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SATURDAY MORWtWO_......W*T. I, ISM
FIIEMEVS (EIEIRATiOX!!
SEMI ANNUAL PARADE.
Viftitintr Companies.
ARRIVAL of the FIREMEN
Speeches on the Occasion
THE CONTEST!
THE PROCESSION.
TTfia STRBBTS.
Events of the Day.
THE RESULT!
THE PRESENTATIONS !
THE BALE.
Etc., Etc , Etc., Etc.,
For several days past, the Firemen’s
Parade, which took place yesterday,
has been the theme of conversation
with all classes of our people. The
members of the Independent Companies,
and, also, those composing the Augusta
Fire Department, have been zealously
at work preparing the minutw of the
parade, in order that it might prove to
be one of the grandest displays of the
kind ever witnesssed in this favored
City. The ladies lent their assistance—
that was a surety of the success that
has crowned the efforts of all interested.
THE RECEPTIOX.
The Metropolitan Steam Fire Engine
Company arrived in the City from
Savannah, at 3 o’clock, yesterday morn
ing. They were received at the depot
by Clinch Steam Fire Company, No. 2,
and Vigilant, No. 3. Mr. Patrick
Gleason, a member of the Vigilant, ex
tended a firemen's welcome to the Me
tropolitans, in a neat and chaste speech’
which was eloquently responded to by
President Waring, of the latter Com
pany. Their guests having been thus
pleasantly surrendered to them, our
“ boys ” took them and their beautiful
engine in charge, and secured elegant
quarters tor the former, and a good
store house for the latter.
An accident which happened to the
out going passenger train on the South
Carolina Kailroad, deterred the
and Hope, of Charleston, from arriving
up to time.
At an early honr Friday morning, the
Gazelle and Georgia proceeded to the
South Carolina Depot, for the purpose of
receiving the companies just relerredto.
The traiu did not arrive until about
quarter past nine o’clock. As soon as
the train bearing the Charleston tiremeu
hove in sight, a loud shout went up from
the anxious and curious crowd assem
bled at the depot. Arrived in its place,
the train was speedily relieved of its
passengers, engines, and baggage.
Captain Clay Foster, of the Gazelle,
in a brief but excellent speech, wel
comed the visitors from the Queen City.
President Sweegan, of the ./Et na, replied
in behalf of his company and the Hope,
thanking their brother firemen of
Augusta for the courtesies extended
those whom he represented. “Three
cheers” and “tigers” were given for each
other and their respective Fire Depart
ments by the receiving and received
companies! Preceded by the excellent
brass band which accompanied the
Charlestonians, these latter and their
Augusta friends marched to Georgia’s
Engine House, on Washington street,
where the steamer ./Etna was stored
away, and thence to the Gazelle’s
House, on Broad, below Centre street,
the place assigned the Hope Engine ;
thence the guests were escorted to their
boarding places—the /Etna to the Plan
ters’ Hotel, the Hope to the Globe
Hotel, where they breakfasted, and then
took up the line of march for the assem
bly grounds, in front of the City Hall,
where a large and enthusiastic crowd of
spectators—ladies, geni lemen, and freed
men—awaited the arrival of the several
companies.
The greatest possible interest was
manifested in the parade by all present.
While awaiting their brother firemen
and the formation of (he procession, the
members of the Metropolitan, by invitu
tation of Mr. Gable, photographer, took
a suitable position in the City Hull yard
for the purpose of having the Company
photographed. This was successfully
done.
A KKTROSI'KCTIVK GI.AXC'E.
Now, while the Assistant Engineers
are busily engnged forming the proces
sion, we invite the render to glance,
with us, hack to the past, Unit we may
refresh our memories as to the time of
organization of that great bulwark of
our present safety from the fiery ele
ment—the Auf'usUt Fire Department.
In whatever avocation we may en
gage, have or are engaged, it is natural
that, with absorbing interest, we look
down the dim vistas of the past, in
search of the records of the names of
those who in that avocation may have
preceded us. To the preacher, lawyer,
physician, professor, mechanic, and tine
man there can he no m#re fascinating
story, than that oi the rise and progress
of those whose maples have foleu <pi>
their shoullert. ” X ~~"' * -
Persuaded of the truth ao crudely ex
pressed in the preceding paragraph, we
have selected a few tacts . bqsring upon
the subject alluded te, and herewith
present ibeuu Wo regret that wnMro
unable, at this lime, to gbe a complete
history of each of the companies com
prising the Augusta Department, and
also a history of the independent coin
| mnies.
The Department wastrganixed A. D.
1794, and incorporated, December 2‘Jth,
1845. As for as we have been able to
learn, the following named gentlemen
were the first ami successive Chief En
gineers of the Department:
Michael Wagner, William Phillips,
William M. Might, F. Lamback. Jacob
B. Platt ts the present Chief.
We have fortunately come into pos
session of the record book of the Auuus
ta Fire Company, organized on the
20th of June, 1796—tw0 years after the
passage of the act of incorporation, by
the Legislature.
The regulations of the company fixed
the 4th day of July as the anniversary,
on which occasion the members were
expected to dine together.
The sevenths rule exhibits the modus
operandi of the Firemen of that day,
and is injthese words:
“ Each member shall, at his own ex
pense, provide himself with a suitable
white oil cloth cover for his hat, on the
front of which shall be painted in black
letters, ‘AticcsTA Fire Company;’ like
wise with two leather buckets of such
size as may be agreed on, and also with
four hags—each containing three yards
of strong osnaburgs, and drawn at the
top with a substantial cord. The offi
cers shall also provide themselves, each,
with a wand, six feet in length, painted
white—thfc words ‘ Augusta Fire Com
pany’ painted in black thereon.*’
“The buckets and bags shall have the
owners name paiuted on one side,
which buckets and bags he shall never
apply to any other use than that of sup
plying water and conveying property
from danger of fire, under the penalty
of one dollar for each bucket or bag
otherwise used, or reported as deficient
by the monthly committee; and that the
buckets and hags shall be kept in some
conspicuous part of the dwelling or
store house of each member.”
The eighth rule required—
“ That, upon the alarm of fire, each
member should immediately repair, with
his buckets and bags (and officers with
their wands), to the place o» danger, and
there be subject to the directions of his
officers. Each member absent after a
reasonable time for appearance at the
place of danger, or, if present, but un
provided, as before directed, should be
fined, if an officer, four dollars; all
others, three dollars.”
At sunrise on the first Saturday of
each month, the members of the com
pany were required to meet at the
Engine House, with their buckets, for
the purpose of examining and cleansing
the engine.
Here is the roll of the Company.
Ench name, as we find it, is written in
a style characteristic of the owner:
Thomas CummiDgs, Walter Leigh,
Robt. Cresswell, William Par,
Isaac Herbert, George Barnes,
David Tubiuau, Thomas Gardner,
William Petty, John B. Wilkorson,
Patrick McDowell, Samuel Lawrence,
John Mclntosh, Ben Sims,
Wm. 11. Jack, Henry Smerdon,
John McGowan, James Cooper,
Wm. Doarmond, Callin Reed,
John Murray, J. VV. Bostweit,
Johu Stiles, James Murror.
Charles Tubman, Wm. Longstrect,
Joseph Hutchinson, Thomas Muungcr,
Jas. Gardner, George Pearson,
Alex. Spence, David Reid,
R. Dale, Wm. White,
Thos. Jones, .T. N. Cumming,
James Walker, Antoine Blaeke,
Pat’k Moore, J. Hutchinson,
Josiah Sturges, Benj. Burroughs,
Oliver Sturges, Alex. Blair,
Geo. Hogarth, Samuel Griffin,
James Bsyard, James Otis Prentiss,
Asaph Waterman, Joseph Ashton.
The Assistant Engineer’s work is
done, and the visiting Firemen, escorted
by their brethren, enter the City Hall
yard, where a general reception f the
guest by his Honor, Mayor Foster, and
the City Council, took place,
Mr. Foster said : .
Gentlemen of the Mina and Hope Fire
Companies, of Charleston, and Metro
politan, of Savannah:
To me has been assigned-the pleas
ant duty, as Mayor of Augusta, to wel
come you and offer the hospitalities of
our City. • ,
In doing so I am but the
voice of our own people, wlpo, Lam sure
are not insensible to the influence of
that fraternal spirit which’ prompted
your presence at this semi-annual
festival of our Firemen. ■* 1
In you, gentlemen, they recognize
that class ot the communities of our
sister cities, who, ever regardless of per
sonal comforts and pleasures, are, at all
times, the cheerful and willing conserv
ators ol the public good ; and, surely,
we would be less than men, were we
not glad to accord Cos your sacrifices and
services that grateful recognition that
will, under all circumstances, make you
welcome guests.
Wo cannot hope that, in the quiet
and unpretending interior, you will find
those luxuries that arc wafted to your
seaboard homes upon every breeze.
Nor have we, upon our confines, an
historic Sumter or a gallant Pulaski,
glorious and priceless re ics of a lost
cause, around which clustered the hopes
and prayers of a devoted people, and
which, in defeat, are rendered objects
of universal interest and affection which
the people will eVer venerate and love
to visit as the scene of brave deeds and
heroic exploits, that, as fur as we are
concerned, are recorded alone upou
their haltered ram parts.
Jiut, gentlemen, our whole people are
gratified at your presence, and such
comforts its are nt our command we
promise you; coupled with a real Georgia
welcome, they will, we hope, make your
stay with us pleasant and agreeable.
Jn conclusion, gentlemen, I hid you
welcome, thrice welcome to the City ot
Augusta.
The reception over, tho companies
returned to their respective positions in
line. Now for
tub rgorcftsto*,
Mi-ficVThe Charleston Brass Band.
-Etna Ssasni Firs Engine Company, of
Charleston.
This- company made a splinded ap
pearance—both as to men and engine.
The men are sturdy, intelligent median,
ica—trup hearted gentlemen. The
AStna Firs Company was organized in
1830. Their steamer is anew one, and
is kepi ia magnificent order,
We appaned
A HOI.I. or TUG MBMUBKB!
F. Sweegan, President.
Q* Campbell) Ist Director.
K. C. Cross, 2d Director.
RaAmel E. Harvey, 3d Director.
J. 0. LaOosto, llh Director.
S. C. K. Taylor. Soorotary.
J. C. Chapman, J. Fronal),
C. C. IV hi tom an, J. Foches
J. Wilson, J. Forber,
Stephen M. Harvey, M. IV. Mackie,
F. -y Heidt, A. Ureor,
,£« W. Peterson, P. Baxter,
John C. Callaham. W. J. Seyle,
It. D. Bowan, S. L. Mathew*,
W, C- Cooper, Cha*. Sohwlug,
James Binns, W. Hanaban,
F. Windham, W. Mahoney, ’!
J. Chapman, H. Maheor,
P. B- Hogap, Aug. Sterling,
R. Millings, W. Tweedy,
J. F. Seyle, T. Gleason,
J. Knoblack, F. Gleason,'
T. Lyons,. J. Marzzeck,
J. Washbern, 3T. Russell,
J. Fronall, J. Beddusk,
T. J. Forbes, G. Ainhalter.
Next came the Hope Fire Company,
of Charleston, which 'is composed of
young gentlemen of the Carolina School
—all genial-hearted fellows. Their
“ mershecn,” evidenced the fact that
the members have no small degree of
pride, and in appearance are content to
be second to none. The City by the
Sea may well lief proud of such gallant
fire men, as compose the /Etna aud
Hope organizations. Here is a roll of
the members of the Hope:
ROLL OF HOPE FIRE COMPANY.
J. W. Guy, Vice Pres’t. actg. Pres’t.
J. Hallis, Ist D.
15. P. Seymore, 2d D.
J. B. Patrick, 3d D.
J. Lombardo, Actg. 4th D.
J. S. Meyers, S k T.
J. T. McDowell, Ax.
P. Judge, Ax.
E. Q. Paterson, A. W. Rose,
J. 11. Yates, Samuel Webb,
J. H. Cammer, C. N. Brookbanks,
A. Risland, W. C. Wood,
R. B. Waterman, J. Herbert,
H. T. Peters, J. Burns,
G. Bourke, M. Lawler,
B. Revett, E A Roye,
J. Riley, Thos. Kelly,
P. Buckheit, G. McNeal,
W. Brookbanks, W. Corbett,
W.T. O’Neal, J. Quinu,
C. Adicks, J. F. Welch,
J. Corcoran, Wm. Brower,
T. S. Sigwald, T. McCarroil,
G. Peoples, W, 11. Gower,
.1. T. Williams, E. C. Sigwald,
S. Beaussang, P. Smith,
H. Farira, F. Buckheit,
A. Hamilton, 11. Cox,
A. Jager, Jas. M. Duryea,
P. Palat, Win. Brookbanks, Sr
J. 8. Cottin.
In the published order, the Tallulah,
of Atlanta, came next. We regret that
this company was unavoidably denied
the pleasure of participating in our
firemen’s festival. We assure the mem
bers that bh extra good time was in
store for them. We hope that at some
future time they may pay Augusta a
visit. Let them come when they elect,
they will find our firemen ready to re
ceive them with open arms and largo
hearts.
Next came the Metropolitan Fire
Company of Savannah. This is a newly
organized and excellent company, com
posed almost wholly of young men.
Their engine is a beauty, and was
drawn by four beautiful steeds, which
were kindly furnished for the occasion
by the obliging officers of the Southern
Express Company of this city.
Annexed is a
nou. Os THE MEMBERS.
President—J. F. Waring.
Second Vice President—T. F. Butler.
Secretary—F. Kip Sweat.
Treasurer—J. Mcßcrrien.
Engineer— J. D. Wiliink.
First Assistant Engineer—H. J.Frauklin.
Second Assistant Engineer—S. I’. Morris.
S. C. Eerrion, 11. M. Branch,
J. H. Bradley, 0. Butler,
J. A. Barron, D. M. Burnott,
L. C. Connell, R. C. Connell,
R. H- Colo, Cullen,
W. S. Darrell, J. 0. Davis,
11. L. Davis, 11. Druse,
L. Kastwuado, F. J. Fox,
W- Gibbons, A. W. Hannon,
11. C. Hunslor, R. C. King,
W. D. Millar, C. M. Murphey,
John Martin, T. M. Millette,
J. Murphey, C. B. Pntterson,
Parrish, W. 11. Rose,
Ed. Scyur, (I. Titoomb,
A. Wragg, M. 11. Williams,
A. Wilson.
Then came the Mayor and Members
of the City Council, Fire Wardens, Sec
retary and Treasurer, A. F. 1)., Pioneer
Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1.. The
Pioneers were out in full force—looking
as fine us usual.
The Georgia Independent Fire Com
pany, Ist Division, organized Nov. id,
1829, was next. The Georgians never
appeared to a better advantage than dn
yesterday. The engine wns tastefully
decorated, and in the place heretofore
assigned, on parade, to tho J homus
Cat, now deceased, sat a beautiful rut
terrier, rejoicing in the euphonious
name of Minnie.
Mechanic Independent Fire Com
pany, organized in 1851, followed the
Georgia. The history of this excellent
corps of mechanics and firemen is too
well known to our readers lor us to at
tempt to add anything thereto. The
Mechauic is always present where duty
calls. ... - . ... .
Washington Fire Company, No. 1,
organized December 29th, 1794, came
next. The Washington’s membership
is composed ol Germans, and a very
excellent band of firemen they are.
Then came Cliuph Steam Fire En
gine Company, No. 2, organised June
26(Ji, 1819. The Clinch is an invalua
ble auxilliary of the Fire Department.
VigiTant Fire Company, No. 3, organ
ized January 21st,-1820, followed the
last mentioned Company. The mem
bers of this corps ore what their Com
pany name indicates.
Gasells, No. 4, organited in 1848—
took ((fro .present name in 1865. This
is one of the most active Companies iii
the Department. The promptness with
which its members respond to the alarm
of fire bao wou I'Or'the Gazelle the
“ lightning; boys.” They are as nimble
as the beautiful animal for which their
organization ia named.
Augusta, No. 5, organized January
Bth, 1851, was next in the procession.
Augusta can boast of no more vigilant
firemeu than those belonging to No. 5.
Richmond, No. 7, orgauizfed October
6th, 1859, followed No. 5. We may
say of the Richmond what we have of
her coadjutors; the Company is worthy
ot all praise.
' Citizen, No. 8, came next. This
corps was organized April 20th, 1860.
The Citizen deserves its name; a trusty
guardian and true friend is she iu time
of danger.
[Note ; We had prepared lor publica
tion a roll of each of the City Compa
nies, but have been compelled to omit
each of them.]
The procession marched down Greene
to Elbert, through Elbert to Broad, up
North side of Broad to Cumming, down
South side of Broad to Lafayette Hall,
where the playing off took place.
Just above Campbell, and across
Broad street, was stretched a quasi flag,
an which was inscribed these words:
“ Welcome, Brother Firemen ”at
either terminus of which was the figure
“ 6.”
PLAYING OFF AND THE RESULT.
The following is the order in which
the Hand Engines played off, and the
result:
Washington No. 1 183 ft. 9in
Mechanic, 2d Div’D, 1. F. C 182 tt. sin
Vigilant, No. 3 179 ft. 2in
Georgia, ljt Div'n, I. F. C 174 ft. -in
Gazelle, No. 4...,... f Did not play
Augusta, No. 5.... 199 ft. 9in
Richmond, No. 7 .....181 ft. 3in
Citizen, No. 8 159 ft. 5-in
Hope, of Charleston 161 ft. —in
The Steamers played of in the follow
ing order:
Aitna, of Charleston 187 ft. 1} in
Metropolitan, of Savaunah 21(1 ft. SJ in
Clinch, No. 2 199 ft. 10J in
REFORMATION OF THE PROCESSION.
This done, the Companies reformed
on the South side oi Broad street, right
resting on Jackson, from whence they
proceeded down South side of Broad to
Monument, through Monument to
Greene, and there reformed with
out apparatus in order of procession
on North side of Greene, right rest
ing on Washington, and marched
from thence to the City Hall, where
they were drawn up in column of
companies, and the prizes were awarded
by Judge Both well, of the City Council,
to the successful contestants,
SPEECH OF JUDGE BOTHtVELL.
Judge Both well said iu substance :
Gentlemen of the Fire Companies of
Savannah and Charleston, aud of
the Augusta Fire Department :
The agreeable privilege of presenting
the prizes which have been provided by
the citizens of Augusta for this occasion,
has been award i<7 to me. I say the
agreeable privilegEJ'f'or it is, indeed, a
pleasure to address so noble, so gallant,
so charitable an organization" as yours.
You have taken upon yourselves an
arduous duty—thutol saving the proper
ty of your fellow citizens from destruc
tion. You fight a destructive element,
fire, with another sometimes destructive
element, water; and, regardless of
danger, you rush into burning buildings
to save life and property.
Who is it that has not read of the no
ble deeds of daring on the part of fire
men V the thrilling description of some
little infant slumbering unconsciously in
an upper story of a burning building;
the firemen rushing in through the
tlame and smoke, rescuing the little
slumberer, and placing it in the hands
of its grateful parents ? Such acts as
this are never forgotten. They will live
forever.
It is of no consequence to you wheth
er the palatial residence of the man of
wealth, or the humble cot of the poor
man—some grand commercial empori
um, with its marble front, or the less
pretending store, are in danger of con
t!agration,you rush to the scene of con
flagagation, and risk your lives to save
them from destruction.
In nil this you are actuated by no
incx'cenary motive—no desire for pay; but
by the same motive which actuates! he pa
triot to volunteer in defence of iris
country when its rights are invaded or
its sovereignty threatened, by that spirit
which the Scripture inculcates, wherein
it advises us whatever good we do to do
with all our might.
All this, osl have said, entitles you to
the gratitude of your fellow-citizens—a
gratitude which you deserve uud re
ceive.
1 will now present to you the prizes.
Captain Kenily, of Augusta No. 5 (
came forward and received the prize
belonging to his Company, consisting of
a handsome silver wine stand, pitcher
and salver; Judge Bothwell presenting
it with a few appropriate remarks, to
which Mr. J. D. Kavanagh responded
briefly on tho part of the Company,
thanking the City Council of Augusta
for the beautiful prize, and giving assu
rance that it would be an incentive to
more arduous exertions upon tho part of
his Company, tho motto of which is,
“Onward and upward.”
Tho band here played “Rory O'More,”
amidst the cheers of those present.
President Waring, of the Metropoli
tan Slenm Fire Company of Snvannah,
next cumo forward uud received the
prize fur Iris Company, consisting of a
baudsoine silver pitcher, two gubleU,
and salver
‘Judge Bothwell accompanied the
presentation with appropriate remarks,
as in the first instance, to which Mr.
Waring briefly, bat eloquently, replied,
promising to ever cherish the recollec
tions of this memorable occasion. The
band here played “Auld Lang Syne,”
amid loud and prolonged cheers'.
Captain Sheehan, of Richmond, No.
7, then came lorward and received the
4>cciftl prize given by Mr. J. N. Free
man, consisting of a. handsome silver
pitcher, two goblets, and salver—Judge
Bothwell presenting this, also, with
some appropriate remarks, to which Mr.
J. D. Kavanagh very gracefully and
briefly replied; the band playing “Home,
Sweet Home,” and winding kip with
Dixie, for which there were loud calls
and great cheering.
THE LADIES
I
also, came in fora share of the cheers.
They were out in all their gay attire,
filling the windows and balconies on
Broad street, thronging the pavements,
and the portico and windows of the City
Hall, adding much to the beauty and
gaiety ot the scene. The ladie'e of Au
gusta, always appreciative of gallant
deeds, never fail to cheer by their pres
ence or counsel, those who are fulfilling
important duties. To their/presence,
yesterday, the firemen were much in
debted'for the success of the occasion,
and acknowledged the fact by loud and
vociferous cheering and waving of hats
and handkerchiefs.
CONCLUSION.
The parade was then dismissed, the
companies proceeding to the City Hotel,
where a sumptuous repast was prepared
and partaken of.
At night, a Grand Ball was given at
Masonic Hall, at which beauty and
gaiety were predominant features, and
where all seemed to enjoy themselves.
“ tripping it on the light fantastic toe ”
“ until the wee smn’ hours ayant the
twal,” rendered it necessary to retire.
To day a barbecue will be given at
the Race Course, which will conclude
the festivities of this interesting and
ever memorable occasion.
INCIDENTS.
While the contest for the prizes was
going on in Broad Street, the Pioneers
had set out a splendid lunch at their
Truck House, on the corner of Greene
and Jackson Streets, at which a large
nnmber of invited guests were present
during the day, enjoying the hospitali
ties of that noble old organization. The
company made every one feel at home,
and insisted on their getting enough to
keep off starvation and thirst.
The Pioueers' meeting room is one of
the handsomest in the city, being sump
tuously and tastefully furnished and
adorned. It is no wonder that this is
such a popular Company. So beautiful
and comfortable a room is enough to
tempt any one to join. Success and
e *nnption from danger is a part of our
gcufd wishes to the Pioneers.
Washington, No. 1, also spread out a
lunch, and kept open house during the
day and evening,dispensing various good
things to their guests in the usual hos
pitable style of that enterprising and
zealous Company. Its members are A
No. 1.
Georgia and some of the other com
panies followed the example of the
above, but it was impossible for us to
keep up with all of them. They will all
please accept our thanks for kind atten
tions shown to us, and rest assured that
it shall always be our endeavor to
uphold the interests of the Augusta Fire
Depaitment. If, in the course of our
report, therefore, we have done any of
them injustice, they must attribute it to
unintentional error on our part, as it
was impossible, in the excitement and
interest of the occasion, to notice every
thing that deserved a notice. Any
omission or error, however, to which our
attention is called, will be cheerfully
supplied or corrected.
Broad street was crowded by citizens
nxd firemen during the contest, and the
spectators evinced the greatest interest
in it. While our people all rejoiced at
the success of No. 5 and No. 7, and of
the Savannah Company, numbers of
them would have been gratified if our
Charleston friends could have got a
prize also. It is due to the /Etnas to say
that they had to play with a less
amount of steam than their engine is
accustomed to, and in shorter time than
it usually requires to test its full capac
ity.
As the Metropolitan was finishing its
playing, the force was accidentally put
on again, and a heavy stream of whter
was tamed among the crowd brushing
down some persons, and bruising a few.
Notwithstanding the immense con
course of people in the streets, we are
happy to announce that no serious acci
dent occurred to interlere with the fes
tivities of the occasion; and owing in
some measure to the police arrange
ments the utmost good order was ob
served.
The four beautiful black horses which
drew the Savannah Steam Engine were
furnished by the Southern Express Com
pany, and were admirably haudled by
an experienced whip.
A touno man in Illinois who was
greatly smitten with a neighbor's
daughter and wanted her for his wife, in
order to win her unsophisticated heart,
iuvited hor to go with him to a circus
that was “showing" in the vicinity. She
accepted the invitation, and as they
neared the ticket wagon the young man
rushed upon his fate by asking her sud
denly if she would marry him. “No,
thank you,” she replied. “You won t
eh I” exclaimed the ardent youth ; “then
buy your own ticket I” She took his
advice mid enjoyed tho show greatly,
but lie didn't.
Special Notices.
BST THE MEMBERS OF THE
AUGUSTA (JONBIBTORY, will m«t THIS
(Saturday) EVENING at half-past Keren
o’clock. A
W. C.SCHIRMER, _
nov3—lt Secretary.
jjjg- OYSTERS.—FRK**- NOR
FOLK ,and OYSTERS re
solved daily, <‘p«r Express,” Sod for sale
at wholesale aod retail, at AUGUSTA ICE
HOUSE, opposite South Carolina Railroad
Depot, aod at the BRANCH ICH HO USE,
f . Campbell street.
oc27—2w « , C-^EMERY.'
fI@“PU*E MEDICINES. AND
■CHEMICALS.—We have on hand a full
assorted stock, and we constantly receiving
fresh supplies of Drugs, Pare Medicines,
and Ferfemwy, Bnaahes,,
etc., etc., which we are prepared to sell at
the lowest prices for cash.
| PLUMB & LEITNER,
212 Broad Street,
oc2—lm Augnjta, Ga.
GEORGIA RAILROAD, 1
Augusta, Sept, 29, 1866. j
■gty NOTICE TO MERCHANTS
AND SIIiIPFERS.—Through Freight Tar
iff* from the West via Nashville and Mem
phis having; been agreed on, Through
Bills of Lading wilj pe given, etc. Copies
es such Tariffs can bo had at this Office.
We have also Through Tariff in operation
from points in East Tsnnessee to this place.
E. W. COLE,
oc2—tf General Superintendent.
Amusements.
' DANCING SCHOOL. ~
AT MASONIC HALL,
F.: T. STRaVinSKI,
4haal® Is how open, and will stay open
for the reception of Pupils and forming new
Classes at any time. *
novl—2m
AMUSEMENTS.
Phelan’s Billiard Tables
AT
AUGUSTA HOTEL,
BY
JAMES hanll am.
oclS—lm
~ musical instruction!
jyjß. ROBERT L. WEBER—
Graduate of the Conservatories of Leipaic
and Berlin {Europe).
Mr. WEBER will give instruction on the
PIANO AND ORGAN,
AND IN
Vocal Music.
Applications received at the Book and
Mus.c Store of Messrs. J. C. SCHREINER
& SONS, Broad street.
References given if required.
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REMOVAL.
THOS. RUSSELL WOULD
[tuim respectfully inform bis friends
*> Jjßgjl in Augusta, and the vicinity,
that he has just returned
lrom the North, where ho Las been selecting
a 6ne assortment of GOODS in every line of
JEWELRY, which will be opened'in a few
days at his now stand, at E. B. Long's Dry
Goods Store, 286 Broad Street,
novl—6t
WANTED,
A SITUATION AS SALESMAN OR
Assistant Book-keeper, by a young
man who has had ton years’experience in a
Wholesale and Retail Grocery and Confec
tionary Store. Any one wishing to employ
a Clerk, by addressing a note through the
Post Office, will meet with prompt attention.
Unexceptionable references given if re
quired. X. Y. Z.
novl—4t
NEW FIRM!
J. M. DYE &, CO.,
WAREHOUSE
AMD
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
At the old stand, 143 Reynolds Street,
AUGUSTA, Ga.
The undersigned have this day
forinod a COPARTNERSHIP as above,
and will continue tho Business in all its
branches. Our personal attention will be
given to the STORAGE AND SALE OF
COTTON. Liberal Cash Advances made
on Cotton and other Produce in Store, when
desired.
Consignments respectfully solicited.
JAMES M. DYF,
SOL. ROBINSON.
Augusta, Ga., Nov. 1, 1866.
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Coffee, Coffee!
O C SACKS RIO COFFEE
sCO JUST RECEIVED
And for sale by
nov2—2t BLAIR, SMITH & CO.
ALE! ALE! ALE!
Having secured the agency of
Gant’s Celebrated DRAUGHT ALE,
we are now prepared to furnish our custom
ers with this article on the most reasonable
terms. Satisfaction guaranteed to ail pur
chasers. O’DOWD A MULHERIN.
nov2 —st. _
SUNDRIES.
Cf\ Cases CANNED FRUIT '
OU and VEGETABLES
50 Cases PICKLES, Assorted
10 Cases LEMON SYRUP
60 Cases DRAKES PLANTATION BIT
TERS
50 Boxes BI CARB SODA
50 Bags RIO COFFEE
100 Boxes CANDLES
100 Kegs NAILS, Assorted sizes
100 Boxes SOAP, All grades
24 Gross FANCY SOAP, Honey, Brown
Windsor, otc.
20 Boxes TOILET SOAP
And a general assortment of Choice Groce
ries. For sale by
nov2—3t O’DOWD A MULHERIN.
CHEAPSTORE.
S. C. Durban & Cos.,
213 BROAD STREET,
ARE NOW OFFERING TO TIIE PUB
LIC a splendid stock of Millinery,
Zephyr, and Faocy Goods at COST. Our
•tock consists in part of
Straw and Felt GLADIATORS, Large
Assortment.
Straw and Silk LILLIAN,
Straw and Silk TURBAN.
Frosted and Silk KIbTORI,
QUEEN EMMAS, EMPRESS, and other
Styles.
ZEPHYR GOODS, BREAKFAST
SHAWLS, CAPfiS, SHAWLS, NU
BIAS, SCARFS, INFANTS’
JACKETS, Eto., Etc.
A good assortment of
Ladies’ CLOTH COVERINGS,
FLOWERS, RIBBONS,
FEATHERS, Eto.
Hoop Skirts, Boys’ and Ladies’ Hose, and
othor Fancy Goods.
KID GLOVES AT SEVENTY-FIVE CTS.
Merchants and Milliners are invited to
•examine our stock. oe2B—6t
New Advertisement*.
NEW TORKOYBTEM
xhe Shell
JVgT RECEIVED BY
E. B. Schneider.
nor3—lt
FINECHEWIN& TOBACCO!
BF. GBAVKLY’S fine GOLDEN
e UAMB TOBACCO.
B. F. Qravely'e fino GOLDEN FIG Tobacco
B. F. Gravely's-fine GOLDEN FAN CAKE
Tobacco
B. F. Gravely’a fine SOPEftIOR POUNDS
Tobacco
B. F. Uravely’s fine I. T. k H. CLAY To
bacco
B. F. Gravely’s fine FILLMOBE Tobacco.
All of the above brand, of Fine Chewing
Tobaccos were expressly manufactured for us,
this last summer, by the well-known manu
facturer, B. F. uKaVELY, of Virginia.
For sale by U. VOLUKK A CO.,
nov3—fit 193 and 2H Broad St.
JUST RECEIVED!
FRENCH CHINA
Diianer, Tea,
AND
TOILET SETS!
Gold Band Tea Sets!
TODDY OR PUNCH JUGS,
CUT-GLASS TUMBLERS and GOBLETS.
i•j • *
Fancy Goods!
VASES,
COLOGNES,
TOILET SETS,
MOTTOE MUGS,
Mottoe Cups& Saucers
MARBLES.
MOORE A BROWN,
172 Broad Stroet, opposite Augusta Hotel.
nov3—6t
OSBORNES
Optical Depot,
Optician Specially and Exclusively,
336 Broad Street, opposite Planters’ Hotel,
AUGUSTA, GA.
Note well—the only properly
constructed office in the South where
accurate and urinute measurements and ad,
justments of glasses can be made, and every
kind of Spectacle known can be found. Tbo
public will eventually learn, by too - dearly
bought experience, that it is CHEAPER to
buy Eye-Helps at my ‘SPECTACLE DEPOT’
than to get them anywhere else for nothing,
itinerant Pedlar-Opticians and Spectacle
sellers to the contrary notwithstanding. A
word to an intelligent man or woman is
sufficient. novl—3m
REMOVAL,
CAFFIN & KERSCH,
UNDERTAKERS,
Have removed from the old
stand of 11. CAFFIN, to NO. 330
BROAD STREET (corner of Butler’s
Alley), nearly opposite Planters’ Hotel,
where they will keep on hand a large
stock of
READY-MADE COFFINS,
And other ariicles in the Undertaking line.
We are prepared to give entire satisfac
tion to all our ) a .runs, both as regards
STYLE OF WORlv and PRICES.
We solicit a continuance of the patron
age heretofore extended to us.
oc26—fit* CAFFIN & KERSII.
Medical College of Georgia,
AT AUGUSTA.
FACULTY:
L. D.-FORD, M. D., Professor of Institutes
and Practice of Medicine.
JOS. A. EVE, M. D.,Professor of Obstetrics
and Diseases of Women and Infante.
I. P. GARVIN, M. D., Professor of Materia
Medica, Therapeutics, and Medical Ju
risprudence.
L. A. DUGAS, M. D. f Professor of the Prin
ciples and Practice of Surgery.
GEO. W. RAINS, M. D., Professor of Chem
istry and Pharmacy.
EDW. GEDDINGS, M. D., Professor of
Physiology and Pathological Anatomy.
DeSAUSSURE FORD, M. D., Professor of
Anatomy.
W. H. DOUGHTY, M. D., Assistant Profes
sor of Materia Medica.
JOHN S. COLEMAN, M. D., Demonstrator
of Anatomy.
The 32d Session will be opened on the
FIRST MONDAY in NOVEMBER next,
and continue four months. The Museum,
Laboratory, and Arrangements for Practical
Anatomy are equal to any in the country.
Clinical instruction regularly imparted at
the City Hospital.
FEES:
Tickets for the whole course, in
curroncy $lO5 00
Matriculation, in currency 5 00
Dissections, in currency 10 00
Diploma fee, in currency 30 00
L. A. DUGAS, Dean,
sel s—d 1 w*l atnovs
, PICKLED SHRIMP.
This delicious shell-fish, put
up with the greatest care by Messrs.
OEMLER & HAYWARD, on Wilmington
Island, near Savannah, oan now be furnish
ed at the following rates:
QUART JARS, 1 dozen, $9 00
HALF GALLON, do. 1 dozen sl7 00
KEGS (Kegs Extra), per gallon $t 50
Orders, accompanied by tho Cash, or to
be sent by Express, C. 0. D., will be prompt
ly filled by
JOSEPH J. WEST,
Sole Agent, Wholesale Grocer,
159 Bay Street, Savannah, Ga.
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DIRECT FROM EUROPE!
AT F. A. BRAHE’S OLD STAND,
194 BROAD STREET
Established in 1844.
Rich Solid JEWELRY and SILVERWARE
Fine WATCHES of the best European
makers, seleoted by myself there.
ALSO,
A Fine lot of Fiuo
Fancy Groods I
Just the thinff for the season.
Having superior facilities for the Repair
of Watches, Clooks, and Jewelry, I can do
them ot reasonable terms. oc3o-3m
IRON FRONTS ! IRON FRONTS
£RON FRONTS—
Either PLAIN or ORNAMENTAL
Famished at short notice, equal to any
Northern manufacture, and at less price.
Warranted to giro satisfaction in every re
spect.
0026—6 F. E. TIMMONS.
212 BROAD STREET,
AUGUSTA, GA.
WE AR3B NOW RECEIVING OUH
stock of YELLOW and WHITE
ONION SETS.
Our supply of FRESH
GARDEN SEEDS
IN PAPERS AND BULK
•Will b« shipped to us as fast as the new
crop is harvested.
Onr stock will be the most complete ever
offered in this market. Descriptive Cata
logues and Almanacs furnished gratis.
PLUMB k LEITNER,
212 Broad street, Augusta.
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DAVIS’
Opinions of the Press, Clergy, Etc,
We Kill make a few short extracts fnns
the many Testimonials toe hurt receictd [ram
time to time, unsolicited.
From Editors.
The New York Examiner , says:
Every mother and housekeeper must often
act a* a family physician in the many ill
nesses and accidents that occur amoDgchil
dren and servants. For maDy of these cases,
I have used Davis' Pain Killer, and consider
it an indispensable article in the medicine
box. In diarrhoea, it hits been used and
effected cures. For cuts and bruises, it is
invaluable.
The Editor of the Christian Advocate,
says :
It is a real pleasure to us to speak favorably
of this article, known almost universally to
be a good and safe remedy for burns and
other pains of the body. It is valuable not
only for colds in the winter, but for various
summer complaints, and should be in every
family.
A. D. Miller, Editor of J(fisaevger. Glens
Falls, N. Y., says :
There is no medicine at the present day I
value so highly as Perry Davis’ Vegetable
Pain Killer. I have used it in my family
for years; in every instance it has proved a
sovereign remedy. I tested its qualities
to-day on a severe burn, and found it all
that could be desired.
Mr. John Jackson, of the Calais Adter
tiaer f writes:
I know it to be all it is recommended,
having used it in my family six or seven
years.
The Salem Observer says ;
No article of medicine ever attained to
such unbounded popularity and extensive
diffusion. It has penetrated to every part,
even the most remote, of the known world,
bearing with it its healing influences more
potent than those of the spices of “Araby
the blessed.” We are informed by our
principal druggists, that they sell more of
this article for exportation than of any or
all others, and that the demand is constanty
increasing.
The Cincinnati Nonpareil , Nov. 14, 1849,
says :
Some of our most prominent eitizens and
business men strongly recommond it to the
public as an article of great merit and virtue,
and that they never knew any medicine to
become so deservedly popular in so short a
time.
From Clergymen.
Rev. J. C. Boomer says :
I have used Perry Davis' Pain Killer with
great success in cases of cholera infantum,
common bowel complaint, bronchitas,
coughs, colds, etc, and would cheerfully
recommend it as a valuable family medicine.
Rev. J. G. Stearns, says:
I consider it the best remedy I ever knew
for dyspepsia.
Rev. Edward X. Fuller says :
I have witnessed tho beneficial effects of
your Pain Killer in cases of dysentery and
cholera morbus, within a few months past,
and would cheer/ully recommend its use to
such as may be suffering from similar dis
eases, as a safe and effectual remedy.
Rev. A. Webster, Editor of tho Christian
Era , writes:
I have used your Pain Killer for many
years in my family with much satisfaction.
oc2B—2m
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
AMERICAN ARTISAN.
Volume 4, New Series, 1866-7.
THE AMERICAN ARTISAN, NOW
commencing the Fourth Volume (New
Series) of its publication, is a weekly journal
devoted to fostering the interests qf Artisans
and Manufacturers, encouraging the genius
of Inventors, and protecting the rights of
Patentees. Jt is published every Wednes
day, at No. 189 Broadway, New York, by
Browx, Cooms & Cos., Solicitors of American
and Foreign Patents.
The Proprietors of the “Amercan Arti
san” respectfully announce that it is their
aim to make that journal more instructive
and interesting than any other similar
periodical in the United States or Europe.
The “American Artisan” contains nume
rous Original Engraving and descriptions
of New Machinory; Histories of Inventions
and discoveries ; Instructions in Arts and
Trades; Reliable Recipes for use in the
Field, the Workshop, and the Household;
Practical Rules for Mechanics and Adviee
to Farmers; Illustrated Details of “Mo
cbanical Movements;” The Official list
of “Claims” of all Patents issued weekly
from the United States Patent Office. This
list is prepared expressly for the “American
Artisan, and appears several day in advance
of its publication in any other journal.
Descriptions of remarkable inventions re
cently patented, nt home or abroad, will be
published weekly ; the whole forming an
Encyclopedia of General Information on
topics connected with the Industrial Arts,
tho Progress of Invention, etc. Each num
ber of the “American Artisan” contain six
teen pages of reading matter, in which the
progress of tho Arts and Sciences is recorded
in familiar lauguage. Twenty-six numbers
form a handsome half-yoarly volume.
Terms of Subscription.
Single Copies, by mail, per year, in
advance . * *
Single Copies, by mail, six months,
in advance 1 **
Five Copies, by mail, one year, in
Ton Copies, by mail, one year, in
advance 08
Specimen Copies sent Free. Address,
BROWN, COOMBS A CO.,
Publishers of the “American Artisan, .
oc.3o—tm 189 Broadway. New 4 orK.
WEDDING PRESENTS.
Great variety of solidsilver,
of the latest patterns; also, Silver-
Plated Ware of evory description. K>°“
articlos of Jewelry, set with all kinds o
precious stones; extra fine Gold Watcne
set with Diamonds ; solid and heavy Nup
tial Rings,’jnst received, in nddition to try
extensive stoek, and for sale at low price •
A. PRONTAUT,
Established in 1850,
163 Broad street,
0«28—6t Below the Augusta Hotel.