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Mcial Citv Paper. l|l®i < m cum ilvtion. HHIHIM) USTA.OA.I MOKNIN'i February -f.. - r*< o. Thermometer. SIBISIIM C.r, N\ I Htl’UlWS ' HHH February 15, ISAS. I 50 I IS' I* ■HBAia K r Fv mu MOOS'S PHASES. ff^jHlj^^&tr—February Ist. 1 07. • 'in; .' Sth, 1.27, morning. t'.i-ruarv i . ■ - ..i rn •., February 21.1. 0.12, morning. first .lay of I.cut. ■■■t to liaut Yu'. .u ■ edioiiia Kooiur «f tin- City .. .a... to hi- homo, f ■'•' ■• liliH'S.-. amt trust that lii.- soon aijaiii l>r htn in its HH place. m/am ;. in Use. ycst.-r.iay all - r ■HHH stat-' . f intoxication. 'A Inn. ■HHHL, . . : •....' . at. i i.mlo in ■'•••, Sin- was released from cus* hours, wit!: -d ■■■■ liquor alotn , which it is ho; ."i SBH^H'bicvci. i>V last 0n..:,;. brought in tour y ntny- ~.• . |§§§g|§* : t .. street, from awav up the l’p; <■: M-ukit. HHH They nil! Vie hauled up this Htars. us, inst.eni o t'n. it.to rule up or down town in were to send to 'a livery ■p§g& we should have to for earn in- us pre distance ns the ear does - ♦ ■ : To "- • ■pt '" - ! t : -i\t <- u \ • ■ lit tee n uvar.l.' “rantol. g§»® M. A. Dchoney r* T. 'SBp^Hml&int—was argued. HH adjourned to Wedtnsday n\ !--,,L -I 111 I-iO. it;:. "1 rant, will t'tite 1 accordingly. Gallic. M||H natie-'t .'im Samuel-, wliti' CsCnpi' from n’t oliic er. on .-i. •; ft a pistol hall and 1. IT' «■ conveyed uuubua il CCU ('otto.-.. Imilino ir.-m )l;i arrested for pnu lisiiirr a ” dd*K-k game." the BBH^ 1 ’ !l mu h II v. hi' - lie s :^Sesb^Hi• ."ti -lusting, s.i ts; ' little "'trin-j k ” over on i'll was shot. tutor. r-r have a ie SgHlg^lniomiiig. lUccting;. I: an< * 01 t "° Imndred ; were pn sent at the k ' evening, at the meeting v ’''A :i Democratic ( lull lor I | j®|^B > hiuizy, Sr., was made t'liair -5 l; J se "’ Secretary. I Wm™ ,li;ult: f*y Messrs. Laller- Hgs. and Wright—urging the ■■cf the organization of such pHßlioot the entire South, to aid, §B||gHt 0 *" moral inlhience. in sus- WWSm m]K - rn 1 li-tuoerats. ihrough it was contended, could be miM political salvation of the H 3i9^»' IR S officers Ilf the ( 'lull <1 • ■ Phinizy, Sr. S Jolin Bones, Di. 1.. Henry Meyer, Col. W. ,J. iMC B. Walker, Dr. \V. S. W Rains. Judge I!. 11. H. H. Steiner. Col. A. 'J'. ■Stf w V Kvc, J. Jeff. Thomas, =|K3«;-^P ar ky, Joseph 1!. Reynolds, V'l Campfield, Col. G li. Il'illej, nuiii. » Maddrey. if '.--JBm.l Tr. asur r -Maj. .!. V. 11. Auditor. "'as afforded persons ' Vl ' ri ' enrolled--when § Bummer, is another title for a S society, who attends free ;,ni ! procures ail •Kgafi^V l ' »rts that people prize, liy the I he bummer is found other >« free lunch houses, but in frequent than in political designed and prepared «* S ro oerM and cobblers, *'v'Sf® oun, e r a,, d Dench for pobticH, SpMajaßjM commence to • hum" it on •'t'i'l parties. For years they ■ mc,lioc,n ' talent and a tr ' c * <H ' they take with me- i lor smart men, and they * e<l pensioners on their §&g£g»l ,a r<y owes them a living, and to have it. All they do but it counts for zeal; have a broad or generous "party" j n served ; it may he country that they never wero tP are useful to the party. fe£KjH^B >< ‘ r is a contemptible fellow ; sh DimsiflF enough to wish to FILLMORE FEE COMPANY. Christening of “Annie Lee.” THE BANQUET. At four o’clock. 23d February, J66S, in front of the Augusta Hotel, in presence of a large conooureo of citizen*, including uiauy fair ladies, the member* of Fillmore Fire Company, No. 4, assembled to receive the new and beautiful Hose-Reel, donated by the City Council of Augusta. Alderman Samuel Levy, Chairmau of the Engine Committee, from the Council, made the presentation speech—as follows : Cavt.liloJytlt ami Members Fillmore No. |4: The pleasing duty devolves on me, to present you with this Hose Carriage, do nated by the City Council of Augusta. 1 feel, gentlemen, my inability to ex press the saiisiaction your conduct as members of tho Augusta Fire Department has afforded the City authorities, for whom alone 1 am authorized to speak. Take this Carnage, gentlemen, as an evi dence of their confidence in your ability and determination to maintain the en viablo prestige of Fillmore No. 4. Captain Edwin F. Blodoktt re sponded : Sir : In behalf of Fillmore Fire Com pany No. 4, I accept at your bonds this beautiful and serviceable Reel, thanking you for tho flattering words of commcnda tiou expressed. I promise, in behalf of the grateful recipients, our best endeavors to merit a continuanco of the approbation of those whom you represent, as well as of our fellow-citizens, in whose welfare we have an abiding interest. And now, gentlemen of tho Fillmore Fire Company, I have the honor of pre senting, as master es the christening cere mony, our distinguished fellow-citizen, Hon. Henry W. Hilliard. MB. BILLIARD’S SPEECH. Judge Hilliard spoke as follows : Gentlemen: —la coming forward to per form the task which you have assigned to me, I feel that I am contributing something to the cause of civilization. The Fire De partment has grown up under the progress of civilization. It is one of those beneficent institutions which the interests of society have called into being. In the earlier and ruder periods of society, the want of those safeguards which you provide for the protec tion ot property was scarcely felt; but, as the wilderness disappeared before the ad vance of civilization—as cities were built up, and the multiform wants of great com munities called (or the erection of the various structures which are seen crowded into their squares, then it became essential to provide means for their preservation. That mighty element that rises at times with terri ble majesty, an i sweeps with resistless fury over a whole city, had to be met and sub dued ; and this could only be done by form ing such companies as yours, composed of active, courageous, and energetic men, ready to fly, at a moment’s notice, to the post of danger. So, gentlemen, you arc organized for the protection of what civilization creates, la the accomplishment of this task, it is your beneficent office, too, sometimes, to save human life- Every one should seek to do something for humanity—something for the advance ment of the happiness of our race. The humblest laborer ought t) be an object of respect. In the words of Carlyle, “The bent hand of the artisan, worn by toil, and misshaped in the tasks of life, entitles him to some sort of reverence.” If the conqueror is to be crowned with laurels, why should not everv one- j*hn_cimtrilwte.s. 1/i.Jhc “'ejfrvfuA? yet to learn the full spirit of the truth ut tered By the Great Preacher: “If any will be cheerful among you, let him he your servantthat is, usefulness entitles one to the highest honors and rewards. Surely in this light, the Fireman deserves to be honored. But, there is something in your life, gentlemen, that rises into tho heroic. It is not easy to conceive a sublimcr scene, than a great city in flames, and men be longing to such associations as yours, con tending with the fiery tempest, employing one element against another, confronting danger with the highest courage and reso lution, until the conflagration is subdued. What exploits on the battle-field can sur pass such deeds as these ? The day chosen for your celebration, is an auspicious one. It is tho birth day of the noblest hero-statesman the world ever produced; our own Washington. In tho language of an Irish orator, “No country can claim, no clime can appropriate him. The boon of Providence to the human race, his fame is eternity; his residence creation.” And he is right—such i man belongs not to America alone, but to the world. His great example cheers the friends of liberty in every land under the whole heavens. His name is honored throughout our broad domain as no other name is; and let us hope that the Ameri can people of every section and people will yet assemble about his tomb, and reinaugu rate civil liberty in this destracted country. I observe that your organization is called the “ Fillmore.” That, too, is an honored name. He was able to administer this great government in its true spirit. Ilis mind was comprehensive enough, and his heart generous enough, to embraco the whole country. He knew no North, no South, no East, no West. His form stands out in the midst of the contending parties of tho North covered with serene glory. Asa planet sometimes breaks through the cloud-covered sky with its effulgence and heralds the whole starlit heavens that will be revealed to us when the veil that obscures them has drifted away, so may it be in this our time of gloom and darkness. Let us hope that many great men will presently appear, rebuking those who would administer the Govern ment upon the theory of resentment, and dictating a policy comprehensive enough to be called American, a policy that embraces our whole country in. its generous ampli tude. I am happy to hear, gentlemen, that this Reel is to hear the name of the daughter of that illustrious Chieftain whose sword flamed in tho van of every battle upon many bloody and hard contested fields, and when it was returned to its sheath had not a single stain upon its lustre. No matter how men may estimate the cause for which he fought; no matter if ruin came upon it at last; no matter if the flag under which ho struck be a Conquered Banner, his great fame is above reproach. When he could no loDger contend with the opposing forces that outnumbered him, ho would not sacri fice the gallant men who, few and faint, hut fearless still, gathered about him. But even the leader of those hostile forces, flushed as ho was with triumph, exclaimed, “ Keep your sword, General Loo : you are not conquered, but over powered.” Ho towers amidst tho disas ters which surround the cause, like some great rock against which the surges of the ocean dash and break— “ Like some tall cliff that roars its awful form, Swells from tho main anil midway leaves tho storm, While round its baso the rolling clouds are spread Eternal sunshine settles on its head.” For hia fair daughter, I am instructed to name this Reel. A more beautiful ono I never taw. In her dietant Virginia home, leated in the beaotifol valtov where her father la consecrating himself to the task of training young men to emulate his virtues, she resides, unconsoious of tho tribute whioh you pay her to day. But there is a fragrance in her name. She might, too, bo proud of tho compliment that you pay her. Long may this Reel roll through these streets, recalling precious memories. Long may it roll through these streets, flyiug swiftly to rescue, to save Bnd to bear peace. I poor tho gen erous wine upon it; and under your in structions give to it the name of Annie Lee. At tho conclusion of Judge Hilliard’s speech (which was frequently interrupted by applause) three rousing cheers were given for him, and three more for Aider man Levy. Tho Fillmoreans then took the “little • beauty” to their ball. THE BANQUET, at eight o'clock in tho evening, at Fillmore Hall, was a splondid affair. We have already alluded to the entertainment. One of the speakers, Judge Gibson, in response to a toast, remarked that he had never witnessed a more orderly or better-man aged festival, and paid a deserved compli ment to the gallaut entertainers. Wo have not space for even an allusion to the many good things said on tho pleasant occasion by Messrs, Gibson, Picquet, Blodgett, Tweedy, Rhodes, Snead, Capt. Burns, Kcsel, Couturier, Levy, Swinney, Gregory, and others—but, at the request of “the boys,” we give tho following re sponse (by E. Lyons, a member) to the toast of “The day we celebrate”: As this is tho Firemen’s festival day, ’Tis our duty to bring our Pipes in play ; To spout, not waters on conflagration, But deliver some sort of an oration. You loudly called on me—l must obey, No matter if I have not much to say. What shall I speak that may your fancy hit ? Discuss grave questions, or givo you some wit ? What I ne’er possess suro I ne’er can givo, This fact is plain, and simple to conceive ; Or shall I commemorate this great day By hackneying what Washington did and say ? No ! let it suffice that we revere the name, Who bequeathed this nation honor and famo; I,ct him soundly rest on Potomac’s strand, Honored and beloved in this glorious land. Shat! I narrate the perils of the bravo, As he boldly rushes in a fiery grave To rescue from the all-devouring flame A darling object, with a soothing name? The anxious multitude, with eager eyes, Behold the flames ascending to tho skies ; They saw him disappear, with stifled breath— Each and all expect his momentous death. Tho hero, amid smoke and debris, feels A solid substance obstruct bis beels ; Ho clutched it, to his musly bosom hug An innocent babe! No, a whiskey jug. I’ll oxpcl this solemn strain as unfit On a joyous occasion to admit, Whore all should exult, and all happy ieel At tKe sight of the now and splendid Reel— The little beauty christened Annie Lee, Offspring of a hero, who no'er did fleo From danger’s path, nor shrink when duty calls To face tho fire and welcome the balls. To her wo consecrato our mirrored Roel, Which, dumb, will reflect our ardor and zeal In a causo so just, noble and great, That knows no party, no creed, and r.o State. Fillmore once, Fillmore again, who can tell But you’ll outrun the old and swift Gazelle? Let no contention mar, or envy rise, “Act well your part, thore all the honor lies.” Sunshino ill Winter. Sunshine is beautiful and joy-inspictng always—it is God's smile lightintygfTfchecr ing the world. Welcome to' !■ winter seasons of blossoms and friigninm-. Como back, sunshine. Go io Work. The Bureau Agent in Madison has noti fied vagrant negroes that they must go to work at once, or be treated as vagrants—a line of conduct which, if pursued by Bureau agents in other sections, would confer a benefit and a blessing upon the communi. ties in which they live. “Iletivenly Echoes.” This is the suggestive title of anew and excellent collection of Hymns and Tunes for Sunday Schools and Social Meetings) arranged by Horace Waters, and pub lished by C. M. Tremaine, 481 Broadway, New York. Since “the morning stars sang together” in praise of their Creator, all nations wor ship Him in song. The little bird pours forth ita silvery notes, and grand old ocean rolls his deep, profound, eternal bass in nature’s anthems. Harmony is everywhere in nature ; and since God thus declares it so pleasing to Him, let children’s voices swell the chorus, and as it floats above, along the heavenly plains, angels shall catch the sweet refrain and join the grand anthem. We are much impressed with this musical volume—“ Heavenly Echoes,” and feel sure that it will be heartily welcomed by the children. The book is a gem of melody. Not to be Discarded, A short time since, a paragraph went the rounds of cur exchanges to the effect that after the present supply of envelopes was used, the government would discard postage stamps and Hirnish to the public stamped envelopes. A postmaster has taken the trouble to write to the Department at Washington, and he finds the rumor untrue. We see no serious difficulty, however, in adopting this practice. It is just as easy to distribute stamped envelopes to tlie offices as the stamps themselves. It would save a vast amount of time which is now consumed by post office employees in the care of letters without stamps, and finally it would save the credit ot the Government, which wishes such letters advertised but refuses to pay a cent for this work. Tbe National Bank Slock. Mr. Butler has introduced a bill amending tho several acts establishing the national banks, the first section of which provides that every stockholder may vote according to the number of shares he holds, in tlie pro. portion of one vote for one share, aud one vote for every two additional shares ; but no stockholder shall have more than twenty votes. Absent stockholders may vote by proxy, but no salaried officer of the bank shall vote as proxy. No officer shall, as proxy, cast more than ten votes, and no person shall, as proxy, cast more than fifty votes. Each batik shall, at least once in every six months, prepare a list of stock holders and the amount of stock held by each, and also provide a book in which all proxies shall have been entered, and which shall bo open to inspection by stockholders at all times. Good Move. The police in Macon are vigorously en forcing tho Vagrant act, and consequently that city ia being freed of loafer*. The police of other cities would do a good work by commencing the same thing. National Currency. Senator Sherman makes the following statement of the currency afloat at this time: Greenbacks, $356,000,000; Bank circulation, $299,000,000; Fractional cir culation, $31,000,000; State Bank circu lation, $4,000,000. Total, $690,000,000. [Advertisement.) Cough'and Bronchitis, A young man, twenty-two years of age, had a cough and hoarseness for fifteen months. During cold weather his voice was lost so us only to speak in whispers, pain induced on coughing, cough dry, or raising only a trifle in tho morning, quite feeble and emaciated. Had taken several medi cines, with but little or no benefit. Ho commenced with Humphrey’s Cough Pills, no 7 —one pill three times a day, and soon found himself improving—his cough milder and softer, hoarseness passed off, strength and appetite improved, and in a few weeks was entirely well, having taken no other medicine. feb2l-tf [Advertisement.] 1 .eg-a! Blanks. At this office the following Blanks, neatly printed, may be obtained, by the single sheet or the quire : Garnishment Affi davit and Bond, Bail Bond, Attachment, Claim and Replevy Bond, Mortgage Bond, etc. y. tt [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. Conley, Com. for sth Congressional Di3t. February 10, 18G8. ts [Advertisement.] Country Merchants, In making their purchases, will do well to call first on Mrs. Pughe, 190 Broad street, who is selling out her entire stock cheap. ts AUGUSTA MARKETS. Tuesday, February 25, I’. M. FINANCIAL—We quote as broker’s rates — Gold, buying, 1.42; selliug, 1.44. Silver, buy ing, 132 ; selling, 1.38. We learn of sales of Georgia Railroad Stock to-day, 100 shares, at 71J, and 30 shares at 72. COTTON —The market is quiet, some little ac tivity being manifested, but not enough to make it lively. Wo note a still farther decline, and quote New York Middlings at 20ja2Ic. CORN —Irregular demand, stocks fair. Prices easy, at $1.23a1.20 for Tennessee White. OATS—But seldom inquired for; supply good. Wo quote at $1.00a1.10. WHEAT scarce, and in active request. Rod $2.55a2.90 ; Amber, $2.95a53; White, $3.10a3.25. FLOUR is scaroo, active, and looking up, quoting Superfinos at sl3; Extras sl4, and Fancy $lO. BACON—Brisk as ever, and looking up. Sales hoavy. We quote Shouldors 13al3)o.; Rib Sides 14j ; Clear Rib Sides, 15a15J ; Clear Sides 15J. [Advertisement.] Goods at a Sacrifice. The purchasers of dry goods should not fail to take advantage of the opportunity offered, at 190 Broad street. Thestock of seasonable goods is being sold at a sacrifice as the room is required for other purposes AUCTION SALES. City Sheriffs Sale. YyibL BE SOLD by order of tho Hon. John » » C. Snead, Judge of tho City Court of Au gusta, ou TUESDAY, THE THIRD DAY OF MARCH next, at tho Store re-cently occupied by Wright & Mobley, above the Augnttn Hotel, on Hroad street, in tlie city of Au gusta. No. 175, tho stock in trade of Wright A Mobley, consisting of Sugar, Coffee, Liquors, and many other Groceries, etc., etc. Levied on as the property of Wright & Mohloy, by virtue of an attachment returnable to the next May Term of the City Court of Augusta, in favor of H. F. Rus sell & Cos. vs. Wright & Mofilcy. Sale to com mence at 10 o’clock a. m. I. LEVY’, feb2o-ld Sherift' C. A. U. S. Marshal’s Sale. UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF fieri facias issued out of tho Honorable tho 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 all the improvements thereon, situate lying and being in tho City of Savanuah, Chat ham County, Georgia, and known and distin guished in the plan of said City as part of lot No. 10—Jykii Tything, Dorby Ward—more particu larly described as the brick building corner Dray ton streot and Bay Lane, and will sell the same at public auction at tho Court House, in the City of Savannah, Chatham County, Ga., on tho FIRST TUESDAY IN MARCH next, between tho lawful hours of sale. Dated Savannah, January 30, 1868. WM. G. DICKSON, feb2—3od U. S. Marshal. U. S. Marshal’s Sale- UNDER AND' BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF fieri facias issued out pf tho Honorable (ho Fifth Circuit Court of tho United States for the Southern District of Georgia, in favor of tho plaintiff, in tho following ease, to wit: George W. Hatch vs. tho Bank of Commerce—l havo levied upon as tho property of the defendant, tho Bank of Commerco, part of a lot of land, to gether with all tho improvements thereon, con sisting of a building known as the Bank of Commerco Building, situate, lying and being in tho City of Savannah, Chatham county, Georgia, and known and distinguished in the plan of snid city as part of lot No. 10—Jykii Tything, Derby Ward—and will sell the same at public auction at tho Court House, in the City of Savannah,- Chatham county, Georgia, on tho FIRST TUES DAY IN MARCH next, between the lawful hours of sale. Dated Savannah, January 31st, IS6B. WM. G. DICKSON, fcb2—3od U. S. Marshal. Richmond Sheriff’s Sale. ON THE FIRST TUESDAY IN MARCH next, at the Lower Market House, iutlie city of Augusta, within the nsual hours of public sale, will he sold the following property ro wit: All that lot or parcel of land, with the improve ments thereon, in the city of Augusta, county of Richmond, and State of Georgia, known us tlie EXCELSIOR MILLS, onKollock street, betwcou Kollock and Marbury streets, in said city: lrouting about one hundred and sixty feeton Kollock street and bounded north by the third level of the Augusta Canal, east by Kollock street, west by lot conveyed by tho Trustees of Sarah F. Gardiner to William H. Salisbury and Aylmer Usher, and by lot formerly owned by the estate of Marks, aud south by the second 'level of the Augusta Canal, and by the centre of the canal or race, excavated by tho said Trustees, with the right to use the said last mentioned race for the purpose of drawing water from tho Augusta Canal, subject to all the rights and privileges of the Augusta Canal Corn tinny. Levied upon as tlie property of Thomas P. Stovall under and by virtue of two writs of lien facias, issued from the Superior Court of Richmond county,in favor of Adolphus U. Schaefer & Cos. vs. the said Thomas P. Stovall—one ou the foreclosure of a mortgage, and the ether upon a general judgment. Property pointed out in said mortgage li. fa. and by plaintiff's, and levied upon by order of said plaintiffs—ill the possession of said Stovall. JOHN 1). SMITH aus—l awßw Sheriff R. C FROM Wamhngion, February 25.—The re oeption at tfi* White House, last night; was remarkable for the unusual crowd, absence of Radical officials, and presence of foreign representatives. Dispatches of encouragement to both parties continue to come. The Radicals In some localities have fired fifty to one hundred guns in honor of the House resolutions. A special dispatch sent since, northward, says Grant in a conversation with Senato Wilson, said tho officers of the army arc a unit in support of Congress. Not more than a dozen out of twenty five hundred would obey an order from the President, unless it came through him. On reading the dispatch from General Thomas, declining tho Brevet, General Grant remarked, “Just wbat I expected from Thomas—he is a good soldier.” [second dispatch.] Washington, February 25.—The Ad ministration lias abandoned the quo icar ranto against Stanton, as proceedings against Thomas to-morrow will cover the ground. The Cabinet met at noon. All present except Thomas. Stanton still holds the War Office, and has given orders to his subordinates to communicate nothing to reporters. General Grant and Judge Fisher were at the Department. The excitement lias subsided entirely. The impression is growing that the Senate proceedings will be tedious. THE CONVENTIONS. GEORGIA. Atlanta, February 25.—Gen. Meade’s order No. 27 was read in the Convention to-day. It prohibits imprisonment for debt in this State, and forbids the Courts to issue bail processes in civil cases, and writs of ca. sa. Every person now in prison under any such process or writ shall be immediately discharged. This order to remain in force until the people shall ex press their will, as provided by the Recon struction Acts. The Judiciary Committee reported an ordinance relative to the qualification of members of the Legislature. In accordance with instructions received yesterday, they must be in the Btate six months, and in the county three months, with citizenship of the United States as the basis. The Homestead ordinance was taken up. After a lengthy random and boisterous discussion the Convention adjourned, amid much confusion, without having arrived at any definite action on the subject. FLORIDA. Tallahassee, February 25.—The Con vention passed the day in reading the Constitution, which was adopted as a whole. About sundown forty members signed the Constitution—five refused. -lomauH! yasseu witnnoiding pay and mileage from members refusing to sign the Constitution, referring their claims to the next Legislature. At half past five this evening, the Con vention having finished its- labors, :>d journed, subject to a call of the President. Tile Constitution adopted appears toler ably satisfactory to all classes, and the best feeling prevails among the delegates and citizens. The Republican Nominating Convention meets to-night. Most of the delegates leave for homo to morrow. NORTH CAROLINA. Raleigh, Feb. 25.—Last night, by a strong vote, the Convention adopted the article on suffrage, making it general, with out any test oath. On another reading the oath may be applied. To-day was spent on the article of the Judiciary, making three Supremo Court, and twelve Superior Court, Judges—all to be elected by the people. Congressional, Washington, February 25.—j Home. —A bill was introduced for making a skip canal around Niagara Falls. Resolution adopted paying John Young Brow n, Wm. E. Smith, and C. G. Simms $2,500 each, for expenses incurred in con testing elections. Stevens and Bingham reported that they had performed the duty of informing tlie Senate of the impeachment resolutions. Fifteen thousand dollars were appropri ated to the Washington poor, disbtirsable by the Freedmen’s Bureau. Tire new Constitution of Alabama was presented and referred to the Reconstruc tion Committee. The Naval Appropriation bill was re sumed. Anew rule was adopted, which prevents dilatory motions by less than one-third vote. Resolution offered that report of im peachment articles be debated one day, and then voted on without debate or dila tory motions. The Impeachment and Reconstruction Committees were allowed to sit during the qpssions. Adjourned. Senate. —Sumner read the Ilarvey dis patches and explained liow they came con fidentially into his possession. At noon, the Clerk of the House appear ed and announced tho passage of the im peachment. resolutions. The Harvey dispatches were loosely dis cussed. Several partisan papers sustain ing impeachment were sent to the Clerk to be read. Hendricks objected, and on vote the Senate objected to hear them. A number of members of tlie House entered and took seats, and afterwards the Stevens and Bigham Committee entered. Mr. Stevens said; “ Mr. President: “ In obedience to the order of the Bouse of Representatives we appear before you, and in the name of the House ot Repre sentatives and of all the people of the United States, do impeach the President of the United States for high crimes and mia demeanors in office; and we further in form the Senate that the House of Repre sentatives will, in duo time, exhibit par ticular articles of impeachment against him, and make good the same, and in their name, we demand that the Senate take order for the appearance of said ndrew Johnson to answer to said im peachment.” Wade said: “The Senate will take order in the premises.” Special Committee, Howard, Trumbull, Morton, Konkling, Edmunds, Pomeroy and Johnson, were appointed to examine impeachment matter and report proceed ings. A bill making the majority to confirm the Constitution allowing registered voters to vote anywhere in the State —after ten days’ residence he can vote on certificate affidavit or other satisfactory evidence of having been registered. Passed 28 to C. Adjourned. Cable Telegrams. Paris, Feb. 25. —In the the Corps Legis latin', at Havre, the editor of tbe Siecle persisted in reading u document in which the President declared the sitting dissolved, when the Government members withdrew. The Liberals were forcibly expelled and the gas extinguished. Markets—By Telegraph. Financial. LONDON, February 25, Noon. —Securities strong. LONDON, February 25. Evening, —Consols 93. Bonds 715. FRANKFORT, February 25.—Bonds strong, PARIS, Feb. 25.—Bourse heavy. Rentes flat. NEW YORK, February 25. Noon. —Gold 1421. NEW YORK, February 25, Evening.— Gold, quiet at 142(f. Sterling firmer at 9£aio. 1862 coupons, 115- NEW ORLEANS, February 25.—Sterling, 58a 625. New York Sight exchange, 5c discount. Gold, 1425. Produce and Other markets. LIVERPOOL, Feb. 25, Noon. —Cotton de clining—Upland?, 9f; Orleans, 9£. Sales 8,000 bales. LIVERPOOL, February 25, Afternoon. —Cot- ton quiet. LIVERPOOL, February 25, Evening. —Cotton closed firm and more activity prevailed. Up lands 9&—to arrive, 93: Orleans, 9s. Sales, 10,000 bales. NEW YORK, February 25, Noon. —Cotton dull and heavy at 225. Flour and Wheat unchanged. Corn a shade firmer. Mess Pork, $25.00. Lard quiet, 14fa 165. Turpentine quiet at 725. Rosin very firm, Common, $3.40. NEW YORK, February 25, Evening. —Cotton dull and heavy, but closed more steady ; sales 4,000 bales at 225 c. Flour and Wheat dull. Corn declining. Mess Pork—now, $25 ; old, $24. Lard, 145a165. TurpoDtine, 72a73. Rosin, $3.35a7.00. Freights steady; Cotton, by steam, 7-16. WILMINGTON, February 25.—Cotton de clined ; Middling, 205 c. Spirits Turpentino more quiet, nominal, 70. Rosins quiet; No. 1, $3.75, Tar firm, at 2.35. CINCINNATI, February 25.—Mess Pork, $24.50a25.00 L-acon firm. CHARLESTON, February 25.—Cotton mode rately active, at a partial decline of 5c : sales 1,100 v-i—, A»;ddlin£, 20Ja21. SAVANNAH, February 25.—Cotton quiet but firm—Middlings, 215a22. Sales 1,001 bales. Receipts 3,781 bales. NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 25.—Cotton quiet ; Middlings, 22a221. Sales, 5,500 bales ; roceipts, 1,87S ; exports, 5,762. Sugar and Molasses unchanged—transactions light. MOBILE, February 25.—Cotton closed firm. Middlings 215. Sales 3,000 bales. Receipts 3,408 bales. Exports 201 bales. Marine News CHARLESTON, February 25.—Arrived ; Str. Saragossa, New York; ship Hannah Morris, New York; strs Matanzas and Columbia, New York ; schr Minerod, Havana. WILMINGTON, February 25.—Arrived : Str Rebecca Clydo, New York. Cleared : Mary Sanford, New York. SAVANNAH, February 25.—Arrived: Str San Salvador and Montgomery, New York. Schr Arctic anil bark Sharpsburg, New York; schr E. Campbell, Baltimore. Cleared : Str Leo, New York. U. S. Marshal’s Sale UNDER AND HY VIRTUE OF A WRIT of fieri facias, issued out of the Honorable the Fifth Circuit Court of the United States for the-Bortthem District of Georgia, in favor of tlie plaintiff in the following case, to wit: Woodgate &. Cos. vs. Thomas F. Hampton and Frederick Hurt/., partners, using the firm name and style of Hampton &. Huriz, I have levied upon, as the property of Thomas F. Hampton, One Block of Brick Stores, situate, lying and heiug in the town of Bainbridge, county of Decatur, State of Georgia, and known us the “Hampton Block,” adjoining the premises of King & Lester, Lewis & Waters, and D J. Dickenson, oil Water street, in said town and county; and will sell the same at public auction, at the Court House in the city of -Macon, county of Bibb, and State of Georgia, ou the FIRST TUESDAY IN MARCH next, he tween the lawful hours of sale. Dated at Savanna!', Georgia, this 29thday of January, 1868, WILLIAM G. DICKSON, j"29—3od U. S. Marshal. U. S Marshal’s Sale UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT ot 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 case, to wit: Beaufort Elliott versus Lemuel w. H. Pittman, I have evied upon, as the property of the defendant, 2,450 Acres, more or less, of Laud, together with all the improvements thereon, situate, lying and heiug in the Fifth District, of Ware county, Georgia, known and described in the plan of said district aud county as lots number 348, 483, 4so, 479 aud 478; and will sell the same at public auc tion, 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 at Savannah, Ga., this 29th day of Jan uary, 1868. WILLIAM G. DICKSON, jii29 30d U, S. Marshal. CHOICE SEEDS AND PLANTS FRESH AND CHOICE GARDEN AND KLOWKU SEEDS, GRAPE VINES, STRAWBERRY TLANTS, FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS, TRUE CAI*E COD CRANBERRY, rOR UPLAND OR LOWLAND, FRUIT STOCK 8, AND HEDGE FLAKTS, SMALL EVERGREENS, SEEDS, SMALL FRUITS, REDDING PLANTS, Prepaid by mail, Priced Descriptive Cata logue gratis to any plain address. B. M WATSON, Old Colony Nurseries and Seed Establishment, Plymouth, Mass. Wholesale List to the Trade and Clubs. AGENTS WANTED. Extra choice collection of German Flower Seeds. 25 sorts Garden or Flower heeds, pre paid by mail, 1 1.00. The most judicious assort ment ever offered. fe23—ffw ASSIGNEE’S SALE- I N ME MATTER OF THOMAS R. HINES, A Bankrupt—ln Bankruptcy—Southern Dis trict of Georgia—Will be sold boloro the Court House door in tbo city ol Savannah, on tho third day of March next, between eleven and two o’olock, that parcel of land lying in Effingham county, on the Central Railroad, twenty-two miles front Savannah, containing three thousand acres; and two other traots of land, lying in Montgomery county, on Little Oomulgee river, containing two hundred and a half acres each. Returned as the property ofrthe said Bankrupt- JAMES M. IIINKS, febl4—iw3w Assignee. Auction Sales. U. 8. Marshal’s Sale. JAMES DEANE. JST AL„ vs. THE BBIG GKOHGE, etc IN ADMIBALTY. Under aud by virtue of an order issued oat of th Honorable tlie District Coart of the United State for the Southern District of Georgia, in the above entitled case, I will sell at public auction at Da neu, Georgia, on the 28th day of February, at 11 o’clock, a. m., the Bng George, her tackle, etc., on accouut of former purchaser. WM. G. DICKSON, feblß-10t u. 8. Marshal. U- S. Marshal's Sale. UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF WRITB 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 plaintiffs, in the following coses, to wit: Bradford, Welle Sc Cos. versus Silas Overstreet, Sheldon, Hoyt Sc Cos , versu* same ; Louis Adler versus same ; H. E. Dibblee Sc Cos. versus same, I have levied upon, as tlie property of the defendant, Silas Overstreet, Six (6; Lots of Land, together w ’th all the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the county of Pieree, aud Statqof Georgia, and kuown in the plan of said county as lots number 93,183,193, 33; 88, 30, aud 147, in the Jtli District, aud containing, in a11,‘3,430 acres, more or lese. One lot of Land, together with all the improve ment* thereon, situate, lying and being in tne 4th District of Pierce county, Georgia, and known in H” of ,^ ld county and district as lot number containing 400 acres, more or less. mint 16 ii La “?’ to g**ber with all the improve nutl4 Sltaate > lying and being in the Bth District of Pierce countv, Ga., known as lot Dim her 43, and containing 100 acres, more or less One lot of Land, together with all tbe improve ments thereon situate, lying and being in the town of Blacksliear, Pierce county, Ga contain ing one acre—bounded as follows: On the sonth east by lands of Silas Overstreet; northeast by lands of the late A. C. Strickland ; northwest by lands formerly owned by 11. W. Grady, and lying in the northeast corner of the Public Square. S Two lots of Land, together with all tlie im provements thereon, situate in the town of Black shear, both lying on the east side of “A” street, joining each other, and bounded as follows: First] one lot fronting on “A” street, and running back 125 feet; bounded on tbe southwest by “A” Btreet and on the northwest by lands of the estate of Moses C. Eason, and on the northeast by the other lot to he hereafter described, and on the east by laud owned by Mrs. Shaves. Second, one lot lying northeast of tho one just described, and run ning back in a northeast direction 85 yards, and containing 2] acres, more or less—bounded on tlie northwest by lands owned by H. R. Shiftley, and on the uortheast by lands owned by the estate of A. C. Strickland ; on the southeast by lands of Charles Kaylon ; on the southwest by loads of Mrs. Shaves, 11. \V. Grady, and Moses Eason. One lot of Land, together with all the improve ments thereon, situate in the town of Blacksliear, Pierce county, Ga., hounded as follows: Fronting “A’’ street 25 feet, running back 45 feet; bounded on the southeast by lot owned by Brantley & Douglass; on the northwest by lot owned by S. Overstreet, and lying on tlie southwest side of “A” street. One lotef Lund, together with all the improve ments thareon, situate in the town of Biackshear, Pierce county, Ga., and bounded as follows: Flouting 90 yards on “A” street, running back 70 yards; bounded on the southeast by lands of 11. B. Robinson; on the northeast by lands <>f the late A. C. Strickland ; on the northwest by lad of S. Overstreet. One lot of Land, together with all the improve meats thereon, situate iu the town of Blacksliear, Pierce county, Ga.. known in the plan Os said to wn as lot number 1. One lot of Land, together with all the improve ments thereon, situate in the town of Blackshear, Pierce county, Gu., known in the plan of said town as lot number —, fronting the right of way of the 8. A. and G R. R., and running back 120 feet; bounded on the southwest by lauds of S. Over street; southeast by lands of tho late A. C. Strick’ land, northeast by lauds of J. N. Stephens. One lot of Land, together with all the improve ments thereon, situate in the town of Blackshear, Pierce comity, Ga., known in the plan of said town as lot number 24. Two lots of Land, together with all improve ments thereon, situate in the town of Blackshear, Pierce county, Georgia, known in the plan of said town as lot No. , and lot No. 26, lot No. 26 being hounded as follows: fronting “A” street 75 feet, aud fronting S. A. & G. R. R. 129 feet; lot No. bounded by and fronting S. A. & G. R. E., running back 105 feet, bounded on tho northeast by S. A. & G. 11. R., southwest by Me Kinney’s lot, and on all other sides by land of A. C. Strickland and Wm. Scheely. Ono lot of t.au'-l, together with all improve ments thereon, situate in the town of Blachshear, Pierce county, Qeorgia, known as No. 24, lying on the north side of A street, bounded on tho east by lauds ofS. Cutner, west by lands of Hen dry A Stephens, fronting A street 90 foot, run ning back 120 feet. One lot of Land, together with all improve ments thereon, situatoin the town of Blackshear, Pierce county, Georgia, containing ] acre, moro or less, and bounded as follows: on the east by lauds of S. Overstreet, south by Smith’s land. Ono lot or parcel ot Land containing-3 acres, moro or less, together with all the improvements thereon, consisting of Dwelling, Baras, out buildings, etc., situate in the town of Blackshear, county of Pierce, and State of Georgia, and known as the lato town residenco of Silas Over street, tho same being now occupiod by John Nichols, Esq. Ono lot of Land containing ] acre, moro or less, together with all the improvements thereon, consisting of Store, Dwelling, etc., situate, lying, and being in tho town ot Waresboro, Waro county, Georgia, and bounded as follows : on the north by what was termerly known as the Old Court House Square, cast by back streot of said town, south by lots of Austin Smith, west by main streot of said town. Ono lot of Land containing 1 acre, moro or less, together with all improvements thereon, consisting of Dwelling, etc., situate, lying, and being in tho town of Waresboro, Ware county, Georgia, and bounded as follows: on the north by old public road to Tewton's Ferry, cast by main street of said town, south by lots of Austin Smith, and west by Cox Creek. And willseil ail of theabove described property at public auction at the Court House iu the city of Savannah, Chatham cornty," Georgia, on tho FIRST TUESDAY IN MARCH next, between the lawful hours of sale. Dated Savannah, January 31, IS6B. WM. G. DICKSON, jan3o-30t U. S. Marshal. U. S. Marshal’s Sale. LTNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF • fiori facias issued out of the Honorable the Fifth Circuit Court of the United States for the Southern District of Georgia, iu favor of the plaintiffs, in tho following case, to wit: Phelan & Collender vs. John Finn <£ Cos., I have levied upon, as the property of U. M. Hay, ono of the defendants, a House and Lot, containing two acres, more or less, situate in the town of Ameri cus, Sumpter county, Ga., now occupied by George At. Hay, Esq. Two Storehouses and Lots, situato on the northwest comer of the public square of said town. Also, east half of lot number 32, in tho Thirty-first DisUict. of originally Lee, now Webster county, Ga., north half of lot number 15, in the Twenty fifth Pa triot of originally Lee, now Webster county, Ga.s in all containing 2021 acres, more or less. Three Lots, together with all tho improvements thereon, situate iu the town of Preston, Webster couuty, Ga., known aud distinguished in the plan of said town ns Lots number 17, IS, and 21, in block B, and known as tho residence of G. M. Hay, Esq. One Lot, situato in said town and county, together with ail the improvements thereon, consisting of a Storehouse, aud known and distinguished iu tho plan of said town as lot number 4, in block JLL One Lot, situato in .<aid town and county, containing 4 acres, more or less, together with ali tho improvements thoreon, consisting of a House, etc., bounded as follows : on the north by vacant lot owned by J. W. Joscy; ou the south by J. D. Stapleton ; on tho cast by lot of S. B. Hawkins; on the west by the Lumpkiu road—basement story of tho build ing known a» the Masonic Hall, and adjoining shed, more particularly described as number 1, 2, aud 3, in Block C, in said town of Preston, county of Webster and State of Georgia; and will sell tbe same at public auction, at the Court house in the city of Macon, county of Bibb, and Stato of Georgia, on tbe FIRST TUESDAY IIS MARCH next, between tho lawful hours of sale. Dated Savannah, January 31st, IS6B. WM. G. DICKSON, ja29—3od U. S. Marshal, J. J. BROWNE. "4 vRVKII AND GILDER. Looking Glass and Picture Frames CORNIOHS, BRACKETS, CONSOLE TABLES' MADE TO ORDER. Old PICTURE and LOOKING GLASS FRAMES RKGItiT, and OIL PAINTINGS RE STORED, LINED and VARNISHED, A T 135 UJtOAD STREET, AnetisTA, Ga. 023—I*wtf