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gailj fuss. THE LAMEST CIRCULATION. AUGUSTA, »A . I TUESDAY MORNING March 15,188# To Correspondents. All communications on every business connected with the Daily Press, must be addressed to the Proprietor, E. H. Pughe, Augusta, 6a. Republicanlsm. A few years ago it was a very com mon thing to boast of our free insti tutions, our Democratic principles, our State Sovereignty—to claim that America was the Model Republic, the beacon light to the oppressed nations of the earth, the only Government of the people on the earth. Well, that was good enough for political speeches and Fourth of July orations. It seemed to be a harmless bit of bombast which made us feel good all over, satisfied with our selves, and sorrowful for the rest of the suffering, benighted world. In fact,- it brought us into a war among ourselves —a war of ruin and desolation to this section of the Union. And when the smoke of battle cleared away and its diu was hushed, the fact was revealed that Republicanism, in the American sense | ' was a failure. Do not be startled, dear reader, at the expression. It is true ; and the sooner we school ourselves to know and believe the fact, the better it will be for us. Mankind- is not pre pared for self government. That pre supposes a condition of society which does not exist—a - state of virtue and morality which no people on earth, as a nation, possess. If, then, we attempt such’ a government —where the people are the sovereigns and the rulers the servants—without religion, virtue, or morality, we produce anarchy and con fusion, corruption and final destruction. W T e must, it seems, have a strong government; a central power, which can, when necessary, wield absolute authority,suspend the Habeas Carpus at will, and as long as in that power's judg ment it may be dee'med necessary, sus pend the functions of the civil and,sub stitute the authority of military -law. The people have, in the last four years, schooled themselves, in a great measure, to this state of things. At first it appear ed hard to them ; but they are gradually becoming used to it, and as the strength ening process goes gn to its final fruition they will become entirely reconciled to their changed condition. At all events they had better try to do so. We of the South are no longer a power in the Government; we have no voice in the councils of the Nation—mere ciphers, as it were, in the Union, to destroy and to save which so much blood was spilled. But that need not disturb us. If State Sovereignty is abrogated—if slavery is abolished—if the Habeas Carpus is sus pended—if the functions of the civil courts are curtailed—we still have the privilege to live and earn our bread in the sweat of our brow. We still have a President who will defend us in these rights and against the further encroach ments of the disunionists, with all the power at his command. In doing this, he will be sustained, notonly by the grate ful people of the South, but by the Conservatives of the North. Under his guidance we may have the Constitution, or so much of it as Radicalism will leave, restored to ns, and so compensate us for the sufferings which we have en dured. But we do not intend this article as a complaint. We only desire to impress upon our readers the futility of hoping for a restoration of that golden era, when Popular Sovereignty" gave un licensed liberty to pen and tongue, and made every man the peer of every other man. That era has gone, never to re. turn; and we must, ns we have already said, reconcile ourselves to a govern ment of strength and power. It is of no consequence whether we call it a Re public, or a Kingdom, an Empire or an Oligarchy—they are all but governments after all, differing only in strength and powers, and'really only in name. It is of no consequence whether this power resides in Congress or in the President All that is' of consequence to us is, that it shall be a government of justice and equality, a government which will reqognize us as entitled to the benefits of.the Constitution; and which will pro tect us against the evil machinations of our enemies. This is all that we have a right to ask for—all that we should hope for. Obtaining this, we can, despite the efforts of the designing spirits, peaceably, quietly and successfully de velop the resources of our great section and build up tor it a great and unex ampled prosperity. ter At This Os kick, Printing of all kinds done at New York prices, in the best manner. Freed Labor White Labor. Oglethorpe Cos., March 9, 18(36. Mr. Editor :—l have read, with great interest, several articles in year paper, recently, upon- the subject of the labor sys tem, and especially upon the necessity exist ing for the introduction into the Southern States cf white laborers, to take the places of those who are daily making an exodus from those States particularly, to find more remunerative Cotton lands in the valley of tho Mississippi river. The subject may be looked upon as a trite one by some, and regarded by others as of little importance, and a useless reiteration of facts which should be intuitively known by all men whose homes are in the South; bat I beg to differ with all such objectors. Our labor system has been suddenly ohanged changed from involuntary to voluntary servitude—for it is servitude, and nothing else—and the shock has been a dreadful one. At first, this was bewildering to the wisest men. After a while, when men began to think and reason upon the situation of affairs, questions began to be asked, Where is the remedy ? How are we to re cover our equanimity, and consequent pros perity ? ' How are we to prevent the total wreck of all that was left after the emanci pation of the slaves ? with a thousand and one similar questions. I am satisfied, from observation and ex perience, that our whole agricultural system will have to be changed in all the warm por tions of the Southern Stages. Large landed proprietors will, of necessity, be compcllod to adopt a tenant system, or secure reliable white laborer a, instead of the uncertain, volatile and childish negro. They will be compelled to do this or allow their lauds to go to wasto and destruction. To Southern men it is a bootless task to rehearse the daily occurrences which happen with freed laborers. In the county in which I reside, numerous cases could be mentioned to show how perfectly futile it is to employ these people even under written and ap proved contracts. I have known several cases where parties have had numerous de pendants apparently well satisfied at night, and in the morning would find all the birds flown with the prospect to the ladies, of the cook-house or “nothing to eat.” Let us recur to the question “how is this to be remedied ?” In but one way, and it is this, by the procurement of white laborers for the house, the field and the workshop! How can this be done with celerity and success? Perhaps I can more readily answer these questions by reference to'the recently or ganized Immigratior Company in the city of Augusta, known as the “Georgia Immi gration Company,” whoso purpose it is, if I am correctly informed,to have constant sup plies of white laborers at this point, where for a small commission, they will be enabled to furnish, at any time, any and all kinds of white servants and laborers, the party hiring making his own selections and his own contract. I might state further, that lam also informed that share-holders in this Company have precedence in the selection of laborers anil servants at half'commit eione, and that the stock is ten dollars per share. a Countryman. New Advertisements. Look to your Interest. rpHE PHffiNIX IRON WORKS, ON Marbury street, near the Cotton Factory Building, known as the old Pistol factory, has been converted into a FOUN DRY and MACHINE WORKS. Steam Engines, And Boilers, Saw Mills, Sugar Boilers, Mil! Spindles, Gudgeons, Gin Gear, Gas Retorts, Sash Weights, and other IRON and BRASS CASTINGS are among the many articles of superior work manship, which wo arc daily furnishing to our customers, and the public generally, at the very lowest prices. Orders respccttullv solicited and promptly filled. Competent Machinists sent to any part of the oountrr to erect nr repair Machinery. DAY A PHIL],IPS, Proprietors. REFERENCES. Mr J R Howell, Millwright, Augusta, Ga. I Maj Geo T Jackson, Augusta, Ga. Mr W Brenner, Augusta, Ga, Mill Fur nisher. Jesse Osmond, Esq, Augusta, Ga, Car Builder. Rcnny A Merry, Berzelia, Ga, Proprietors Saw Mill. Cook A Lampkin, Columbia county, Ga, Proprietors Saw Mill. mhl3—3m Bacon, Hay, Corn, etc. QA HOGSHEADS BACON— /CU SHOULDERS and SIDES 5 casks HAMS 300 hales Prime Eastern lIAY 600 sacks CORN 50 bbls Kentucky River WHISKEY 100 bbls FLOUR, assorted Grades * For sale hv O’DOWD & MULHERIN. mhl 3-3 €ORi\ ! CORK! 200Q m siIELS WIIITE AND , ‘ YELLOW CORN, IN STORE AND FOR SALE LOW TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENT, BY . D. 11. WILCOX A CO., mhl3—2t No. 3 Warren Block. Fare Reduced, with a Downward Tendency. T PASSENGERS ARE that they can ■Mflm»OwESKihe carried through from the head of the Charlotte Rail Road to Co lumbia,by D. T. HARVEY’S LINE OF SIX HQRSE COACHES, for ONE ($1) DOLLAR LESS than any other line. Be sure and not buy tickets until you get to the head of the Road. He is also running a DAILY LINE be tween the breaks on the Augusta and Charleston Rail Road. Remember the name. mhl3—lw T. D. IIAItVEY. HARRIED, On the 11th Inst., by the Rev. W. H. Potter, Mb. W. W. HAUGHTON and Miss P ARM ELLA H. PATTERSON, both of this city. Funeral Notice. The Friends and Acquaintances of Mb. and Mbs. E. J- BUCKMASTERand family, are invited to attend the funeral of tho former, from his late residence, No. 17 Greene street, at 8 o'clock this (Tuesday) evening. New Advertisements. Something New. gEAUTIFUL STYLES OF SPRING and SUMMER CLOTHING jnst received. ALSO HATS, a large stock of every variety, at THE FANCY BAZAAR, No. 253 Broad street. Elegant! 11HE STOCK OF LADIES’ AND . GENTS’FURNISHING GOODS, just received at THE FANCY BAZAAR, No. 253 Broad street. Choice! CIILK BASQUES, DRESS GOODS, O NOTIONS, and FANCY GOODS, TRIMMINGS and STRAW GOODS, at THE FANCY BAZAAR, No. 253 Broad street.' Country Her chants) WILL CONSULT THEIR BEST interests bv calling at THE FANCY BAZAAR, No- 532 Broad street, before purchasing their stock. mhl3—3m ~ PAINTS OILS, &C 2Q BBLS--ENGLISH LINSEED OIL 10 Barrels MACHINERY OIL 5 Barrels COPAL VARNISH 5,000 Pounds PURE WHITE LEAH 5,000 Pounds SNOW WIIITE ZINC 50 Dozen PAINT BRUSHES, ass’d 20 Barrels SPANISH WHITING 10 Carboys OIL VITRIOL 20 Barrels TANNERS OIL Also, TIEMANS COLOURS, Os every description, which we have the sole control of, and can furnish at New York prices, freight added. Wm. 11. TUTT, Wholesale Druggist, mhl3—fit 261 Broad Street. NOTICE. Clerk of Couhcii/h Opficf., I Augusta, Ga., March 12, I860.) The following section of tbe General Ordinance will be rigid ly enforced : GENERAL ORDINANCE. Sec. 34. It shall be the duty of all holders of lots or lands, whether the same be en closed or unenclosed, to keep th» m clean and dry—they shall permit no sink to contain water, but shall fill up all low places on said lots or lands, in °uch manner as to pass off the water, and shall every day, except tbe. Sabbath, remove from said lots or lands all decayed and decaying vegetable and animal substances, and in general everything tend# ing to corrupt the air, and place the same (in convenient heaps) in the streets opposite said lots or lands, and twenty tVe.tfroui their boundary, bet ween daylight and nine o'clock in the morning ; and no person shall throw trash or filth into the streets, from his or her lots or lands, at any other time than be tween daylight and nine o’clock A. AL, nor on the Sabbath day. And in case of. failure or omission of any holder or holders of lots or lands, or other person to fill up any sink, or low place, within twenty days after writ ten notice from the Mayor or any Member of Council, to him or her, or to his or her agent, to fill up the same, Council may pro ceed to fill up the same at the expense of the said lot or landholder, or other person, and so soon as the expense is tion shall issue for the same, and the amount levied and made from his or her property, and the said lot or landholder, or other per son, shall be fined in a sum not exceeding one hundred dollars for e«ch day that such notice shall remain uncomplied with. ROBT. H. MAY, Mayor C. A. Attest: L. T. Bloue. Clerk C. C. [mhl3-6 New Line of Steamers ! CHARLESTON, S. C. TOUCHING AT SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. THE ELEGANT NEW and FAST STEAM El. ZEBULON B. VANCE, CAPT. S. J. GUTHRIE, WILL HAVE QUICK DISPATCH FOR THE ABOVE CITY. This steamer is new ami of superior equip ment, having ample ami comfortable no commodation for one hundred passengers. Also, ample capacity for freight. This line offers rare facilities to the travelling public for case and comfort, and enables the mer chant to forward his cotton and other sup plies direct to a seaport without the cost and trouble of transhipment. For Freight and Passage apply at the office of the Agents. H. EDMONDSTON A CO., No. 3 Van Winkle Range, Jackson stieet, Augusta, Ga. AND WILLIS & CHISOLM, North Atlantic Wharf, mhlO—if 1 Charleston, S. C. Municipal Election. A LARGE NUMBER OF THE Citizens of Augusta will support the follow ing gentlemen at the Municipal Election ia APRIL next; FOR MAYOR. 'HON. FOSTER BLODGETT FOR COUNCIL. FIRST WARD. JAMES T. BOTHWELL, HENRY T. PEAY, JOHN U. MEYER. SECOND WARD. GEORGE COOPER, EPHRAIM TWEEDY, JOHN PHINIZY, Jr. THIRD WARD. GEO. R. CRUMP, DR. WM. H. TUTT, JACOB B. PLATT. FOURTH WARD. WM. MULHERIN, JOHN T. MILLER, CHAS. ESTES. mhll—td |3§F" WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO announce HGNR) E. CLARKE as a Can didate for COUNTY TREASURER, at the Election in APRIL next. mhll-td INDEPENDENT TICKET.—The following named gentlemen will be supported for MAYOR and MEMBERS OF COUNCIL at the ensuing election in April next: FOR MAYOR. JOHN FOSTER. FOR CITY COUNCIL. FIRST WARD. JAMES T. BOTHWELL, A. P. ROBERTSON, . JOHN U. MEYER. SECOND WARD. W. J. OWENS, D. H. DENNING, JOSHUA K. EVANS. THIRD WARD. » JACOB B. PLATT. ALEXANDER PHILLIPS, W. A. RAMSEY. FOURTH WARD. JERRY REED, DR. M. E. SWINNEY, JAMES GARRAGAN. mhS—td SECOND WARD.—The follow ing named gentlemen will be supported for MEMBERS OF COUNCIL, in Ward No. 2 at the Election in APRIL Next. W. J. OWENS, D. H. DENNING, mh3-td J. K. EVANS. FOR MAYOR.—We are author ized to announce JOHN FOSTER, Esq., as a Candidate for MAYOR of the City of Au gusta, at the Municipal Election in APRIL next. mh2-td INDEPENDENT TICKET.— Tho following names will be supported for MEMBERS OF COUNCIL in Ward No. 1, at the ensuing Election in APRIL next. JAS T BOTHWELL, A P ROBERTSON, m h2—td JOHN U MEYER. Miscellaneous. lliw~ MILLINERY AND FANCY DRY GOODS L. G. FILLETTE, • NO. 213 BROAD STREET, Has just received from the North, LADIES’ HANDSOME PARISIAN BONNETS, LADIES’ STRAW BONNETS LADIES’ STRAW AND LEGHORN HATS All the above of the LATEST STYDES. SHAKER BONNETS, White and Colored ' - ALSO, A Beautiful Assortment of STRAW GOODS, IN WREATHS, FLOWERS, CORD and TASSELS and ORNAMENTS BRIDAL WREATHS AXD FRENCH FLOWERS, IN GREAT VARIETY BRIDAL ILLUSION, all widths SPRING BONNET RIBBONS FANCY DRESS BUTTONS TRIMMINGS, . BUGLE, GIMP MANTILLA and DRESS SETTS In Black and Colors BLACK, WHITE AND COLORED KID GLOVES BLACK and MODE COLORED SILK GLOVES and GAUNTLETS BLACK LACE MITTS BLACK BAREGE, wide and narrow BLACK BAREGE GRENEDENE BLACK SILK GRENEDENE Wide and Narrow BLACK CRAPE MARETZ The attention of the Ladies is invited to the above, with many other desirable Goods, not enumerated, all of which will be sold low for oash. mhll -2 To The Ladies! jyjRS. PU#HE CALLS PARTIC ULAR ATTENTION TOCHER RECENT LY SELECTED STOCK OF ALL KINDS OF NEW GOODS APPERTAINING TO HER LINE OF BUSINESS, AT STORE, 190 BROAD STREET. Wuntt. BOARDERS WASTED. Fifty jboarders <UN BE ACCOMMODATED, With or without Lodging, at tho BLENNERHASSETT RESTAURANT Corner Campbell and Walker streets, OPPOSITE GEORGIA R. R. DEPOT. The terms are the most favorable of any House in the city, when the character of the fare is considered. ISAIAH DAVIS, Proprietor. THE BLENNERHASSETT SALOON Is still conducted by the old proprietor, who takes pleasure in commending Mr. Davis to his friends and the public generally. mhlo—tf E. B. PURCELL. WANTED. TO RENT, A HOUSE CONTAINING five or six rooms, either on Greene or Broad streets. Possession to be given on Ist of the month. Apply to T. SAVAGE HEYWARD A SONS, mhlO—3t 241 Broad street. Crockery, Glassware, Etc. Mosher, Thomas & Schaufo. O A A BROAD STREET— Under Masonic Hall, AUGUSTA, GA., Direct Importers and Dealers in ENGLISH AND FRENCH China! BOHEMIAN, FRENCH and AMERICAN Glass NNT are! A XI) KEROSENE LAMPS, AND AGENTS OF KAOLIN WARE. Y©,Try ns, and we will convince you that you can save the Freight from New York to this Point. Josiah Mosher, J. Jefferson Thomas, mh3—fira Georoe Schacb. Crockery, China and Glassware. yyE HAVE REMOVED OUR STOCK ot CROCKERY, CHINA and GLASSWARE To more convenient premises—No. 274 Broad street, store recently occupied by Mr. W. B. Griffin—whfre we are opening a FINE ASSORTMENT OF GOODS. Wc trust our friends will accord us tho same liberal patronage heretofore extended. Merchants will find it to their interest to give us a call and look through our Stock, as we are prepared to offer inducements un surpassed by any other house in the same business. LATHROP, MUSTIN & CO. J. J. LATHROP, C. K. MUSTIN, R. W. GIBBON. fe2s -lin Miscellaneous . Coal! Coal!! Coal !! ! ASH ANTHRACITE AND HARD COAL In amounts to suit purchasers, for sale at thirteen dollars and fifty coat (sl3 50) per ton of 2240 lbs. Orders filled promptly, with expenses added, by G. B. & G.W. LAMAR, No. 92 Berry street, mh7—6t Savannah, Ga. For- Sale or Kent. A NICE HOUSE and LOT, A IN WOOD LAWN, Well arranged for co—fort and convenience. JOHN 11. MEADE & SON, Campbell st., between Broad and Ellis, 2 doors below Fleming A Rowland’s corner, mb 9—ts DUPOiVT’S POWDER. TTAVING BEEN APPOINTED BY JIL the Manufacturers, AGENT for thw Celebrated Brand of POWDER, I have now in Magazine at factory rates, expenses added, full supplies of POWDER, viz: 200 kegs Fg and Fy Sporting 25 half kegs Fg and Fy Sporting 200 quarter kegs Fg and Fy Sporting 25 eases Fy Canisters 5 cases Eagle Canisters 25 qr kegs Rifle Eagle 25 qr kegs Duck Eagle 100 kegs Blasting POWDER Delivery days, Wednesday and Saturday. inhll-6 J. 0. MATHEWSON, Agent. Canned Goods. /jf) DOZEN PEACHES— 4tU 2,2 J and 3 lb Cans. 40 dozen PEARS, 2 lb Cans 4 dozen DAMSONS, 2 lb Cans 4 dozen WHORTLEBERRIES, 2 lb Cans 20 dozen PIE FRUITS, assorted 2 lb Cans 60 dozen TOMATOES, 2, and 3 lb Cans 20 dozen PEAS, 2 lb Cans 20 dozen CORN, 2 lb Cans 40 dozeu COVE OYSTERS 20 dozen PICKLES, qts and A gallons 50 dozen JELLIES, 6 A 8 oz Tumblers 10 dozen ROYAL BENGAL SAUCE .Arriving and for sale low by mb 10-3 J. 0. MATHEWSON. Sundries. 1 A DOZEN COLLINS’ AXES— 1U MEDIUM. 20 bags B SUGAR 20 bags Prime RIO COFFEE 40 coils Manilla ROPE Arriving and for sale very low, by mhlO-3 J. 0. MATHEWSON. Gas and Steam Fitting and Plumbing. n A. ROBBE, vA Having re-opened a Gas and Steam Fitting and Plumbing Shop in the rear of 272 Broad street (Concert Hall place), is now prepared to do all kinds of work connected with GAS, LIGHTING, STEAM HEATING, • and WATER SUPPLY, On reasonable terms and at short notice. Ordors from the country promptly at tended to. All work warranted. mh6-3m Auction Sales. W. B. GBIFFIN, Auctioneer. . X— pOSITIVE SALE— t THE PUBLIC WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT PRIVATE SALES WILL CONTINUE DAILY BETWEEN THE DAYS OF AUCTION. ‘ Auction will be held again on WEDNESDAY, 14th iust.,at B. PHILLIP’S STORE, 282 BROAD ST. W. B. GRIFFIN, Auctioneer. mh!3—td T. Savage Heyward & Sons, AUCTIONEERS, SELL EVERY MONDAY WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY We hold ourselves RESPONSIBLE FOB ALL GOODS ONCE IN OUR POSSES SION—if stolen, lost, or in any way not forthcoming. LOSS BY FIRE EXCEPTED. mhS—tf Sale of Government Property AT MACON, GA. BY DIRECTION OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR, ALL THE BUILDING MATERIALS, STEAM ENGINES, MACHINERY, TOOLS, IRON, COPPER, LUMBER, And Stores of Various Kinds, which were collected at Macon, Ga., br the Confederate Government, for the erection and permanent operation of a large Armory, Laboratory, and Arse ual; and also TOOLS, MACHINERY, AND MATERIALS collected from Iron Works and Armories in the States of Alabama and Georgia, will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION. Among the articles to be sold, are:— 9,000 lbs. COPPER—pigs 42,000 lbs. COPPER—round rod 38,000 lbs. COPPER—bar 20,000 lbs. COPPER—sheet 200,000 lbs. WROUGHT IRON-bar and rod 500 tons PIG IRON 750 tons CAST IRON—unservice able shells 54,000 lbs. LEAD—pigs 45,000 lbs. TlN—block and sheet 4,000 lbs. CHAlN—crane and cable 15,000 yards CLOTH—Cotton, Eng lish Serge, oiled, and enameled 32,000 lbs. POWDER 8,000 feet BELTING—gum and leather, assorted sizes 200 MACHINES—DriIIs, Planer* Milling, Screw-cutting, Steam and Trip Hammers Besides— Harness, Saddles, Horse Equipments, Infantry and Cavaln / Accoutrements, Blankets , Wagon and Gun Carriage Irons , 35 unserviceable Cannon—iron and bronze, 80 broken Gun Carriages, Laboratorg Stores and Materials, Separate Parts (new) for Springfield Muskets and Colt's Revolvers, and an assortment of Paints and Oils. The attention of Northern buyers is called to this sale, which is a large ene, and of valuable property. Full printed Catalogues of the prop erty to be sold, can be obtained from the Chief of Ordnance at Washington, D. C., and from the Commanding Offi cer of the Augusta Arsenal, Georgia. The sale will commence on WEDNESDAY, April 4, 1866, and continue every day until all the property is sold. Terms cash, in U. S. currency. D. W. FLAGLER, Capt. Ord. Brev. Lt. Col., mh9-td Com. Augusta Arsenal. B. 11. BRODXAX, JNSURANCE AGENT, Losses Adjusted and Paid fry me my Office, corner Broad and Jackson streets , Opposite Globe Hotel, Augusta, Ga. Insure only in old and tried Com panies that are well known. All business attended to with fidelity and dispatch. $10,000,000 CASH CAPITAL. ASTNA, of Hartford, Conn PHCENIX, of Hartford Conn TRAVELLER’S, (Accident) Hartford NORWICH, Norwich, Conn EQUITABLE LIFE, New York INTERNATIONAL, New York WASHINGTON, New York CONTINENTAL, New York WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS, Mass GULF STATE, Florida ALABAMA. Alabama JAMES RIVER, Virginia mh7-3m Liquors. 0 BBLS, NEW ENGLAND RUM 4 barrels SANTA CRUZ RUM 150 barrels WHISKEY For sale very low by mhlO-St J. 0. MATHEWSON. ■