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f lit flails jprta City Printer—Official Paper LARGEST CITT CIRCULATION. »•• • W- AtmtJUTA. OA.I 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. oc s—lm 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. oov2—lin 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. ocl7 —lin 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. oc27—tf 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.