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®||t pulo ijpvoss. City Printer —Official Paper LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION. AUGOSTA, GA.s WEDNESDAY MOHNINO...JuIy 11, ISM latest News by Hail. The New York Uerald, of the 7th, furnishes the following interesting and latest news: CONGRESS. In the Senate on the fith instant, the Conference Committee on the tax bill reported, and the report was agreed to. The tnx on cotton is to be three cents; gas and rail road companies are allowed to add their tax to their fares, and the income tnx remains on all incomes of more thnn six hundred dollars. A num ber of bills granting pensions to widows and orphans were passed, and also granting pensions to provost marshals and their heirs. In the House, the consideration of the tariff bill was resumed. There were not many pages disposed of, and those were of little importance. The report of the Conference Committee on the tax bill was agreed to after an inter esting debate by a vote of 71 to 77. I.ATE AND INTERESTING FROM MEXICO. By the arrival at this port on the Oth, of the steamer Corsica, from Havana, we received our special correspondence from Mexico, dated Tampico, the 19th, Me xico City, the 22d, and Vera Cruz, | the 26th of June. The whole tenor ot the communication goes to show that the Mexican people, so long scattered, tand hitherto so divided in interest, were becoming more and more united, and much more warm in the cause of the independence of their country. Asa first result the Imperial forces, French and native, had sustained a number of defeats, of greater or less severity, in the field, and the cause of Maxi milian was still more gloomy in conse quence. Marshal Bazaine had become ex cited and set out for San Luis Potosi with, it is said, the intention of opening a stirring campaign against the Libe rals in the northwest. Indeed, it ap peared ns if the Marshal dreaded that the French troops would not be per mitted to retire from the country in quiet marching order, but, perhaps, be compelled io leave in the attitude of men forced to go. To prevent, if possi ble, such a contingency, by consultation and action with his officers and soldiers at San Luis Potosi, was the object of his visit to the town. If Maximilian could obtain money he might, it is said, raise an army which would, perhaps, sustain him for some time longer ; but no person could con jecture from what source, foreign or home, he could hope to draw the funds. His treasury was literally empty, and most of the public works, undertaken after his arrival, were in a languishing condition. The straits to which the Emperor has been reduced financially may be estimated from the fact alleged in our Washington telegraphic report, to the effect that news had been re ceived in that city, dated at Vera Cruz, on the 21st of June, in which it was alleged that Marshal Bazaine had agreed to pay to Maximilian the sum of five thousand dollars a month, for his more pressing uses, from the French army chest. Santa Anna still engrossed a large share of the public attention. The Mexican Liberals proclaim the theory that an understanding had been come to between Mr. Seward, the Emperor Napoleon, and the President, by which Maximilian would be “let down” grace fully, Santa Anna restored and elected President, the United States Cabinet holding itself ready to approve of the “evenualities” arising from the change of executive. The Liberals who were imbued with this idea, did not entertain such an implicit confidence in Mr. Seward’s friendship as they did some months ago. Santa Anna, it is said, will remain unpopular with them, no matter in what official form he may be presented. The city of Tampiefl was closely be sieged by the Liberal forces, who had made a dashing attack, riding into the very streets of the place at one time. Desertions from the Imperial to the Liberal army were frequent. The idea of annexation to the United States was widely fostered in the Liberal ranks. Major Van do Grodcn, an ex-officer in the Sixty-eighth regiment of New York volunteers, was buried with considera ble pomp by the Germans and Ameri cans in Mexico city. Avery friendly feeling was expressed towards the United States army on the occasion. The fever bad considerably abated in Vera Cruz. A letter from General Almonte, Max imilian’s minister at Paris, which is un doubtedly authentic, written from Paris uuder date of May 31, says that the financial committee will not pay the salaries of the legations whose drafts had arrived in the city. He asks advice in the matter, as this summary proceed ing interferes considerably with his household arrangements. Surrogate Tucker having summoned General Benjamin F. Butler to account for his administration of the estate of the late Colonel Andrew J. Butler, the General, on the 6th, obtained an exten sion of time until the 23d instant, when his account of receipts and disburse ments is to be rendered. Among the claims filed in the Surrogate’s office is one for $75,000, for cotton, sugar, car riages, etc., to that amount, alleged to have been seized by Colonel Butler from one Robert W. Rayne, of New Orleans, during the military occupancy of that city. Other claims are awaiting the rendering of General Butler’s account on the 23d instant, the adjudication of which is expected to involve some inter esting questions. There was not much activity in com mercial matters on the 6th, but the mar kets were generally buoyant in conse quence of the firmness of gold. On ’Change the business in common grades of flour was at lower prices, but prime parcels realized full rates. Wheat was depressed by heavy arrivals. Corn came in in large quantities, but with an active demand an advance was established. Oats were also firmer. Pork lower. Beef steady. Lard dull and heavy. Petroleum quiet. Whiskey dull. In the grocery market there was bat little bu siness. Cotton was in better demand. MISCELLANEOUS. The great conflagration in Portland was caused by a fire-cracker, which was thoughtlessly thrown by a boy among sDine shavings. Large amounts of sup plies are bring received from the neigh boring cities for the use of the sufferers. The funds and securities of the First National Bank were saved. The New Orleans Odd Fellows’ Hall was burned on the night of the 4th. The loss is estimated at three hundred thousand dollars. The building was considered one of the most magnificent in the city. Dr. Somers, of Rockville, Md., was arrested recently for assaulting a col ored man, and the Justice of the Peace "before whom he was brought required him ,to give bail to answer. Thjs. he refused to do, his counsel contending that a negro could not testify against a white man in the courts of Maryland. The justice decided that the Civil Rights bill abrogated the State law. lie was supported in his opinion by Chief Jus tice Bowie, who refused to grant a writ of habeas corpvs for the prisoner’s re lease. A letter from Como, Italy, of June 14, in the Paris Siecle, says : Yesterday Miss Grant, a relative of the celebrated American general, sent £4O to General Garibaldi to distribute among his poor est volunteers. . The National Convention. Our neighbor of the Chronicle <£• Sentinel in its list of papers favoring and opposing the National Convention, omits the following from the latter class: Charlottesville (Va.) Chronicle , Lynchburg (Va.) News, New York World, and Augusta (Ga.) Daily Press. Perhaps we are so small our neighbor couldn’t see us; but it’s of no couse quence, the People’s Organ will be heard and heeded, even though our big brethren overlook us sometimes. Seriously, however, while opposing the Convention, we do so only because we disapprove of the terms of the call for it, and of the attempt to organize a new party —and that party only a con servative wing of the Republican party, but if the Southern people desire to be represented there ; if they feel they can ignore the epithets of “Rebels” and “Traitors,’’and consider themselves “loy alists,” why we shall not interfere with their privilege; for we have so few priv ileges now we should be loathe to dis. suade any man from going as a delegate to any Convention, or even as a Sena tor or Representative to the Radical Congress, it he felt disposed to do so. Still, with the lights before us, we can not advise our people to sustain this so called National Convention. Let it meet and perform its work, and if its principles are correct and satisfactory, we shall certainly do all in our power to sustain them. Until then, or until we can have the questions propounded in Sunday morning’s paper satisfactorily answered, we must bo ranked among the opponents of the Convention. A Happy Father. —The other night the wife of a citizen of Syracuse presented him with a daughter. An hour or two later somebody rang the door-bell, and left a boy on the happy father’s steps. The happy father has not decided whether he will bring them up twins or not. The Bent Question. The Richmond Examiner of July 7th has the following article on this inter esting and important subject: While treating on the all-absorbing topic ol rents, we have thought it worth while to glance at other places in our State where the same subject is en gaging attention. RENTS IN DANVILLE. In Danville the people feel the op pression of the landlords, and cry out. loud against it. The Times of that town calls earnestly for a reduction, and in sists that renters are ground to poverty by the heavy rents that are exacted., The Times thinks that at least fifty per centum should be struck oft" to bring 1 rents to a reasonable amount. Danville is a flourishing place, in the midst of a most productive region—famous for its tobacco —ami if its inhabitants cannot stand rates tlmt are already much lower those of Richmond, how, in the name of conscience, can our citizens be expected to endure the burdens under which they labor? The Times says : There is but littlo chance for a man to live in this town who has to rent: it take. l all his earnings to pay for bis shelter. ll< must consent to live upon the air of heaven, while tho renter luxuriates at the expense of his tenant. This is about the condition of affairs here in the renting department. Kents must ’’roost lower.” The interest o all concerned will he promoted by ciittin; them down fifty per cent. Who’ll set ai example of redaction ? A monument shall be erected to his memory. If this complaint is just, how mucl more is that of this crippled arid de pressed city ? IN NORFOLK the rent question has been agitator with considerable energy and effect.> Our articles on the subject here seem t< have aroused other communities to ac tion, even if Ours remains in the quies Tenee of despair. The rents in Norfolk are much less than those that obtain ii this city, and. as an instance, we cit< the Atlantic Hotel of the former place, whose proprietors have informed us that their rent last year was only $4,009 per annum, when a similar house here would have been let here for three times a: much. The citizens of Norfolk held a public meeting some time ago to decide upon some course of procedure that might promise a hope of abatement on the part of landlords. After due con sultation, the tenants thought it best to throw themselves upon the generosity ol the owners of property. Landlords were asked to come forward and exhibit u spirit of magnanimity. In response te this, Kimberly & Brothers at once re duced their rates about 70 per cent, and Mr. Bottimor 33£ per cent. These gentlemen deserve high praise for their meritorious conduct, which shows that they are not blind to the exigencies ol the times, nor deaf to the appeals of a common humanity. They have set a fine example that will doubtless be gen erally followed in that city, and wcthink that a similar public call here, if made in a proper mood, would meet witfi a like response. The example set by Messrs. Kimberly & Brothers, and Mr. Bottimor, of Nor folk, alluded to in the above extracts, is one which we strongly commend to the landlords of Augusta. Who will be the first to step forward, reduce his rent and fix it in currency? Come, gentlemen, don’t be afraid to start in the good work. You will secure a proud name lor your selves. while scorn and reproach will be fostered upon those who do not follow your example. It will afford us plea sure to place your names honorably be fore the public, and assist in securing for you the honor and the credit to which yon will bo so justly entitled. Special Notices. Hegr 3 * AUGUSTA CONSISTORY, SUBLIME PRINCES OF THE R.-.S.v- The Members of tho Consistory will meet at Masonic Hall, on THURSDAY (To-mor row) NIGHT, at half past eight o'clock, promptly. By order of the Commander-in-Chics, B. B. Bussell. W. It. SCHIRMER, jyll—2 gee ret ary. SOLDIER’S LOAN ANI) BUILDING ASSOCIATION.—The second Monthly Meoting of the Stockholders of this Association will bo held at the City Ilall on WEDNESDAY EVENING, the 11th instant, at 8 o’clock, by which time the second instalment on Stock must be paid to C. A. Rowland, Treasurer. By order of the President. WM. E. DAVIS, Secretary. jy9—3t DR - J - p - H - BROWN, DENTIST formerly of Atlanta), Office 220 Broad Street, over Herscy’s Clothing Store. All Dental Operations executed in the best, neatest and most durable manner. my 10—3m* 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. FUG HE, Publisher, iu3o—tf Augusta, Ga. 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. New Advertisements. NEW GOODS ! NEW GOODS! SWE HAVE JUST RE- a large and well «o BOOTS, SHOES, and SLIPPERS From tho best New York and Philadelphia Manufactories, which we are selling at re markably low prices. Call and examine our Stock and Prices, ns we arc determined to sell Goods at prices to suit tbo times. W. <f- C. H. CLARENDON. 314 Broad Street. Augusta. Branch of our Now York Store. jyll—2m - NEW BOOKS QUINN’S, 137 BROAD STREET. PRISON LTFE OF JEFF. DAVIS. THE MUTE SINGER, by Mrs. Ritchie. JARGAL, by Victor Hugo. THE APOSTLES, by Renan. JUNIUS BRUTUS BOOTH. HABITS OF GOOD SOCIETY. THE ART OF CONVERSATION. LOVE IJAMOUR. MACKENSIE’S 10,000 RECEIPTS. ALL THE LATEST PUBLICATIONS, NEWSPAPERS And PERIODICALS ALWAYS ON HAND. jyll—lm Look Out! Look Out! INDIES MOVED TO GEORGIA! We have THIS DAY received the largest lot of Fruit Ever brought to Augusta. PINE APPLES, PLANTAINS. BANANAS, COCOA NUTS and SUGAR CANE. Also, Fresh BEEF and MUTTON, and ICE. H. B. WILLIS £ CO., jyll—lt Corner Campbell and Ellis Sts. Barbecue. a, THERE WILL BE A , I3ai*l >ecrie AT R. PHILIP’S, HAMBURG, S. C., Ox THURSDAY, July 12tii, DINNER READY AT 2 O’CLOCK. jyll—2* TO RENT. SEVERAL LARGE ROOMS— On Broad Street, Suitable for Offices or Bed Rooms. Apply to WM. R. DAVIS, No. 258 Broad Street, Or at tbiß Office, jyll—3* RAFFLE. The raffle for the “ BAY PONY ” Will take place at the “ OGLETHORPE ” TO-NIGHT, AT 9 o’clock. Parties interested will please be punctual to time. jyll—lt 1 Turtle and Turtle, TN THE RICHEST ORDER— JL Served Gratuitously TO-DAY, AT TIIE OLD SHADES, to 1 o’clock. No one shall complnin. jyll—l* A Few Things More, Carolina Rice Cooking Soda Raisins—J aud I Boxes. Also, on consignment, Wrapping Paper: 90 Roam?, 14x20; 12 Reams, 18x20. jyll—lt _ JAS. STOGNER. Horse Stolen or Strayed. ON SUNDAY, A GREY HORSE, about fifteen hands high, with a collar gall on the top of his neck; was grazing on the Commons near Canaan; at night was missing. It is believed he was stolen. I will pay a fair reward for his recovcrv. EDWARD SCOTT, jylft—2t i: Drayman. Corn Meal Nice and fresh— From the MILL And of a very Superior Quality. Constantly ou Hand. BLAIR, SMITH .t CO. jylO—tf SOS Broad street. Bacon, Sugar, Molasses, Etc. on IJHDS. BACON—SIDES AND eCU SHOULDERS, 5 Hbds, Light Brown SUGAR 50 Bbts Powdered and Crushed SUGAR 25 Bbls MOLASSES 25 GOSHEN CHEESE For Sale by O'DOWD & MULIIERIN. jyS—st IRISH WHISKEY. Q PUNCHEONS GENUINE IRISH WHISKEY In Store and For Sale By O’DOWD & MULHERIN. jyS—st PETER DAVEZAC WILL PAY THE HIGHEST PRICES for Cotton Rags, Waste, Old Bagging, Rope. Also, Copper, Brass, and Lead. Wagons to call at any part of tho City. Office and Warehouse, Northeast Corner of Fenwick and Washington streets, Augusta, Georgia. jyß—3m* TURTLE SOUP!~ Genuine green TURTLE SOUP! AT TIIE “OGLETHORPE,” THIS DAY, From 11 to 1 o’clock. A.g.. Families supplied at One Dollar per quart. ju3o—tf Corn Meal and Grits CAN BE HAD AT THE GRANITE MILLS, ground daily, in quantities to suit purchasers. ALSO, Fine Feed, Suitable for all kinds of Stocks—war ranted to give satisfaction. GEO. T. JACKSON & CO. ju!7—3m Auction Sales. Day, Russell A Benjamin, AUCTIONEERS. WILL SELL— In front of Store THIS DAY, July 9tl— At 9J A.M.— 10 kegs Macaboy BNUFF 5 bbls MESS BEEF 6 kits Halibut FINS 5 kits TONGUES and GOUNDS Sherry and Madeira WINE Cotton Cards, Hats and Caps Shoes, Melton Cloths Cottonades, Alpacas Ironware, Hardware, Crockcrywaro Cigars, Tobacco ALSO 50 dozen Gents’ C. and L. SHIRTS AXI> 50 SHARES NATIONAL EXPRESS COMPANY STOCK. 24 lbs PHOSPHORUS jyii—i 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. jo!7—tf For Rent and Sale. TO RENT. A LARGE BRICK STORE— On Reynolds Street, opposite J. M. Dye's Warehouse. ALSO Two or three DWELLINGS. jnlO—6 JNO. U. MEYEIL_ House to Rent. JMMEDIATE POSSESSION GIVEN. Apply at jyS—tf NO. 47 BROAD STREET. For Sale or Lease, A FINE HOUSE, CONTAINING 21 Rooms. There arc Thirty Acres of Land belonging to the place, and all neces sary out-buildings, Stables, good Weil of Water, etc. The House is situate on the Georgia Rail Road, three and a half miles from the City, andis known as the “Phinizy Place.” For all particulars, apply to JOSEPH SUMERAU, jy7—fit- 202 Broad Street. Wanted to Rent. HOUSE— With Five or Six Rooms Centrally Located. Apply at THIS OFFICE. jyfi—tf TO RENT, AS T O R E UNDER PLANTERS’ HOTEL, With Counters, Drawers and Shelves. Immediate possession given. Rent, moderate. jy4—tf TO RENT. PART OF A HOUSE— Pleasantly and ocntrally located, with Kitchen and Water in tho yard. Inquire at the office of the jv4—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—lra At 11. Cnffin’s, Broad st. ~ PLANTATION FOR SALE. . THE UNDERSIGNED iS offers for sale a beautiful PLANTATION, situate iu Warren County, Ga., fifty-seven miles from Augusta, and threo miles from Barnett Depot, Georgia Hail Road. There are Six Hundred and Four Acres of Land—Three Hundred in cultivation and Three Hundred in woodland. Tho place is considered oue 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 ono hundred 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 and all other particulars, in quire of E. 11. PUGHE, Daily Press Office, ju24—lm Augusta, Ga. FOR SALE! House and lots in Hamburg— House containing 2 Rooms, Kitchen 2 Rooms : Lots 644 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. 11. MEYER, ju29—lm Augusta, Ga. Wanted to Rent. A STORE ON BROAD STREET. Address 5n 17—ts KEY BOX 67 Congress Water, r»EOEIVED MEEKLY, DIRECT FROM L (he 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. I Wanted. Situation Wanted A GERMAN AND HIS WIFE- The Woman is a good COOK and WASHER- The Mho is willing to himself useful in any capacity. Forp, r . tieuiara apply at jy 10—fit THIS OFFICE. _______ A COOK, WASHER, AND IRON** for a lamily of two. To a good .er vant, who can come well recommended, , permanent situation can he obtained. Apply at THIS OFFICE. jy7—6 WANTED. ~ A YOUNG LADY WHO CAN COM 2 well recommended, desires a situation as TEACHER of small children, in two w three families. Address G. W. W., ju29—lm Augusta, Oa. Wheat Wanted. ' Wheat! Wheat! Wheat! WHEAT WANTED AT THE GRANITE MILL!. THE HIGHEST MARKET PRICE WILL BB PAID BY GEO. T. JACKSON & CO., 248 Broad Street, jnl7—3m Masonic Ilall Building. ” WHEAT ! WHEAT! ' HEAT! WHEAT I WHEAT! The Market Price paid for WHEAT. THOS. P. STOVALL, ju9—tf At tbo Excelsior Mills. 262 r - %l I. Kahn & Cos. GREAT BARGAINS! SELLING OFF AT COSTI Call and see their new supply of PRINTS AXD BLEACHED GOODS! Which are offered at NEW YORK PRICES! Store to be thoroughly REPAIRED sti ENLARGED for the FALL TRADE! I. KAHN & CO., jvß—tf 262 Bread Street. HATS! HATS!! HATS!!! STRAW AND MILLINE RY Groods !’ AT OLD PRICES. We are now offering at 233 BROAD STREET The Finest Stock of the above Goods ever opened in this city, and at prices LOTO THAN HAVE BEEN KNOWN HERE SINCE THE WAR. Examine the following list of PRICES of our Stock, which is now open for inspect®. NO CHARGE FOR SHOWING GOODS Men’s WOOL HATS, all colors, 75c. to $2 mi Boy’s WOOL HATS, all colors, 50c. to 1.75 ml Men’s FRENCH FELT, all colors, 1.50 to S.OO eaci Boy’s FRENCH FELT, all colors, 1.00 to 3.00 ml Plau tors’ WOOL HATS, all colors, 1.50 to 2.00 ml Planters’ FELT HATS, all colors, 2.00 to 6.00 ml Black and Colored RESORTE IIAT.', 2.50 to 5.00 ml Black and Colored “DASHERS,” 2.00 to 5.00 miH Black and Colored “SARATOGAS." ■ 2.50 to 5.00 mIH Men’s CLOTH CAPS, 75c. to 2.00 Men’s SILK VELVET CAPS, 1 25 to 3.00 mIH Boys’ CLOTH CAPS, 50c. to 1.50 Boys’ VELVET CAPS, 1.00 to 2.00 mH Men’s and Boys’ PALM LEAF HAT?, ■ 15c. to 50c. mIH Men’s LEGHORN HATS, ■ 7oc. to 3.00 esc^H Men’s SUNSET HATS, 1.00 to 2.00 «■ Men’s ENGLISH STRAW HATS, Jg 2.00 to 3.00 evH Men’s JEDDO HATS, 1.25 Men’s PEKIN OPEN-WORK and colored, 1.50 Men’s PANAMA HATS, §£§ 1.50 to 6.00 Boys’ LEGHORN STRAW HATS, ■H 50c. to 3.00 Ladios’ SUNDOWN HATS. f§§ 1.25 to 2.50 Ladies’ DERBY HATS, 111 1.50 to 5.00 Misses’ DERBY’ IIATS, 111 1.00 to 3.00 • RIBBONS. » FLOWERS, LACES. B| ILLUSIONS, feathi^h ETC., ETC., ETC., AT VERY LOW PRICES! Hi WILLIAMS, COVERT A '-Kg jy 7—Iw 233 BroaJ^H