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JCljf 9itllh yrrss. Jity Printer—Official Paper BfcRSKST cm' CIRCULATION. , A.m*ir«TA. ua. as* i ■tICBDAY MOHNINrt Aug. IS, IR6« f;j Rieiv *U verllsemenls. Rent or For Salt—Apply to G. II- Meyer. Sale—W. H. Harison. Mayor—John Foater, Sr. ■Hie Mayoralty—Lafayette Mi-Laws. Excelsior Mills Flour—T. I*. Stovall. —A. P. Robertson. Hw Flour. —Jas. G. liailie & Bro. Tin Ware, etc.—D. L. Fuller Range of Thermometer. At Daily Prkss Office, I ‘3*:? August 17, 1866. j is.a. 12 m. 3 p.m. 8 p.m. :::■ S2° 84° 88° 81° Ei.kctiox for Mayor To-Day. to notice already given, H Election will be held in the several to-day, for a Mayor of the City H Augusta, to fill the vacancy ocea- by the resignation of flon. Jas. ■ Gardiner. Several candidates have nominated; but all have with- except Hon. John Foster, Sr. Polls will be opened at the. and times designated in the notice in another column ; and ■ who were legally entitled to vote at Municipal Election will be entitled on this occasion. ox Cigars. —The Acting Com- of Internal Revenue has writ- Hn a letter, under date of August lJth, ■ which he says that by bonding cigars, can have them appraised at the market value, and, on with- them for consumption, they can Hi them as they please, at wholesale or as customers may desire. If no is pnid on cigars until they are the actual price received, whether or retail, must be returned, the lax assessed upon such price, tax on cigars sold at s.'!o per thmis ■d is $lO ; but if the same quality of are retailed at SSO per thousand, the tax will be sl4. Monthly for August. —The number of this excellent Month- just been received. A steel en- of Stonewall Jackson appears frontispiece. The following is the of contents : ; The Modern Doctrine of Studies ; The Doom of Rosa- The Jews; What does Baby and Their Origin; Literary Talk ; Our Tripod, etc., etc. ! t. —We observe that boys, using of the Water Works, are in iH habit of flooding the causeways at street corners. This should Hbe done, as it results in great iucon- to ladies, and soils their skirts little. let those engaged in the work referred to keep their eyes open attend to what they are doing ; then jjjgjw will save themselves the trouble of to citizens after .the latter Be been thoroughly saturated through Hir carelessness. Emma.— This distinguished —the title is all—whose com to this country has been heralded the “great World,” arrived in on the 13th, anil was re ■Bved and welcomed to the United by Acting Secretary of State, General Stanbury. 'The Queen is said to be a native of She hails from the Sand- HHch Islands. Mayor’s Elkutio.n.— All other Htndidates having withdrawn their JOES' FOSTER, Sr., is the candidate for Mayor of Augusta. HTur Election To day.—We are re- Hiestcd to state that John D. Smith, Http, has withdrawn his name as a can- Hdate for Mayor of Augusta. HSucn is Life —And such is the dis- Hpsition of the people to buy from M. Cfoben, 182 J Broad Street, because his |||ck of boots, shoes, hats, caps, etc., AM of the best kind, and bargains are Imi4 there daily. ? t Recorder’s Court.— Three or more freed men were before the Recorder yes terday for violating the eighteenth sec tion. Six were arraigned for disregard ing the lstof Jane Ordinance. They Ke fined varionsly and justly. ®Quixn Ahead !—New York and Bal- Bpaore papers were handed ns last even ing from Mr. Quinn’s book and news Bore, nearly opposite the Daily Press ■Kce, on Broad itreet. Stovall’s Excelsior Flour. —lu our advertising columns, this morning, Captain i human P. Stovall announces that orders for his justly popular flour are still received at his office at the Mills, or at Messrs. Butt <fc Bro.’s store sad that every merchant is placed on the same footing, so that all can sell this flour at the Mill priee. This will he of great advantage to our people. We know from experience that the Ex celsior Flour is a pure and superior ar ticle ; but when you eat Northern floor, yon do not know what villainous com pounds you are consuming. It is al ways the wisest policy to use the best and purest articles ot food, and iu Stovall’s flour you get this. Besides we should patronize our own section—our own home industry, particularly when we can get an article at as low a price as elsewhere. Wo clip the following article from the Savanmah Neies c£r Herald, of the 15th instant, and take pleasure iu endorsing it: We bad the pleasure of a call last eve ning from Thomas P. Stovall, Esq., who is the proprietor of “Stovall’s Ex celsior Mills, at or near Augusta, Ga. ; an establishment which had an envia ble reputation before the war for manu facturing a superior article of flour, and hy reason of its superiority had become a favorite brand in this and other mar kets. We learn from him that his Mill is again in successful operation, and that be is fully prepared to supply his old customers and all others who may be disposed to patronize a home enter prise, which in the past has giveu such general satisfaction. The flour made at this Mill is ot Georgia wheat, which is known to be of a superior quality and generally preferred in this section, at least, over the products of the West and North. The advantage of Southern over Northern flour is, that it makes more bread of a specific quantity of flour, less liable to sour in warm or damp climates, and withal, more ac ceptable to the taste. And again, flour manufactured in our midst carries with it into market the responsibility of the manufacturer against the villainous frauds which have been practiced upon our people by consignors in the West and North. This is a most important consideration, and when associated with the fact that is put down here at the same prices for similar qualities of Western and Northern flour, should command lor it a decided preference bv the trader as well as the consumer. We sincerely hope that in view of the advantages which are likely to ac crue to all classes of our community iu these distressingly hard times, from the determination of Mr. Stovall to supply our market with a superior quality of flour at reasonable prices, every facility will be accorded to bttn by our rail roads and steamers for cheap and speedy transportation. This is a mat ter iu which the poorer classes, not only of this city, but of all the country tribu tary to it, are deeply concerned, and it is in their behalf that we speak so earn estly upon this important subject. Our country friends who desire to avail themselves of the advantages tendered by Mr. Stovall, can do so by application to Messrs. Connerat & Johnson, of this city. High Rents. —The subject of rents is being agitated in other cities as well as in Augusta. The Dress and Times of Nashville, Tenn., has the following : Don’t forget the meeting to-night at half past seven o’clock, in the north end of the market-house. The subject on which action is to be taken is one which has long touched the sensitive pocket-nerve of our citizens. High rents have be come a worn-out theme of conversation. The time has now come to do something. Let the effort be united, unanimous and irresistible. Let the unreasonableness of the present exorbitant and oppressive rents be set forth so plainly, and let the feeling of tenants be so thoroughly un derstood, that the enormous prices charged can be upheld no longer with out bringing the odium of the commu nity upon those who refuse to yield to a just and reasonable demand. Let all interested in the reduction of rents turn out to-night. The Montgomery Mail contains the following paragraph on the same sub ject : We are informed of an instance of commendable liberality, and a move in the right direction, on the part of one of our property holders, which occurred a day or two since in the matter of rent. The owner of a store on Commerce street, who rented it the past year for three thousand dollars, generously fell one thousand, and rented it for the ensuing year for two thousand dollars! This is worthy k of imitation, and if followed will add to the prosperity of the city. The Mail also says: We invite local attention to the fol lowing from the Nashville Union and American of the 11th inst.: The Merchants in Council. —A num ber of merchants met last evening, at eight o’clock, at the store of F. D. Fuller & Cos., on Union street, for the purpose of having a general meeting of the mer chants of this city, at such time aud place as might be selected, to take steps to induce the landlords of this city to' reduce the present exorbitant rates of rent. Mr. John York, on motion, was ap pointed Chairman ot the meeting, and the representatives of the press were re quested to act as Secretaries. On motion, a committee of three was appointed, viz. : Messrs. Luck, March and Fuller, to procure a suitable hall for the purpose of holding the general meeting. On motion, Mr. John York was added to the committee. ' ) It was resolved that the Committee, on securing the Hall, should notify the city papers as to the time and place of holding the general meeting, should it be held. After a rote of thanks to the press for officiating ms Secretaries, the meeting adjourned. From present appearances, it seems that the people of Augusta have con. eluded to “accept the situation,” and pay whatever rent landlords choose to re quire of them. We have done the best we could to produce a different state of affairs ; but if the people decide against us, we can only bow to their superior judgment, conscious, however, that we have dose 6ur duty in the srejgl3e.s. lo be Commended, —The zeal mani fested by our excellent Police corps, in arresting and bringing before the proper authorities, vagrants, is very commend able. These idlers are doing more to create feelings ot distrust in the minds of well disposed freedraen and freed women, than all else combined. Lazy, insolent, and worthless, they are them selves unable to find situations, and leave nothing undone that will tend to induce the more sensible and less indo lent to follow in their footsteps. Fes tering sores are they. Let them be made scarce. Consignees per Central Railroad. August 17.—Levy & J, A H Ketcham, J 0 Mathewson, Wyman & M, [C], B F Tutt. E It Schneider, C Myers, J DBA Bro, Jones, S & Cos, J M C & Son, II T P & Cos, Aug Factory, Clark & M, W F, G It Crump, Bothweli & Cos, D R Wright & Cos, C E Remington, D L Fullerton, W E Jackson, J G Bailie & Bro, J F Miller, Sherman, J & Cos, E Mustin & Cos, Barrett, C & Cos. The Silk Dress. —We are requested to state that the raffle for that splendid silk dress will take place at Messrs. I. Kahn & Co.’s, this morning, between the hours of ten and eleven o’clock. New Flour.—J. G. Bailie & Bro., 205 Broad street, have just received another lot of that fine extra family flour, which they offer at reduced prices. Nothing Doing. —The local situa tion is summed up in these words : There is a great calm. The friends of Judge A. P. Robert son will support him, this day, for Mayor of the City of Augusta. * A Good Piano is offered to rent or for sale in another column. Apply to G. H. Meyer. For Sale. —W. 11. Harison adver. tises, this morning, a cow and calf for sale. Augusta Market. Augusta, (Ja„ August 17, 1866. ft OLD—Buying, 1.49 ; selling, 1.50. SlLVEß—Baying, 1.39; selling,ll.42. COTTON—There has been a decided ad vance in the Market—inure active than for suino time past; good demand. Middling 28 ; Strict Miudling 29 ; Good Middling 30. TELEGRAPHIC : * Nf,w York, August 17.—Cotton firm this morning, llolders demand one cent advance on yesterday’s prices, on account of favorable news from Liverpool. Mid dling 34a36. Gold 151 i. Exchange 107 J. BV THE CABLE : Liverpool August 16, P. M.—Cotton market has advanced fd. Sales 20,000 bales. London, August 16, P. M.—Consols 873- Five-Twenties 68. The Bank rate has been reduced to eight. It is confirmed that Franco has receded from her demand on Prussia, and desires peace. It is hoped Prussia will not cross the Main. LL_!■_■' “T Ice Dealers. ICE. ' fjxiie Mclntosh street Ice House (OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE) IS STILL OPEN. Prices for the present, two and a half (23) cents a pound, retail. For fifty pounds or more, two (2) cents. R. A. HARPER A CO. aulfi—tf Ice! Ice! Ice! CONSTANT SUPPLY OF PRIME NORTHERN ICE Will b© furnished to consumers by calling or sending their orders to the AUGUSTA ICE HOUSE, Opposite the* South Carolina Rail Road Depot, or at the Branch House on Campbell Street, at the present reduced advertised rates—viz.: $2 00 per CWT., and 2£c. RE TAIL; and at all times as low as can bo furnished by auy other dealer. au2—tf CALEB EMERY. Ice Delivered Free TO CUSTOMERS, IN ANY PART OF the City, who will take TEN POUNDS or MORE. Our charges aro —For LESSLfhan FIFTY POUVfIt£ TWO ) AND A HA LOrCENTS jber pound! For FIFTY* POUNDS and OVER, TWO CENTS. Ice House, near the Bel! Tower, one door South of Greene Street. WATERMELONS and CANTELOPES ON ICE—Cheap. my29—3m PORTER A SEGO. [communicated. ] Hon. John Foster For Mayor. fudge Robertson having deoHoed to be a candidate for Mayor, Hon. JOHN FOSTER lim been nominated for the place. A bet tor selection oould not be made. Ilia long experience as a Member of Council and his urbanity and liberality fit him excellently well for the position. It require# just such a man, aud hia friends and all who take an interest iu the welfare of the City, should rail* t# Ui« support tolday. j ' -* ‘ j Do not vote fur gentleuieu who have de clined to run, for your votes will only be throwu away. Unite on Mr. Foster, and place him in the Mayoralty. You will then havo the right mao-in the right place. CITIZEN. Aujusta , Ga. f Augu*t 18, 1866. [communicated.] The Mayoralty— The Street Hail Road. Mr. Editor :—In answer to a communi cation in your paper, a few days ago, ask ing for the views of candidates for the Mayoralty in regard to the proposed Street Rail Road, I beg leave to say that I am in favor of that enterprise, on terms equitable to tho City and to the Company; and, if elected, will sustain it on such terms. Very respectfully, JOHN FOSTER. [communicated.] Mr. Editor :—As Gen. McLaws withdrew at a late hour last night as a Candidate for Mayor, it should be remembered that Judge ABNER P. ROBERTSON'S friends had previously announced him, but he pos itively refused to oppose Gcd. McLaws. Judgo Robertson's long experience and great interest in the management of the municipal affairs, and his fine administra tive ability eminently qualifies him for the position. The citizens should not for get, also, h:w rmble conduct during the yellow fever of 1854, when those of our citizens who were able to flee from danger were roaming broadcast over the land, and the poor and destitute forced to remain in the city. Follow-Citizens, Judge Robertson re mained with them. CITIZEN. Painting &. Gilding. J. J. BROWNE, QARVER AND GILDER. LOOKING GLASR And PICTURE FRAMES, CORNICES, BRACKETTS, CONSOLE TABLES J2Z&* Made to Order. **l^; OH PICTURE and LOOKING-GLASS FRAMES REGILT, and OIL PAINTINGS RESTORED, LINED and VARNISHED, At 135 BROAD STREET, Aagutta, Geo. Old CHANDELIERS made to look EQUAL TO NEW, at a moderate price. au!2—tf PAINTING MY PRICE FOR FINE GILDED AND SMALTED SIGNS has been, from 1820 to tho present time (with the exception of war time), $1 per foot, inclusive. PAINTED SIGNS, without regard to color, seventy-five cents per foot, inclusive. FINE JAPAN TIN, with name, $1; with name and business, $2. R. P. SPELMAN, au9— lm* 190 Greene Street. FISlv, NEARLY OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE Is undertaking HOUSE, SIGN, AND ORNAMENTAL IN ALL ITS VARIOUS BRANCHES. jyiy—tf PAINTING, GLAZING, Etc. ALL orders connected with the above branches promptly executed in the neatest manner, on reasonable terms. SHOP NO. 48 JACKSON STREET, Near the Bell Tower. The best quality of PAINT used) and GLASS of all sizes (obtainable) set to order. fe2o—tf WILLIAM BARROW. “THE DAILY PRESS ’’ Job O fTi c e HAS RECEIVED AN ENTIRELY NEW SUPPLY OP LATEST STYLE TYPE AND 1 H THE FINEST ASSORTMENT OP, ALL KINDS OF ,U I 4.4 >• id ■■■ ■ Printing Papers! ’ in The city. ! .*« .ATrA.IT.' .««. K.uD 2 Colored Inks kept on hand AS USUAL. .At) *.T*7f’7A For Rent and Sale. FOR RENT. The Booms over our new store on corner below the i'laufere’ Hotel, will be for rent us soon us completed. It would be a flue stand for a Daguerr«an. Artist. V. RICHARDS & BRO.. au!7—Bt 279 Brood S»rect. TO RENT. HOUSE ON CUMMINO S IREET—» And one on Kollock Street. ALSO Two below Elbert, containing Six Rooms each. L. C. DUGAS, aulfi—tf No. 47 Broad Street. TO RENT, I ['ROM FIRST OCTOBER NEXT, THE premises now occupied hy James Fish, containing 144 Acres, with good DWELL ING, Out-houses, etc. ALSO. The DWELLING oh the corner of Telfair and Forsyth Streets. Apply to auls—lflt J. A. VAN WINKLE. TO RENT, From Ist October next- A HOUSE AND LOT— Located in a central part of the City. Attached is a good sized Garden and Yard. Enquire at THIS OFFICE, au 15—ts TO RENT, The HOUSE ISI GREENE street, pleasantly located, will be rented at once, or from the Ist of October—with or without Furniture. aul4—2w* FOR RENT. TIIE RESIDENCE ON NORTHEAST Corner of Lincoln and Ellis streets, containing nine rooms, besides two attic rooms, double kitchen, etc. Possession can be obtained immediately. Apply next door or to J. J. LATHROP. au!2—tf At T. E. Timmons’ Foundry, For Sale or Exchange 1/0,-v, FOR CITY PROPERTY, IMPROVED OR UNIM PROVED—A SPLENDID Uisesagnt E S IDE NC E on the Wrightiboro’ Road, just at the four-mile post from Augusta. The House contains six rooms, oil finish ed in the best style, almost new ; four Ser vant’s Rooms ; Stable lor four horses; Corn House, etc. The place contains about fifty Acres, with about 2,000 of the choioesbPruit Trees—all young, being planted only lour years. Any person wauling such a desirable' place had better call soon, as a decided bar gain will be given. With attention, a splen did fortune can be made of tho Orchard. For particulars, enquire of WM. GLEN DINNING, or SAMUEL DICKEY. auS—tf FOR RENT, That comfortable dwelling, No. 88 Greeno street, nearly opposite the St. James’ Church. AI.SO, The lower side of a TENEMENT HOUSE on Ellis, between Centre aird Elbert etreets. Apply to JOHN V. KEENER, Adm’r Estate Henry Keener, auS—l2t* 63 Broad Street. FOR SALE, TWO HOUSE S—ONE CONTAINS Four Rooms and an Attic; the other is a small COTTAGE HOUSE, with oil the necessary out-buildings. The Property is all newly fenced, and in excellent condi tion. No better Water in the city. Will be sold separately or together. For all par ticulars, apply to E. 11. ROGERS, au7 —lm 245 Broad Street. TO RENT. SMALL COTTAGE HOUSE— Corner Reynolds and East Boundary Street. For particulars, inquire of R. DeMARTIN, au7—lm Southern Express Office. TO RENT, From the first of October next, the LARGE FIRE-PROOF STORE, No. 127 Broad Street. Apply above. nu7—tf Building Lots for Sale. ONLY SEVEN LOTS LEFT, SITUATED on Marbury Street, adjoining, but out of tho city limits. For terms apply to F. A. MAUGE, at Caffin’s, Eroad Street, auo—lm* Augusta, Ga. FOR SALE, piNE AVENUE GARDEN— Located in Ilarrisonville— FOR SALE. The Lot contains 7£ Acres. jy2l—tOctl* W. W. BARRON. JOB "TURNING THE AUGUSTA BOBBIN %ORKS— Near the Augusta Factory, AT LOWER PRICES THAN ANY OTHER PLACE IN THE CITY! PATENT SAW GUMMING promptly executed. All Saws sent should be marked with the Owner’s name. Cannot be re sponsible for unavoidable breakage. aus—ly H. T. NELSON. The Augusta Wholesale & Retail Emporium. 262 I - KAUN4CO " 262 WHOLES tLE AND RETAIL DEALERS IU Foreign and Domestic DRY GOODS FANCY GOODS NOTIONS BOOTS SHOES HATS AND STRAW GOODS 2(52 BROAD STREET. jul7—6ra Dress Goods. STYLES OF DRESS GOODS, ALL KINDS, VERY CHEAP, at I. KAHN k. Ca’S, ju!7—6m 262 Broad Street. Dry Goods, Notions. BROAD STREET. JQQ iMrsi E. H. iPugho l BAS KOW ON tit- New Goods J|l| ||§l||||k Etc., Etc., CONSISTING OF IST MOURNING GOODS: GRENADINE BAREGE CREPE MERETZ CHALLIES DeLAINES BOMBAZINES LAWNS—Black andjPlain LAWNS—Figured LAWNS—PIaid ALPACA POPLINS—BIack and White GINGHAMS CALICOES, Etc. GRENADINE—CoIored GRENADINE BAREGE—figured CAMBRIC MUSLlNS—Figured LAWNS ORGANDIES BISHOP LAWN MESSELIA NAINSOOK—Checked and Plain SWlSS—Dotted and Plain SWlSS—Striped aud Checked BRILLIANTES CHAMBREYS DEBAGE MOHAIR—Leno MOHAIIWPIaid PF.RCOLES POPLINS PARIS POPLINETTES CALICOES MUSLINS GINGHAMS, etc. Ladies’ and Misses’ 16ISI4& TRIMMED ISIPII and UNTRIMMED Bonnets fowl AMD LATEST AND IMPROVED STYLES Flowers aud 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 IIOOP 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 LACE MANTILLAS SILK MANTILLAS LACE POINTS INSERTINGS AND EDGINGS CAMBRIC JACONET SWJSS, etc. LADIES’ EMBROIDERED and HEMSTITCHED HDKFS B£?L.A!I of the above Goods, with a great variety of valuable and necessary artices, can be bought cheap, at 190 Broad Street, Mrs. E. H. PUGHE'S.