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LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION.
, AUGUSTA, O-A..:
WEDNESDAY MORNING July 4, 18(1#
1 A Coll for a National Convention.
• The Executive Committee of the Na
tional Union Club of Philadelphia has
issued a call for a National Convention,
to be held in that City on the 14th (lay
of August next, the object of which is
to preserve the rights of the States un
der the Constitution, and restore peace
and harmony to the Union. It is to
consist of at least two delegates from
each Congressional District in all the
States—two from ench Territory, two
from the District of Columbia, and four
at large from each of the States. So far,
so good. But the call, unfortunately,
does not stop here. It asks the people
of the South to stultify themselves—to
acknowledge that they did a grievous
wrong in attempting to assert the right
set forth in the Declaration of Indepen
dence, and proclaimed everywhere in
the name of Republicanism—the right
of self-government. It indulges in the
cant words of the day, “rebellion,” “loy
alty,” “treason,” and excludes all from
a seat in the Convention who do “not
loyally accept the national situation, and
cordially endorse the above principles;
aud who is not attached, in true alle
giance, to the the Union,
and the Government of the United
States. This will exclude the South
from participation in its proceedings;
and why ? Not because she is what the
Radicals call “disloyal,” or that she is
unwilling to accept the situation ; but
because she does not believe herself
guilty of rebellion, her citizens of trea
son, or that “loyalty” can abide in a Re
public.
The South did exercise the right of
revolution —a right openly and boldly
proclaimed, even at this day, by the
Black Republicans of the North ; but
she could not be guilty of “rebellion.”
If she had a right to establish a Govern
ment of her own, she had nothing to
rebel against. She exercised that right.
The North denied it by force of arms,
and we were conquered. We acknowl
edge that we were beaten; wc renew
our pledges to the Constitution, and we
swear to observe those pledges in good
faith. What more ought a generons
and magnanimous conqueror to ask of
ns? Must we humble ourselves, and
proclaim that we were rebels, traitors,
murderers, curse the memories of our
dead soldiers, and clamor for the execu
tion of our leaders? That is asking
rather too much. We are Americans,
and our Araerieau pride will uot permit
us to debase ourselves by the exhibition
of such meanucss, such unmanly con
duct. No! We accept the national
situation in good faith ; we will support
the Constitution and the Union, if we
are permitted to do so; but we shall
never degrade ourselves to obtain place
and power. Rather let us submit to the
injustice which is now done us—to the
abuse of the Radicals—to the hate of
our enemies—to the penalties which
they may inflict upon us ; but do not let
us, with our own hands, and with our
own consent, fix upon ourselves our
own degradation.
Then we are told, in this call, that we
must give allegiance to the Govern
ment. That we should be pleased to do
if we knew which is the Government
meant. If it is the Radical body sitting
in Washington, under the style and title
of Congress, we respectfully protest. If
it the Supreme Court, we are not
prepared to commit ourselves. If it is
the President, we are willing to sustain
him in his policy, and have done so to
the fullest extent. We, of the South,
look upon him as the only branch of
the Government which is constitution
ally in existence ; but he is only a part
of the Government which the Constitu
tion recognizes, aud we doubt whether
he is alone the Government. Still, we
are willing to accept him as such, a.id
to stand by him as he stands by the
Constitution.
Under these conditions of the call,
then, we apprehend that much the
larger portion of the South must remain
unrepresented in the Convention. Wo
regret this; because we believe that a
National Convention coul'd accomplish
much good for the whole country. Bttt
there should be no conditions attached
to representation therein, except devo
tion to the Constitution and the Union,
as they were, before the destroying
hand of Radicalism clutched them in its
terrible grasp. A Convention of intel
ligent representative men, thus assem
bled, from every section of the Union,
could and would accomplish much good.
The errors of the enemies of the coun
try con’d be exposed, views could be
interchanged, and a policy of concilia
tion adopted, which would lead Lo the
restoration of the Union and the har
mony of the sections.
Such a Convention we could heartily
endorse. Such a Convention the South
could go into with honor to herself.
Such a Convention would result in in
calculable good. But wo fear that the
one to be held in Philadelphia will not
have the desired effect.
—The Boston Commercial of the 25th
ultimo presents a view of Puritan ways
and manners that is truly refreshing in
this refined age of the world. In old
times—matter of fact times—when un
polished people inflicted corporeal pun
ishment, (hey did it without any pretense
of delicacy. In classic Cambridge,
Mass., on the contrary, says the Com
mercial, with more refinement, one
teacher clasps her hands on the mouth
of a struggling girl of sixteen, a master
holds her firmly to a settee, another
teacher beats her with a strap, while still
another teacher is employed in playing
a lively tune on the piano, to which the
screams of the sufferer serve as an ac
companiment. That is Puritan refine
ment ; but, as the victim was a white
girl, we suppose not the slightest public
sensation was created by the occurrence.
—One of the fair equestriennes of
New York recently appeared in the Cen
tral Park on a cream-colored charger,
in a habit which was the exact copy of
' one in which a court lady was repre
sented in a painting at the National
Academy. The cap was a cowl of blue
velvet, with a peak in front; from be
neath this fell a wreath of golden curls,
which it was whispered were attached to
the cap, not to the head. The bodice
was of blue velvet, and opened in front
en reccrs over a white chemisette. The
skirt was of blue velvet, and opened be
hind over a skirt of orange silk. The
velvet was elaborately embroidered with
orange and gold.
—Toilettes, consisting of a mixture of
black and white, are even more generally
worn than they were earlier in the season.
Black and white check silks, both in suits
and in dresses simply, are great favorites.
So also are black and white striped silk.
—Miss Anna Dickinson remarked in
a public speech, recently, that “the na
tion wants a man”—which is, perhaps,
a modest way of saying that Miss Antra
considers herself the nation.
—The Legislature of Pennsylvania,
in 1864, passed the following: “Re
solved, That no member of the Legisla
ture will be allowed to come into the
House barefooted.”
—An exchange conies to us with a
notice that “truth is crowded out of this
issue.” This is almost as bad as the
up country editor who said, “For the
evil of intoxicating drinks see our in
side.”
—A chap was fined $7 and costs in
the Hartford Police Court, recently, for
feloniously taking one fan, three skeins
of yarn, one palpitating bosom, and one
pair of scissors.
—“I wonder where those clouds are
going ?” sighed Flora, pensively, as
she pointed with her delicate linger to
the heavy masses that floated in the
sky. “I think they are going to ‘bun
der 1” said her brother.
—The man who carries everything
before him—the waiter.
Special Notices.
AUGUSTA FACTORY, AU
GUSTA, JULY 2, 1866.—Dividend N0.4
29.—A Dividend of five per cent., this day
declared, will be paid to Stockholders on
demand. W. E. JACKSON,
jy3—3* President.
loESsr 5 * CITY TAX ON GROSS SALES.
—The City Tax on gross amount of Sales,
and receipts for the quarter ending 30th of
June, is now due. Persons interested will
please have their returns ready when called
upon by tho Assistant Collector, as he can
call but once.
J. S. PATERSON.
Assistant Collector.
July Ist, 1866. jyl—3
TIIE SOUTH CAROLINA RAIL
ROAD COMPANY having re-established
its Receiving and Forwarding Office, Mer
chandize and Produce consigned to its
Agent.from the Interior to Northern Ports,
a»>d from Northern Port3 to the Interior,
will be eared for and shipped to the point
of destination without delay and free of
Commission.
Consignments to be forwarded by sea
must always be accompanied by Rills of
Lading, and letter of advice, with instruc
tions to insure if desired.
E. N. FULLER,
Receiving aud Forwarding Agent.
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li'Csr 5 * mi - J - r - u - brown, dentist
formerly of Atlanta), Offico 220 Broad
Street, over Ifersey’s Clothmg Store. All
Dental Operations executed in tho host,
neatest and most durable manner.
mvl9 —3m*
TURTLE SOUP!
Genuine green
TURTLE SOUP!
AT THE “OGLETHORPE,”
THIS DAY.
From 11 to 1 o’clock.
Families supplied at One Dollar per
quart. ju3o—tf
New Advertisements.
VIRGINIA
IN E CUT
TOBACCO,
AND
SISTTJFF.
I am now prepared to
FILL ORDERS FOR MY TWO BRANDS
“TIIE SUBLIME”
AND
“VIRGINIA ORONOKO”
FINE CUT
CHEWING TOBACCO.
I have succeeded in reducing the
VIRGINIA LEAF
INTO
FINE CUT
CHEWING TOBACCO
By my oim Original and Peculiar
Process.
I can now justly claim to present to the
LOVERS OF PURE TOBACCO,
THE FINEST ARTICLE
EVER PRODUCED IN THIS COUNTRY.
THIS TOBACCO
Gives a durable and substantial Chew,
with all the natural aromatic flavor of the
Virginia Plug, different altogether from the
Western Fine Cut.
JAS. M. VENABLE,
PETERSBURG, VA.
ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED
BY
BLAIR, SMITH & CO.,
AUGUSTA, GA.
For sale by all the principal Tobacco
Dealers. jy4—2m
Copartnership Notice.
WE HAVE THIS DAY OPENED A
?Y branch of our Charleston Wholesale
HAT HOUSE at
No. 233 Broad Street,
Opposite Masonic Hall,
In this city, and have associated with us
Mr. GEORGE A. JONES, under the name
and stylo of
WILLIAMS, COVERT & CO.,
For the purpose of conducting the Whole
sale and Retail Hat, Cap, Straw and Milli
nery Business.
WILLIAMS A COVERT,
Charleston, »S. C.
GEORGE A. JONES,
Augusta, Ga.
DAVID It. WILLIAMS, HENRY C. COVERT.
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S. M. JONES, | WM. A. WRIGHT.
AUGUSTA HOTEL,
Augusta, Georgia.
This popular Hotel has been reno
vated, painted, and put in complete order,
land opened on June 20th, 1866, with a de
termination on the part of the present Pro
prietors to make it a FIRST CLASS
HOUSE. Mr. WM. A. WRIG 11T has chief
control, and will be recollected by our
Southern friends as tho former Proprietor
of the American Hotel, during the war, in
Richmond, Va., and will be glad to see his
old friends, promising them a “Virginia
welcome.’' Every effort will be made to
give entire satisfaction.
A call is solicited. “Terms, reasonable.”
WM. A. WRIGHT A CO.,
fel B—l y Proprietors.
Fine Milch Cows for Sale.
FOR SALE—
M. FITE MILCH COWS,
With Calves.
Apply to C. E. KNOX,
jy4—3t* At Bassford’s Brick-yard.
TO RENT,
A STORE—
-r%. UNDER PLANTERS’ HOTEL,
With Counters, Drawers and Shelves.
Immediate possession given.
Rent, moderate.
jyl—tt
TO RENT.
PART OF A HOUSE—
Pleasantly and contrally located, with
Kitchen and Water in the yard.
Inquire at the office of tho
jy4—tf DAILY PRESS.
FLOOR OIL CLOTHS ~
QOCOA & CANTON MATTINGS—
CARPETS—of all kinds made
WINDOW SHADES and TRIMMINGS
CORNICES, BANDS, Eto.
DOOR MATS, RUGS and DRUGGETTS
We have just received a large, new and
beautiful stock of the abovo goods, to
which we call the attention of our friends
aud the public.
JAMES G. BAILIE & BROTHER,
ju22—l2 1 205 Broad street.
New Advertisements.
BARRETT, CARTER & CO.,
■yjyHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Druggists,
NO. 391 BROAD STREET,
Whore will be found a complete assort
ment of
DRUGS
MEDICINES
PAINTS
OILS and
DYE STUFFS
At prices that will give satisfaction to
every one.
Having been located at this stand for the
post TWENTY-TWO YEARS, we take it
for granted that we are known, and
PRESCRIPTIONS WILL BE CARE
FULLY COMPOUNDED
By one of the firm at all times, as we
attend to our business in every department.
jy.4—lm
Congress Water,
I) ECEIVED WEEKLY, DIRECT FROM
L the Spring, and
CITRATE OF MAGNESIA,
made fresh every week. The best aperients
that can ho used. For sale in any quantity,
from one bottle to one gross.
jy4—ot BARRETT, CARTER 4 CO.
Lubin’s Extracts.
EVERY VARIETY
FOR SALE
At Wholesale or Retail.
BARRETT, CARTER 4 CO.
jy4—6t
Old Clothes Renovated.
JgENZINE—
The best article in use for removing
Grease, Paint, or Stains.
BARRETT, CARTER 4 CO.
jy4—6t
Patent Medicines.
JyTEARLY EVERY KIND OF
PATENT MEDICINE
For sale by
BARRETT, CARTER 4 CO.
_ j y4—flt-
Free Barbecue Lunch
AT ST. NICHOLAS SALOON,
THURSDAY, otii July,
FROM II TO 121 O’CLOCK.
Come all! jy4—lt
Horse and Buggy Wanted.
THE ADVERTISER WILL TAKE THE
best care of a HORSE and BUGGY,
for one or two months, for their use. Un
doubted reference given. Address
POST-OFFICE BOX 151,
jy4—2 Augusta.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE NOTICE.
SATISFACTORY ARRANGEMENTS
having been effected with BANKS and
BANKERS, of tho highest character and
credit in GREAT BRITAIN, and ON THE
CONTINENT OF EUROPE,
Siglit Drafts,
CAR RE PROCURED ON
ENGLAND
IRELAND
SCOTLAND
GERMANY
FRANCE
SWITZERLAND
BELGIUM
SWEDEN
DENMARK
AXD
ALL OTHER COUNTRIES OF EUROPE
MONEY INHERITANCES and ALL
OTHER CLAIMS collected on any of the
principal cities of Europe. LETTERS OF
CREDIT will be issued by AA No. 1 New
York Bankers, on any City of Europe
likely to be visited by American Travellers,
which can be secured, through
BRANCH, SONS 4 CO., BANKERS,
Ga. K. R. and Banking Building,
jyl—2w AUGUSTA. GA.
TAKE NOTICE.
TUST OPENED A FINE SELECTION
•J of Gold Masonic Jewelry, consisting of
Breast Pins, Studs, Seals, Enameled Fioger
Rings, Watch Keys, Charms, etc., to suit
every true Mason in every Degree. Also a
largo assortment of Solid Gold and Silver
Watches, Rich Jewelry, Silver Ware, and
Fancy Goods of every variety, for sale low,
at A.'FRONT AUT’S
Watch and Jewelry Establishment,
163 Broad street, below Augusta Hotel,
jyl—Gt
Harper C. Bryson,
WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION
MERCHANT,
Augusta, Georgia,
Would inform his patrons and lhe public
that he continues the above business, hav
ing made arrangements for the STORAGE
OF COTTON and other PRODUCE in a
centrally located fire proof Warehouse,
being compelled to vacate the one he has
occupied for the last ten years, owing to
the high rent asked by the owner, Rev. W.
11. Ha risen, through his agent, John A.
Barnes, Esq., say one thousand dollars in
gold per annum. jy3—lm
Garland A. Snead,
Attorney at law
AND
NOTARY PUBLIC,
Also, COMMISSIONER for tbs States of
ALABAMA, FLORIDA AND TEXAS.
Office over Baker & Caswell’s old
stand, Campbell Street, Augusta, Ga.
jy 3—l ill
Wright & Gibson,
AT LAW,
Chronicle <t- Sentinel Building,
Broad Street, Augusta, Ga.
Having resumed the practice of LAW,
wiil attend promptly to all business in any
of tbo Courts in Richmond, Columbia, War
ren, Glasscock, Jetferson, Washington.
Burke, Screven, Emanuel, and JohDson
Counties; also, in tho Supreme Court at
MiliedgeViUe, aud in the Un'tetj States
Courts at Savannah.
A. R. W’RIGHT, |
ju2l—2m WM. GIBSON. I
Millinery, Eto.
CHANGE OF BUSINESS.
JN VIEW OF
MAKING A CHANGE IN MY
BUSINESS,
I WILL SELL MY
ENTIRE STOCK
0 F
Millinery
AND
Fancy Goods
AT AND BELOW COST I
THE STOCK
CONSISTS IN PART OF
RIBBONS
FLOWERS
LACES
BONNETS
HATS
BELTS
BUCKLES
FANCY TUCK COMBS
LINEN, LACE, AND MUSLIN
COLLARS AND CUFFS
REAL LACES
WHITE AND BLACK
IMITATION LACES
SYMERNA LACES
LINEN CROCHET EDGINGS
SWISS MUSLIN
JACONET
NAINSOOK
CHECKS and STRIPES
Etc., Etc.
HAIR BRAIDS
CURLS
COILS
GLOVES—Kid, Silk, and Thread
LACE MITTS
BALMORAL AND HOOP SKIRTS
WITH A GREAT MANY OTHER
FANCY ARTICLES
NOT MENTIONED.
L. G. FILLETTE,
213 BROAD STREET.
jyl—2w
Dry Goods, Notions.
]()0 BROAD JITREET. jg
Mrs. E. H. Pughe
BAS NOW ON
A Fine Stock J±E EEggJt
New Goods
Etc., Etc.,
C T' LISTING OF
x ts MOURNING GOODS:
GRENADINE BAREGE
CREPE MERETZ
CHALLIES
DeLAINES
BOMBAZINES
LAWNS—Black and Plain
LAWNS—Figured
LAWNS—PIaid
ALPACA
POPLINS—BIack and White
GINGHAMS
CALICOES, Etc.
GRENADINE—CoIored
GRENADINE BAREGE—fimirtd
CAMBRIC MUSLlNS—Figured
LAWNS
ORGANDIES
BISHOP LAWN
MESSELIA
NAINSOOK—Checked and Plain
SWlSS—Dotted and Plain
SWlSS—Striped and Checked
BRILLIANTES
CHAMBREYS
DEBAGE
MOHAIR—Leno
MOHAIR—PIaid
PERCOLES
POPLINS
PARIS POPLINETTES
CALICOES
MUSLINS
GINGHAMS, etc.
f Ladies’ and Misses’.
TRIMMED
and UNTRIMm
Bonnets
HATS^^
LATEST AND IMPROVED STYLES
Flowers and Ribbons
IN GREAT VARIETY.
WHITE GOODS:
FLANNEL—for Infant’s Wear
LINENS
SHIRTINGS
TABLE DAMASK
TABLE NAPKINS
LINEN SHEETINGS
P. C. COTTONS
VARIETIES:
PARASOLS
SUN SHADES
FANS
HOOP SKIRTS
HOSlEßY'—Ladies’ and Misses’
HOSIERY'—Bovs’ and Gents'
LACE MITTS
KID GLOVES—aII Colors
L. C. Pocket HANDKERCHIEFS
SHIRT BOSOMS
COLLARS—Linen and Paper
LADIES’ LINEN COLLARS and
CUFFS—Embroidered & Plain
HAT ORNAMENTS
DRESS ORNAMENTS
DRESS CORDS
ALPACA and SILK BRAID
SKIRT BRAID
MANTILLAS Ah
LACE MANTILLAS j|jj§
SILK MANTILLAS j||||
LACE POINTS
INSERTINGS AND EDGINGS
CAMBRIC
JACONET
SWISS, ete. .
LADIES’ EMBROIDERED and
HEMSTITCHED IIDKFS
B£suAll of the above Goods, with i
great variety of valuable and necessarj
articles, can bo bought cheap, at
100 Broad Street,
Mrs. E. H. PUGHE’S.