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failj s«g. LARGEST CITY CIBCILATION. WEDKKBDAT~MQMtnjo-M«y 28, 1866 Speak Gently, Mother. Gently, mother, gently,; Chide tby little one, Tl« a toileome journey It both juet begun. Mauiy e rele of sorrow, Many * rugged steep, Lieth in its pathway— And full oft 'twill weep. Oh ! then, gently—gently. Kindly, mother, kindly, Speak in tender tone ; That dear child, remember, Echoes back tblne own ; Teaeb in gentle accents, Teach in words of lore; Let the softest breezes, Its yonng heart strings move— Kindly—mother—kindly. Wouldzt thou have the setting Os a gem most fair; * In a crown of beauty, It were thine to wear ? Mother, train with caution That dear title one ; Guide, reprove, and ever Let the work be done Gently—mother—kindly. Etna Life Insurance Company. AGENTS WANTED TO CANVASS Western South Carolina and Eastern Georgia. Office 15 Mclntosh Street, rear of Messrs. Schley’s Law Office. CHARLES W. HARRIS, tnyl6—3m Gen'l Agent. Oglethorpe Insurance Company, Os Savannah, Oa. tpHE Oglethorpe INSURANCE COMPANY, OF SAVANNAH, OA. Insurance Effected at Equitable Rates. H. W. MEItCER, President. J. T. THOMAS, Secretary. Office ll7 Bat Street, Savannah, Ga. Directors: n. W. MERCER , C. S. HARDEE WM. HUNTER A. S. HARTRIDGE A. PORTER R. MORGAN J, STODDARD J. T. THOMAS W. REMSHART F. L. GUE H. A. CRANE A. A. SOLOMONS M. HAMILTON W. IV. GORDON M. S. COHEN J. LAMA J. W. NEVITT O. G PURSE A. FUALAKTON J. McMAHON L. J. GUII.MARTIN F. W. SIMS G. BUTLER B. LACIILISON E. P. CLAYTON Augusta J. W. KNOTT Macon B. F. ROSS Macon W. H. YOUNG Columbus B. H. BRODNAX, Agent, mayll—6m AUGUSTA, GA. JOSEPH E. MARSHALL, JNSURANCE AGENCY, 240 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. ap26—ly B. VI. BRODNAX, JNSURANCE AGENT, Losses Adjusted and Paid l>y me at my Office, corner Broq/l and Jackson streets, opposite Globe Hotel, Augusta, Ga. f/gT Insure only in old and tried Com panies that are well known. All business attended to with fidolity and dispatch. s $10,000,000 CASH CAPITAL. ASTNA, of Hartford, Conn PIIGSNIX, 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 Southern Mutual Insurance Cos., Athens, Ga. Youns L. G. Harris, President. Albion Chase, Secretary. HOLDERS OF ONE YEAR POLICIES entitlod to participate in the PROFITS of the COMPANY. F. PHINIZY & CO., Agents, Augusta, Ga., At old office of Phinizy A Clayton. apl2-tf NOTICE. General Georgia LAND AGENCY No. 258 Broad street, P. O. Box 63, AUGUSTA, GA. Negotiate loans for Farmers, Miners, etc. Procure White Laborers of either sex ; or ganize Assooiatione for the Development of Mining and Manufacturing Interests, and the settlement of Georgia Land ; Purchase and forward Maohiuery, Implements, Sup plies, etc., for Farmers, Miners, etc. All Land left at this office for sale or lease, is advertised in pamphlet, free of charge to the owner. JACOB R. DAVIS A SON. mhl#-Sm Accident Insurance. INSURE AGAINST ACCIDENTS IN THE PIONEER COMPANY OF THE SOUTH. THE SOUTHERN Accident Insurance COMPANY, LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA, HOME OFFICE, IC9 HAIR STREET. AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, *1,000,000. INSURES AGAINST 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 *SOO with *3 Compensation each week, may bo obtained for $3 per annum. TEN DOLLARS PREMIUM Will socuro *2,000, and givo *lO compen sation each neck. TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS Secures a Policy for *5,000, with $25 weekly compensation. FIFTY DOLLARS Sccuros a Full Policy for *IO,OOO, with SSO compensation each week. SHORT TIME POLICIES ($3,000 for Ten Cents), Travellers may obtain at tho HOME OFFICE, 100 MAIN STREET, Lynchburg, Va., and at tho Rail Rond Stations, Ticket Pol cios for ONE DAY TO TWELVE MONTHS, Receiving, in case of death from Acci dent, $3,000, and in case of injury, sls per week. The S’JOCK 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 the 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: m COL. MAURICE S. LANGHORNE, President and Treasurer. GEN. JOHN B. GORDON, of Georgia, Vice President. GEN. HARRY T. IIAYS, 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 H. FLOOD, ABRAHAM I). WARWICK, CIIAS.M. BLACKFORD, LUCIEN PEYTON. GEN. JOHN B. GORDON, Chief Office at ATLANTA, Ga., Agent for the State. A. G. HALL, District Agent, AUGUSTA, Ga. S£B- SUB-AGENTS APPOINTED AT THIS OFFICE. myl2—6ra Painting &. Gilding. J?J. BROWNE, ILDER, LOOKING GLASS AVI) PICTURE FRAME MAKER. OLD FRAMES RE-GILT, TO LOOK EQUAL 10 NEW, OLD PAINTINGS CAREFULLY CLEANED, LINED AND VARNISHED. ALL WORK WARRANTED, AMD DONE AS CHEAPLY AS AT TIIE NORTH. 137 BROAD STREET, mhlfi-fim Augusta, Ga^ PAINTING, GLAZING, Etc. ALL orders connected with the above branches promptly executed in tho neatest manner, on reasonable terms. SHOP NO. 48 JACKSON STREET, Near the Bell Tower. The best quality of PAINT used, and GLASS of all sizes (obtainable) sot to order. fe2o—tf WILLIAM BARROW. J G. COFFIN] House, Sign and Ornamental PAINTER, Jackson St., opposite Van Winkle Range AUGUSTA, GEO. jal 2—6m* HEM.Y A. KAVAYAIJCiII, House, sign, and DECORATIVE PAINT ER S , 330 Broad Street , Avista, Ga., mh2s-3m Opposite Planters’ Hotel. Ice Dealers. WE 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, ami three cents per pound fur fifty pounds and upwards. , Orders from the Country promptly attended to. ! mv 11—Imo BOYCE & DODD. Ice notice l A CONSTANT SUPPLY OF ICE may be found at THE AUGUSTA ICE HOUSE, opposite tho South Carolina Rail Road Depot, and at the Branch House 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. in., 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 rcmlers 1 1 necesi-ary. Price for the present for 50 lbs. and up wards, three (3) cents per pound; four (4) cents per lb. at retail. apt—ts C. EMERY. ICE. 'pilE McINTOSII STREET Ice Hons© (OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE) IS NOW OPEN. Prices for the present four (4) cents a pound, retail. For fifty poundj! or more three (3) cents. R. A. HARPER A CO. apl4—3m (colored). Dentistry. W. E. SPEARS, DENTIST ROOMS 261 BROAD STREET, Over IV. H. Tutt’s Drug Store, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, Is constantly receiving all necessary ma terial appertaining to his profession, of the latest improvement and best styles, ft* 6—6 m Plumbing and Gas Fitting. C. H. WARNER, PLUMBER, GAS and STEAM FITTER, In rear of 255 Broad street, Augusta, Geo. Pumps, Gas, Steam and Water Pipes, Rubber Hose and Hose Pipes, promptly furnished or repaired. ja2o—tf Gas and Steam Fitting and Plumbing. . n A. ROBBE, V« 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 reasonddo terms and at short notice. Orders from the country promptly at tended to. All work warranted. mh6-3m Jewellers. Watches, Clocks and Jewelry. 1? 11. SUMMER, A* Mclntosh Street, One Door Below National Bank, AUGUSTA, GA. Watchmaker’s Tools. Material and Glasses. Watches and Clocks repaired and warrant ed. Jewelry made and repaired. All kinds of Ilair Braiding done. All work done at tho shortest notice. [my3 lm Notice. JPSL-V KENNEDY A RUSSELL f/Ej Have associated themselves , it~“ ( 'jm for the Purpose of carrying on the Repairing of WATCHES, CLOCKS and JEWELRY, and solicit the public patronage, at 290 Broad st, up stairs. J. B. G. KENNEDY, mb7-3m TIIO6. RUSSELL. Brokers and Merchants. JOHN CRAIG, Banking and EXCHANGE OFFLCE, 259 BROAD STREET, Augusta, Ga., BUYS A.ND SELLS GOLD BULLION aOLD and SILVER COIN BANK NOTES BONDS, STOCKS BILLS OF EXCHANGE, my4—ly Foreign and Domestic. MILO HATCIT, for SO rears Cashier of Mechanics Bank. Augusta, Ga. CHAS. IT. I’HELPS, for 6 years Agent and Cashier Southern Express Cos. HATCH and PHELPS, “HANKERS, BROKERS, AND general purchasing agents NO. 9 WALL STREET, NEW YORK, (Entrance on New Street). DEFERENCES I R. H. Lowry, Esq., President Bank of Re public, N. Y Josiah Oakes, Esq., V. Prea’fc Shoe and Leather Bank, N. Y. J. D. Verinilye, Esq., at the Merchants’ Bk, N. Y. Nourse <k Brooks, 127 Pearl street, N. Y. Brodie *fc Pettes, 122 Pearl street, N. Y. D. D. S. Brown, Esq., Editor and Proprie tor Rochester Democrat, Rochester.N.Y. John L. Bunco, Esq., President Phenix Bank, Hartford, Conn. James M. Niles, Esq., President Exchange Bank, Hartford, Conn. Francis Fellowes A Son, Attorneys at Law, Hartford, Conn. * D. A. Dwight & Cos., Boston, Mass. Calvin Taft, Esq., Worcester, Mass. Thomas S. Metcalf, Esq., August*., Ga. John Davison, Esq., Augusta, Ga. 11. B. Plaut, Esq., President Southern ExJ press Cos., Augusta, Ga. R. B. Bullock, Esq., Superintendent South ern Express Cos., Augusta, Ga. E. Hulbcrt. Esq., Superintendent Southern Express Cos., Atlanta, Ga. James Shuter, Esq., Superintendent South ern Express Co*. Memphis, Tenn. A. B. Small, Esq., Superintendent Southern Express Cos., New Orleans. And Agent* of Express Companies. fel>6—tf CIIAIILEH I>. CARR & CO., OQ A BROAD STREET. 1 * F and real estate brokers, Will buy and sell on Commission STOCKS, BONDS, GOLD, SILVER and BANK NOTES. Also, REAL ESTATE. uih27—3m W. OKNRY WAKUKN. W. B. HARPER. J. W. WALLACE. W. HENRY WARREN & CO. EXCLUSIVELY AT WHOLESALE, GROCERIES, BAGGING. ROPE, TWINE, HATS, BLANKETS, NOTIONS, * Etu., Etc., 175 and 177 BROAD STREET, Augusta, Ga. We purchase and sell COTTON, TOBACCO. PRODUCE, Etc., OX COMMISSION, And forward Goods to any section of the country/-North or South. To Owners and Shippers of Cotton. JNO. K. GILLIATT A CO., Liverpool, England. OBER, XANSON A CO., New York. OBER, ATWATER A CO., New Orleans. LEWIS, NANSON A CO., St. Louis. W. HENRY WARDEN A CO., Augusta, Ga. advances made on shipments of COTTON to New York and Liverpool. W. HENRY WARREN A CO., 175 aud 177 Broad Street, mh2B—tf Augusta, Ga. NEW MUSIC. K O'CLOCK IN TIIE MORNING. 0 OH, SAY NOT WOMAN’S HEART IS BOUGHT. WHY DOST THOU LINGER ? I AM HAPPY AS THE DAY IS LONG. WHEN FENIANS FIGHT FOR FREEDOM. HOME THEY BROUGHT HER WARRIOR DEAD OH. SWEET BE THY REPOSE. WHERE ART THOU ? LEAF BY LEAF THE ROSES FALL. VIOLETS UNDER TIIE SNOW. GET OUT OF MEXICO! (comic) WE MEET NO MORE AT TWI LIGHT. I BELIEVED HER TRUE TO ME. ANGEL SISTERS. SOMEBODY’S DARLING. ONLY A WITHERED ROSE. SWEET SPIRIT HEAR MY PRAYER, And a great many others too numorous to mention, just received at J. C. SCHREINER & SONS, my I —ts 199 Broad street. OFFICE GA. IMMIGRATION COTT No. 25S Broad Street, Augusta, Ga., '> March 2Sth, 1866. J Tins COMPANY—ORGANIZED FOR tho purpose of supplying labor—facili tating Immigration and promoting the agricultural and commercial interest of tho State—is now prepared to receive and promptly fill all orders for FIELD LABOR ERS, HOUSE SERVANTS, and ME CHANICS—to be delivered in Augusta. Stockholders are entitled to Select Hands at Half Commissions. A limited supply of Stock can be fur nished. J. JEFFERSON THOMAS, President. Wit. R. DAVIS, Secretary. FRANK J. ROBINSON, mb3o-6m Gen'l. Sup’t. ! Rail Roads. South Carolina Bail Boad. sc,iedule 0 Trains now running on this Hoad: Leave Augusta 7.05 a. m. Arrive it liranchville 12.15 p. in. Arrive at Colombia 6.10 p. in. Arrive at CbarUeton 5.50 p. in. Leave Charleston 7.00 a. m. Arrive at Brznchville 11.15 a. ui. Arrive at Columbia. 6.10 p. in. Arrive at Augusta 4.45 p. in. 11. T. PEAKE, my3 General Sup’t. Change of Schedule on the GaL B. B ESfiSga ON and AFTER SUNDAY. April 29tb, 1866, the trains on this Road will ran as follows : DAY PASSENGER TRAIN WILL Leave Augusta 7.00 a. m. Arrive at Atlanta 6.38 p. m. Leave Atlanta 7.05 a. ra. Arrive at Augusta 6.43 p. m. NIGIIT PASSENGER TRAIN WILL Leave Augusta 5.30 p. m. Arrive at Atlanta 5.33 a. m. Leave Atlanta 6.30 p. m. Arrive at Augusta 6.30 a. m. E. W. COLE, myl— General Supt. Central Bail Boad. OFFICE OF THE CENTRAL R. R., h Savannah* Qa.» Jan* 29, 1866. J 0N and after MONDAY, .THE sth FEBRTTR Y, TWO DAILY TRAINS will run betAeen Augusta and Savannah, con oectingwin both directions with trains on the Georgia Rail Road as follows, viz.: Leave Augnsta 9.30 A. M. and 8.45 P. M. Arrive at Augusta 5 r. M. and 5.45 A. M Leave Savannah 7.30 A. M. and 7.30 P.M. Arrive at Savannah 7.00 P. M. aud 6.35 A. M. Passage SB. Freight to gw by Passenger Train must ! be prepaicUand delivered at passenger shed | Forty miuutes before departure of train. J. M. SELKIRK, j feb! Master of Transportation. Medicinal. DRUGS, MEDICINES, Etc. P' LUMB & LEITNER, 212 BROAD ST., Augusta, Ga., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, PERFUMERY, FINE HAIR AND TOOTII BRUSHES, Fine Toilet Soaps, Surgical and Denjal Instruments, Glass, Putty, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Dye Stuffs, Fancy <6 Toilet Articles, Brushes, GRASS AND GARDEN SEEDS, jaS—tf I'crry Davis’ Vegetable Pain Hiller. | WE ASK THE ATTEN gptS tiou of tho public to this long totted and unrivalled IFAMILY MEDICINE! It has been favorably known for more ! than twenty years, during which time we have received thousands of testimo nials, showing this Medicine to be an almost never-failing remedy for diseases caused by or attendant, upon— Sudden Colds, Coughs, Fever and Ague, Headache, Bilious Fever, Pains I in the Side, Back and Loins, as well as I in the Joints and Limbs; Neuralgic j and Rheumatic Pains in any part of ; the svstem, Tooth-ache aud Pains in the Head aud Face. Asa Dlood Purifier and Tonic for the Stomach, it seldom fails to cure Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Liver Complaint, Acid Stomach, lleartj j burn, Kidney Complaints, Sick Head i ache, Piles, Asthma or Phthisic, Ring | worms. Boils, Felons, Whitlows, Old Sores, Swelled Joints, and General De bility of the System. It is also a prompt and sure remedy for Cramp and Pain in nie Stomach, Painters’ Colie, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Summer Complaint, Cholera Morbus, Cholera Infantum,Scalds, Burns, Sprains Bruises, Frost-Bites, Chilblains, as well as the Stings of Insects, Scorpions, Ceu tipedes, aud the Bites of Poisonous In sects and Venomous Reptiles. SEE DIRECTIONS ACCOMPANYING EACH BOTTLE. It has been tested in every variety of climate, and by almost every nation known to Americans. It is the almost constant companion and inestimable j friend of the Missionary and the Traveller ! —on sea and land—and no one should travel on our lakes or rivers witl*»ut it. Price Itcenty-Five Cents, Fifty Cents, and One Dollar per Bottle, SOLD BY DEALERS EVERY WHERE. ap3—2mo Risley’s Extract of Buchu, pERFORMS THE CURES So fr*ely promised for other preparations, in cases of URINARY AND GENITAL DISORDERS. You who have boon been beguiled by specious advertisements, and disappointed in receiving the expected benefit, TRY RISLEY’S BUCIIU, Before concluding that all remedios of the kind are humbug. SOLD BY THE DRUGGISTS, my 17—lm SP. HJJNT, M D.~ » HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Surgeon and Accoucheur, No. 192 Reynolds St., (Goodrich Row), Augusta, Ga. jalO-ly-Sm* * >4* j r _ OINUIRRATI TYPE rOUNDST —AND— * PRINTING-MACHINE WORJ 201 Vine ztreet, Cmcinnzti. \ /tenet for Specimens and EsUmaUt. mhl-flm Foundries, Machinery. AUGUSTA FOUNDRY AND Jlachine Works, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, rjVHESE EXTENSIVE WORKS HAVING BEEN REFITTED And Supplied with ample material, The Proprietors are prepared to executs EVERY KIND OF WORK IN THEIR Lent AT THE SHORTEST POSSIBLE NOTICE’ BEST MANNER, At New York or any other Northern city’t prices. FARMERS’ UTENSILS of all kinds- RAIL ROAD WORK HOUSE WORK; RETORTS FOR GAS HOUSES SUGAR MILLS; SUGAR BOILERS Plain and Ornamental IRON RAILINGS GIN GEAR: PULLEYS, all sizes and best Patterns- CART AND WAGON BOXES HOLLOW WARE; SASH WEIGHTS, Church, School, Factory and Fire Alim BELLS; MILL WORK; CASTINGS of all and every kind, hetrj or light, in iron or brass. BLACKSMITHING in all its branches. Railroad Companies, Car Buildcn, Factory and Mill Owners, Corporate An. thcrities, and all those wishing a large amount of Castings, will find it to their ad. vantage to give us a call before contractiij eI3eWhC ANTI-FR ICTION METAL, For Heavy or Fast Bearings, furnished it shost not : ce, and warranted of best quality. JfrSU Mr. J. R. Howell’s celebrated TURBINE WATER WHEEL Is mi at our Foundrv. PHILIP MALONE 4 C 0„ Augusta Foundry and Machine Work* fe!6—6m Augusta, Georgia. Look to your Interest. THE PHOENIX IRON WORKS, OS Marbury street, near the Cottoo Factory Building, known as the old l’ittol factory, has been converted into a FOUN DRY and MACHINE WORKS. Steam Engines, and Boilers, Saw Mill!, Sugar Boilers, Mill Spindles, Gudgeooi, Gin Gear, Gas Retorts, Sash Weights, and other IRON and BRASS CASTINGS are among the many articles of superior work manship, which wo are daily furnishing t» our customers, and the public generally, at the very lowest prices. Orders ipspectfully solicited and promptly filled. Competent Machinists sont to any part of the country to erect or repair Machinery, JOHN IV. DAY, Proprietor. REFERENCES. Mr ,T R Howell, Millwright, Augnsta, Ga. Maj Geo T Jackson, Augusta, Ga. Mr IV Brenner, Augusta, Ga, Mill Far-' nisher. Jesse Osmond, Esq, Augusta, Ga, Car Builder. Roany 4 Merry, Berzelia, Ga, Proprieton Saw Mill. Cook 4 Lampkin, Columbia county, Ga, Proprietors Saw Mill. mb 1.1—.!m FISII ! OYSTERS!! QAMEIi! POULTRY! . VEGETABLES!! AND FAMILY GROCERIES!!! OF EVERY KIND AND FOR SALE LOW. Call and see me. WAI. HALE (colored), Washington street, between Broad and Ellis, Augusta, Gi. mh6—6m Furniture and Piano Hauling. JJAVING A NEW AND LIGHT Spring Dray, I am prepared to haul FURNITURE PIANOS, and any thing else, without scratching or bruising, as is too often tha case. Orders left at my Grocery Store, on Washington Street, between Broad aad Ellis will bo promptly attended to, reasonable rates. Particular care given to moving Furniture and Pianos. W,m. IIALE (colored), apl4—6m Dealer in Family Groceries* Old Frames Made New. JJARPER & LADEVEZE Are now prepared to RE-GILD OLD FRAMES. Parties having old portrait frames, (me mentoes of the past) can have made to LOOK AS IF NEW, If scut to their shop,No. 32 Mclntosh stiM opposite the Post-Office. mht4-tf Bills of lading ALWAYS ON HAND AT TIIE DAILY PRESS JOB OIFICS. Corner of Broad and l’oet-Office street! ja6tf Up Staire,