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Newspaper Page TextBP;uii] Vrlss. [fin CIRCULATION. ■ffWTXOA. ■HORNINgT May 17. 1«1« •*& 2/- Bit in mind that thk .. ADVERTI'KS MOKE S»AN ANY DAILY IN THE JB\N ' A' i■ DI>I MTU. KIND IT A ''Kui MEDIt’M. Hb Printing 1:k Fancy Colon, neatly, Mfpmr.iply executed at this ■Vw*. t'Hf {lu,t I-«er presses, tho K-st Bp skilled workmen, enables us . t. gffihrk at the 1..W1-I figure* ami ftßAdvertlsem«nla. ‘ Broad street, i of Buahu—Sold by the gj|*-A. G. Hall. &>;•<«* t«iwlriilj Night. Night. Saturday, May lPth ,t Benjamin. Tie Jii, Fr’day, May IS—Day. Kus t* am in. 'SaWytr Blgregation. To-Day. «& E Vi, Hbrea—J. V. Clark. ■lplljfaHSaloon —Free I,uocb. I »AL MATTERS. afSpSH-This day having been np- If tho President of tho United ir a.r , .,Hdar of l'aitiug, hiiuiiliatiun and Almighty God might in His ■ Bbfr..m US roach • tic A'i. will he no paper issued from -.« Saturday morning. —The Lynchburg (Vn.) Jfe«V A 12th inst. says . --In Richmond ceremonies on Thursday, were tvr/tj The graves of tho Cun ts.— ||t|ad at. Oaknood and Hc.lywood decked with flowers, and addresses were made by OJ/>3fA gcm!cif-t. Business suspeuded and tho stores ■ : who hail lieen invited by the toiTitHbiiiite in this testimony of re «fi«sa4 fw comrades, not being able tho following touching and im-tSilfni^Bly; which was read to tho S*MfM¥^B>wd V ! Lexington, May 5, 1806. jifis... o Culling : am very inu.-h obliged of the "Memorial Association fcf Dead” for their invitation inaugural celebration of their . feelings to unite in the cele- Society formed for so noble an i'fA H|t will bo impossible for me to • r Hkji graves of the Confederate dead " greon in my memory, and * JtL." hallowed in my recollection. great respect, ' [ Your obedient servant, Robert E. Lee. ff *i ■ Petkoi.ki’m ! -As tlicri 1 will i»« to-morrow ui-.ri.ii.tr. attention to tho meeting of - Biers of tlie Georgia l’etruleum - 0A '■•tarpand Gas Light r-.tnpnny, which a,t II o'clock A. Mo -be W Messrs. Samni A Bo.worth, - Hotel. Tho books for the at-ick will be closed tu -5 ~: ■ to invest have a last chance stockholders will bear this as it is necessary to or- at once, so as to pro manufacture of these stoves. Hferiox ant) I’hayer.—There « % gKfee in the Jewish Synagogue, and Jackson streets, this *&**£**# o’clock, ill compliance with Use T’YcS'JIMpS proclamation, appointing a ■Mfi frr’f I ijllwt humiliation and prayer, in tss ; sS«a«s«s;BßT the ;• r:' • ■ -0.-ge luir.t.m --igi-y. this Summer. :"SsptAJ-.WI Lo.iT. —This spluti'li l work a ptU-actillg eolisids-raUe attention ,u,-i spoken-of by all who k, [ Large n umbers r,r our cit i/e.eis ,„ u s<s» Cl, Hr. Hall every evening; and ail Sr* -A,- :; itb it. '.ft-:,-.'- aK have not witnessed it yet, Hemselves of the present up- Hbing so. "IlilSS r'KUAi. Notice Lvkkyhddy. I&iornirig, May I D. Day, Ilus * ' fita will commence selling off lßfcqa4 4 Mf■of goods in t’ne store occu cebU Bfclcyward & Sons. The list /*»,,, n-. large and cn.’.ra v< -:r tesins may be expected. Prompt Haired. t'aXk.VfflP are it ir> pi t neearreiiee . -»r p < wo know of some that aro HLid we make known the fact y morning Mcs.-rs. J*av, Ur.s - Htn will sell tho very things At&r-b ’■> |B>g beginners. Bead tho ad ‘ynflSn.'sßpl', tl.u re:;!, gmiuttiO ■ is i-1 ' ’■ SfKSNWd up to-day, free of charge, ;v from II to 12 o’clock. and obliging J'dinnio will ’ tar to ace jiiini laic any who '. Hre and go. H«f is the heading of * in our advertisement Uc’iict ; Head it, and tiien sT- -’ .Kwish some good beef give J. People’s Market, a call. ;p- > Hki'.s of Social Lodge will ,Bl.} .■"-Üb.f-JHiB meeting of tiicir Lodge for in another column. Mb. H. W. Lawsow, oar very worth; and aeeommodating Pott Malter, tends at, tayt the Abbeville Pntt, the following eom aunleatlon. We appreciate hie principle!, however much we may regret to late hie •ervioee. For twelve monthi put Mr. Law eon hat been diicharging the dutiee of the office without eompentation, and doterves the tbanfca of the for hie public spirit end liberality. Abbey ills C. 8., 6. C., May 10, 1»M. Mr. Editor On examining tha Oath of Office required to be taken by Post Mutern, I find that I am unable to take it, andxnow of none in the IHetriet who it able to do to. You will, therefore, please give notice that neither myself nor wife will take the oath. I will keep the office open until a successor is appointed, and if a suitable person can be found and eaanot elsewhere procure an office, I will furnish the nse of mine, free of charge, as I am anxious to contribute to the public convenience. H. W. Lawson. Melancholy. —lt pains us to record the death, on yesterday morning at 4 o’clock, of Mr«. Mary Ann Brantley, wife of Rev. W. T. Brantley, D. D., and daughter of the late Dr. Wm. H. Turpin, of Augusta. The estimable lady was expeeted soon to be with her husband and family, a resident of our oity, Dr. Brantley having not long sines aocepted tho pastorship of the SeeoDd Baptist Church in this plaoe. Daring her former residence here she made many friends, who feci deeply afflicted by their lose.- —Atlanta Bulletin, loth. Consignees per Central Railßoap, May 17—E K S, E Baum, GM A Cos, C F <* Cos, J P, J.Q B A Bro, L A J, W A M, G K A Bro, J M A Bon, W H Potter, W C McM, P Von K, G A Oates, Ang Faetoory, P A Bro, PAL, J DBA Bro, B A Cos, HiW,H Moore, G R E, J D A M A Cos, J P H B, * R A Son, J M H A Cos, CCD, J 0 M, B A B, J Ryan, B S A Cos, G R C & Cos. The Weather.—Yesterday dawned as beautifully as one could wish a May day to be, but about two o’olock a slight shower of rain fell which served to lay the dust, but did not lessen the temperature of tho weather any. Georgia Rail Road.—We have re ceived,* through the courtesy of E. W. Coir, Esq,, Superintendent, the annual Report of the Directors of the Georgia Rail Road and Banking Company. To Rent.— Two frout rooms in n dwelling house and a kitchen in the yard, are offered fi?r rent in another column. Apply at 102 Broad street. Mr M. S. Kean, as will lie seen by reference to the advertisement in another column, will represent Mr. A. G. Hall during his absence from the city. Query.— Did President Johnson ap point this day for “Christians” alone, to fast and pray, or is it intended for persons of all denominations ? River News.—Thero were no arris vals yesterday. Departed—Two Boys and Eclipse. Water mark—eight feet eight inches. Augusta Market Augusta, Ga., May 17, 1866. COTTON—Good demand, at 27a2S for Strict to Good Middling. Very little offer ing for sale. Receipts by Rail Road and wacon light. GOLD—Buying, 127 ; sfelling, 129. SlLVEß—Buying, 122; selling, 126. PALACE STABLE^ THE UNDERSIGNED begs leave to return his thanks the citizens of Augusta and the public generally for the generous pat ronage heretofore extended to him, and so licits a continuance of the same. Having recently fitted up this establish ment throughout, &ud added to the stock some new and ELEGANT CARRIAGES, GENTLE AND FINE HORSES CAREFUL DRIVERS, etc., etc. He is prepared to aocommodatc tho [pub lic for occasions of BUSINESS OR PLEASURE. The fecial attention of families wishing to avoid the expenso of keeping carriages, horses, etc., is called to the fact that he has provided several new and elegant outfits, which will be retained EXPRESSLY FOR THIS CLASS OF BUSINESS. They may find it to their into st to make either a special or general arrai gement for them. BUGGIES, SINGLE AND DOUBLE TOP AND OPEN At all times kept for hire. FINE SADDLE HORSES,’ Among them two or three fine paoors, for ladies—perfectly gentle and kind. WEDDING PARTIES Will be attended in the elegant style. FUNERAL OCCASIONS WILL MEET WITH PROMPT ATTENTION. HORSES AND MULES KEPT BY THE DAY WEEK . MONTH OR # YEAR At enstomaiy rates. And always on hand for sale. Pledging his best efforts to please, he hopes to merit and receive a share of the PU mhll-tf onttg *' M. A. DEHONEY. Immrano«. Etna Life Luurance Company. A SSETS, $2,800,'000. AGENTS WANTED TO CANVASS Western South Carolina and Eat tern Georgia. Office IS Melntosh Street, rear of Messra. Sehloy’s Law Office. CHARLES W. HARRIS, my 16—3 m Gen'l Agent. Oglethofpe Insurance Company, Os Savannah, Ga. rpHB Oglethorpe INSURANCE COM PANT, O'S SAVANNAH, GA. Insurance Effected at Equitable Rates. 11. W. MERCER, President. 3. T. THOMAS, Secretary. Office ll7 Bat Strret, Savannah, Ga. Directors: H. W. MERCER J. W. NEVITT C. S. HARDEE I 0. G. PURSE WM. HUNTER | A. FUALARTON A. S. HARTRIDGE J. McMAHON A. PORTER * L. J. GUILMARTIN R. MORGAN F. W. SIMS J,.STODDARD G. BUTLER J. T. THOMAS F. LACHLISON W. REMSHART E. P. CLAYTON F. L. GUE Augusta H. A. CRANE J. W. KNOTT A. A>BOLOMONS Macon M. HAMILTON B. F. ROSS W. W. GORDON Macon M. S. COHEN W. H. YOUNG J. LAMA Colujnbus B. H. BRODNAX, Agent, mayl I—6m AUGUSTA, GA. JOSEPH E. MARSHALL, JNSURANCE AGENCY, 240 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. ap26—ly R. 11. BROMAX, JNSURANCE AGENT, Losses Adjusted and Paid by me at my Office, corner Broad and Jackson streets, opposite Globe Hotel, Auousta, Ga. IPS' Insure only in old and tried Com panies that aro well known. All business attended to with fidelity and dispatch. $10,000,000 CASH CAPITAL. aKTNA, of Hartford, Conn PIKENIX, of Hartford Conn TRAVELLER’S, (Accident) Hartford NORWICH, Norwich, Conn EQUITABLE LIFE, New York INTERNATIONAL, New York WASHINGTON, New Y’ork CONTINENTAL, New York WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS, Mail GULF STATE, Florida ALABAMA, Alabama JAMES RIVER, Virginia mh7-3m Southern Mutual Insurance Cos., Athens, Ga, Young L. G. Harris, President. Albion Chase, Secretary. HOLDERS OF ONE YEAR POLICIES entitled to participate in the PROFITS of the COMPANY. F. PHINIZY & CO., Agents, Augusta, Ga., At old office of Phinisy & Clayton. apl 2-t-f Ice Dealers. ICE ! ICE il ICE!!! W* E ARE NOW PREPARED TO furnish ICE in any quantity at the GEORGIA ICE HOUSE, on Ellis street, opposite Concert Hall. Four cents per pound retail, and three cents per pound for fifty pounds and upwards. '£Wi,. Orders from the Country promptly attended to. my 11—Imo BOYCE & DODD. Ice Notice! A CONSTANT SUPPLY OF ICE may be found at THE AUGUSTA ICE HOUSE, opposite the South Carolina Kail Road Depot, and at tho Branch Honse on Jackson Street, immediately in the rear of Antoine Poullain’s store. Both houses will be open for delivery of ICE from 6 o’clock, a. m., until 7 o’clock, p. m. (Sundays excepted.) The hours on Sunday from 6 to 9 a.m.; from 12 to 2 p. m., and from 6 to 7 p. m. The above hours, on Sunday, will not be deviated from unless a physician’s certificate renders it necessary. Price for the present for 50 lbs. and up wards, three (3) cents per pound; four (4) cents per lb. at retail. ap4—tf C. EMERY. ICE. tJIHE McINTOSH STREET Ice Hons© (OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE) IS NOW OPEN. p r ; C es for the present four (4) cents a pound, retail. For fifty pounds or more three (3) cents. R. A. HARPER & CO. ap!4—3m ' (colored). TEACHER OR GOVERNESS. A KENTUCKY LADY, OF SOME Ex perience as a teacher, wishes a School of small scholars, or charge of a preparato ry department, or charge of the English education of the children of a family. Situa tion in Upper Georgia, or the Country, pre ferred. Good references given. Apply to my9—lm THIS OFFICE. Accident Insurance. INSURE AGAINST ACCIDENTS IN THE PIONEER COMPANY OF THE SOUTH. THE SOUTHERN Accident Insurance COMPANY, LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA, HOME OFFICE, 160 hi AI If STREET. AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, $1,000,000. INSURES AGIINST ALL ACCIDENTS, Giving the holder of an Annual Policy THE FULL AMOUNT INSURED IN CASE OF DEATH, AND COMPENSATION EACH WEEK IF DISABLED FOR A PERIOD NOT EXCEEDING TWENTY-SIX WEEKS. GENERAL ACCIDENT POLICIES For SSOO with $3 Compensation each woek, may bo obtained for $3 per annum. TEN DOLLARS PREMIUM Will soouro $2,000, and give $lO compen sation oach week. TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS Secures a Poliey for $5,000, with $25 weekly compensation. • FIFTY DOLLARS Seeares a Full Policy for SIO,OOO, with SSO compensation each week. SHORT TIME POLICIES ($3,000 for Ten Cents), Travellers may obtain at the HOME OFFTCE, 160 MAIN STREET, Lynchburg, Va., and at the Rail Road Stations, Ticket Pol- Aes for ONE DAY TO Twetvjo MORim, Receiving, in case of donth from Acci dent, [53,000, and in case of injury, sls per week. . \ The STOCK of this COMPANY is EXCLUSIVELY IN SOUTHERN HANDS And represented by a Directory WIDELY AND FAVORABLY KNOWN. We, therefore, appeal with confidence to the good will and patronage of tho South ern public. Don’t be misled by tho Yankee Com panies, with Southern names and officers, that have recently been inaugurated in the South. EVERY DOLLAR YOU SPEND WITH THEM IS THAT MUCH TAKEN FROM OUR CIRCULATION AND • FROM A COMPANY WHOSE INTERESTS ARE IDENTICAL WITH YOUR OWN. „ OFFICERS: COL. MAURICE S. LANG HORNE, President and Treasurer. GEN. JOHN B. GORDON, of Georgia, Fioe President. GEN. HARRY T. HAYS, of Louisiana, Vice President. LUCIEN PEYTON, Actuary and Secretary. G. W. LATHAM, Solicitor. COL. HENRY E. PEYTON, General Agent. DIRECTORS: JOHN R. McDANIEL, WILLIAM D. MILLER, GEO. M. RUCKER, STEPHEN D. PETERS, G. W. LATHAM, MAURICE S. LANGHORNE, JOHN 11. FLOOD, D. WARWICK, *CHAS.M. BLACKFORD, LUCIffiN PEYTON. GEN. JOHN B. GORDON, Chief Office at ATLANTA, Ga., Agent for the State. A, G. HALL, District Agent, AUGUSTA, Ga. SUB-AGENTS APPOINTED AT THIS OFFICE. myl2—6m Furniture. A . Furniture of All Description*. pLATT BROTHERS, (Formerly C. A. PLATT A C 0.,) *l4 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA., Have BOW tho best assortment of FURNI TURE bn hand that hat over been In this market, and cpnitaully receiving—consist ing of Bote wood, Mahogany and Walnut PARLOR BETTS, CHAMBER SETTS, COTTAGE SETTS, BEDSTEADS, CHAIRS, SOFAS, TETB-A-TETBB, CEN TRE TABLES, BUREAUS, etc., eto. IX OUR UPHOLSTERING DEPARTMENT We have SHADES, Lace and Damask CUR TAINS, CORDS, TASSELS, GIMPS, LOOPS, CORNICES, BANDS, and all ne cessary articlej required. OUR MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT is still in operation. Special Orders promptly attended to. Repairing done in all branches of the bnslneta. m oua UNDERTAKERS’ DEPARTMENT we keep constantly on hand, COFFINS of every quality and size. METALLIC CASES and CASKETS of the most im proved styles. Undertakers can be supplied with all kinds of TRIMMINGS. my2—tf FURNITURE. /TJTI THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE on hand, and aro receiving, a fine assortment of Furniture, Which they offer at very low figures. Also, are prepared to mako to order and repair auy thing in oar line of business at short notice. Cane-Bottom Chairs re-seated-at a living price, at 137 Broad, opposite Monument street aP24—3m WEST & MAY. FURNITURE! FURNITURE! ! WHOLESALE A!)D RETAIL. DEGRAAF& TAYLOR, 87 and 80 BOWERY AND 65 CHRISTIE STREETS NEW YORK, have tho best assorted stock of Parlor, Dining Room and Bed-Room FURNITURE! SPRING BEDS and BEDDING IN THE CITY. CANOPY and HIGH POST " ’ BE D 5 X B A I> S, Expressly for Southern trade. STEAMERS AND HOTELS FURNISHED AT WHOLESALE PRICES. KNOCK DOWN CANE WORK AND TURNED POST BEDSTEADS, in cases. ALL WORK GUARANTEED AS REPRESENTED. „. Our Facilities for manufacturing defy competition. myl—ly Hotels Restaurants. AlhambraTliestaurant " AND DRINKING SALOON, (Formerly tho Old Shades,) ON ELLIS STREET, In rear of the Central Hotel. STILL AT THE TOP OF THE PILE ! Jim Powet.t. stilt, at the Bar. Is newly fitted up and well furnished with BRANDY, WINES, CHAMPAGNE, SEGARS, Etc. Some of that OLD RESERVE CRUSOE WHISKEY Still left, to which we invite the attention of ail who wish something good to drink. LUNCH EVERY DAY. I.’ M. LEWIS, % ap!9—lm Proprietor. AUGUSTA HOTEL. JONES & RICE, PROPRIETORS, AUGUSTA, GA. The undersigned take this method of informing their friends and tho public gene rally, that they have taken a lease upon the above • WELL KNOWN HOTEL, and have had it thoroughly renovated and painted throughout. CLEANLINESS IN EVERYTHING Is our motto. Our tables are abundantly supplied with everything the market and country affords. , No pains will be spared to make the Augusta Hotel a pleasant home for the traveller. JONES & RICE, fe!B—ly Proprietors. Notice. Thankful for the patronage conferred on the St. CHARLES, I will over be ready so wait upon my guests ; and having employed one of the best bar keepers, I hope to give entire satisfaction to the publio. Any number of day boarders will be accommodated with day boarding at sloperweok. And a few with good rooms well famished, at the low price of sls per week. Day Board $2.50 per day. apl2-tf SAM’L P. BRADFORD. SCREVEN HOUSE, gAVANNAH, GEORGIA, THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL Having been renovated and newly furnished, is now open for the reception of the travel ling public. GEO. McGINLY, Proprietor. mhl6i —6m South Carolina Rail load. * r SCHEDULE of Tra,n! now "»»“«»» tbit Hoad i Leave Auguste ...7,05 a. m. Arrive at Branch villa. ....12.15 p. m. Arrive at Colombia. AlO p. m. Arrive at Charleston 5.50 p. M. Leave Charloaton 7.06 a. m. Arrive at Branchville 11.15 a. m. Arrive at Columbia. ...6.10 p. m. Arrive at Auguata 4.45 p. m. H. T. PEAKE, myS • General Sup’t. Change of Schedule on the Ga. R. R ON and AFTER SUNDAY, April 29th, 1860, the trains on this Road will ran as follow!: DAY PASBENGER TRAIN WILL Leave Augusta 7.00 a . m. Arrive at Atlanta fi.3B p. m. Leave Atlanta-' y,05 a. m. Arrive at Augusta ”"e!43 p. m. NIGHT PASSENGER TRAIN WILL Leave Augusta ..5.30 p. m . Arrive at Atlanta —.5.33 a. m. Leave Atlanta..... 6.30 p. ml Arrive at Augusta G. 30 a. m. E. W. COLE, m Jl — General Supt. Central Rail Road. OFFICE OF THE CENTRAL R. R., 1 Savaksah. Ga., Jan. 29, 1866. ) ftßSf-aQtZI ON AND A FT7. It JBEHaSMONDAY, THE 6th FEBRUARY, TWO DAILY TRAINS will run between Augusta and Savannah, con necting in both directions with trains on the Georgia Rail Read as follows, viz.: Leave Angnsta 9.30 A. M. and 8.45 P. M. Arrive at Augusta 5 P. M. and 5.45 A. M Leave Savannah 7.30 A. M. and 7.30 P.M. Arrive at Savannah 7.00 P. M. and 6.35 A. M. Passage SB. Freight to go by Passenger Train mnst be prepaid and delivered at passenger shed thirty minutes before departure of train. J. M. SELKIRK, febt Master of Transportation. Snuff & Tobacco. AUGUSTUS^OHNE^ QQA BROAD STREET, sJrC/\) (Opposite Planters’ Hotel) Has always on band a large assortment of IMPORTED A DOMESTIC SEGARS ChewiDg and Smoking TOBACCO Lorillard’s SNUFF Fine Meerschaum PIPES x AND CIGAR HOLDERS, genuine and imitation ALSO, Rubber, Briar, Rosewood, and Clay PIPES, PIPE STEMS, SNUFF BOXES, Etc., AT THE LOWEST NEW YORK PRICES. TnE TRADE SUPPLIED ON LIBERAL my2-lm] TERMS. F. HANSSERGER & CO., CORNER BROAD & M'INTOSH STS. (Opposite Post Office.) WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN And Importers and Manufacturers of HAVANNA AND DOMESTIC SEGARS CHEWING AND SMOKING TOBACCO, Pipes and Tobacco of all kind?, Lorilllard’s, Rappee, Maccaboy, Scotch SNUFFS, ETC. mys-3m SEGAR AND TOBACCO HOUSE. ESTABLISHED IN 1844. Q VOLGER & CO., Importers and Manufacturers of HAVANA AND DOMESTIC SEGARS, AND CHEWING AND SMOKING TOBACCO, SNUFF AND PiBES OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. Nos. 193 and 254 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA mh3o—3m Tobacco, Snuff Iron and Bacon. 200 BOXES TOBACCO, VARIOUS BRANDS AND GRADES. From Common to Fine. TWO HUNDRED KEGS AND BARRELS SCOTCH AND MACCABOY SNUFF, . A Good Article. THIRTY TONS IRON, All Sizes, including Band, Hoop, Round and , Square. A Few Hogsheads PRIME BRIGHT BACON SHOULDERS. For Sale by NEAL, WHITLOCK & CO. ja3o—tf BROAD STREET. THE AUGUSTA ' CRACKERY BAKERY. Is now in full running order. The Merchants of this city and vicinity would do well to call and find out the PRICE. We are making a far better Cracker than the NORTHERN CRACKER. Yon can purchase them cheaper and get at all times FRESH. Go and see the SOUTHERN CRACKERS, WALLACE, VOGT & CO’S fe2s-3m BAKERY 341 Broad street. ADIES’ AND MISSES' HATS ' J AT MRS. PUGHE’S, 190 Broad Street.