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Furniture. Furniture of All Descriptions. PLATT BROTHERS, C. A. PLATT A CO. 214 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA. Have nww the best assortment of FURNI TURE on hand that has ever been in this market, and constantly receiving—consist ing of Rosewood, Mahogany and Walnut PARLOR SETTS, CHAMBER SETTS, COTTAGE SETTS, BEDSTEADS, CHAIRS, SOFAS, TETE-A-TETES, CEN TRE TABLES, BUREAUS, etc., etc. is oim UPHOLSTERING DEPARTMENT We have SHADES, Lace and Damask CUR TAINS, CORDS, TASSELS, GIMPS, LOOPS, CORNICES, BANDS, and all ne cessary articles required. OUR MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT is still in operation. Special Orders, promptly attended to. Repairing done in all branches of the business. IN OVK V UNDERTAKERS’ DEPARTMENT we koep constantly on hand, COFFINS of every quality and sizo. METALLIC CASES and CASKETS of the most im proved styles. Undertakers can bo supplied with all kinds of TRIMMINGS. iny2—:»£_ FURNITURE. TIIE UNDERSIGNED HAVE on hand, and are receiving, a line QCfciassortment of Furniture, Which they offer at very Low Figures! Also, are prepured to make to order and Tepair anything in our line of business at short notice. Cano-Bottom CHAIRS re seated at a liv in'' price, at 137 Broad, opposite Monument Street. WEST & MAY. jy29—3m , FURNITURE 1 FURNITURE! ! WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. DEGRAAF & TAYLOR, 87 and 89 BOWERY AND 05 CHRISTIE STREETS NEW YORK, have tho best assorted stock of Parlor, Dining Room and Bed-Room FURNITURE ! SPRING BEDS and BEDDING IN THE CITY. CANOPY and HIGH POST BEDSTEADS, Expressly for Southern trade. STEAMERS AND HOTELS FURNISHED A T WHOLESALE PRICES. KNOCK DOWN CANE WORK AND TURNED POST BEDSTEADS, in cases. ALL WORK GUARANTEED AS REPRESENTED. Our Facilities for manufacturing defy competition. myl—ly NEW FIRM. MR. WILLIAM SHEPHERD ’ Having, in consequence of failing health, retired from his connection with the firm of WM. S IIEP HERD & CO., 255 BROAD STREET, And WM. 11. JONES having this day boen admitted as a member of ihat House, its business will hereafter be transacted under the firm and style of JONES, SON & CO., Tho above announcement has no refer ence to the business of our house. No. 192 BROAD STREET, which will be contin ued as heretofore, without change of rela tions or details— JONES, SMYTII & CO., 192 BROAD STREET. Referring to the above Card, we beg to announce that wc have in store A FULL AND COMPLETE STOCK OF COOKINti AND HEATING STOVES, OF ALL THE LATEST AND MOST APPROVED DESIGNS. A large and complete lino of WOOD AND WILLOW WARE. A good assortment of HOUSE FURNISING GOODS, Etc., Etc. With ample facilities and experience, we Jjjescct ourselves before tho customers Sf our predecessors and the public for pa tronage, with a full assurance that we will continue to enjoy that degree of confidence which has contributed so largely to their well-known success during the past sixteen years. We will be constantly iu receipt of NEW AND LATEST STYLES OF GOODS, AS THE BUSINESS SEASON OPENS. Full particulars will be given in future advertisements. JONES, SON A CO., 255 BROAD STREET. Augusta, Sept. 1, 1866. sel—tf Relief for the Suffering l The feeble and delicate girl, as well as the matured and ailing woman, may learn the means which will enable her to perform active houshold duties, free from inconvenience, and often suffering, heretofore experienced, by en closing a stamped envelupo, with written address, to MRS. ANNA M. DENT, bc22— lm Augusta, Ga. Brokers and Merchants. . Real Estate Auctioneer and Broker. THE UNDERSIGNED WILL PAY particular attention to ADMINISTRATORS’, EXECUTORS’, GUARDIANS, and TRUSTEES’ SALES. And will buy and sell REAL ESTATE when required to do so; and will attend to sales in any part of the counties of Rich mond, Burke, and Columbia. _sel3-l2 J. THOMPSON. Harper C. Bryson, WAREHOUSE COMMISSION MERCHANT, Augusta, G-a. Customer* supplied with BAGGING, ROPE, and FAMILY SUPPLIES. Prompt attention paid to the sale of COTTON and OTHER PRODUCE. OFFICE—IB9 Reynolds Street. WARE HOUSE—On Jackson Street. se4—3m C. E. Claohorn, W. F. Herring, Philadelphia, Pa. Augusta, Ga. CLAGHORN & .HERRING, pjAVING RE-RENTED THE COMMODIOUS STORE .7 KNOWN AS No. 7 WARREN BLOCK, . WITH - WAREHOUSE IN REAR, AUGUSTA, GEO., Will continue to give their personal atten tion to CONSIGNMENTS TO THEM, EITHER AT AUGUSTA, GA., OR PHILADELPHIA, PA. Particular attention given to the STORAGE, SALE AND PURCHASE OF Cotton, Yarns, AND DOMESTICS. Consignments and Orders Solicited, Liberal CASH ADVANCES made on Consignments. NORTHERN EXCHANGE FOR SALE AT MARKET RATES. On Ist October Mr. A. M. JACKSON will be admitted as a partner and the firm will be changed to JLAttHORN,•HERRING A CO. au!9—6w JAMES T. GARDENER, A 11 E nous E AX D COMMISSION MERCHANT, Mclntosh Street, Augusta, Ga. Will jiive his personal attention to the STORAGE AND SALE OF COTTON And such other Produce as may be sent him. Cash advances made on Produce in Store, aul I—fun JOHN CRAIG, Banking and EXCHANGE OFFICE, 259 BROAD STREET, Augusta, Ga., BUYS ANP SELLS GOLD BULLION GOLD and SILVER COIN BANK NOTES BONDS, STOCKS BILLS OF EXCHANGE, my4—iy Foreign and Domestic. Plumbing and Gas Fitting. C. H. WARNER? ~~ PLUMBER, GAS and STEAM FITTER, In rear of 255 Broad street, Augusta, Geo. Gas, Steam and U’ater Pipes, Rubber Hose and Hose Pipes, promptly furnished or repaired. ia2fi—tf Gent’s Furnishing Store. WASHINGTON STBnKT— Yl Between BROAD and ELLIS, AUGUSTA , GA. The undersigned would respectfully infi rm his old friends and the public gene rally, that he has just returned from the North with a choice lot of CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, and VESTINGS And is now prepared to make them up to order, in the most approved styles, and at as low.rates as they can be put up in the city. Also, on hand, all kinds of GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS, at reduced prices. Particular attention paid to CUTTING CLOTHS to he made up at home. All work warranted to fit. CLEANING ANI) REPAIRING done with neatness and dispatch. A general asssortment of TRIMMINGS FOR COATS, PANTS, AND VESTS. Call and examino for yourself before purchasing elsewhere. Thankful for past favors, a continuance of your patronago is solicited. U. A. RIDLEY, Washington Street, seß—3qi Between Broad and Ellis Just Opening, COMPLETE STOCK OF SEASONABLE GOODS AT TH K WELL-KNOWN STAND OF • I. KAHN & CO., jul6- 6m 262 Broad Street. XADIES’ AND MISSES’ RATS ’ J AT MRS. PUailE’S, 1 ’ Street. Accident Insurance. INSURE AGAINST ACCIDENTS w TUB PIONEER COMPANY OF THE SOUTH. THE SOI THERE Accident Insurance COMPANY LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA, HOME OFFICE, 160 MAIN STREET. AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, $1,000,000. INSURES AGAINST ALL ACCIDENTS, Giving the holder of an Annual Policy THE FULL AMOUNT INSURED IN CASE OF DEATH, All D 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 secure $2,000, and give $lO compen sation each week. TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS Secures a Policy for $5,000, 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 Cent,), Travellers may obtain at the HOME OFFICE, 160 MAIN STREET, Lynchburg, Va., and at the Rail Road Stations, Ticket Pol cics for ONE DAY TO TWELVE MONTHS, Receiving, in ease of death from Acci dent, $3,000, and in ease of injury, sls per week. The STOCK of this COMPANY is EXCLUSIVELY IN SOUTHERN HANDS And represented by a Directory WIDELY AND FAVORABLY KNOWN. Wc, therefore, appeal with confidence to the good will and patronage of the South ern public. Don’t be. misled by the Yankee Com panies, with Southern names and officers, that have recently 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 : COB. MATT ALICE S. LAKfIHOKKE, President and Treasurer. GEN. JOHN B. GORDON, of Georgia, Vice President. GEN. HARRY T. HAYS, of Louisiana, Vice President. LUCIEN PEYTON, Actuary and Secretary. G. W. LATHAM, Solicitor. COL. HENRY E. PEYTON, General Agent. DIRECTORS: jonN r. McDaniel, WILLIAM D. MILLER, GEO. M. RUtKER, STEPHEN D. PETERS, G. W. LATHAM, MAURICE S. LANGnORNE, JOHN H. FLOOD, ABRAIJAM D. WARWICK, CIIAS. M. BLACKFORD, LUCIEN PEYTON. GEN. JOHN B. GORDON, Chief Office at ATLANTA, Ga., Agent for the State. A. G. HALL, District Agent, AUGUSTA, Ga. SUB-AGENTS APPOINTED AT TjUS OFFICE. myl2—6m Insurance. Oglethorpe Insurance Company, Oj Savdnnah, Ga. rjpHE ' '£>gletliorpe INSURANCE COMPANY, OF SAVANNAH, GA. Insurance Effected at Equitable Rates. H. W. MERCER, President. J. T. THOMAS, Secretary. Offioe ll7 Bat Street, Savannah, Ga. Directors: J. W. NEVITT O. G. PURSE A, FUALARTON J. McMAHON L. J.GUILMARTIN F. W. SIMS GvBUTLER R. LACHLISON E. T. CLAYTON Augusta J. W. KNOTT Macon B. F. ROSS Macon W. 11. YOUNG Columbus n. W. MERCER C. S. HARDEE WM. HUNTER A. S. HARTRIDGE A. PORTER R. MORGAN J, STODDARD J. T. THOMAS W. REMSHART F. L. GUE H. A. CRANE A. A. SOLOMONS M. HAMILTON W. W. GORDON M. S. COHEN J. LAMA B. H. BRODNAX, Agent, mayll—ftm AUGUSTA, GA. B. H. Brodnax, JNSURANCE AGENCY. CORNER OF BROAD & JACKSON STREETS. - JOSEPH E. MARSHALL, JNSURANCE AGENCY, 240 BROAD STREEY AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. ap26—ly An Ordinance TO PROHIBIT THE ORGANIZATION of additional Fire Companies in the City of Augusta, and to provide for the ratification of Fire Department elections: Whereas, The Fire Department of Au gusta has reached an extent and efficiency sufficient for all practical purposes, and in order to protect the Companies now organ ized, and to prevent any additional burthen upon the City Treasury— Sec. I. Jte it ordained by the City Council of Augusta y and it is hereby ordained by the authority of the same, That from and after the passage of this Ordinance, it shall not be lawful for any person or persons to form or organize any Fire or Hose Companies within the corporate limits of the City, for the operation or use of either Hand En gines, Steam Engines, Hose Carriages, Hook and Ladder Trucks, or any fire apparatus whatever, whether independent or other wise. Sec. IT. And be it.further ordained , That after the next and each succeeding election of Chief Engineer and Assistants of tho Augusta Fire Department, it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the same to sub mit the result of said election to the City Council of Augusta for ratification ; and as soon thereafter as possible, it shall be the duty of the Mayor to commission the said officers so elected, if confirmed by Council. Sec. 111. And be it further ordained, That all Ordinances and parts of Ordinances mil itating against this Ordinance be, and the same are hereby, repealed. I)onu iu Council, this 15th day of Septem ber, A. D., 1866. JOHN FOSTER, [ L. S. ] Mayor City Augusta. Attest: L. T. Blome, C. C. sc22—lOt An Ordinance TO RKGULAIE AND PRESCRIBE the Tuition Hours of the Houghton Institute. •Sec. I. He it Ordained, by the City Coun cil of Augusta, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of the same, That from and after tho first Monday in October next, tho Tuition Hours of the Houghton Insti tute shall be as follows : From the first Monday iu October to the first Monday in April, in each and every year, from eight and a half o’clock A.M. to twelve and a half O’clock M. ; and fiuui two uMwck r.M. to fire o’clock P.M.; and from tho first Monday in April to the first Monday in August, from eight o’clock A.M. to twelve o’clock M.; and from two o’elook P.M. to five o’clock P.M. Sec. 11. And be it further Ordained, That it shall be the duty of the Houghton Institute Committee to prescribe such addi tional rules and regulations for the govern ment of said Institute as may, in their judgment be deemed necessary and proper. Sec. HI. And be it further ordained, That all Ordinances, and parts of Ordinances, militating against this Ordinance, be and tho same are hereby repealed. Done in Council the 7th day of Septem ber, A.D., 1866. JOHN FOSTER, [L. S.] Mayor City Augusta. Attest: L. T. Blome, C. C. se22—lOt An Ordinance TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE FIX ING the time for tho issue of City Tax Executions : Sue. I. Re it ordained by the City Council of Augusta, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of the. same, That from tho Ist day of November of each and every year, Execution shall be issued sgainst every person who may be in default at that date. Sec. 11. Re it farther ordained, That all Ordinances and parts of Ordinances milita ting against this Ordinance bo, and the same are hereby, repealed. Douc in Council this day of Septem ber, A. D., 1860. JOHN FOSTER, [L. S.] Mayor City Augusta. Attest: L. T. Blome, C. O. se2s—lOt TweTRY KIND OF PRINTING - " Li and BOOK BINDING Neatly antl Cheaply Executed AT THIS OFFICE. Painting & Gilding. PAINTING. My prick for fink gilded and SMALTED SIGNS is ONE DOLLAR per s&perficial foot of the Board, and for PAINTED SIGNS, of any color, Seventy Five Cents per foot, This includes the irons and putting up.. These prices have enabled me to live well, and pay one hundred cents in the dollar, without a single exception, for fifty years. R. P. SPELMAN, se!B—tm 190 Greene Street. PAINTING. E. MILLER A CO. Beg to announce that they are prepared to execute, in a very superior manner, and on very reasonable terms, all kinds of work in their line, such as HOUSE, SIGN, AND ORNAMENTAL Painting. CEILINGS AND WALLS DECORATED. SHOP ON JACKSON STREET, Globe Hotel Building, se4—3m I GLAZING. Mr: a. iiett'AKnbunces to the Public that he is prepared to give his personal attention tothc work of GLAZING. Orders can be left at Barrett?’ <7artef A Co.’s, Druggists and Apothecaries, No. 291 Broad Street, Dr at MR. HETT’S residence, 117 Reynolds Street. se2—3m y Jewellers. Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry. Eh. summer— • McINTOSIf street, One door North of Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. WATCHMAKER’S TOOLS, MATERIALS, and GLASSES. WATCHES and CLOCKS repaired and warranted. JEWELRY made and repaired. All kind of HAIR BRAIDING done. —ts . Take Notice. THE UNDERSIGNED wishes to inform the citizens I/yVAANit of Augusta and vicinity, _|fc— * jHf» that he is prepared to repair sS-:.'' Watches, Clocks, Jewelry of all kiuds, and Sewing Machines. All work neatly executed and warranted to be done equal to any house in the'South ern country. TIIOS. RUSSELL, 290 Broad Street, _ jyl7—ly Up Stairs. Snuff & Tobacco. P. HANSBERGER & CO. CORNER BROAD A McINTOSH STS. (Opposite Post Office.) WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS AND IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS op HAVANA AND DOMESTIC SEGARS CHEWING AND SMOKING TOBACCO! EVERY BRAND A QUALITY. BEAUTIFUL PIPES, « „ OF ALL KINDS. Rappeo, Macaboy and Scotch SNUFFS, etc. aull—ly AUGUSTUS BOHtfE, QQA BROAD STREET. d&VJ t (Opposite Planters’ Hotel lias always on hand a large assortment of IMPORTED A DOMESTIC SEGARS Chewing aud 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 PRICES. TIIE TRADE SUPPLIED ON LIBERAL an 4-1 y] TERMS. JOB TURNING BOBBIN WORKS— Near the Augusta Factory, AT LOWER PRICES than ANV OTHER PLACE IN TIIE 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. Mosher. Thomas & Sohnnb, C)\ A BROAD STREET— Under Masonic Hall AUGUSTA, GA., Direct Importers and Dealers in ENGLISH AND FRENCH China! BOHEMIAN, FRENCH and AMERICAN Grlass are! AND KEROSENE LAMPS, AND AGENTS OF KAOLIN WARE. Try us, and we will convince you that you can save the Freight from New York to this point. josrAii MosnEß. J. Jr;FPERSON THOMAS, GEORGE SCIIAUB. seß—tlstOct Piano-Fortes Tuned. TO MEET THE TIMES, I HAVE RE duced the charge for TUNING to THREE DOLLARS. Orders loft at Mu. GEO. A. OATES’, 240 Broad Streot, or at my Shop, opposite tho Post-Office, promptly attended to. sel—tf ROBERT A. HARPER. PARASOLS, FANS AND SUN SHADES NEW STYLES, at MRS. PUGHE’S, 199 Broad Street. Medicinal. SP. HUNT, M D., • HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Surgeon and Accoucheur, No. 192 Reynold* St., (Goodrich Row) Augusta, Ga. " jalo-Iy-3m* DRUGS, MEDICINES, Etc PLUMB A LEITNEK, 212-BROAD 8T.,A 8J ru*ta, Gls WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS ]R DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS PERFUMERY, FINE HAIR AND TOOTH BRUSHES, Fine Toilet Soaps, Surgical and Dental Instruments, Glass, Putty, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Dye Stuffs, Fancy A Toilet Article*. Brushes, ’ GRASS AND GARDEN SEED? jaß—tf 1 1 DAVIS We beg to call the attention of the pub lic to this long tested and unrivalled * FAMILY MEDICINE. The PAIN KILLER is a purely vegeta ble compound; -and while it is a "moste " cient Remedy test Pain, it is a perfectly safe Medicine even in the most unskillful hands. FOR SUMMER COMPLAINT Or any other form of bowel disease in chil dren or adults, ft is an almost certain cure" and hai, witbour d<JVfbt,,bcen more success ful in curing the varies.kinds of K., CHOLERA than any other know!) remedy, or even the most skillful pbysieian. In India, Africa and China, where this dreadful disease is ever more or less prevalent, the * PAIN KILLER is considered by the natives, as well as Eu ropean residents in those climates, a SURE REMEDY. Asa Tonic for the Stomach, it is unrivalled. A few doses will relieve se vere cases of INDIGESTION, and it is often a perfect cure for DYSPEPSIA, in its most aggravated forms. Its tonic and stimulating properties, arousing tho system to vigor and action, render it a most eflcc tual cure for COLDS AND COUGHS, when used according to directions. "Tor external applications, it is unsur passed by any medical preparation. Rheumatism and Neuralgic Affections are quickly relieved and often cured by it. Any Soreness in tho Muscles or Joints can be relieved by its application. It cures in stantly the most violent TOOTHACHE. It should always be kept near at hand, to be used in cases of severe BURNS or SCALDS. If applied immediately, accord ing to directions, it will give instant relief, and prevent blistering. It is peculiarly adapted to the wants of SEAMEN, and persons making sea voy ages, and no vessel should sail without a supply of it. One Captain writes ns: “I have made several voyages—often with emi grants, and thongh I keep a good Medicine Chest, and I have several times had a good deal of sickness on board, I have found the PAIN KILLER so efficient in all cases, as to entirely precludo the use of all other Medicines.” Prices—2s Cents, 50 Cents, and $1 per Bottle. PERRY DAVIS & SON, Manufacturers and Proprietors, Providence, R. I. And sold by respectable dealers every where. an29—2m Lumber and Fire Wood! Having made arrangements with one of tho best Saw Mills in the State, the subscriber is prepared to supply any and all kinds of LUMBER AT SHORT NOTICE. Also, at the Wood-yard of Augusta and Savannah Rail Road Depot, OAK, HICK ORY and DRY PINE FIRE WOOD, in any quantity. . Orders left with Pollard, Cox A Cos , 297 Broad Street : Bothweli A Whitehead, cor ner of Broad nnd Washington Streets, or at the Yard, will meet with prompt attention. Prices reasonable. Orders solicited. a«2s—Bm* D. T. CASTLEBERRY. Furniture and Piano Hauling, JIJAVING A NEW AND LIGHT Spring Dray, I am prepared to haul FURNITURE, PIANOS, and any thing else, without scratching or bruising, as is too often the case. Orders left at my Grocery Store, on Washington Street, between Broad and Ellis will be promptly attended to, at reasonable rates. Particular care given to moving Furniture and Pianos. Wm. HALE (colored), ap!4—6m Dealer in Family Groceries, Dress Goods.’ STYLES OF DRESS GOODS, ALL KINDS, VERY CHEAP, at I. KAHN A CO.’S, jul7—6m 262 Broad Street. The Augnsta Wholesale & Retail Emporium. 262 L KAUN 4 co - 262 WHOLESU.K AND RETAIL DEALERS in Foreign and Domestio DRY GOODS FANCY GOODS NOTIONS BOOTS SHOES HATS AND STRAW GOODS 262 BROAD STREET. ju!7—6m #