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fail| fress. A4Tertl*e»®«t«. « M ttheO*a.-'»* , * AB# ““’ Mca mml ***** Painting—J l* K»k- —Conway A I ) *' rt *- «***"">-* W- * K-MK k» mobli-G W Conway. k*«t Owed*— J® b “ Kenay. ' j[t gfc|t ;. l Patrick Sharkay. j MI *■***•s■— W H«ry *""• * Cos. 04Skjnb*^ w Powll. LKtetia Borgia. -Theatre. KKJAL mattbes. Xi* Tableau* and Charade*, given ,ifht were a decided sueeeaa, ft«k«*K *" S |M *• o»er#owio*. Tho mui pru *i ß .*l features «f *»>• »ifh‘ »«* .. )U fynnii . f Benaty." which wnsbcaoti f,l tho "Dying Drummer Boy at ttiloh " tho “ o| a Ma»d*» Lament, - ’ a eapi thing, hr the by. and *•>» by •haaoancladies who saogit; tb. Stoning Piajar' the recitations by Mr. Hamilton af ttiogon on tho Rhine, and by Mr. Wren af-Jb.mn* O’Brien.” The beat of order prevailed, and every one went away grntt ff4. Thi* afternoon a Hot Sapper will coio aenee at 4 o'clock at Maeouie Halt for the * Be laudable piirpom. The hour for open - 3* ia sec thus early on account of the little eaildren who cannot go at night. It will eootinoe open till 1* o’clock midnight. We tope to *ee a* many at Maaonic Hall to-day u a to morrow, aa we had the pleasure of seeing Monday night at Concert Hall. Kncouraged by the »ucceas whioh greeted thtir first entertainment, we understand, that the ladies and gentlemen whe belong !0 there Amateurs, intend repeating their performances' again, and will giva several nore entertainments soon. Thkt Deserve It.—lt will be seen by • correspondence published in this morn ing’s paper, that a Benefit has been tendered gr. and Mrs. Crisp, by a great many of our old citiaens- I* wiu b* no,ice<i th,t th ® ...„ n f these gentlemen, are some of tho highest standing ia our city: they are tnen who know how to appreciate good actors, like onr friend? Mr. and Mrs. Crisp. The Captain has grown gray in tho service of affording pleasure to others, and we can tnly say that the merit and intrinsic wotth of this worthy couple deserve a public com pliant of this kind. Wi hope to see a full house ou Thursday night, which has been set aside for the pur pooe. Let the theatre goers of Augusta sho* their appreciation of their worth by hsisg present. Pro-motors. —Who that was ever in the Army of Tennessee and never heard the fame of Pat Sharkey, the horne-ahoer? PU'i name was as familiar in camp as that a' any General. Pat ia the lad that can moo a horse, and all the officers knewiift f ind that’s why they all came to him. We ore glad to learn that he has again located ia this city at his old stand, on Centre be tween Broad and Kliia Streets. If you want your horse shod, and avoid being teased. Go to Pat. Sharkey and you will be pleased ; He will shoe your horse (or mule) just in a trice, And then it will be done so genteel aud nice. [Och, murther !J Kkxwky Stables.—The firm of Conway A Davis has been dissolved; and Hr. Conway now conducts the business in his own name. Mr. Washington Archer i* his foreman, and is well known to the com munity as a man thoroughly versed in mat ters appertaining to horses. We bespeak for Mr. Davila continuation of the large share of public patronage that the firm hitherto enjoyed. New Book.—We have received, through the politeness of J. C. Schreiner A Sons, anew Novel, by Anthony Trollope,en titled “Can Von Forgive Her?” We have not yet read it, but from the reputation the author bears, undoubtedly the Book will be a great favorite. Consignees per Steamer Several Birrt. —J D Butt A Bro., ll C Bryson, E 8 Bleak ley, I! H Brodnax, Wm Brenner, H 8 Chichester, F, P Clayton, C A W, F W Fleming, J T Gardner, W W Howard, Hor ton A Walton, J Myers, Maud A Wright; C Mnstiu, Jas Murphey, W H Potter, W S Platt, W S Roberts, R R Ag't, Sherman, Jessup A Cos, PA Scranton, B F Tutt, W H Tutt, Van Dyke. We would call attention of dealers and others desiring to purchase at wholesale te the advertisement of Messrs. W. Henry Wanen A Cos. C4irre«p«a4lea«». Annuara, Jan. *7th, ISM. tty*. 4 Wn. Oitp— Appreciating your efforts ia dayn wan Mlmm to amusa and instruct onr eitisens, we beg to Under to yon a complimentary benefit on sueh day as you may select. \f• request you to select the play, knowing yenr taste In inch matters. Yonr friends, J S Clark W C Jonaa W-n K Hearing J M Newby hi (Starnes C A Withers J D Butt Thus 8 Morgan J B Cummiug H 8 Shelton , G G McWhorter A Puullain George Barnes It Jenkins LaKayette McLaws T J Jennings * 0 F Lewis Win 8 Shells W Stevenson Win B Wells M A Stovall Cbas B Day James T Pace J S Stoketon Wm B Davison Wm 11 Russell Her Boyce B K Hall B 11 Warren W T Williams K B Bullock il B Latham John A Boons Cbas G Goodrich R H May (Mayor) Cbas E Cormier. AttncaVA, Ua, Jan. 29th, 186A. Messrs. K. Storess, Wm. £. Den ring, J. B. Cummimg, R. H. Bay, «»<f othtrt — Gentlemen : Il is very gratifying to Mrs. Crisp aud myself to know that our long professional serrituda ia to kindly remem bered by the eitisens of this our adopted State. We shell bear to onr home the grateful 1 memory of this additional mark of your regard, to the many farors which you have, in past times, been pleased to lavish on us. I respectfully name Thursday evening, February Ist, as the oooasion for the com pliment you propose. I have the honor to be, gentlemen, Very faithfully yours, W. H. Crisp. Ladies, don't forget to go and see Pohl, Randall A Cos. to-day; It is set aside expressly for yon. That beautiful piano is to be given away to-day. beaidos innumera ble quantities of silver plated ware of every description, watches, jewelry, albums, pic tures, etc. Xlfi Broad street, opposite Planters’ Hotel, is the place. The Missouri Democrat has made a discovery. We give it ventilation, as it will be news for onr eitisens : “A perfect reign of terror is prevailing in Anguata. Robberies, burglaries and mur ders are occurring continually by day as well as by night.” Sign and Fancy Painting.—By refer ence to advertisement in another column, it will be seen that Mr. J. N. Fisk has return ed to this city, and resumed his old business as annonneed above. Mr. Fisk sreputation, in days gone by, as a Sign Painter is suffi cient guarantee that what he undertakes wilt be done well. • Do You Smile?—lf so, you can find the best of liquors at the Old Shades’ Sa loon ; Mr. Powell now has charge of this popular resort- There is another attraction he has added, in tbe shape'of a shooting gallery, where all may learn to perfect themselves in tbe use of fire arms. Our Friend, John Kenny, appreciates tbe advantages of advertising extensively. He has a fine variety of Clothing aud Gen tlemen’s Furnishing Goods, which he is disposing of at Reduced Prices. Head bis announcement carefully aud then give him a call. Auucsta Gin Emporium. —We have been informed by tbe proprietors of this popular establishment, Messrs. Shecut, Bell A Cos., that tbe. net proceeds of the drawing for tbe benefit of the widow and orphan of Stonewall Jackson, amounted to $53 tb, j which will be immediately forwarded to her by Express. River News. —The J. A. Stephens ar rived Monday night. The Gen. Berry yes terday. The following boats were at the wharf at &P.M. : Wm. G. Gibbons, Express, Forest City, L. Enos, Swan, J. A. Stephens, Gen. Berry. Height of tbe river, at the bridge same time was seven feet nine inches. A Burglary was committed, it will be remembered on the store of J. A T. A. Bones tbe other night; but nevertheless he still has a fine stock of hardware, ploughs, cutlery, etc., on hand. Read his advertise ment. Frank Leslie’s Lady's Magazine, for February, Harper's Weekly for February 3d, and Leslie's Illustrated, of same date, were kindly placed on our table last night by tbe Quinn brothers. Mr. Hamilton desires us to state that the entire proceeds of Saturday evening’s performance at the Theatre will be for the benefit of Stonewall Jackson's family. More Vauurl. Pauga.-Tbe fob! lowing articles have been drawn for One 1 Dollar each from the Augusta Gl.tKmpA rium : 11 McCall, owe diver watch. «2»; J Rags dale, Harnett, Go., one painting, 2«| Mr* Tutt, dne engraving, 20; H I! Scott, Hem burg, one eugraving 20; Wm M Hitt, one revolver, 80, one sett castors and spoons, 18; J B Wilson, one fine engraving, 25, one fine painting, 20, one segar bolder, 0 1 K B Philips, one fine engraving, 20, one sett ■ castors, 12; J EnrolTy, Uranitevllle, S C, one johl-plated v.ateh, 1)0; J Fermenter, Graoitetilie, one silver-plated sardine box, 15; Dr West, one sett castors, 15; Mrs M Mathews, one set castors, 15, one fine silver wateh, 30, one silver syrup pitcher and staud, 18; J M N, eno watch, 25; J W Brinson, Joffisrson eo, one engraving, 18; K Kymmes, Thomson, one painting, 25; Jno L Ells, one diver watch, 25, two setts castors, 24; Jbbn McGee, one revolver, 80 ; J Davis, oue fine meerschaum pipe, 20; Master Van Winkle, one silrjr enp, 10 ; Mr Galvin, one gold-plated watch, SO; Mr Brown, one set castors. 12, one sardine box, 15 ; Benj Whatton, Athens, one silver eup and eologne and scent bag. 18; I, Scbere nel, Athens, silver plated forks and tea spoons. 18; J F Geer, Woodville, one silver cup and setts forks, 17 ; J P Harrigan, one sett castore, 12. Extra Drawing on Saturday, Feb. Sd, 1808, in which a Plano, valned at $l5O, one fine Tea Sett, $75,- and that superb Castor and Cake Basket combined, (which has attracted so much attention), valued at SSO, together with a fine assortment of eake baskets, ice pitchers, setts castors, fine en gravings, revolvers, watches, cops, forks j spoons, etc. Gen. Mercer has been declared not guilty of the charges preferred against him, recently at Savannah. The total amount of Cotton shipped from this port to Savannah by river alone for the week ending Saturday, Jan. 28th, was 3442 bales. Jteir Rich Dress Goods, at 190 Broadst, Cotton Market. [Expressly Reported for Daily TVes*.] Augusta, Ga., January 30, 1866. Cotton— There has been an increased demand for cotton to-day, and prices show an improving tendency. The offering stock is quite light, The receipts at this point ave failing off rapidly. * Photograph Galleries. , Q UN ~ LI GH T PICT ÜBES. AT GEO. J. GABLE’S PHO lOGRA PHIC GALLERY, No. 206 Broad' Street. . Entrance, next door to Post-Office, up stairs The Porcelain or Opal PJcture Photo graphs, Cartes des Visitos A mbrotypes, Fer rotypes, and every style of Sun Picture, Oil Paintings, and Cartes de Vieites colored in a beautifni stylo for Albums. Albums, and all kinds of Photographic material, for sale at the lowest price. All the above styles of Pictures warranted to give entire satisfaction, and at reduced prices. Be sure and call, and judge for yourselves before you invest your money* Gallery open all the day. ja7—ti ' GEO. J. GABLE. Qiti/jcns and STRANGERS ~ Should not fail to visit PERKINS’ GALLERY, NO. 192 BROAD STRET, THE Great Southern Emporium of Art 1 WHERE Photographs, Ivorytypes, Chrystaltypes, Cabinet and Life-size Portraits in Oil; Ambrotypes, Card Pictures for Albums, And every description of Sun-Light Pic tures, arc made in greatest perfection. The largest and finest a-sortment of New and Beautiful Styles PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS For Sale at this Establishment. Ambrotype and Photograph Stock for sale a* formerly. TUCKER & PERKINS’ CELEBRATED COLLODION AND BATH SOLUTION. AND ALL Other Chemicals of the Purest Quality. ja7 —lm MBS. S. L. TRAVIS, CORNER WASHINGTON . AND WALKER STREETS, Augusta, Ga., Has always on hand a splendid assort ment of Silk Velvets, Ladies’ and Misses’ Hats, Silk Illusions; all kinds of Millinery Goods, Ribbons, French Flowers and Fancy Goods. pS~ AH kinds of Millinery neatly and quickly executed. ja23—tf FOB SALE. Valuable plantation NEAR THE GEORGIA RAILROAD. It will make forty bags of Cotton and enough provisions to support the stock and labor. Terms cash. Apply at THIS OFFICE. ja26—tf Co-Partnership Notices. j Co-Partner«hip Notice. . JW. PERKINS WOULD RESPECT-! • folly announce to his friends and the ] public that he baa asaoclatsd with himself as a partner In tbe Photographic business, Mr. ALMA A. PELOT, who has been en gaged in his Gallery sine* May last, and is known as aa able, attentive and skilifnl operator. The business will in future be conducted Attdcr the name of ™ PERKINS & CO., and ws hope by careful attention to merit tbe liberal favor* extended to this establish ment by an appreciative public for more than twelve years. As ever heretofore no pains br expense will be spared to secure to our patrons the finest productions of this beautiful art. J. W. PERKINS, 192 Brood street. NEW FIRM. THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE Asso ciated themselves in trade under the firm of CLARKE & BOWE, For the purpose of conducting a GENERAL COTTON AND PRODUCE COMMISSION BUSINESS, And have taken the close brick store-house on Ellis, between Washington and Monu ment streets, where we are now prepared to receive on storage, or for sale, COTTON and all other kinds of, COUNTRY PRO DUCE. Strict personal attention to all business guaranteed. A share of public patronage solicited. H. E. CLARKE, ja26—6m R. J. BOWE. Co-Partnership Notice. HAVING associated with us in our busi ness Mr. H. M. Boahdman, a thor oughly skilled machinist aud draughtsman, well and favorably known in Augusta, we will continue our business at No. 189 Rey nolds street, under the firm and style of WALKER, PENDLETON & BOARDMAN, as Machinist and Manufacturers’ Agents for the sale of Steam Engines, Boilers, Saw Mills, Cotton Gins, Horse Powers, Wood Working Machinery, Rubber and Leather Belting, Steam Packiug, Force and Hydrant Pumps, tho best Water Wheel manufactured in the New England States, Machinist’s Tools, and every description of Machinery needed in the South. With increased work-shop facilities, we are prepared to do all JOB WORK AND REPAIRING OF MACHINERY Entrusted to ns promptly and on favorable terms. The patronage of the public is re spectfully solicited. Walker, Pendleton A Boardhan. ja2l—lm CO-PAETNERSHIP NOTICE. I HAVE this day associated with me WM. J. GOODRICH and LUKE RICE, under the name and style of W. H. Goodrich A Co’., for the purpose of carrying on the General Building and Hoilße Carpen tering Business, and the manufacture of Doors, Blinds, and Sash, at the old staud, No. 189 Reynolds street. WM. 11. Augusta, Ga., Jan. 1. 1866. ja!B—lm CROCKERY, QUOCKERY— CROCKERY, AT WHOLESALE! BY THE PACKAGE, OR REPACKED TO SUIT THE TRADE. COUNTRY MERCHANTS ARK Requested to Examine our Stock The GOODS are of DIRECT IM PORTATION, and we defy competition. MOORE A BROWN, ja2s—fit 127 Broad street. GUINN & BRO. Book and periodical depot, 137 Broad Street, Augusta, (ia. (Opp. Monument st., near Lower Market,) Keep constantly on hand all the latest and largest assortment of Books, Periodi cals and Newspapers; also French and Ger man Papers. Parties living along the line of railroads can be supplied by newsboys in the cars. Tbe Daily Pres is also distributed by the newsboys in the cars. M. M. QUINN A BRO., ja!s—tf Augusta, Ga. SELECT SCHOOL. lAM PREPARED TO GIVE INSTRUC tion in Classics, the Higher Branches of the English Language, and tbe Primary De partment. Strict attentiod will be paid to thq younger Scholars, as well as to those farther ad vanced. % Terms reasonable. JOSEPH T. DERRY, jan27—3m* 82 Walker street. LADIES’ ALL- WOO VESTS. Just received, a superior article of ' LADIES’ ALL-WOOL UNDER VESTS, High neek and long sleeves; Also, High neck and short sleevee, all sizes, at THE CHARLESTON STORE, No. 23fi Broad street, Under Central HoteL JUST RECEIVED, WHITE KID GLOVES—aII siset. Also, a full assortment of FLEECY LINED SILK AND LISLE THREAD OLOVES, At the CHARLESTON STORE. Great Bargains in Dress Goods. WE ARE OFFERING STILL greater inducements to purchasers of DRESS GOODS. Now is the opportunity of getting a FINK DRESS for a much less price than could have been procured some weeks since. Oar entire lot of WINTER DRESS GOODS Will be closed out low to make room for Spring Stock. CHARLESTON STORE, Under Central Hotel. • »— —.—_ Ladies’ and Children’s Shoes, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, AT LOW PRICES, at the CHARLESTON STORE, . Under Central Hotel. GREAT REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF GLOVES.—We will offer, during the balance of the season, our entire stock of WINTER GLOVES at greatly reduced prices. The assortment comprises every variety in the market. CHARLESTON STORE, No. 236 Broad street, ja2s—tf Under Central Hotel. DRY GOODS!! GOODS, FANCY GOODS, Etc. Closing out to make room for - SPRIrsG STOCK, MRS/ E . H A . T PUGH E’ S , 190 BROAD STREET. Considerable reduction will be made ia the pries of all articles sold from this date, in order to get in new supplies. ja23—tf JpOR CHEAP DRY*GOODS GO TO V. RICHARDS & BRO., 279 Broad Street, (Next door to Bones, Brown A Cos.) They still have on hand a nice lot of CLOAKS and DRESS GOODS, which will be sold VERY CHEAP. ALSO LADIES’ AND MISSES’ HATS. The Cheapest Hoop Skirt in the City. Be sure to call and see V. RICHARDS & BRO., Before making yonr purchases, ALL COLORED SKIRT BRAIDS. jaS—lm QHURCIHLU & JOHNSTON, DRY GOODS AND General Commission Merchants, 238 Broad St., Augusta, Ga, OPPOSITE MASONIC HALL. Will give prompt and personal attention to all consignments they may be favored with. Consign ments solicited. They keep constantly on hand A good Assortment of DRY GOODS, BOOTS and SHOES, HATS and CAPS, ■ AND G ENTL E MEN'S CL O THING. jaß—tf