with their apparatus, will meet promptly at ‘.he Bell Tower at 2 j o’clock, p. m. The line will be formed by the Assistant Engineer, with tho right resting on Mclntosh street. The two Independent Companies are respect fully invited to attend. By order of J. B. PLATT, Chief Engineer. W. 11. Crane, jr., Sec. A. F. D. feb2o-3t HEALING THE SICK BY THE LAYING ON OF HANDS!-Professor ROB ERTS, lato of New Orleans and Memphis, Tenn., who has performed some of the most astonishing cures, by ANIMAL MAGNETISM, of ancient or modern times, and ha3 treated over 55,000 patients in the Inst six years, will heal the sick at the Augusta Hotel, Augusta, Ga, for one month, commencing February 15th and ending March I7th, 1868. Prof. ROBERTS treats all curable diseases. Circulars, giving particulars and reports of cases, will be distributed in a few days. Letters of inquiry should be accompanied with a stamp.f Consultations free. Charges reasonable. feb!3—l2l MARRIAGE AND CELIBACY, AND THE HAPPINESS OF TRUE MAN HOOD —An Essay for Y'oung Men on tho Crime of Solitude, and the Physiological Errors, Abuses and Diseases which create impediments to MAR RIAGE, with sure means of Relief. Sent in sealed letter envelopes, free of charge. Address Dr. J. SKILLIN HOUGHTON, Howard Association, fol— 3m Philadelphia, Pa. jfjgrClTY ’SEXTON.—THE SEXTON will be found at his office, at the Cemetery, from S a. m. to 1 p. m., and from 2 to 5 p. in., every day. All ordors left at any time will be promptly attended to. Residence—No. 6 Fenwick street. P. 15. HALL, NOTICE.— Augusta, Ga., Dec. 21, 1567. To the Stockholders of the Milledgeville, or Macon and Augusta Railroad Cos : Calls for payment on Subscriptions to tho Capital Stock of this Company have been made up to fifty-five per cent. Stock upon which this amount has not been paid will bo forfeited to the Company. A further call is now made for twenty-five per cent., payable on or before February 20th, 1808, at which date eighty per cent, will bo due, and Stock forfeited, if not paid. All Stockholders in arrears will at onco cor respond with the Treasurer. The ltoad is now in operation to Millcdgo ville, and is doing a largo business. It is believed that arrangements will bo mado by which further calls will be avoided, if prompt pay ment is now mado. By order of tho Board of Directors. 11. B. BULLOCK, President. J. A. S. Milligan, Secretary and Treasurer. dc2l—6ot Savannah Republican, Xetcs and Herald; Macon Telegraph, Journal and Messenger ; Mil ledgcville Recorder , Federal Union ; Atlanta Intelligencer and X%w Fra, will please copy above for sixty days, and send bill to the Treasurer of Macon and Augusta Railroad, at Augusta. TAX NOTICE. g@“CLERK OF COUNCIL’S OFFICE, Augusta, Ga., January 14, IS6B.—AII persons liable for City Taxos (except those who are re quired to make quarterly returns), aro hereby notified that tho CITY TAX DIGEST for 1868 is now open at my office (City Hall), and will remain open until the first day of March next, by which timo all returns must be made. All those who fail to return by that time will bo returned for double taxation, and a lino of not less than ten dollars per day will bo imposed for each day of such failure to return. Office hours: From 9 o’elock a.m. to 1 o’clock p.m., and from 3 o’elock p.m. to 5 o’olock p.m., daily (Sundays excepted). JAMJ3S N. ELLS, janlS—td • Clerk of Council. fiST POST OFFICE, AUGUSTA, GaJ Ootober 12th, IS67.—Until further notice THE OFFICE WILL BE OPEN from 8 A. M. to 3.30 P. M., and from 4 P. M, to 6.15 P. M- Tho door to tho Key Boxos will bo open from 7 A. M. to 8.30 P. M. Sundays open from 8.30 to 10 A. M. All mails will close at 1 P. Mr on Sundays. FOSTER BLODGETT, ooH2—tf Post Master. ~ HEW jaVEjtTISEMiSTg- Card. WE HAVE THIS DAY SOLD OUB «tire interest in the Auction and Commis sion business to Messrs. Biguon and Crump, and cheerfully recommend them to-our friends. February 19th, 1868. P. 3, B. DORIS. WE HAVE THIS DAY PURCHASED OF Messrs. P. it B. Doris their entire interest in the Auction and Commission business, and hav ing engaged the services |of Mr. C. V. WALKER (ofthe lute firm of CV. Walker*, Cos.) as Auc tioneer. will coutiune the business at (he Old Stand, No. 273 Broad Btreet. We will give our personal attention to the sale and purchase of goods. Prompt remittancsH made for sale*. Consignments solicited. BIGNON & CRUMP A. P. Bignoh, G. H Cftuitr. February 19, 1868._ fefcoiw • City Sheriffs Sale. WILL BE SOLD by order of the Hon. John C. Snead, Judge of the City Court of Au gusta, on TUESDAY, THE THIRD IDAY OF MARCH Dext, at the Stor. re-oently occupied by Wrigbt & Mobley, above the Angusta Hotel, on Broad street, in the city of Au gurta, No. 175 v the stock in trade of Wright * Mobley, consisting of Sugar, Coffee, Liquors, and many other Groceries, etc., etc. Levied on as the property of Wright & Mobley, by virtue of an attachment returnable to the next May Term of the City Court of Augusta, iu favor of H. F. Has sell & Cos. vs. Wright & Mobley. Sale to com mence at 10 o’clock a. m. I. LEVY, feb2o-ld Sheriff C, A. NEW SPEING GOODS! I HAVE RECEIVED A FINE ASSORTMENT of NEW SPRING PRINTS, GINGHAM, ROB ROY, for Balmorals, PARASOLS, etc., etc. These goods were bought before the recent ad vance in prices, and will be sold LOW. 11. L. A. BALK, feb!6-tf 172 Broad Street. Lost, ON SATURDAY, THE Sth INSTANT, BE TWEEN tho South Carolina Railroad Depot and tho Presb. torian Lecture Roon, a GRAY FUR COLLAR. Tho finder will be suitably re warded by leaving it at THIS OFFICE. fel6-fit House and Lot for Sale* NO. 65 REYNOLDS STREET—THE HOUSE is large, with Four Rooms up stairs and Two bolow. Terms easy. Apply to febls—eod6t GEORGE W. WALTON. SIOO A Month Salary WILL BE PAID FOR AGENTS, MALE or female, in anew, pleasant, permanent business; full particulars free by return mail, or sample retailing at $4.50 for 50 cents. A. D. BOWMAN & CO.. 48 Broad Street, New York. (Clip out and return this notice). felß 6t* PROSPECTUS OF “TBE BANNER OF THE SOUTH.” Rev* A* J. MAY, Editor# —o — undersigned propose publish ing, in the city of Augusta, Ga., a journal to be called “THE BANNER OF THE SOUTH,” To bo devoted to Religion, Literature and Art. It will be published woekly, and will he under tho control of REV. A. J. RYAN, Author of “ The Conquered Banner,” etc , etc TERMS: PerjAnnum, in advance $3 00 Six Months, in advanco 1 50 SiDglc Copies 10 first number will he issued on or about MARCH Ist, IS6B. All communications for publication must be addressed to the Editor. Subscription and business letters to the publishers. L. T. BLOME A CO., Publishers, feblo—tml Augusta, Ga. O. H. Johansen, CORNER OE Marbury & South Boundary Streets, • (NEAR RACE TRACK), AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, KEEPS ALWAYS ON HAND FRESH LAGER BEER and tho very best LI QUORS of all kinds. Visitors will find Shuffle Boards Bagatelle Ta bles, Air Guns, and amusements of all kinds. Be sure and give me a call. nov26-3m ESTABLISHED 1855. THOMAS RUSSELL, JEWELLER. 198i Broad. St., NEXT DOOR BELOW THE FRENCH STORE WATCHES, CLOCKS? and JEWELRY RE PAIRED at tho shortest notico. All work war rented. All orders will bo thankfully received, and promptly attended to. febl6 —lawly Watches, Clocks and Jewelry. Eli. SUMMER, 184 BROAD STREET, . AUGUSTA, GA. SPECTACLES, EYE-GLASSES, etc.; Watch, makers’ Tools, Materials and Glasses. WATCHES and CLOCKS REPAIRED and WARRANTED. Jewelry made and repaired. All kinds of llair Braiding done. Agent for Singer’s Sewing Machines. A!1 kinds of Sewing Machines repaired and warranted. fo!6—law3m O. FT. Warner, PLUMBER, GAS AND STEAM FITTER, ffO. 255 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA; GA. jS@- Pumps, Gas, Steam and Water Pipes, K abhor Hose and Hose Pipes, Promptly furnished or repv'rsd.-TS® jan2«—tf Fish and Oysters, s Game, POULTRY, VEGETABLES FAMILY GROCERIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, Always on hand and Jnr salo low. CALL AND SKWME. WM. HALE (Colored), Ellis street, aul—tf Botweeu Washington and Monument Bookbinding— " RULING BLANK BOOK MANUFACTORY and all kinds of BOOK AND JOB PRINTING AT THIS OFFICE. GEORGIA PRINTING Cl Book and Job PRIINTINt! 0FFI( 190 BROAD AND 161 ELLIS BTUQ THIS ESTABLISHMEf IS SOW FULLY SITPLUB WITH PBESBES, TYPE, bord ORNAMENTS, CUTS, Etc., Etc., Etc., g, OF THE LATEST AND MOST IMPROVED STYLES And is ready to execute every d# tion of iii ii im m IN A FIRST CLASS MANNER AND ON REASONABLE TERM BILL HEADS, OIRCUL BRIEFS, CHECKS; POSTERS, LABELS, CARDS OF ALL STYLES AND SIZ PAMPHLETS, BILLS LADING, BLANKS OF ALL KINDS WEDDING CARDS, VISITING CA BALL TICKETS, STEAMBOAT BI DRAY RECEIPTS, BILLS OF F. AUCTION BILLS, HAND Bn HEADINGS FOR BOOKS, PROGRAMMES, INVITATf i. DRAFTS AND NOTES, ETC., ETC., ETC., El PRINTING IX COLORS. UST* Headings printed and Books ( and bound to order. jRaT Checks, Drafts, and Notes printed bound to order. Merchants and others in * tfi JOB PRINTING of any kind, wiU fi “ greatly to their advantage to orders at tho NATIONAL IVHUUI * 180 BBOAP & 153 EIU B Sj ’ Augusta, G»*