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»"? T 1 1 w ;* <: f «|!t Jails |ms. LAMEST (ITI CIRriXATION. AUQUBTX, G-A.« MORNING June 22. 1866 F Prison Life of Xr. Davis. In lieu of an editorial leader, we give onr reader* the following extract* from Dr. Craven’* new work, entitled “The Prison Life of Mr. Dati*,” together with gome prefatory remarks of the Rich mond (Va.) Dispatch. We are sure that onr reader* generally will be pleased to accept the change. We expect to give the conclusion of these extracts in our next issue. The Dispatch says : “Lieutenant Colonel John J. Craven, M. D., late surgeon af the United States volunteers, and for many months physi. cian to President Davis, has just issued in New York a volume on the “Prison Life of Mr. Davis,” at Fortress Monroe. This narrative, coming as it does from a man who must be considered at least not prejudiced in favor of Mr. Davis or the South, will be regarded as free from all extravagance in relating the severity of the prison discipline to which this distinguished prisoner was subjected. It is certainly a gratifying thing to the public, and a good service to truth and humanity, that such a work should be put before the world. So much that is contradictory has leaked out of the close walls of the prison—so much that star tled mankind and shocked humanity, and yet which found pens to ready to soften it down or deny it flatly—that the gei#ral desire was to know the truth. Not having seen this narrative, we can speak of it only second hand, through a notice in the columns of a cotemporary. From the extracts before us, Dr. Craven evidently endeavors to give to the Northern public a candid and unpreju diced view of the prison life of Mr. Davis. The 'lribune is liberal enough to give him the same ‘relation to a fallen foe that Dr. Barry O'Meara bore to Napoleon at Helena.’ The same payer, however, is not quite liberal enough to suppress the statement that the Doctor's book ‘is an undisguised plea in the prisoner’s behalf,’ and it is presumable ‘has been written with the encouragement of the friends of the prisoner.’ This is the judgment that will be passed generally by a!! Black Republicans noon rnv cm.” > statement of the brutalities to which Mr. Davis has been subjected. TiuS-e is a close resemblance between the tone and temper of the Black Re publicans toward prominent Southern men, and that of the execrable and blood thirsty revolutionists of Paris to ward Louis XVI, and indeed all aris tocrats. That amiable and virtuous monarch was denied every title or mark of respect. He was scoffed at and mocked by the mob, and no public re ference was made to him that was not contemptuous. He was only old ‘ Capet’ to the turnkey or the sweep. The hor rible old shoemaker, to whose charge was confided the young Louis XVII, delighted in humbling and degrading the poor child. At midnight he would call him from across the room, that he might pinch him. ‘Capet,’ said he, ‘come here;’ and if ‘Capet’ did not come, he threw missiles at him to make him come. Ho became imbecile, and died from cruelty. In the papers, in the public halls, everywhere, and in every reference to Mr. Davis, is every mark of respect, or even common humanity, ignored. He is called ‘rebel,’ and ‘Jeff Davis,’ and ‘ Davis.’ His blood is demanded iu State papers and legislative resolves, and Congress gravely demands bis con tinued incarceration, though he but lin gers, as it were, upon the borders of that other world where he will be free from insult and outrage, and where Mr. Stanton’s handcuffs can never reach him 1 All this belongs to that brutal cow ardice which Mr. Seward describes as ‘continuing the war after the fight is over.’ A refined and humane people can never be induced so far to forget th.eir own honor and dignity, and their duties to humanity, as to insult and persecute a fallen foe. If not due to him, they always consider it due to themselves to treat with humanity and charity ali that are in their power. Though epithet and abuse might not even be inapplica ble to the foe, neither could be indulged toward the powerless without disgrace and dishonor to themselves. Bat to return to Dr. Craven’s inter esting book. Let us introduce, as the first extract, the following thrilling ac count of the placing of Mr. Stanton’s irons upon Mr. Davis (on the 23d of May), which, the Doctor says, ‘ was a trial severer than has ever been inflicted upon any one who has enjoyed such eminence:’ UOW'jIR. DAY IS WAS 11 T IN IKONS. “Well,” Mid Mr. Davia, as they on entered, slightly raising bis head. “I have an unpleasant duty do per form, sir,” said Captain Titlow ; and as he spoke, the senior blacksmith took the shackles from his assistant. Davis leaped instantly from his re cumbent attitude, a flush passing over his face for a moment, and then his countenance growing livid and rigid as death. He gasped for breath, clutching his throat with the thin fingers of his right hand, and then recovering himself slowly, while bis wasted figure towering up to its full height—now appearing to swell with indignation and then to shrink with terror, as he glanced from the Captain’s face to the shackles— he said slowly and with a laboring chest: “My God 1 you cannot have been sent to iron me?” “Such are my orders, sir,” replied the officer, beckoning the blacksmith to ap proach, who stepped forward, unlocking the padlock and preparing the fetters to do their office. These fetters were of heavy iron, probably five-eighths of an inch in thickness, and connected to gether by a chain of like weight. I be lieve they are now in the possession of Major General Miles, and will form an interesting relic. “This is too jnonstrons,” groaned the prisoner, glaring hurriedly round the room, as if for some weapon or means of self-destruction. “I demand, Captain, that you let me see the commanding officer. Can he pretend that such shackles are required to secure the safe custody of a weak old man, so guarded, and in such a fort as this ?” “lt could serve no purpose,” replied Captain Titlow; “his orders are from Washington, as mine are from him.” “But he can telegraph,” interposed Mr. Davis, eagerly ; “there must be some mistake. No such outrage as you threaten me with is on record in the his tory of nations. Beg him to telegraph, and delay until he answers,” “My orders are peremptory,” said the officer, “and admit of no delay. For your own sake, let me advise you to submit with patience. Asa soldier, Mr. Davis, you know I must execute orders.” “These are not orders for a soldier,” :honfejd the prisoner, losing all control lof himself. ‘‘They are orders for a i j ......., .1 uivu uu soldier nettling e swonl should accept! I tell you ihe world will ling with this dis grace. The war is over; the South is conquered; I have i.o longer any coun try but America, and it is for the honor of America, as for my own honor and life, that I plead against this degrada tion. Kill me! kill me!” he cried pas sionately, throwing his arms wide open and exposing his breast, “rather thaii inflict on me, and on my people through me, this insult worse than death.” “Do your duty, blacksmith,” said the officer, walking toward the embrasure, as if not caring to witness tbe performance. “It only gives increased pain on all sides to protract this interview.” At these words the blacksmith ad vanced with the shackles, and seeing that the prisoner had one foot upon the chair near his bedside, his right hand resting on the back of it, the brawny mechanic made an attempt to slip one of the shackles over the ankle so raised ; but, as if with the vehemence and strength which frenzy can impart even to the weakest invalid, Mr. Davis sud denly seized his assailant and hurled him half-way across the room. On this Captain Titlow turned, and seeing that Mr. Davis had backed against the wall for further resistance, began to remonstrate, pointing out in brief, clear language, that this course was madness, and that orders must be enforced at any cost. “Why compel me,” he said, “to add the further indignity of personal violence to the necessity of your being ironed ?” “I am a prisoner of war,” fiercely re torted Davis ; “I have been a soldier in the armies of America and know howto die. Only kill me, and my last breath shall be a blessing on your head. But while I have life and strength to resist, for myself and for my people, this thing shall not be done.” Hereupon Captain Titlow called in a sergeant and file of soldiers from the next room, and the sergeant advanced to seize the prisoner. Immediately Mr. Davis flew on him, seized his musket, and attempted to wrench it from his grasp. Os course such a scene could have but one issue. There was a short, pas. sionate scuffle. In a. moment Davis was thrown upon his bed, and before his four powerful assailants removed their hands from him, the blacksmith and his assist, ants had done their work—one securing the rivet cm the right ankle, while the I other turned tbe key iu the padlock on the left. This dgne, Mr. Davis hoy for a mo- Blent as if iq Stupor. Then slowly raising liimSelf and turning round, he dropped hie shackled feet to the floor. The harsh clank of the striking chain seems first to have recalled him to his situation, and dropping his face into- his hands, he burst into a passionate flood of sobbing, rocking to and-fro, and mutter ing at brief intervals, “Oh, the shame, the shame 1” The next day (May 24th) the Doctar found Mr. Davis, very naturally, in a state of mental and bodily Irritation, and suffering from chronic neuralgia, which had “destroyed the sight of his right eye.” The shackles were removed in five days by the urgent advice of his physician, he being too ill and feeble to bear them. He was allowed a walk of an hour on the ramparts in June, though at first so feeble he was only able to stand on his feet more than half an hour. In August, while suffering from erysip elas and carbuncle, be was removed to more comfortable quarters in Carroll Hall. Not having the work before us, we ctt! only say of his treatment from June to November what is said in the review, that Mr. Davis continually com plained of his deteriorating health^and protested against the rigor and iudignity of his treatment as the head of six mil- lions of people and a prisoner refused impartial trial. His prison fare, too coarse for one in his sensitive health, was improved by supplies from the doc tor's table. He was not allowed the use of knife or fork, and all his letters were inspected by the Government. This part of the book may be slurred over by the reviewex l , or the author may have felt that it would not do to make a full statement of the prison treatment; for certainly this falls short of the rigors to which Mr. Davis was submitted. —The Richmond Times, noticing the report that Judge Underwood’s Jury had iound an indictment against John C. Breckinridge, uses the following lan guage respecting him: “We doubt if, saving and excepting General Lee, there is a single Confederate leader more endeared to the hearts of the Southern people than John C. Breckin ridge. There is scarcely one whose in fluence for good among them would be greater in these troublous times. His life has been devoted, to his country, and of him, that great lawyer aud good man, Judge Taney, once said that he never knew a purer public man. Those qualities of heart and soul which ex cited the admiration of, and called forth the remark from Judge Taney, are well known to and find response in Andrew Johnson. It is this fact which excites the apprehension of the Radicals and renders them clamorous tor his outlawry and exile. They well- know that iu John C. Breckinridge, the Presi dent would find a fast friend and firnj supporter in the wise and statesmanlike policy he is pursuing for the restoration of the country.— Cincinnati Gazelle. —The Chicago Times, in quoting Underwood’s tirade against the people of Richmond, says: “If the simple fact that the habit of a small portion'bf the people of Richmond to buy and sell negroes made the entire population as reckless, licentious, and villainoqs as Underwood avers, what must have been the condition of society in New Eng land when the Puritans were actively engaged in the slave trade, and when Indians as well as negroes were held as slaves? Underwood had better resign his Judgeship and engage as editor on an abolition newspaper. Brownlow is well stricken in years, and would pro bably like an assistant.” The Debt of Georgia.— The debt of Georgia, at the beginning of the war, was $2,777,750, and due on coupons March last. $596,550, making the total indebtedness $3,374,200. Bonds au thorized by last Legislature, $2,800,000, making a total indebtedness, of the State, $6,174,300. The resources of the State outside of taxable property is $5,241,532. Confederate debt repu diated by the State, $18,035,776. —A Taunton youngster wanted to see the circus the other day, hut couldn’t because he worked iu the mills. He cut the belt and stopped the ma chinery, and went—first to the circus and afterwards to jail for three weeks. —The work of rebuilding the New York Academy of Music commenced on Monday. The walls will be used for the new building, after being reduced in height about fifteen feet. —Hon. W. W. Seaton, for mnny years editor of the National Intelligencer, died in that city on the 16th inst., at the advanced age of cigbty-oue years. MARRIED, In Luke City, Flo., June 14, at tho re»l --,1a,100 of thi bride’* father, by Rev. Dr. Woldridge, Mr. JOHN F. MILLER, of Augusta, Ga., and Miss SALL IK J. WIL BON. ■ DIED. On the 21« t jnat., IGNATIUS LOYOLA, ion of Peter and Catharine K. Keenan, aged five year*. ~ The friend* and acquaintances of tho family, aud those of Mrs. Teresa Cosgrove, are invited to attend tb* funeral THIS AF TERNOON, at 4 outlook. Special Notices. tfEySe AT A MEETING OF "GA ZELLE” FIRE ENGINE AND HOSE COMPANY, held at their Engine House on Monday night, June 11th, 186#, the follow ing preamble and resolutions were unani mously adopted: WhcrkAS, This being the first Anniver sary of our organization as a Company, it ia fit and proper that some public expres sion of our sentiments in regard to tbe manner in which onr officers have discharged their duties daring tho past year; therefore, be it Resolved, That the thanks of this Com pany are eminently due, and ore berby ten dered, to our worthy Captain, Clay Foster, for the prompt and efficient manner in which he has discharged tbe laborious duties of his position, and the uniform and kinlness which he has shown toward each and every member of the organization. Be it further Resolved, Tbpt the thanks of this Com pany be tendored to Lieuts. May, Dttnbar and Carmichael for the creditablo manner in which they havo discharged their duties. And be it further Resolved, That we shall ever hold in grate ful remembrance the above-named officers for the dignified manner in which they have carried our Company through the difficulties which surroun4ed it during the first year of our organization. Resolved, That a copy of tho above pre amble and resolutions, properly signed by the President and Secretary, be furnished the above-named officers, and that a copy bo sent to each of tho city papers for publica tion. JOHN U. MEYER, Resident. John W. Stoy, Orderly. ju22—lt tftggjtsa, DR. J. P. H. BROWN, DENTIST (formerly of Atlanta), Office 220 Broad Street, over Hersey’s Clothing Store. All Dental Operations executed in the best, neatest and most durable manner. iny!9—3m a Amusements. ~R E A DIN G S From milton’s PARADISE LOST. A COURSE. CONSISTING OF FOUR READINGS WILL BE GIVEN BY REY. JOHN NEELY, AT THE MASONIC HALL, Commencing on Thursday Evening, June 21st, and continued Monday, 25th ; Thurs day, 23th; and Monday, July 2d. Tickets to bo had at all the Book Stores, and at Schreiner’s Music Store. Readings will oommence at 8 o’clock jel7—l2t Cotillon Band. THE UNDERSIGNED ANNOUNCE to the public generally, that they are uow ready, with their STRING BAND, to furnish good Music at shortest notice to Pic Nics, Parties, Serenades, and all other Pleasure Parties at tbe lowest possible rates. FISHEII & DAMM. Orders left with Mr. Charles Spae will be promptly attended to. jufi—lm* Wheat* Wanted. Wheat! Wheat! Wheat! WHEAT WANTED AT THE GRANITE MILLS. TIIE HIGHEST MARKET PRICE WILL BE PAID BY GEO. T. JACKSON & CO., 248 Broad Street, jul7—3m Masonic Hall Building. WHEAT ! WHEAT ! ■WHEAT! WHEAT! WHEAT! The Market Price paid for WHEAT. TIIOS. P. STOVALL, ju9—tf At the Excelsior Mills. WHEAT WANTED. Cnfin BUSHELS NEW WHEAT tjyjyjVj WANTED. Highest Market price will be paid for Prime. C. A. WILLIAMS & CO. ,iuß—-1m Lost. Estray Mules. TWO MULES TAKEN UP ON WED NESDAY NIGHT last. The owner is hereby notified he cun find the same at Mutual Accommodation Stables, corner of Jackson and Ellis Streets, jel fi—l w Straw Goods LADIES AND GENTS, SELLING VERY LOW AT I. KAHN & CO’S, juls—fim 2(12 Broad Street. Just Received. A BEAUTIFUL LOT OF SILVER PLATED GOODS, consisting of ICE PITCHERS, BUTTER DISHES, CUPS, GOBLETS, CASTORS, Etc., Etc. Suitablo for WEDDING PRESENTS at J. N. FREEMAN’S, ' ju2o—3t 312 Broad Street. ' 1 New Advertisements. GROCERIES, Eto. Kfl KEGS AND HALF KE4s Gv ; Pure LEAF LAUD 10 tubs T*fesh Om-hen BUTTER 100 barrel* 9\ ra Family FLOUR 60 barrel* DmibteHxtia Family FLOUR 800 lb« Choice DRIED BEEF ; ’ 80 bblz, half bblz, and kits New Mackerel srcholce New Stale CHEESE 80 bblz Stuaj-4's SUGARS—crushed, powdered, (*, *fnl Coffee SUGARS 5 tiercel best Sugar Cured HAMS 16 otzkz Bara A Uynes’ English ALE und PORTER 10 tierces Whole and Broken RICE 10 chests beet Black and Green TEA Also, a general assortment of NEW GROCERIES of all kinds. AF.SO A Large Assortment of Cast-steel HOES, RAKES, SPADES, SHOVELS, and FORKS All of which we offer at wholesale .and retail, at lowest market prices. JAMES G. BAILIE A BRO., ju22—6 205 Broad Street. FLOOR OIL CLOTHS QOCOA & CANTON MATTINGS— CARPETS —of all kind* made WINDOW SHADES and TRIMMINGS CORNICES, BANDS, Etc. DOOR MATS, RUGS and DRUGGETTS We have just received a large, new and beautiful stock of the above goods, to which we call the attention of our friends and the public. JAMES G. BAILIE A BROTHER, ju22—l2t 205 Broad street. Free Lunch To-Day. Genuine turtle soup— At the ST. CHARLES TO-DAY, Between 11 and 1 P. M. No postponement on account of weather, or from the non-arrival of “ YE TURTLE! Accompanied by “LOBSTER SALAD!” ju22—lt '"’derringers. I have received a few pairs of Genuine DERRINGER PISTOLS. Also, a supply 'of Cooper’s Self-Acting REPEATERS. E. H. ROGERS, ju22—6 245 Broad Street. TO RENT" MON THE SAVANNAH ROAD, A HOUSE AND LOT, containing one acre. Possession given immediately. Apply at THIS OFFICE. ju22—lt* ' Wright & Gibson, AT LAW, Chronicle A Sentinel Building, Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. Having resumed the practice of LAW, will attend promptly to all business in any of the Courts in Richmond, Columbia, War ren, Glasscock, Jefferson, Washington, l'urke, Screven, Emanuel, and Johnson Counties; also, in tho Supreme Court at MillcdgcriUe, and in the UnHcd States Courts at Savannah. A. R. WRIGHT, jn2l 2m WM. GIBSON. Attention, Ladies! YOU ARE INVITED TO CALL AND examine anew and well selected stock of MOURNING SETTS and HALFSETTS; also, licb and elegant Etruscan Gold JEW ELRY—mounted with Diamonds, Rubies, Pearls, Oriental Garnets, Coral, etc. Also, Ladies’ Beautiful Enamelled WATCHES, set with Diamonds, Chittoiains, Charms, etc., just opened and for sale, very low, at A. PRONTAUT’S, 163 Broad street, Ono door below Augusta Hotel. ju2l—3t Barber Shop and Bath House. NEW AND ELEGANT BARBER SHOP and BATH HOUSE Is now open at Hewitt’s Globe Hotel. Prof. JOSEPH CANET. Jit 16—1 w Kid Gloves. QNLY ONE DOLLAR A PAIR! For the Best KID GLOVES, at I. KAHN A CO.’S, ju IS—fim 262 Broad Street. Country Merchants WILD FIND IT TO TIIEIR ADVANTAGE To call and examine tbe STOCK at I. KAHN & CO.’S, * As they receive NEW GOODS daily, julo—fim Important to Planters! THE RICHMOND FACTORY Is now prepared to manufacture Wool for Planters, as formerly,* into Plain or Twilled Cloth, at 30 cents a yard for the Plain, and 33J cents per yard for the Twilled. Wool carded into Rolls at 15 cents per pound. All packages should have tho owner’s name plainly marked on tho same, and all instructions, etc., sent to FLEMING & ROWLAND, Agents, in Augusta. Charges for manufacturing payable on delivery of goods. A. JOHNSTON, President Richmond Factory, juifi—lm Risley’s Concentrated Compound OF BUCHU! Will not disappoint tho expectations of any who, need a safe and SURE REMEDY for WEAKNESS AND PAIN In the BACK and LOINS, Resulting from derangement of Kidneys ; as well as for all those disorders of the URINARY AND GENITAL DISORDERS. To which both sexes arc liable. SOLD BY THE DRUGGISTS. ju2o—lm Auction Sale*. Day, Russell & Benjamin, AUCTIONEERS. WILL SELL— Ir, Front of Store, OfltfS PAY— .Commencing at <4 o’clock-;, 10 half boxes Chewing TOBACCO 15 sacks Liverpool SALT 5 bbls Brown SUGAR 10000 assorted SEGARS awn Largo Lot of other GROCERIES ALSO Hats, Shoes, Handkerchiefs Linens, Cassimeres, Gloves Thread, Buttons, Embroideries Under Shirts, Lot Wooden Wars Tubs, Nests of Boxes Washboards, Knife Boxes Bale Handle Boxes, Coooa Dippers Scissors, Pen Knives " Fancy Soaps, Pistols Watches, Clocks AND MANY OTHER GOODS. $ AT 11J A. 21 Shares Ga. R. R. Banking Stock ju22—l Day, Russell & Benjamin, * AUCTIONEERS. WILL SELL— In Front of Store, THIS DAY (Friday), June 22- Commencing at 10 o'clock— On Account of all Concerned : 20 boxes (half and quarter) Colgate SOAP 5 half Boxes Adamantine CANDLES 2 Boxes Sperm CANDLES 5 Boxes Parafiue CANDLES— ju22—I slightly damaged. Stocks & Bonds ! Stocks & Bonds! Day, Russell & Benjamin, AUCTIONEERS. WILL SELL EVERY WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY (In connection with their regular sale) At 11 1-2 A. M. Precisely, Bank Stocks Rail Road Stocks Loan Association Stocks Factory Stocks Bonds Real Estate Coupons AND Securities of every description. All Stocks, Bonds, and Real Estate en trusted to us will have our prompt personal attention. jcl7—tf Day, Russell & Benjamin, AUCTIONEERS. WILL SELL AT LOWER MARKET FIRST TUESDAY JULY NEXT AT 11 A. M., PRECISELY. ONE HOUSE AND LOT Situated on Fenwick street opposite late depot South Carolina Rail Road; fronting 27 feet on Fenwick street—running back 175 feet toward Calhoun street, bounded north by Fenwick street, south by lot for merly owned by Jas. L. Coleman, dec’d. west by lot of A. P. Robertson, east by lot of A. Simon. Building in good repair. Possesion given immediately. Terms, Cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. Titles indisputable. ju!7—td For Rent and S@.le. House for Rent QN THE SAND HILLS— FOR TIIE SEASON Apply to L. B. DAVIS, ju2o—3 292 Broad Street. Wanted to Rent. STORE - ON BROAD STREET. Address ju!7—tf KEY BOX 67 Wanted to Rent. A HOUSE OR COTTAGE OF FOUR OR five rooms, within half a mile of the City Hall. Apply to R. L. SPILMAN, je!7—6t 2*2 Broad Street. House and Lot For Sale. NO. 234 GREENE STREET COTTAGE HOUSE Containing four Rooms, good doublo Kitchen, and necessary outbuildings. Lot 30 feet front by 165 feet deep. Pos session given Ist of October. For further particulars apply to J. N. FREEMAN. ju!3—tf 312 BROAD STREET BUILDING LOTS. SIXTY LOTS ELIGIBLY LOCATED just without tbe Corporate Limits. They are on the old Savannah Road, extend ing directly from what is known as Twiggs Street. Terms —Reasonable. Apply to LOUIS DELAIGLE,’ B. BIGNON, jufi—tf Executors. Sundowns! Sundowns! JUST RECEIVED— A small lot of the LATEST STYLE Sundowns, DV MRS. E. H. PUGHE, 190 Broad Street. Bricks and Shingles for Sale. FIRST QUALITY OF BRICKS- „ IN ANY QUANTITY delivered or shipped anywhere. AI.SO 300,000 CYPRESS SHINGLES. Apply to , LOUIS DELAIGLE, B. BIGNON, ju6— ts Executors.