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fbt pailg City Printer —Official Paper LARGEST ClTy' CIRCULATION. I AU9UBTA, »-*-•« 6ATURDAY MORNING July 7, 1866 PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL. REGULAR MEETING. Friday, JhI 9 dtk, 1866,1 91 o'clock A. M. J The City Council met. I’rfttm: Hod. James T. Gardiner, Mayor. Members—Messrs. Robertson, Meyer, Both well, Tweedy, Evans, PhinUy, Philip, Ramsey, Crump, Gargan and Estes. The Minutes were read and approved. PBTITIONB AND COMMUNICATIONS. The following Petitions and Communica tions were road and acted upon, as follows; A petition from T. O’Callahan, asking Council to give him SSO for injuries to his horse, caused by falling through a vacuum in the Canal Bridge. Referred to Streets and Drains Committee, with power to act. A petition of Henry M. Scott, asking Council to grant him permission to opeu a Raffling house for raffling stocks, bonds, real estate, jewelry, etc. Laid on the table. A petition from Mrs. Dr. Williams to re duce the assessment on her Real Estate, Referred to the Finance Committee, with power to act. Petitions from John O'Connor, Mrs. J. M. Hills and Mrs. Powell, on the same subject, were referred to the same Committee. A petition from Mrs. Elisabeth Lee, ask ing Council to lease to her the lot which she occupies) instead of to her mother-in-law, who claims it as having been leased for the petitioner. Mr. Phinizy. from the Committee on South Commons, reported that he was in favor of granting the prayer of the petitioner. On motion, his report was adopted, and the Chairman of the Committee on South Commons authorized to execute the neces sary papers. A petition from some citizens of the First Wnrd, asking the prohibition of goats run ning at large. Laid over for action under the head of Resolutions, Orders, and Ordi nances. An application from R. C. Easterling for Liquor License No. 2, at pro rata rates. Granted. A petition from Stephen Miller, to re move and improve his building on Ellis Street. Rcterred to the Committee on Streets and Drains with power to act. A petition from Livery Stable Keepers, complaining of onerous taxes and asking a reduction. Referred to Finance Committee to report to Council. A communication from E. V. Sharpe, City Surveyor, calling the attention of Council to the irregularity of Street lines, on Centre, between Greene and Ellis Streets. Referred A the Streets aud Drains Committee. A petition from some citizens of the First Ward, asking for a pump at the corner of Forsyth and Watkins Streots. Referred to Pumps and Wells Committco with power to act. A letter from R. D. Wood, of Philadel phia, to Clerk of Council, relative to a debt due him by the City of Augusta. Re ferred to the Finance Committee with power to act. A communication from Wm. M. Wadlcy, President of the Central Rail Road, asking for a Rail Road connection and common passenger depot, -in the City of Augusta. Referred to the Rail Road Committee, to confer with a Committee from tho Central and other Rail Roads on this subject. A petition from the Commissioners of the Augusta aud Summerville Rail Road, ask ing Council for the right of way through aud over the Streets of the City. Referred to the Rail Road Committee and Mayor to report. REPORTS OP COMMITTEES. Mr. Gaigan from the Printing Commit tee, reported that the bid of the DAILY PRESS being the lowest the contract was awarded to that paper. Mr. Meyer, from the Committee on Streets and Drains, reported the Streets and Drains in good order—Received aud adopt ed. Mr. Meyer, from the Committee on Health, reported the health of the City ex cellent and the Small Pox on tho decrease— Received and adopted. Mr. Gargan, from the Pumps and Wells Committee, reported that the bid of Mr. John W. Griffin, for painting the pump stocks in tho City being the lowest, the Committee had awarded tho Contract to him—Received and adopted. Mr. Gargan, from the Pumps and Wells Committee, reported in reference to a peti tion on the subject, that the Committee had decided to remove tho pump on Twiggs street and place one at the corner of Twiggs and Hall streets —Received and adopted. Mr. Crump, from the Engine Committee, reported in favor of allowing H. A. Byrd to continue his stables, if the same hf made as near fire-proof as possible. After some discussion —Received and adopted. Mr. Crump, from the Engine Committee, reported in favor Dr. E. W. Marker's peti tion,for permission to extend his portico the width of his dwelling house on Broad street. Mr. Robertson moved to grant the same privilege to all the citizons of Augusta— loss by yeas and nays, as follows . i'eat —None. Kayt —Messrs. Robertson', Meyer, Both well, Tweedy, Evans, Phinizy, Philip, Ramsey, Crump, Gargan and Estes. The Committee’s report was then received and adopted by yeas and nays, as follows: Yeat— Messrs. Moyer, Bothwell, Evans, Crump, Gargan and Estes —6. Tho Mayor voting In tho affirmative made 7. May —Messrs. Robertson, Tweedy, Phin izy, Philip and Ramsey—s. Mr. Evans, from the Military Committee, reported that they have received no bids for the eannon house and lot. Received. Mr. Robertson, from tbo Bridge Commit tee, reported in favor of increasing Bridge- Keeper's salary to SI,OOO per annum, com mencing June Ist, 1866. Received and adoptod. Mr. Bothwell, from the Houghton Insti tute Committee, asked Council for instruc tions as to houses on Houghton Institute Lot. Referred to the. Mayor, with power to act. REPORTS OF OFFICERS. Isham Thompson, Lot Inspector First Di vision, reports his Division of the City in good order generally. John McKinne, Lot Inspector Seoond Di vision, reports his Division in good order, with a few exceptions, which are generally being attended to. G. E. W. Nelson, Bridge-Keeper, returns $2,580 for Bridge tolls, collected daring the month of Juno, 1866, with tho Collector and Treasurer's receipt for the same. 11, R, Pbiipot, Clerk of tho Lower Mar ket, returns $20.15 for Market and Scale Ilouso fees, collected during the month of June, 1865, with the Collector and Treas urer’s receipt for the same. 11. C. Foster, Wharfinger, returns $914.15 for Wharfage fees, collected during the month of Juno, 1866, with the Collector and Treasurer’s receipt for the same. J. A. Christian, Chief of Police, reports tho number of arrests for the month of June, at 191—whites 50; blacks 141; and returns $570 75 for fines and dog collar fees collected during the month, with the Col lector and Treasurer’s receipt for the same. Also, reports Street Lamps generally out of repair. T. C. Bridges, Jail Keeper, reports the number of prisoners in Jail on the 80th Os June, 1866, at 76—whites 22 ; blacks 54. Discharged during the month, 71—whites 10; blacks 61. Wm. R. Tant, City Hospital Keeper, re ports tho number of patients in the Hos pital at the date of the last regular Monthly Report at 7 —males 5 ; females 2. Received during tho month of June, 1866, 9—males 8; females 1. Discharged during the month, 12. Died during the month, 0. Re maining in the Hospital, June 30th, 1866, 4—males 4 ; females 0. Dr. M. J. Jones, Small Pox Hospital Physician, reports the number of patients remaining in the Hospital nt tho date of the last regular monthly report, at 3S. Re ceived during the month of June, 1866, 30. Discharged during the month, 36. Died during the month, 2. Remaining in Hos pital June 30th, 1866, 29. New cases treated in private quarters during the month,*27. Died in private quarters during the month, 3. T. A. Kunze, City Sexton, reports the number of interments in the City Cemetery during the month of June,lß66,at 72—whites 24; blacks 48. Os these 58 died in the city—whites 18; blacks 40; and 14 died out of the city—whites 6; blacks 8. Tho number of deaths in the different Wards was as follows: Wards... No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 Total Whites 33 3 9 18 Blacks 6 8 12 14 40 Total 9 U 15 23 58 Tho Regular Monthly Reports of Wm. Philips, Engineer of the Augusta Canal Company, and of the Augusta Waterworks, were read aud received. The Lock Keeper reports the lollowing as amount of produce passed down the Canul during the month of June, 1866: From Georgia—l bale of cotton. From South Carolina—2l7 bales of cot ton, 312 cords of fire wood, and 18 sacks of peas. Accompanying these reports was a specie; report showing tho expenses of the Canal for 10 years to January Ist, 1866. The Reports were received and adopted. RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS AND ORDINANCES. The following Resolutions, Orders, and Ordinances were offered and acted upon as follows: By Mr. Phinizy—An Ordinance to Amend the 134th Section of the General Ordinance —To require all persons engaged in buying and selling gold, bonds, stocks, or exchange, for speculation, to register and pay a tax of SSO0 —Adopted. By Mr. Meyer—A Resolution authorizing the Chairman of tho Streets and Drains Committee to open the Washington street ditch through by the Waynesboro Rail Road—Adopted. By Mr. Meyer—A Resolution authoriz ing the Chairman of the Streets and Drains Committee to hire a few extra cart3 to fill holes in tbo streets—Adopted. His Honor the Mayor callod attention to the propriety of fixing tho avenues under the street groves so that they can be used as public walks—Referred to the Chairman of the Streets and Drains Committee with power to act. By Mr. Phinizy—A resolution instructing the Water Works Committee to extend tho pipes from Calhoun to Taylor streets, run ning along Mclntosh street. Adopted. By Mr. Crump—A resolution authorizing the Engine Committee to enlarge Gazolle’s houso to accommodate tho new apparatus and the members. Adopted. By Mr. Estes —A resolution instructing the Jail Committee, with tho Mayor, to pro cure plans for a work-house, and to report on the propriety of building a work-house instead of an addition to the jail. After some discussion, and a motion to lay on the table, which v-’as lost—adopted. By Mr. Estes—An Ordinance to amend the 34tli aud 134th sections of tho General Ordinance, authorizing quarterly licenses after the first quarter of the year, the «ame as allowed tor No. 1 liquor licenses. Adopted. By Mr. Estes—An Ordinance to amend tho 2Cth seotion of the General Ordinance — punishing persons for imitating policemen’s calls, or personating policemen. Adapted. By Mr. Tweedy—An Ordinance to amend the 79th section of the General Ordiuance— strikes out the prices of weighing corn, as that is fixed by the 78th section. Adopted. By Mr. Tweedy—An Ordinance to pre vent the introduction of glandered and dis eased horses and mules into the City of Au gusta. Penalty, $506; and for selling them at auction, SSO. Adopted. Mr. Estes introduced fire new rules of Council —Adopted. His Honor the Mayor, called the attention of Conncil to the proeuring of wood for the City—The subject was referred to him to contract for the same. The accounts and salaries, such as had been properly audited and passed, were, on motion, ordered to be paid. There being no further business, Council, on motion, adjourned* L. T. BLOME, C. C. Special Notices. AUGUSTA FACTORY, AU GUSTA, JULY 2, 1866.— Dividend No. 29.—A Dividend of fivo per cent., this day declared, will bo paid to Stockholders on demand. W. E. JACKSON, jy3—3* President. dr. J. P. 11. 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. nrylß—3m* New Advertisements. HATS ! HATS!! HATS !!! STRAW AND MILLINERY G-oocls! AT OLD PRICES. We are now offering at 333 BROAD STREET The Finest Stock of the above Goods ever opened in this city, and at prices LOWER TUAN HAVE BEEN KNOWN HERE SINCE THE WAR. Examino the following list of PRICES of our Stock, which is now open for inspection. NO CHARGE FOR SHOWING GOODS. Men’s WOOL HATS, all colors, 75c. to $2 each Boy’s WOOL HATS, all colors, 50c. to 1.75 each Men’s FRENCH FELT, all colors, 1.50 to 8.00 each Boy’s FRENCH FELT, all colors, 1.00 to 3.00 each Planters’ WOOL HATS, all colors, 1.50 to 2.00 each Planters’ FELT HATS, all colors, 2.00 to 6.00 each Black and Colored RESORTE HATS, 2.50 to 5.00 each Black and Colored “DASHERS,” 2.00 to 5.00 each Black and Colored “SARATOGAS,” 2.50 to 5.00 each Men’s CLOTH CAPS, 75e. to 2.00 each Men’s SILK VELVET CAPS, 1.25 to 3.00 each Boys’ CLOTH CAPS, 50c. to 1.50 each Boys’ VELVET CAPS, 1.00 to 2.00 each Men’s and Boys’ PALMLEAF HATS, 15c. to 50c. each Men’s LEGHORN HATS, 75c. to 3.00 each Men’s SUNSET HATS, 1.00 to 2.00 each Men’s ENGLISH STRAW HATS, 2.00 to 3.00 each Men’s JEDDO HATS, 1.25 each Men’s PEKIN OPEN-WORK HATS, white and colored, 1.50 each Men’s PANAMA HATS, 1.50 to 6.00 each Boys’ LEGHORN STRAW HATS, 50c. to 3.00 each Ladies’ SUNDOWN HATS, 1.25 to 2.50 each Ladies’ DERBY HATS, 1.50 to 5.00 each Misses’ DERBY HATS, 1.00 to 3.C0 each RIBBONS, FLOWERS, LACES, ILLUSIONS, FEATHERS, ETC., ETC., ETC., AT VERY LOW PRICES! WILLIAMS, COVERT A CO. jy7—lw 233 Broad street Furniture for Sale Bedsteads TABLES CHAIRS BUREAU SOFA FEATHER BEDS BOLSTER PILLOWS CROCKERY, Etc. With a fine COOKING STOVE, at jy7—3 136 BROAD STREET. WANTED. A COOK, WASHER, AND IRONER, for a family of two. To a good ser vant, who can oome well recommended, a permanent situation can be obtained. Apply at THIS OFFICE. j? 7—6 y ~” New Advertisements. For Sale or Lease, A FINE HOUSE, CONTAINING 21 Rooms. There are Thirty Acres of Land belonging to the place, and all neces sary out-buildings, Stables, good Well of Water, etc. The llonse is situste on the Georgia llalLKoad, three and a half miles from the City, and is known as the “Phinizy Place.” ' For ali particulars, apply to JOSEPH SUMKRAU, jy7—fit* 202 Broad Street. FOR SENT. A DESIRABLE RESIDENCE, CON venient to the business port of the eiiy, being but a few doors from the Pos* Office. The Houso is large, and the rooms well finished. Possession given immediate ly if desired. The renter will have the preference for the next year. Apply to “W. M. J.,” Chronicle A Sentinel Office, or to 87 Mclntosh street, corner Ellis. j?7~ RAFFLE. THE RAFFLE FOR THE “BAY PONEY" Will take place at the “OGLETHORPE” TO-NIGHT, AT 9 o’clock. Parties interested will please be pnnctnal to time. jy7—lt* To be Raffled. My mare will be raffled this EVENING, at Conway’s Kentucky Stables, between 8 and 9 o’clock. A few more chances left. jy7—lt* JOSIAII MILLER. TURTLE SOUP ALL THE DOINGS AT THE “OLD SnADES.” alias “Alhambra." • TO-DAY, FREE, FOR EVERY BODY. on, Boys ! jy7—lt* Big Soft Shell Turtle yyiLL BE SERVED UP TO-DAY THE OFFICE, FROM 11 TO 1 O’CLOCK. Also, FRESH CLAMS. jy7—lt CLOSING OUT. TO CHANGE LINE OF BUSINESS by the first of October next, M. IIYAMS & CO., CORNER BROAD AND m’iXTOSU STREETS, Offer the following Goods, UNDER NEW YORK COST, at Wholesale and Retail. Call and examine for yourselves. BOOTS AND SHOES: Men’s, Misses’, Ladies and Boys’ SHOES and BOOTS—a large assortment of all de scriptions, at 20 per cent, less than can bo bought in this city. HATS: Men’s and Boys’ English, French, and American HATS—all Colors and Fashions, very low. GROCERIES: MACKEREL—BarreIs, Half and Quarter Barrels and Kits, No. 1,2, and 3. Soap, Starch, Candles, Lard, Pepper, Mustard, Ginger, Spico, Tea, Biscuits and Crackers of all kinds, Oysters, Lobsters, Peaches, Pine Apples, Sardines, Olives, Capers, aud many other articles. LIQUORS: 50 cases French BRANDlES—direct importation 20 eases Holland GIN 40 cases WHISKEY 20 cases CHAMPAGNE 10 cases BRANDY PEACHES HARDWARE: 40 cases S. W. Collins’ AXES 200 dozen assorted HOES and SIEVES ju6—lm Congress Water, Received weekly, direct from the Spring, and CITRATE OF MAGNESIA, made fresh every week. The best aperients that can be used. For sale in any quantity, from one bottle to one gross. jy4—6t BARRETT, CARTER & CO. Lubin’s Extracts. EVERY VARIETY FOR SALE At Wholesale or Retail. BARRETT, CARTER 4 CO. jy4—6t Patent Medicines. EVERY KIND OF PATENT MEDICINE For sale by BARRETT, CARTER 4 CO. jy4—6t ♦ BOARDING. A GENTLEMAN AND LADY CAN obtain a pleasant room, and board at 181, Greene street. A few day boarders can he accommodated. jy6—lw* NOTICE. THE SOUTHERN MEDICAL AND SURGICAL JOURNAL, first Number, for July, New Series, containing One Hun dred and Eighty-Four Pages Reading Mat ter, is now ready for delivery. PRlCE—Single Copies...ONE DOLLAR Per Annum...FlVE DOLLARS IN ADVANCE. Orders respectfully solicited by E. H. PUGHE, Publisher, ju3o—tf Augusta, Ga. 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 Law Notice. I HAVE RESUMED THE PRACTICE of Law and will bo thankful for any business entrusted to my care aud manage ment, not only in the several Courts in this City, but also in any of the Courts of the Middle Circuit. Office over the Augusta Savings Bank, 223 Broad Street, where I can bo consulted until two o’clock, every day; and where Mr. Henry Jones can always be found when not professionally engaged elsewhere. ju6— 6 JOHN MILLEDGE. For Rent and Sale. Wanted to Rent. HOUSE— With Fire or Six Rooms Centrally Locatod. Apply at THIS OFFICE. -jyfi—tf TO RENT, AS T 0 R E— UNDER PLANTERS’ HOTEL, With Counters, Drawers and Shelves. Immediate possession given. Rent, moderate. jy4 t s TO RENT. PABT OF A HOUSE— Pleasantly and eentrally located, with Kitchen and Water in the yard. Inquire at the office of the j y 4—tf DAILY PRESS. ‘ Lots for Sale. Twenty building lots, situate on Marbury street, west side, adjoining, but out of, the City limits. For terms, etc., apply to F. A. MAUGE, ju3o— lm At H. Caffin’s, Broad st. PLANTATION FOR SALE. _ THE UNDERSIGNED offers for sale a beiutiful PLANTATION, situate in Warren County, Ga., fifty-seven miles from Augusta, and three miles from Harnett Depot, Georgia Rail Road. There are Six Hundred and Four Acres of Land—Three Hundred in cultivation and Three Hundred in woodland. The place is considered one of the best, if not the very best, Cotton-growing Lands in this section of country. There is a fine Vineyard, of fourteen acres; two choice Peach and Apple Orch ards; a complete Distillery and Wine Press, with necessary fixtures; an excellent and comfortable two-story Dwelling-House, con taining five rooms; Barn, Frame Negro Houses, Smokehouse, and all necessary out buildings ; large Cow Shelter, nearly new; Blacksmith Shop ; everything complete to carry on Farming; Agricultural Imple ments ; one Horse, two Mules, four Cows, with their Calves; about thirty Hogs; nearly one huudred head of Chickens; Turkeys, Geese, etc.; Buggy; two Wagons; Household Furniture ; in fact, all the pur chaser will have to do is to take possession of a Farm, with every article necessary right on the spot. Titles indisputable. Possession given as soon as desired. For price aud all other particulars, in quire of E. 11. PUG HE, Daily Tress Office, jn24—lm Augusta, Ga. FOR SALE. House and lots in Hamburg— House containing 2 Rooms, Kitchen 2 Rooms ; Lots 54£ by 200 feet each, all in good order—in the best part of Town. Pos session given Ist October. For further particulars apply at the Cigar Store of G. H. MEYER, ju29—lm Augusta, Ga. Wanted to Rent. STORE - ON BROAD STREET. Address ini7—tf KEY BOX 67 IST. B. WF, ARE RECEIVING, DAILY,' IN addition to our present Stock— THE LATEST STYLES OP CLOTHING! FURNISHING GOODS, HATS, Etc, FOR SUMMER WEAR: CONSISTING IN PART OF BLACK CLOTII FROCK and SACK COATS BLACK and COLORED CASSIMERE SUITS BROWN and WHITE LINEN SUITS BLACK DOESKIN—Drap D’Ete BLACK and COLORED CASSIMERE and LINEN PANTS BLACK ALFACA AND LINEN SACKS ALL LINEN AND LINEN BOSOM SHIRTS JEANS AND LINEN DRAWERS CROSS-BARRED MUSLIN UNDER SHIRTS. ALSO, THE LATEST STYLES OF BLACK AND COLORED Felt Hat s , To which we call the attention of THE PUBLIC. We are prepared to sell as LOW AS ANY HOUSE IN THE STATE! W. M. D’ANTIGNAC 4 CO., Post Office Corner, ju2B—lm - Augusta, Ga. { Snuff Sl Tobacco. “Guerrilla Club” Smoking Tobacco. DEALERS CAN NOW BE FURNISH.* ed with this favorite SMOKING TOBACCO In large or small quantities. Neatly p, t up in 1 and 1 lb packages by BLAIR, SMITH A CO., , Bole Agents, jyfi—lw 289 Bread street. VIRGINIA JjHNE CUT TOBACCO, AND SISTTJFF. I am now prepared to FILL ORDERS FOR MY TWO BRANDS “THE SUBLIME” AND “VIRGINIA ORONOKO” FINE CUT CHEWING TOBACCO. I have succeeded in reducing the VIRGINIA LEAF INTO FINE CUT CHEWING TOBACCO By my own 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, YA. ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED BY BLAIR, SMITH & CO., AUGUSTA, GA. For sale by all the principal Tobacco Dealers. jy4—2m AUGUSTUS BOHNE, OOn BROAD STREET, rjeCyJ (Opposite Planters'Hotel' Has always on band a large assortment of IMPORTED 4 DOMESTIC SEGARS Chewing and Smoking TOBACCO Lorillard’s SNUFF Fine Meerschaum PIPES - AND CIGAR HOLDERS, genuine and imitation • ALSO, Rubber, Briar, Rosewood, and Clay PIPES, PIPE STEMS, SNUFF BOXES, Etc., AT THE LOWEST NEW YORK PRICEB. THE TRADE SUPPLIED ON LIBERAL my2-3m] TERMS, P. HANSBERGER & CO., . CORNER BROAD 4 MTNTOSH 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 kinds, Lorilllard’s, Rappee, Maccaboy, Scotch SNUFFS, ETC. mvs-3m Wheat Wanted. Wheat! Wheat! Wheat! WHEAT WANTED AT THE GRANITE MILLS. THE HIGHEST MARKET PRICE WILL BE PAID By GEO. T. JACKSON & CO., 248 Broad Street, jul7—3m Masonic Hall Building. WHEAT ! WHEAT! WHEAT 1 WHEAT! The Market Price paid for WHEAT. THOS. P. STOVALL, j"9—tf At the Excelsior Mills. WHEAT WANTED. 5000 BUSHELS NEW w ™£ted Highest Market price will be paid for Prime. C. A. WILLIAMS 4 CO. juß—lm - , Old Clothes Renovated. JgENZINE — The best article in nse for removing Grease, Paint, or Stains. BARRETT, CARTER 4 CO. jy4—6t