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€jjt failj srtss. City Printer—Official Paper LARGEST Oil! CIRCULATION. WEDNESDAY MORNING-July ~i», IBM THE HOME-PROOF. BY TliS HON. WII. R. SMITH. I. Oeorgo Washington Pomp was a wonderful chap; The pet of the town, the delight of his pap ; A beau of extensive pretensions and sway ; A bold Aloibiadea* in a small way. n. When war was declared he procured a cockade, And bought a great sword with a circular blade; Bought spurs, with a saddle, to rig himself out, And wanted to start before day on a scout ; But the girls got around him, and each with a smile, Persuaded our hero to tarry awhile. m When Mars became .angry and let his dogs loose; When blood from the mountains came down in a sluice; When handsomest faces were gashed up with soars, And youths, without legs, were brought home on the oars, Pomp hung up his rapier, took down his cockade, And hiding his spurs, sought a place in the shade. Ilis mother deolared he had taken a cough, That sooner later would carry him off. Xlis throat was enveloped with wool to the chin; llis cheek lost its rose, for the color staid in. IV. Pomp, reasoning thus, in a stoical way, Convinced himself that it was better to stay; “My mother is old and would certainly die, Should I lose an arm, or a log, or an eyo; And there is poor Kitty—she talks blood and thunder, Declares that the country must never go under, Pretends that she’d have her own lover to go, And risk his whole body in front of the foe ! But that's a mistake, she would rather retire To some nook of safety, and havo me close by her. A man with two legs, without fame for a story, Is much more convenient than crutches wi'h glory.” v. While Pomp was at caso in his cushioned arm chair, Relieved from the labors and daugers of war, The Congress at Richmond, resolved in its might, To pnt ail such gallant young men into the tight. Pomp read the late law and discovered a gap Through whioh he could slip by the help of his pap. The question of money was easy to settle ; ilis father paid over the requisite motal; A mb was employed of resolute pluck, And Pomp staid at home thanking Cod for his luck. VI. Now Pomp, being free from the sanguineus strife, Perfected arrangements to marry a wife ; The day was appointed, the presents sup plied, And maids began decking tho fortunate bride. Ho swapped with his darling the magical kiss, And swung himself drunk in the hammock of bliss. But raptures are fleeting and Pomp must come down From Elysium, and mix with tho dust of the towo, For Fate'hangs a spider on every man’s wall— And the news of the morning the youth must appal. . VII. Tho news of tho morning ! All oyos arc a-stare ! The law-making people are setting a snare ! The Richmond dispatches bring Pomp to a pause, The Congress repeals all the Substitute * * A corporal came with a noto in his hand. That turned out to be an official command ; And Pomp was dismayed to tho depths of his soul, To find that he had to go tip and enroll. The village rejoioed, and the boys in a shout, Proclaimed a'.l around, “Pomp has gone up the spout.” VIII. His bliss all in rains, his wedding delayed, Pomp sent for his mother to come to his aid; She came at his bidding, nor failed to em ploy ncr genius to comfort her favorite boy ; She quiokly advised her advice was enough— “To go up to Richmond and get a Bomb proof." IX. Pomp went up to Richmond and saw his M. C. (A personage very important to see), And earnestly told him the state of the case, And craved his assistance to get him a place. Now M. C. inquired : “ What place can you fill ?’’ “I’m handy with books, and oxport witn the quill; I’ll not be particular—never was vain; Just get me a place to keep out of the rain. You see, I’m afflicted, with asthma and cough; One night in the trenches would carry mo off. You know I was always sccesh to the hub ; Besides, I have already furnished a sub.” M. 0. went to work, and a placowas pro cured, ‘And Pomp, in a week, of bia asthma was cured. So, snapping his fingers, he smoked his cigar, And felt himself safe for tho rest of the war. x. His office was one he could fill at his leisure, And still have his hours for out-of-door plea sure. His bureau was one very famed in its day, For losing or hiding its papers away ; In this he grew perfect—the fellow was smart — And measured, at once, the whole scope of his art; Excelled all his neighbors in huddling the piles Os papers official, and losing the files. His desk was oblivion to every petition For rank or promotion, and death to ambi tion ; B*«id«(, h» could mub with true clerical grace, And always seemed reedy to spit In your (Woe. ~ Xl* The year passes off, end the ruins around Wax gloomy—tho Yankees encumber the ground j Huge armies beleaguer the Capital town, Ana Grant with his legions oome thunder ing down. “ All men to the trenchee ! the CLKRKS muet turn out /” Pomp shivers at hearing this ominous shout! Fate holds hius ut last, with a gripe by the wrist, He cannot get out—let him wriggle and twist. XII. A goodly battalion, in martial array, Made up of the clerks, marches out to the fray; And many a soul in that little command Is nerved for the fight in defence of the land. You can see in the Stef, in the lip, in the eye, The real of the patriot ready to die; But Pomp, our hero, is not at his ease; He waddles along as if weak in the knees. Behold him, ye lovers of genuine fnn ; Behold him, now staggering under a gun .' Three blankets, at least, are piled up on his back, And a mug of oologno i* concealed in his pack. xm. This is not tho sport of a holiday show : Tho batteries glare with a sulphurous glow; Tho sky is a-shriek with tho whistle of deatby For bullet nnd sabro are cutting its breath. Pomp let off his blunderbuss—then let it fall, And sprawling was dashed to the earth by a ball, ‘‘l’m gone!” he exclaimed, as he sunk to repose, A bullet had taken an inch from his nose! XIV. Our hero recovered, came back from the held, His wound was not mortal, nor readily healed ; He looked in the mirror ! describe him who can ? And fell on his coach a disconsolate man. xv. Pomp went to his home, with the leave of his chief, To pour out to Kitty his volume of grief; His Kitty was calm, Rhe lamented his case, But never could bear to look full in his face. Now Kitty, liko all of the women in town, Loved valor, and worshipped the goddess, Renown, Though not by the glitter of stars led away, Her fancy, at least, toward tho soldiers would stray. While Pomp was at Richmond she hap pened to see A gallant young soldier, cut off at the knee; She carried him custards and apples and pies, And fed him on dainties that grew in her eyes; She heard him narrate how tho valorous boys llad routed the Yankees—she shouted her joy*; She doubled the dosos, each day, of her charms, And cured him, and loved him, and fell in his arm 6 Preferring, dear reader, as you may suppose, A man with one ley to ti man with no none. *The shield of Alcibiades was ornamented with u cupul darting thunder Insurance. Oglethorpe Insurance Company, Os Savannah, Ga. rpHE Oglethorpe INSURANCE CO MPA NT, OF SAVANNAH, GA. Insurance Effected at Equitable Rates. n. W. MERCER, President. J. T. THOMAS, Secretary. Office ll7 Bay Street, Savannah, Ga. Directors: J. W. NEVITT i 0. G. PURSE i A. FUALAKTON j. McMahon L. J.GUILMARTIN F. W. SIMS G. BUTLER R. LACIILISON E. P. CLAYTON Angusta J. W. KNOTT Macon B. F. ROSS Macon W. H. YOUNG Columbus 11. W. MERCER C. S. HARDEE j WM. HUNTER A. S. lIARTRIDGE A. PORTER R. MORGAN J, STODDARD J. T. THOMAS W. REMSIIART F. L. GUE 11. A. CRANE A. A. SOLOMONS M. HAMILTON W. IV. GORDON M. S. COHEN J. LAMA B. 11. BRODNAX, Agent, rnnyll —fim AUGUSTA, GA. Etna Life Insurance Company. LOCAL AGENTS WANTED At all principle points in Western Carolina and Eastern Georgia. Commissions given. Office 15 Mclntosh Street, rear of Messrs. Schley’s Law Office. CHARLES W. HARRIS, 3m GenT Agent. B. H. Brodnax, JNSURANCE AGENCY. CORNER OV BROAD & JACKSON STREETS. juß—ly JOSEPH E. MARSHALL, JNSURANCE AGENCY, 240 BROAD STREEV. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. ap26—ly Risley’s Buchu. OF THE URINARY & GENITAL ORGANS Often lead to serious and incurable mala dies, rendering life a burthen. In most caHes these derangements may bo restored and health, vigor and life prolonged by the use of RISLEY'S EXTRACT OF RUCITU, Which is a scientific combination of tho host remedies knowu to the Modical world. BOLD BY THE DRUGGISTS. jy2l—lm Accident Insurance. INSURE AGAINST ACCIDENTS IN TUB PIONEER COMPANY OF THE SOUTH. TIIE SOUTHERN Accident Insurance COMPANY, LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA, HOUR OFFICE, 160 J IAIN STREET. AUTHORIZED CATITAL, $1,000,000. INSURES AGAINST ALL ACCIDENTS, Giving the holder of an Annual Policy THE FULL AMOUNT INSURED IN CASE OF DEATH, AND COMPENSATION EACn WEEK IF DISABLED FOR A PERIOD NOT EXCEEDING TWENTY-SIX WEEKS. GENERAL ACCIDENT POLICIES For SSOO with $3 Compensation each week, may be obtained for $3 per annum. TEN DOLLARS PREMIUM Will eocure $2,000, and give $lO compen sation each week. TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS Secures a Policy for $6,000, with $25 weekly compensation. FIFTY DOLLARS Secures a Full Policy for SIO,OOO, with SSO compensation each week. SHORT TIME POLICIES ($3,000 for Ten Cents), Travellers may obtain at the HOME OFFICE, 160 MAIN STREET, Lynchburg, Va., and at the Rail Road Stations, Ticket Pol cies for ONE DAY TO TWELVE MONTHS, Rccoiving, in cuse of death from Acci dent, $3,000, and in case of injury, sls per week. The STOCK of this COMPANY is EXCLUSIVELY IN SOUTHERN HANDS And represented by a Directory WIDELY AND FAVORABLY KNOWN. Wo, therefore, appeal with confidence to the good will and patronage of the South ern public. Don’t be misled by tho Yankee Com panies, with Southern names and officers, that have recontly been inaugurated in the South. EVERY DOLLAR YOU SPEND WITH THEM IS THAT MUCH TAKEN FROM OUR CIRCULATION AND FROM A COMPANY WHOSE INTERESTS ARE IDENTICAL WITH YOUR OWN. OFFICERS: COL. MAURICE S. LANGHORNE, President and Treasurer. GEN. JOHN B. GORDON, of Georgia, Flee President. GEN. HARRY T. HAYS, of Louisiana, Vice President. LUCIEN PEYTON, Actuary and Secretary. O. W. LATHAM, Solicitor. COL. HENRY E. PEYTON, General Agent. DIRECTORS: JOHN R. McDANIEL, WILLIAM D. MILLER, GEO. M. RUCKER, STEPHEN D. PETERS, G. W. LATHAM, MAURICE S. LANGHORNE, JOHN H. FLOOD, ABRAHAM D. WARWICK, CHAS. M. BLACKFORD, LUCIEN PEYTON. GEN. JOHN 13. GORDON, Chief Office at ATLANTA, Ga., Agent for the State. A. G. HALL, District Agent, AUGUSTA, Ga. feS- SUB-AGENIS APPOINTED AT THIS OFFICE. myl2—6m Medicinal. BARBETT, CARTER & CO., HOLESALK AND RETAIL Druggists, NO. 391 BROAD STREET, Where will ho 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 past TWENTY-TWO YEARS, we take it for granted that we are known, and PRESCRIPTIONS WILL BE CARE FULLY COMPOUNDED By one of the Arm at all limes, as we attend to our business in every department. jy4—liu DR. J. W. OGILVIE, Kesidence— NO. 34 KOLLOCK STREET [Next door to Rev. W. H. Harison]. Calls left at the office of Mr. Henry J. Osborne, 336 Broad Street, will meet with attention. ju2S—lm* _____ SP. HUNT, M I)., . HOMGSOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Surgeon and Accoucheur, No. 192 Reynolds St., (Goodrich Row), Augusta, Ga. jalfl-ly-Sro* CHOLERA. A CERTAIN CURE For this Disease may be found in the use of Wjggjjjj&f. PERRY DAVIS’ VEGETABLE Pain filler, St. Loots, Mo., June 14, J 849. Mr. A T. Woodward, Agent of Perry Davis’ Pain Killer : Df.ar Sir : I foel it a duty I owe to the public, to make known the value of Perry Davis’ Pain Killer, and my experience in using it for some of the complaints for which it is highly recommended. In April last, on your recommendation, I purchased a one dollar bottle of you for pains with which I have long been afflicted, and made use of it ou my trip down to New Orleans, with the most gratifying and beneficial effects. On my return to this city, the Cholera made its appearance among some of my passengers. I made use of the Pain Killer, having do other remedy on board, and, to my surprise aud gratification, found it gave immediate relief! On my arrival in St. Louis, I called on you and got four large bottles, and stated to you my confi douce in it as an infallible Cholera remedy, and remarking to you that I wanted no other Cholera remedy on my boat. I made uso of the four bottles on my trip to New Orleans aud back, for Cholera and some other complaints for which it is recom mended, and met with the most astonishing success ; when I ordered from you six more ono dollar bottles. Since then I have made two more trips to New Orleans and back; and on my previous trip up I had more than DHVENTY CASES OF CHOLERA on board, when the PAIN KILLER was immediately used with the most astonishing results. In all cases where it was used in time, it gave relief in a very short time ; aud I can, with confidence, say to tho pub lic, that in ail the first stages of Cholera, when taken in time, it is, in my opinion, an infallible remedy! and after a fair trial with it for several weeks, and for four trips to New Orleans and back, and using it for Cholera and other complaints for which it is recommended, no consideration whatevor would induce mo to leave port without a good supply—believing it to he a medicine that no officer of a boat or any family would bo without a single day after using one bottle; believing it to be the most valuable family medicine known to the world for all tho different complaints for which it is recommended. P. S.—Please scud me six largo bottles for tkis trip. J. M. Broadwelt., Captain Steamer Adriatic. I most cordially unite with Capt. Broad well in recommending Perry Davis’s Pain Killer to the public, having myself been severely attacked with tho Cholera, and found relief in a few hours by using tho Pain Killer, and have myself administered it to more than fifty persons attacked with the Cholera, and when used in time, a cure was effected in a few hours, and take pleas ure iu recommending it to the public as an invaluable medicine, that no individual should be without a single hour. J. F. Bokfixgtox, Clerk Steamer Adriatic. Davis’ Pain Killer.—ln to day’s Union will be found an advertisement of this cele brated remedy. Tho certificates appended from tho captain and clerk of the steamer Atlantic we know to bo genuine, and founded on facts, as they verbally stated in our office tho substance of what they pub lish. —St. Louis Union. The PAIN KILLER is sold by ail Drug gists. ju2S—2m DRUGS, MEDICINES, Etc. Y)LUMB k LEITNER, _L 212 BROAD ST., Augusta, Ga., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, PERFUMERY, FINE HAIR AND TOOTH BRUSHES, Fine Toilet Soaps, Surgical and Dental Instruments, • Glass, Putty, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Dye Stuffs, Fancy <fe Toilet Articles, Brushes, GRASS AND GARDEN SEEDS, D-'-tf Dentistry. W. E. SPEARS, Dentist rooms 261 BROAD STREET, Over W. H. Tutt’s Drug Store , AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, Is constantly receiving all necessary ma teria! appertaining to his profession, of the latest.improvement and best styles. fe6—fbn Southern Expres*. Southern Express Company* Office, No. 179 Broad St., EXPRESS FORWARDERS. The SOUTHERN EXPRESS COM PANY Is now prepared to forward, bjr oil land Routes, on Passenger and Mall Trains— GOLD AND SILVER COIN, CURRENCY, LETTERS, PARCELS AND FREIGHT TO Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Richmond, Lynchburg, Petersbu g, Danville, Bristol, Greensboro’, Salisbury, Wilmington, Charlotte, Newbern, Beaufort, Morehead City, Raleigh, Weldon, Goldsboro', Charleston, Columbia, Morganton, Cheraw, Atlanta, Huntsville, Chattanooga, Memphis, Nashville, Louisville, St. Louis, Cincinnati, ( olumbus, Macon, Mobile, Montgomery, Selma, Vicksburg, Jackson, New Orleans, AND ALL STATIONS ON THE Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Central Railroad Richmond and Danville Railroad Piedmont Railroad South Side Railroad Petersburg Railroad North Carolina Central Railroad Raleigh aud Gaston Railroad Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad Western North Carolina Railroad Wilmington,Charlotte & Rutherford RR Wilmington and Manchester Railroad Northeastern Railroad Cheraw and Darlington Railroad Charleston and Savannah Railroad Memphis and Charleston Railroad Louisville and Nashville Railroad Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad East Tennessee and Georgia Railroad Western and Atlantic Railroad Mobile and Ohio Railroad Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad South Carolina Railroad Savannah, Albany and Gulf Railroad Georgia Railroad Macon and Western Railroad Southwestern Railroad Atlanta and West Point Railroad West Point and Montgomery Railroad Southern Railroad Mississippi and Central Railroad New Orleans, Jackson and Great North ern Railroad Mississippi and Tennessee Railroad Alabama and Mississippi Railroad Florida Central Railroad Florida and Gulf Railro and Pensacola and Georgia Railroad. J®~All Goods shipped by Adams’ ot Hamden’s Express Companies, aud marked to tho care of tho Southern “Express Com pany,” will bo promptly forwarded to desti nation. Freights shipped by Steamships to onr care will be forwarded inland to destina tion, without charge for commission, storage or drayage. If orders are left at onr Office, Packages and Freight will be called for by our wagons in any part of the city, and go forward by first Express. H. B. PLANT, President, f«3—6m Augusta, Ga. jpEfyß —. j~ .x-Axi TYPE rOUNt32Y ASM UIN'MXG->1 .VCIIINM woi’j 201 Vine street, Cmcitaati. /,„• Hperimt :,* a„,l Estimates. mhl-6m Foundries, Machinery. MACHINERY FOR THE SOUTH WILLIAM PENDLETON. 11. M. BOAP.DMAi PENDLETON & BOARDMAN, PRACTICAL MACHINISTS and ENGINEERS, Iron "Works! IS9 REYNOLDS STP.EET, (On the Premises of W. H. Goodrich,) AUGUSTA, Ga, Are prepared to famish to order, at low rates, every description of MACHINERY needed in tho South. Such as STEAM ENGINES and HOILEKS—PORTABLE or STATIONARY. CIRCULAR, MULEY and GANG SAW MILLS, of the latest improvements. _ WOOD WORKING MACHINERY, HORSE POWERS, COTTON GINS, IRON RAILING, DECORATIVE IRON WORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. IRON and BRASS CASTINGS either heavy or light. R U p UER and LEATHER BELTING,ui all STEAM ENGINE FINDINGS. IFUIMIIPS! We have constantly on hand PL'MPSo every description—FOßCE, LIFT ajbHT DRANT. New Pumps put up and old ones repaired REPAIRING OF MACHINERY We bare facilities for promptly repairin; every description of MACHINERY, beat or light; and where parties desire wor done on their premises will furnish compt tent Machinists at reasonable rates. my2s —3m Look to yottr Interest. The phcenix iron works, 01 Marbury street, near the Cotto Factory Building, known as the old Piste factory, has been converted into a FOCS DRY and MACHINE WORKS. Steam Engines, and Boilers, Saw Milli Sttgar Boilers, Mill Spindles, Gudgeon Gin Gear, Gas Retorts, Sash Weights, at other IRON and BRASS CASTINGS at among the many articles of superior work mansbip, which we are daily fumishingt our customers, and the public generally, a the very lowest prices. Ordors respectfully solicited and promptlj filled. Competent Machinists sent to any part o the country to erect or repair Machinery. JOHN L. DAY, Proprietor. REFERENCES. Mr J R Howell, Millwright, Augusta, Gi Maj Geo T Jackson, Augusta, Ga. Mr W Brenner, Augusta, Ga, Mill Fur niaher. Jesse Osmond, Esq, Augusta, Ga, Ca Builder. Reanv & Merry, Berr.elia, Ga, Proprietor Saw Mill. Cook & Lampkin, Columbia county, Gi Proprietors Saw Mill. jul4—3m E. S. JAFFRAY &. CO. JMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OP Dry Goods, 350 Broadway, NEW YORK. fe27—6m Country Merchants WILD FIND IT TO THEIR ADVANTAG To call and examine the STOCK at I. KAHN & CO.’S, As they receive NEW GOODS daily, julo—6m FISH ! OYSTERS ! ! Game ii 1 POULTRY 1 VEGETABLES!! AND FAMILY GROCERIES® OF EVERY KIND AND FOR SALE LO® Call and see me. WM. HALE (colored), H Washington stree* H between Broad and Ellis, Augusta, mh6—6m Furniture and Piano Hauling® PJAVIXG A NEW AND LIGHT 1 ’, Spring* Dray® I am prepared to haul riANOS, and any thing elso, scratching or bruising, as is too case. Orders left at m3’ Grocer}’ Washington Street, between Broad liiiis will be promptly attonded reasonable rates. Particular care given to moving and Pia Dos. Wm. HALF ap!4— tfm Dealer in Family Groc^^H