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<i| )t JHailu Jiross. 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. ju2B—-’6 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. ju4—lm 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.