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Rational II cpub Ucan Officii City Paper. t ,^sTnTfIMLATION. I , •. i IT ST A. « A.! April •-*. RAnge of Thermometer. T \al R*i>p»i'i-a» Orric*, m!'“ VTI April 16. 1868. ... _ I 5 p.m. «/•."• I 9 p.m. *r| V; \ j*i. J—jy L fff. imiature Almanac for April. 1868. SATURDAY, ABRIL it 5 ;t0 I Sun Set* J. JIOON'S l’HA!*E$. .. . tnril 7th, 2.09, morning. f» :l April 1 Ith. S »T. errning. «““ _Arnl 72J. 3. V- «vening.l, - Hr.rtgr—Apni :ath. l.'Q «*»»«>*• ~ or tBE Usio* Rr.rt hu ak | R Stair Crstrai. Committee. J- August*. «»•. April Irtth, IS«S. J 01 county o' 6 '"’ " k *hom»v not be able to I ~ke tho “Test .w’rJinj '» i:en 'i MelJ °' S oriUr " ...a to forward their names to the un fXiT.t August*. «... M so*" *« «*•'» .* 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, [Advertisement.] For flic I'nrc of Fever Agfiie, Dumb Ague, Chill Fever, Intermitting Fever, old Mismanaged Agnes, Bad Effects of Agues treated or suppressed with Quinine, Cholagogue Arsenic, and oilier deleterious drugs, Humphrey’s No. 1G is superior. As a preventive of Ague it may be relied upon. Taken by persons travelling through an aguey or marsh district, or residing in such locality, it entirely protects the system from the disease. [Advertisement.] Goods at a Sacrifice. The purchasers of dry goods should not fail to take advantage of the opportunity offered, at 100 Broad street. Thestock of seasonable goods is being sold at a sacrifice as the room is required for other purposes AUGUSTA* MARKETS. • Friday, April 17—P. 51. FINANCIAL.—GoId: Brokers are buying at 1.39, and selling at 1.10. Silver : buying at 1.33 ; selling at 1.37. In Stocks there is a fair demand tor all kinds of Southern securities, which aro looking up. COTTON.—Tho staple to-day is considered “sick.” Market quiet—little doing. Holders are asking 29 to 29f0 for New York Jliddlings. GRAIN and BACON aro without material change in quotations. M-HI'llnOMM II Ml —_ ISTotice. Proposals will re received by tho undersigned till the 30th instant, for erecting a Powder Magazine on the Waterworks’ Lot, near the Basins, according to plans and specifications which may he seen at my store, No. 123 Broad Street. The Committee reserve the right to accept any one of the proposals offered, or to reject the whole of them if they exceed the estimato they havo for the work. SAMUEL LEVY, aj* 1 7—td Chm’n Com. on Magazine. I jST S UUAN CE Fire, Marine, Inland AND ACCIDENTAL INSURANCIi! Phenix Insurance Company, New York. Manhattan Insurance Company, New York. Howard Insurance Company, New York. Standard Insurance Company, New York Commerce Insurance Company, New York, Lamar Insurance Company, New York. Fireman’s Insurance Company, New York. Astor Insurance Company, New York Commercial Insurance Company New York Mercantile Insurancs Company, New York. Phoenix Insurance Company, Hartford. The abovo are all FIRST CLASS COM PANIES with ample means to meet their Inabili ties. All losses promptly and equitably adjusted. WM. SHEAR, Augusta, April 7th, 1868. Agent. &p7-oin COMPLETE OPERAS. ottiie FOLLOWING, OF DITSON & CO.’S i Scries of Standard Operas, are now ready— with Vocal Score—the original Text, with EngJ lish Translation : Ernani, Don Giovanni, Dino rah, (Pardon de Ploermel), Faust, Norma, Tro vatoro, Traviata, Lucia di Lammermoor, Lucre tin Borgia, Sonnambula, Martha, Bohemian Girl, Doctor of Alcantara. For IJjnno Solo, Don Gio vanni, Der Froyschutz, Ernani, Faust, Lucre tia Borgia Lucia di Lammermoor, Martini, Sonnambula, Trovatore, Norma. These are print ed in clear, distinct type, on good paper, bound in uniform stylo, and in every particular superior and dosirahlo. Prico : Vocal Score, $1.00; I’iano Solo, $3.50. Mailed, post-paid. OLIVER DITSON & CO., Publishers, Boston, CTTAS. 11. DITSON A CO., aplO—lf Now York. |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. Book and job printing Executed at this Office At tin* Uivvst. Terms and in tho Beat Style Come and see samples.