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imiature Almanac for April. 1868.
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.* electi oa is nude known, that stops may be
taken to have their disabilities re
sored k.' ' *” I , TER uLODtIKTT, Chm’n,
Mate Central Com. Republican Party.
Republic** pafers rlease copy. apl7-tf
"iVit not strange that sensible men will
. t j n declaring their intention to vote
■ r licu . Gordon, who lias been proved to
jie ineligible ?
KrceableChansc.
In pleasing contrast to the recent gloomy
,-sther and pluvial showers, the otin cheered
us b T his smiling presence yesterday. His
advent was gladly bailed by all.
Special Aoticc.
Attention is called to the card of Hon.
foiitß Bldcktt, Chairman of tho State
Centra! Committee of the Republican
Tarty.
Tor) R.tcntily,
We understand the Democratic Registers
some counties have been secretly regis
tering voters of their own patty after the
time for registering had expired. They
will be looked to.
>0 Freshet—Yet.
The river measured twenty nine feet
throughout yesterday—neither rising nor
falling. Our people seem to have no fears of
a fresfcef, this time.
W-UCMV!
Quoth the Ku-Klux organ “'East of the
Oconee," yesterday, “Remember, colored
people (a few weeks ago it was “nigger'’],
that we are not now advising you to vote the
Democratic ticket.' 1 Oh, no—of course not.
Aprilith-
As intimated elsewhere, yesterday was a
lovely day. April dried her tears, and, find*
ing her petted flowers again, kissed them to
unfold their leaves. Aye, her primroses
peeped bashfully from borders of the garden
walk, while in the emerald tinted tree-tops
the blackbirds perched and gaily sang.
The (tucuion Settled.
by the chronicler of the Chronicle, respect
ing the “coronation party” which came off
“atour house, on Tuesday night, lias been
duly corrected—and the community breathes
easier,
Ajrccd tn Disagree.
lhe harmonious Opposition, in conclave
on Thursday night, failed to come to an
amicable understanding about the candi
date-: ;or county offices, and finally agreed to
disagree. No nominations. It seems that
Ae fusion of old Whigs, Know Nothings, Ku
Kiux and Democrats don't work well,
dl ell, we are not very sorry.
"hois Eligible 7
One thing has been clearly demonstrated,
-owit: however early he may have been
•nseeptible to piety—had ever so many
““ Cies fanght in the revolution—Gen. John
■ Gordon can not, if elected, take the oath
required of all State officers. Hence it were
'illy to vote for him.
Recorder’* CoiiriT^
.'ell-known young gentleman, of this
-y made his fourth appearance within the
month this time charged with firing a '
in the street, about supper time on
ursday evening, which is contrary to the
seventeenth section of the General Ordi-
J a “ cc ' c aso was continued till Mon
'ay morninv
Uucry, ** * *
' ,l!1 the fair-minded editor of the
:‘ mKk ,JC 80 obliging as to inform its
ji'-l'ectabie'’ readers whether or not Gen.
1 ‘ Gordon, its candidate for Governor!
*| S »!ik Slde , d in Geor f? ia for six years? And,
“ iie !las or has not, can he, if
tiir- Vv lak ° tllC “ ir on-clud” oath which
tnnick blows so much about?
"Oswers solicited.
to
isto« -1 f * tio “ Socict y’ B ship Golconda
lot I )'o rm avanna h on the 4th of May,
tandr T' 4, "‘'l carry out about six
ajuj,, <lnd % eolored people, who have
ofa.; “I f Jciet y to *end them to the land
“"ttber of" 51,8 ’- liliS W ‘ U he the largest
to if . '-inigrants that has been sent
Afrita m one ship.
f nKUMa Railroad,
this toad 11 ti ' aVC . rJ ° ,IU grcat da,na K° on
over (' ' rCC <s P ans ’’ °1 trussel bridge
latrp n ° 0 " cre eb, are washed out, and a
fort IJn of " l he bridge over Rocky Com
of th e r ’. WC3t <,f Ma y fi eld, is gone. One
& !tov»a=u h lors °1 h’ulsom creek bridge is
before the i RWay ' 11 ' vill he several days
road alar i Hn ' a ° c can he repaired, and the
P ated m running order.
1 ’
/ Wll,y ’ a,l<l veracious P ara '
ittrem.n* l* 10 ko/wMtt/twiaZw/, yesterday,
Cii ? a,ie alj °ut one of our fel-
Place/,' hcads thfi article “Gone to His
the afn, 1 " curs to us that the reason why
to ,- ditor llßs not lo "S since “gone
Book tpit C< a war,n er clime, the good
oC dlan “My Maryland’’—is
bisect,,,. ° llnacc<,ll "t a hle forbearance of
The HttilflriMloa mealing*
The meeting in the City Hall Yard,
yesterday afternoon, wax a complete suc
cess, as it furnished tho most conclusive
evidence of the large Republican vote
which will surely l>e jodied in Richmond
county for Colonel Bullock, the new
Constitution, aud the entire Republican
ticket. The crowd wax large, attentive
and orderly, which cannot often be said
with truth of so-called Conservative
crowds.
The meeting was addressed by Thomas
I’. Beard, C. 11. Prince, J. E. Bryant,
J. B. Vacuus and A. G. Ruffin, in well
timed and patriotic speeches, which elicited
fre<|ueut hursts of applause. We have not
space for even an outliue of the timely
remarks of the speakers, all of whom
acquitted themselves manfully. Wc were
much pleased to see, scattered among the
vast throng, many who have heretofore
been considered among the opposition, and
trust that the truths to which they listened
will he productive of great good in showing
them the folly of their political way, and
leading them at once to lay hold of the
hope of restoration.
Voting Places.
The Democrats are doing their best to
have polls opened in obscure and out-of-the
way places. The object of this is that they
may have a chance to practice fraud, in
timidation, violence, and all sorts o( vil
lainies, with little danger of detection. The
game is well understood.
Krokcragc.
Quite a brisk business was done, yester
day, in our city, by the “Committee on
Finance” appointed by the Gordonites. We
did not learn whether they succeeded in
raising the amount (three thousand dollars)
which a resolution recently adopted declared
would ho necessary to “operate” with in
Augusta.
Tlie Struggle Before It.
The masses want peace and thrift. They
care less for abstractions and theories than
for results. And if it shall appear next
week that the nearest way to Order and
Tranquility lies through a Republican
triumph, wc shall be reinforced, for the
Presidential campaign, by thousands who
care very little for either “ party,” hut very
much for stability and prosperity.
SWMtlt Carolina Election.
The election in South Carolina closed
yesterday, and was conducted with remark
able quiet and good order in every part of
the State. It has resulted in the adoption
of the new Constitution and the election of
Reconstruction candidates. Thus, South
Carolina, the first State to secede, will be
the first to resume her position in the Union
Ingratitude.
That immense humbug, Sergeant Bates,
(“baits,” should be the spelling—baits lor
gulls) has arrived at Washington City, and
was received with much eclat by the disunion
Democracy. lie told his worshippers there
about the clothes and other things he got in
Vicksburg, South Carolina, and elsewhere,
but never said a word about the clothes he
got in Augusta. Considering the trouble
those clothes gave occasion for ho displayed
but little gratitude.
“Th* Tllllt in file Corojinilt.”
At a Democratic meeting in Milledgeville,
last Saturday, Col. A. H. Kenan made a big
speech. The Union says, the Colonel, in ad
dressing the colored element, “went on to
show them why they ought to vote against
the Constitution framed at Atlanta. First,
that Constitution provided for moving the
Capitol from Milledgeville to Atlanta,"
Oh ho! That’s what’s the matter with
Augustus.
small ciiange.
The director of the United States mint at
Philadelphia, gives notice that it is now pre
pared to exchange on demand one and two
cent bronze, and three and five cent nickel
copper coins, for United States notes, or
drafts on Philadelphia or New York banks
payable in such notes. Ail remittances of
notes or drafts should be addressed to tho
Treasurer of thc'United States Mint at Phila
delphia.
Be of Good Cheer.
From every section of the State we con
tinue to receive the most cheering accounts
of the progress of the canvass. So far as
the election for Governor is concerned, there
seems to be no doubt that Uullouk, the
Union candidate, will be elected by a large
majority. We have also intelligence which
leads us to hope that the Democrats (so
called) will fail in their attempts to cajole or
intimidate any class of those who desire to
vote as their consciences dictate.
Gubernatorial.
11. B. Bullock, has been a citizen of
Georgia for a dozen years; Gen. Coriion’s
citizenship began since the rebellion (in
which lie bore a conspicuous part) was
crushed out.
It. B. Bullock, if elected (and no
reasonable man doubts lie will be), can
conscientiously take the required oath;
Gen. Goruos, if by any possibility be
could be elected, can not take the oath
which all State officers must take.
A vote for Gordon, therefore, is a vote
thrown away. ,
Hounds for Jlny.
Bonnets (so called) havo reached their
smallest dimensions, and now there is an
idea of doing away with them altogether.
On the principle that extremes meet, the
next thing wo tnay expect is a return to the
preposterous head gear of forty years ago—-
the tunnel bonnets, which, it was said,
required a speaking trumpet at one end to
reach a woman’s car at the other.
♦ .
Hon. John Ilurria.
Wo are gratified at the nomination of
this sterling Republican for Senator from
tbc Twenty-Seventh District, consisting of
Newton, 'Walton and Clark counties. As
chairman of the Relief Committee in tbc
Convention, J udgo Harris worked faithfully
and earnestly for the adoption of this
great measure.
We know our friends in this District will
give him a rousing majority, llis experience
and eminent legislative ability will prove a
source of great strength to tbo friends or
reconstruction,
f)«e*tloi> A »i* we red.
The Milledgeville Union asks, “Who will
be cheated in the coining election 7” lu
our humble opinion, those will be cheated
who vote for ht. General Gordon, a man
who cannot txko the oatli required of him.
T he Democrats make great calculations on
“fooling” n great many voters at the com
ing election in Georgia. Will they succeed?
That is tho important question for us all to
answer.
Are Yon Heady 1
Men of Georgia, have you dona your whole
duty? You have but a few more days left
to work in, but in that short time you may
do much to aid in restoring your State to
peace and prosperity. See that every Union
voter is brought out, and votes early—and
votes-right. I)o not stop working until the
last Union vote is placed in the ballot box.
Remember that the prosperity or the ruin of
the country may depend upon your ex
ertions.
The Hebrew Passover.
This festival was instituted while the
Israelites were held in captivity by the
Egyptians, and originated from the tradition
that at this time the angel of God passed
over the land and smote the first born in
every house, the door posts of which were
not sprinkled with tho blood of the Paschal
Lamb. During the Paschal season, the
Israelites used no leavened bread, and their
devotions have reference pa rtieularly to the
mark of God’s lavor, who guarded them
against the evil sent against the Egyptians.
Black mail.
We learn that a Committee of tho Democ
racy were going about yesterday levying
contributions on the business men of the
city, for the purpose of buying up votes. We
learn, also, they met with considerable
success. That might have been expected—
no man would dare refuse, when he knew
that the consequence of refusal would be the
loss of his means of living; but what differ
ence is there between a highwayman, who
presents a pistol at your head and demands
your money or your life, and one who
demands your money or your means of living?
Robbers, both.
Stand Firm!
We beg our friends not to bo deterred
from doing all that houorable men dare do,
in the coming struggle, for the restoration of
our State. Every agency known to chi
canery and meanness is brought into play
against us, but we must only work the
harder—our triumph will be the sweeter.
An earnest, faithful effort will elect our
standard bearer by the largest majority ever
given to a Governor in Georgia. Let that
effort be made. Let faithful, fearless, unit.d
action answer the spur of noble patriotic
resolve.
Our Platform.
1. The restoration of power to the people.
2. The restriction of the veto within
legitimate limits.
3. The restoration of our State to its true,
safe and legitimate purposes.
4. The rescue of the Government from
the grasp of demagogues.
5. Retrenchment of extravagant expendi
tures.
6. Tho assumption of the Constitution as
the platform of our political faith,
7 A return to tho old and safe paths
of honesty, sincerity, patriotism and public
virtue.
With this declaration of principles, the
friends of Bullock and Restoration go
before the people.
Be on llic Alert!:
We learn that there are a few bold, reck
less, bad men in our community—unre
pentant Disunionists—who arc seeking to
inaugurate a reign of terror among the
colored voters, for the purpose of preventing
them from voting for the men of their
choice. We boar that a few daring, unprin*
pled, and law defying Democrats have,
within the past two or three days, made
open war upoa some colored men for at
tempting to do what the law permits and
wishes them to do—vote and electioneer for
the candidates of their choice. This is
wrong—it is a gross outrage. We warn
these law breakers and plotters of mischief
that the people of this country will not
quietly submit to such infamous conduct.
Wc warn them that such acts arc in plain
aud palpable violation of General Meade’s
order, and that the military power in our
midst will aid the law-abiding citizens of
both races in giving full protection to every
man in iiis unquestioned right to vote as he
pleases.
In order to test this matter, wc invoke
every voter, whether lie be black or white,
to be on the alert and watch for the exhi
bition of these lawless acts, and when dis—
. covered to report the perpetrators at once to
the commander of the military post that, lie
may be properly punished. Let us make
an example of the first man, be he white or
black, who attempts, by threats or intimida
tion, to compel men to vote either one way
or the other. The black men are more
particularly interested in this matter, and it
is to them that we would appeal most
strongly to expose all such unlawful in
fluence.
■ ni|>ortuut Decision iu HanUruptcy.
The McMinnville New Era has received
from Major J. W. Johnson, Register iu
Bankruptcy for tho Third District, the sub
stance of an opinion recently rendered by
Judge Trigg in the case of Hamilton Payne,
of Smith county, in regard to the right of
petitioners in bankruptcy claiming and re
ceiving exemption for their homesteads.
J udge Trigg says:
“It does not appear, by the agreed state
ment ol facts, whether the bankrupt’s peti
tion was filed before or after he had made
bis declaration claiming his homestead. II
the declaration was made before the filing of
the petition in bankruptcy, in my opinion the
bankrupt will be entitled to have his home
stead exempt from the claims of creditors,
except such of them as may have acquired
a vested right in the same, before malting
and registration of his declaration as stated
above, and provided by section 2115 of the
code; but it the declaration was made
subsequent to the filing ol bis petition iu
bankruptcy, then lie will not bo entitled to
claim the exemption.”
Ilr(iiirall*u.
Wo publish below instructions from Col.
K. Halbert, Superintendent Registration for
Georgia. We nave been told by several that
threats of discharge havo been mode against
them if they voted the Republican ticket.
We lu.po the colored men have riskad every
such attempt to intimidate them, and will
promptly report the names of all parties who
have stooped to this low, mean, despicable
and unmanly subterfuge to deter any one
from exercising tho rights given them to
register and vole ! Wo regret that we were
not sooner furnished with this circular; but
it is not too late to spot the men who have
sought to control the laborers of the country
Hkado’rs Sub-District or Georgia, ]
Office Superintendent Registration, I
Atlanta, Ga., March 20, 1868.)
J. 11. Wilson, President Hoard of Registra
tion, City of Augusta , Ga.:
Sir—From information received at this
Bureau, it is believed that, in many instances,
freedmen arc threatened with being dis
charged, “for the purpose of controlling their
votes, or of restraining them from voting,”
at the election ordered to be held, com
mencing on the 20th day of April next.
The privilege of voting, as guaranteed to
them by the United States Government, must
be exorcised without hindrance from any
source whatever.
You arc specially instructed to report to
this Bureau all cases of interference with
their political rights that may come to your
knowledge ; together with names of parties
concerned, and facts appertaining thereto.
Do not rely upon mere rumors, but make
diligent inquiry in person, in order that the
innocent may be protectel and the guilty
punished. E. Hulbebt,
Superintendent of Registration
for State of Georgia.
Tlic Iron-Cluil Oatli.
Many persons having expressed a desire
to obtain a copy of the “Iron clad ’oatli,”
the taking of which is an indispensable
precedent to occupying any public office,
we republish it as follows:
‘‘l , of county of and State
of ,do solemnly swear or affirm, that
I have never voluntarily borne arms against
tho United States since I havo been a citi
zen thereof; that I have voluntarily given
no aid, countenance, counsel or encourage
ment to persons engaged in armed hostility
thereto ; that I have neither sought nor ac
cepted, nor attempted to exercise the sync
tions of any office whatever, under any
authority or pretended authority, in hostility
to the United States ; that I have not yield
ed a voluntary support to any pretended
government, authority, power or constitu
tion, within the United States, hostile or
inimical thereto. And Ido further swear,
or affirm that, to the best of my knowledge
and ability, I will support and defend the
Constitution of the United States against all
enemies, foreign and domestic ; that I will
bear true allegiance to tho same ; that I
take this obligation freely without any men
tal reservation or purpose of evasion ; and
that 1 will well and faithfully discharge
the duties of tho office on which I am about
to enter. So help me God,
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•
Friday, April 17—P. 51.
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In Stocks there is a fair demand tor all kinds
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|BY ..TELEGRAPH.!
GORDON GONE UP!
(Special dispatch to the National Republican !
Atlanta, Ga,, April 17.
Geo, Meade’s Order No. 01, requiring the
Test Oath from all who are elected, has killed
the opposite party dead.
The friends of Reconstruction are jubilant,
knowing that those of their candidates who
have political disabilities will be relieved by
Congress.
Reports from all sections indicate Bul
lock and tho Constitution running together
and far ahead of the disunion ticket. *
The Impeachment Trial.
Washington, April 17.—The House
went into tho Impeachment Court without
having done any business, with the under
standing that if the Court adjourned before
three o’clock there would boa business
session, otherwise there would be no
business.
The Impeachment Court meets hereafter
at oleven o’clock.
Attached to Butler’s speech in the Globe
were Treasury tables, which thetUourt
ordered to be stricken out. Butler wanted
to explain, but the Court would not listen.
The evidence regarding the President’s
Western speeches was progressing.
[second dispatch.]
Washington, April 17. —The impeach
ment trial was continued.
Wm. D. Anthony, of Cleveland, testified
that the most of the President’s speech
there was in response to interruptions. A
large majority of the crowd were disorderly.
Barton Abell, of St. Louis, testified that
the President spoke there under earnest
solicitation.
Several others testified, but nothing new
was elicited.
Frederick W. Seward testified regarding
the routine of appointing certain officers.
More evidence regarding removals was
presented and admitted.
Secretary Wells was called. He was
appointed in 18(11 by Mr. Lincoln. His
son reported having been to a party where
orders from Emery were received for all
officers to repair to headquarters. Secre
tary Wells directed his son to inform
the President. Next day he (Wells) in
formed the President.
What passed between you and the Pres:]
dent ?
< (Objection to question.)
Chase decided to hear the answer.
President said : Didn’t know what Emery
meant; would send for him.
At Cabinet on the same clay the President,
mentioned Stanton’s removal and Thomas’
appointment; that Stanton yielded and only
required time to move bis papers.
Long argument ensued on admissibility
of this evidence.
Chase decided the evidence was undoubt
edly admissible.
An appeal made—Chase sustained by 20
to 23.
The next day, the 22d, witness saw the
nomination of Emeory to the War Office in
hand of the President.
Defense asked questions regarding Cabinet
discussions on .the Tenuro-of-Oflice Bill
intend proving that the Cabinet unani
mously objected to it on account of its
unconstitutionality, and that Seward and
tanton were assigned to tho duty of pre
paring the veto message. Objection.
Butler opened at length. Evarts fol
lowed, when the Court adjourned.
From Virginia.
Richmond, Va., April 17.—Gen. Schofield
visited and addressed th{e Convention this
morning. He said “Thq’iron clad oath of
Office in tho Constitution was extremely
objectionable, though it , had been admin
istered, under the Reconstruction laws, in
the State, for more than tl year, and it will
be practically impossible to carry on the
Government of Virginia on such a basis.
“In appointing registering officers he had
found one, perhaps two, capable persons in
a county who could take this oath, and yet
there were thirty civil officers in those coun
ties. In his opinion, the oatli would be fatal
to the Constitution. In other respects the
Constitution was ncitheir better nor worse
than those of other States, but much de
pended on men first elected to carry it out;
and that oath restricted the range necessary
for the selection of the first men. Asa party
measure, it would be fatal. (Applause.)
After Schofield left, a heated debate com
menced,Jn effort to reconsider the vote adop
ting the oath.
[second dispatch.]
Richmond, April 17.—1n the Convention
Mr. Hine explained that under the new Con
stitution there were only seven offices in a
county which require taking of test oath. —
The Convention refused, by a vote o! 2G to
32, to suspend the rules to consider modifica
tion of the oath.
The Convention will adjourn, sine die,
about midnight.
Storm, yesterday, washed away a bridge
on the York River Railroad ; threw three
cars down an embankmeut—nobody hurt;
road in running order to-day.
Three negroes were killed by lightning in
Amelia county.
Two houses in this city were washed away
by a rise in the crock.
Washington Items,
Washington, April 17.—A paragraph in
the Senate’s report of the loth, conveys the
impression that at present a deficiency ex
ists in John W. Forney’s account. The
deficit was discovered some months’ ago, and
made good.
Cameron’s movement to investigate was
based on his allegation that Forney's chief
clerk was wrongly charged with having mis
appropriated the money.
A rail was laid on the summet of the
Rocky mountains—sixteenth altitude—eight
thousand two hundred and forty two feet—
highest in the world.
Cablegrams.
London, April 18.. —Foatlierstonaugh, a
great land owner, was killed at Westmeath.
The assassin escaped.
Official Abyssinian advices state that
Napier was sixty miles from Magdalc.
Theodore was alarmed. His plans are un
certain.
Denmark is about soiling Santa Cruz to
France.
A great Liberal meeting was held at St.
James’ Hall. Russell presided.
It is rumored that the Abyssinian cap
tives have been released and the war is over.
Havana, April 17.—Hayti news states
Cacos was victorious and Salnavc was in
critical condition ; his escape is considered
impossible.
The revolution was spreading throughout
the country.
Yucatau papers suspect that the British
flag is waving over San-lelix ; 30,000 whites
are paying tribute Jo the foreigners for their
usurped lauds.
London, April 17.—The Fenian trials
commenced Monday, at Old Baily, before
Lord Chief Justice Cockburn.
Latest Japan advices state that Mikado
lmß declared war against the Tycoon.
Liberal meetings are being held through
out England. The Irish grievances and the
disendow men!, of tlm Irish Church are very
prominent.
South Carolina Election.
CiiABLEstoN, April 17.—Scattering re
turns from various portions of the State
indicates tho Ratification of the new Con
stitution, and a success of the Republican
ticket by h lurge majority. In this city the
majority for the Constitution is eighteen
hundred.
Struck by Lightning.
Wilmington, April 17.—During the
storm, yesterday, in Laurinburg, Richmond
county. Rev. John B. McKinnore and
Laugnlin McLaurin were struck by light
ning, and instantly killed.
Markets—By Telegraph.
Financial.
NEW YORK, April 17, .Vooii.—Gold 1.38 V.
Stocks aotivs. Money active at 7. Exchange
93. Bonds 10J for old, and 73 for new. Ten
nessee’s 61 if. Virginia’s 48(.
NEW YORK, April 17, Evening. —Sterling
firmer, 9J. Sixty two coupons, lOjj. Tennessee
sixes, 74R Virginia’s, 50. Gold flat, 1.381.
LONDON, April 17, .Yoon. —Consols 931a93g.
Bonds 78R
PARIS, April 17.—Bullion has decreased
5,500,000 francs.
LONDON, April 17, Afternoon.-- Consuls un
changed. Bonds dull.
NEW ORLEANS, April 19.—Gold, 1.39.
Sterling, 49a49V. New Yo-k Sight, i premium.
Produce ami Ollier liarkct*.
LIVERPOOL, April 17, Afternoon. —Bread-
stuffs active. Provisions quiet.
LIVERPOOL, April 17, Noon. —Cotton declin
ing. Sales won’t exceed 8,000 bales. Prices
quotably unchanged. Sales for the week, 56,000
bales. Exports, 70,000 —speculation 6,000. Stock
470,000.
NEW YORK, April 17, Noon. —Cotton 311
for Middling Uplands.
Flour sa!oc better. Wheat la2c better.
Corn steady- Pork dull. Mess $26,75. Lard
steady. Freights dull. Turpentine quiet at 01.
Rosin moderate request at 3.50.
NEW YORK, April 17, Evening. —Cotton
laic lower ; sales, 1,100 bales at 31 J.
Flour—low grades 10c belter. Wheat active,
2a3c better. Corn, la2c better; mixed Western,
1.19a1.22. Mess Pork, new,526.75 ; old, 25.87 J.
Lard firm, Groceries quiet and firm.
Turpentine, 64a61j. llosin, 3.15a7.00. Freights
firmer ; Cotton, by steam, a.
BALTIMORE, April 17.—Cotton dull at 30.
Flour steady and in fair demand at yester
day’s advanco. Wheat firm—Maryland, 2.90a
S.OO. Corn steady. Oats dull. Rye firm. Pro
visions unchanged.
CHARLESTON, April 17.—Cotton depressed.
Sales only 44 bales, on a basis of 29Ja30c. for
Middlings. Quotations unreliable. Receipts
217 bales. Exports, coastwise, 167 bales.
WILMINGTON, April 17.—Cotton dull; Mid
dlings, 29c.
Spirits Turpentine declined Vc; sales made at
58. Rosin firm; strained, 2.50a2.55; No. 2,
2.65. Tar steady, $2.15.
CINCINNATI, April 17. -Provisions, nothing
doing, prices nominal.
ST. LOUIS, April 17.—Flour s7asS.2s. Corn
S6aso. Mess Pork $27; shoulders 13c; clear
sides 17c; lard 17c. Whiskey, scarco aud
higher.
NEW ORLEANS, April 17.—Cotton very
dull—no quotations. Sales, 100 bales. Re
ceipts, 1,202 bales. Sales of the week, 7,860
bales; receipts, 10582 ; exports, foreign, 11,217
bales coastwise, 79. Stock, 00,041 bales.
] :5IOI»ILE, April 17.—Cotton: No sales; quo
tations nominal; receipts, 607; sales for the
week, 4,800 bales; stock, 33,084.
SAVANNAH, April 17.—Cotton dull and
irregular. Sales 130 bales; Jliddlings ;tOVc ;
exports to Liverpool 1,930 bales.
Marine News.
SAVANNAH, April 17.—Cleared: Ship
Jacob Harney for Liverpool; schr. Jane Emer
soil for New York.
WILMINGTON, April 17.—Arrived: W. P.
Clyde, New York.
Cleared: Pioneer, Philadelphia.
CHARLESTON, April 17.—Sailed : Steamer
Manhattan, New York: steamer E. B. Souder,
New York; schr. E. H. Naylor, Philadelphia.
Auction Sales.
Assignee’s Sale.
WLL 11E SOLD BEFORE THE COURT
House door in Ga., on the
FIRST TUESDAY IN MAY next, the following
property of John T. Wimberly, Bankrupt, to-wit:
One House and Lot in the town of Bninbridge, on
Broughton street, containing one acre more or less;
also, two Mules.
Said property will lie sold lice from all incum
brances, for cash.
WM. IL CRAWFORD,
ap!6—tds Assignee.
Assignee’s Sale-
WILL HE SOLD BEFORE THE COURT
House door in the town of Bainbridge,
Ga., on the FIRST TUESDAY IN MAY next,
the following property of Thos. A. Swearinger.
Bankrupt, to.wit: Lots of Land Nos. 302, 272 and
part of Lot No. 313, in the 15th District ol Deca
ture county; also, undivided two-thirds iutevest in
Lot No. 282 in 15th District, and an undivided
one third interest in Lots Nos. 223 and 2 til in lGtli
District of said county. Said lots containing,
in the aggregate, I,43oacres, more or less
Said property will be sold free from all incum
brances, for cash. 11. 31. BEACH,
aplii—tds Assignee.
Assignee’s Sale.
W r ILL BE bOLD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY
IN MAY noxt, before the Court House
door of Forsyth County, Georgia, between tho
legal hours of sale, the following property to wit:
Lots of Land No.’s 1,278, 1,242, 1,241, and 15
acres of lot No. 1,276 in the 3d District and Ist
Section ofstyd county—lots No.’s 1,241 and 1,242
underlease; also, lots No.’s 16, 17,18,55,56,
57, 58, S8 and B‘J in tho 2d District and Ist >Sec
tiun of said county ; also, one undivided half of
lot No. 120 in tho 3d District and Ist Section of
said county; also one undivided sixth of lot No.
868 in the 3d District and Ist Section of said
county (very valuable for mining purposes); also,
one undivided third of 5 acres of land and an old
tanyard in Cumming, Ga., known as Moody’s
tanyard ; also, one 60 gallon kettle, one clock,
one mule, one large four I.#rso wagon, ono undi
vided half of a travelling thresher, one double
barrel shot gun, two maps of the United States,
one Bounor’s map of Georgia, and 60 bushels of
Coro, more or less. All sold as the property of
Talbot Strickland, Bankrupt, of Forsyth county,
Georgia, for the benefit of his creditors. Terms
cash. ISAACS. CLEMENT,
apl()—td Assiguec.
Notice to Passengers.
r pilH NEW SCHEDULE TO NEW YORK,
J- and all points North anti East, by the
Great Atlantic Seaboard Route,
now complete anti in operation. No tlelay or
terruption. At Weldon, passengers have
oico of threo routes, viz.:
ANNAMESSIC LINE,
RICHMOND and WASHINGTON CITY
r«t OLD BAY LINE.
this is Tin:
PLEASANTEST, SAFEST, CHEAPEST,
and QUICKEST ROUTE
TO THE NORTH!
I*. 11. LANGDON,
General Southern Agent.
ISAAC LEVY,
apl—lf Agent at Augusta, Ga.
Furniture and Piano Hauling,
rTAVING A NEW AND LIGHT
SPRING DRAY,
I am prepared to haul Furniture, Pianos, and
anything else, without scratching or bruising,
as is too ofton tho case.
Orders left at my store, on Ellis street,between
Hshington and Monument, will be promptly
attended to, at reasonable rates.
Particular care given to tuo\ ing Furniture and
Pianos.
WM. HALE (Colored),
Dealer in Family Hr.movie. *
aul —ts
AUCTION 8ALB&
Richmond County Sheriff’s Sale.
WILL BE SOLD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY
in May next between tbo usual hours*
sale, at the Lower Market House, in tba City*
Augusta, the property known as the City Hot*,
situated in the City of Augusta oa the north side
of Broad st., bounded south by Broad st., east by
an alley running from Broad to Reynolds st.,
west by the store now in tho occupancy of J. K.
Garmany. Said property levied upon by virtue
of a ft. fa. issued from and returnable to the
Superior Court of Richmond County in favor of
Joseph M. Newby vs, the Southern Express Com
pany. Terms cash. Property pointed out by
plaintiff. S. H. CRUMP,
aprs—law4t Deputy Sheriff R. C.
Richmond County Sheriff’s Sale.
WILL BE SOLD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY
in May next, between the usual hours of
sale, at the Lower Market House, in the City of
Augusta, 7 Horses and 2 double wagons, levied
upon by virtue of a fi. fa. issued from and return
able to the Superior Court of Richmond County,
in favor of Geo. F. Barnes, Trustee, vs. tho
Southern Express Company. Property pointed
out by defendants. S. H. CRUMP,
apr-j—law4w Deputy Sheriff, R. C.
Assignee’s Sale.
Will he sold, on the first tues
.DAY IN MAY, before the Court House
door in Appling, within the legal hours of sale,
oue Tract of Laud, lying in the county of Colum
bia, on the waters of Sullivan’s Creek, and ad*
joining lands of Cartledge, Calvin, Marshall, and
Dtuiu, containing 40G acres, more or less. Also,
one 40 acre lot, in .Cherokee comity, described iu
plat as. being in Fifteenth District of second sec
tion, No. .10. Said laud sold as the property of
Thomas lv. Blalock, a Bankrupt, tor the benefit of
bis creditors.
At the same lime and place will be sold, a
Tract of Land, lying in Columbia county, and
adjoining lands of the estate of Wm. J. Eubanks,
Marion McDaniel, and Mrs. Merriwetlier, con
taining three hundred and seventy-two (372) acres,
more or less. Sold as the property of George TANARUS,
Dunn, a Bankrupt, for the beneiitof his creditors
R. S. NEAL,
March 30,1868. Assignee.
ap2—lawlw
Assignee’s Sale.
WILL BE SOLD ON THURSDAY, THE
23d day of April, 1808, in the city of Savan
nah, at 1 o'clock p. m., by Messrs. Bell &. Hull,
Auctioneers, at their auction rooms in said city, all
of the notes and accounts rendered in by David
Davidson j bankrupt, as belonging to his assets ;
also, a lot of ground in Waresboro, Ware county,
Georgia, containing from two to three acres of
laud, with the buildings thereon, consisting of a
dwelling house and stores.
PETER V. ROBINSON,
ap 11—td Assignee
City Sheriff’s Sale.
ON THE FIRST TUESDAY IN MAY NEXT
will ho sold, at the Lowor Market House,
in the City of Augusta, within the logal hours of
sale, all that Leasehold to a certain Lot or parcel
of Land, situate, lying and being in the City of
Augusta, on Marbury street, betwcon D’Autig
nac extended, and South Boundary streets, front
ing about 55 feet on said Marbury street, and
extending thence of tho same,with about one hun
dred and twenty feet in depth,bounded north by u
lot of land belonging to the trust estate of Mrs.
Mary G. Harrison, west and south by Jr>ts be
longing to the same, and oast by Marbury street.
Levied on as tbc property of Amos E. Owen, to
satisfy a fi. fa. issued from the City Court of
Augusta, in favor of John C. Galvin vs. Amos E.
Owen. ISAAC LEVY,
aprß—td Sheriff C. A.
Richmond County Court Sale.
Ul ILL BE SOLD AT THE LOWER MARKET
House, in the City of Augusta, on the First
Tuesday in May next, between the legal hours of
sale, the following property, viz : All those build
ings standing on the lot on Marbury st., between
Telfair and Fenwick streets, bounded on the
north by the third level of tho Augusta Canal,
south by the second level of the Augusta Canal,
west by the race way of tho Augusta Factory,
and cast by Marbury street, together with
Lathes, Anvils, Vices and various tools used in
the Iron Foundry and Machine business, with a
variety of patterns; also, the balance of the east
and wrought iron in tho place. Levied on as
the property of John S. Day and Isaac S. T. Hop
kins, to satify a Distress Warrant issued from
the County Court for Richmond County, in favor
of George Jones et. al. trustees, against John S.
Day and Isaac P. T. Hopkins, and levied on tho
30th day of January, IS6S.
WILLIAM DOYLE,
:i]ir7 —td S. B. C. C. R. C.
U. S. Marshal’s Sale.
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT
of fieri facia s, issued out of the Houorable
the Fifth Circuit Court of the United States for
the Southern District of Georgia, in favor of the
plaintiffs, in the following cases, to wit:
llowes, Hyatt & Cos. versus George M. Ilay ;
Baldwin, Starr & Cos. versus same,
I have levied upon as the property of the de
fendant, Geoige M. Hay:
West half of Lot JSo. 5, in the 18th District.
Webster (originally Lee) comity, containing 101 \
acres, more or less;
Also, the place in Webster county (number and
district unknown), known as the Shrimpshire
Place, together with all the improvements there
on, containing 202£ acres, more or less;
Also, Lot No. 240, in the 13th District, Worth
county, containing 202£ acres, more or less;
Also, Lot No. 50, in the 14th District, Decatur
county, containing 250 acres, more or less ;
Also, Lot No. 118, in tho 26th District, Miller
county, containing 250 acres, more or less ;
Also, Lot No. 170, in the 26t.i District, Early
county, containing 250 acres, more or less •.
And will sell all the above described property
at public auction, at the Court House, in the city
of Macon, Bibb county, Georgia, oil the FIRST
TUESDAY IN MAY next, between the lawful
hours of sale.
Dated, Savannah, March 3ist.
WM G. DICKSON,
apl—td U. S. Marshal.
U, S. Marshal’s Sale.
TTNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT
vJ of fieri facias, issued out of the Honorable,
the Fifth Circuit Court of the United States for
the Southern District of Georgia, in favor f
the plaintiff, in tho following ease, to wit: Bald
win, Starr & Cos. vs. Gcorgo M. Hay, Howes
Hyatt & Cos. vs. the same. I have levied upon as
the property of the defendant, a stock of Dry
Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats, Notions, etc.,
and will sell tho same at public auction, at tho
Court House in the town of Preston, county of
Webster, aiul State of Georgia, on the THIRD
TUESDAY IN APRIL NEXT, between the
lawful hours of sale.
Dated at Savannah, March 30, 1868.
WM. G. DICKSON,
apl—2ll U. S. Marshal.
Richmond County Sheriff’s Sale.
\\7ILL BE SOLD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY
Vt IN MAY’ NEXT, at the Lower Market
House, iu the City of Augusta, between the
usual hours of sale, all that lot of land, with
improvements thereon, situated iu the village of
Summerville. Richmond county, containing
twenty-one 26-100 acres, bounded by Telfair
street in said Village, and by lands of Heckle
and Martin ; tho former residence of William P.
Carmichael, Esq., levied upon by virtue of two
fieri facias, issuocl from Richmond Superior
Court, and returnable to the Juno Term, 1868, of
said. Court, in favor of Edward P. Clayton vs.
Thomas N. Johnson. Property pointed out by
plaintiff’s attorney, and sold by consent of all
parties interested. S. li. CRUMP,
Deputy Sheriff R. C.
March 10th, 1868. inhlO—lawSt
Richmond County Sheriffs Sale.
Y\T ILL BE SOLD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY
' ' ' n Mn}' next, between the usual hours of
sale, at tho Lower Market House, in the city of
Augusta, the following property, to wit:
All of that tract of Land in Richmond County,
Ga., bounded north by Hale st, cast by Georgia
Railroad avenue, south by|lotof Mrs. Dearing,
and west by Carnes’ road, and consisting of lots
No. 1112, 1113, 194, 21f>, 217, 218, 236, 237, 238,
255, 157, 158, 159, and 160, 111, 112, 113, 114, on
a plan of lots made by Moore Tuttle for Ed
ward Thomas, May 15, 1855, and recorded in the
Clerk’s Office of Richmond Superior Court, Book
N N, folio 155, consisting, also, of the strip of
laud between Railroad avenue and railroad, front
ing lots 112, 113 and 114; said land being the
same coir eyed by Edward Thomas to Jessee
Osmond, July 26, iS63, by deed of record in book
SS, 130 and 131. Said property levied upon by
virtuo of two fi. fas., ono issued in favor of John
Bobler, Tax Collector of Richmond County, for
State and County Taxes; tho other in favor of
Ilcnrv A. Cook vs. Jesse Osmond. Terms cash.
JOHN D. SMITH,
»pfs—wit Sheriff, R. C.
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