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TIH K>V\Y MOIIMNG Dm. U. tM
The Cruis— What it to be Done!
Tho»<* Haire rend ih<> j*rrww»hnp» irf
(’otifrvf.l must liave aotirt-J the fSlrtne
Uaiiicaij are* determined to curry out to
the full their profrnnMlk', »tu\ any li.q»»
that the t'ouwrvative or the Pies
iiient, wil! lie ab’.i . ) -.lave them oil i*
Mitireiy futile. Wr lluvt* trirel to hojx
that t idler conremis utipiit prevail, ami
a more lilicral jh.luv be adopted : but
wo see no re»«m for such a hope s>o«.
and, as a faithful sentinel up»n the
watebtower of Southern interest, we fc 1
it our duty to sound the alarm, and ask
our people to counsel together as to
what is best to be done. 1 here is no
doubt that a crisis is upon us, and
whatever is done should btdono prompt
ly and calmly.
The latest measure istndtusd into
Congress is the reduction of the
Southern State* to lh* lerritorial con
dition, the appointment of Provisional
Governors by the Chief Justice, and the
adoption of new State C institutions,
upon which only the loyal natives are
to vote. This bill, or something similar
will most probably be passed. Already,
the effect of this, and other kindred meas
arcs proposed, is beginning to be felt in
the business circles of the South. North-
ern merchants are coming out to enforce
the collection of their debts, and refusing
to extend credit u> their Southern custom
ers. Without credit, without trade,
how are we to avoid the suffering that
is now ilireateninir our beloved section.
We fee! at no little loss w bat course
to recommend. We know that some
thin? ought to be done, and that
quickly. We know that some of the
most prominent men are advocating
even the adoption of the Constitutional
Amendment, in the firm belief that it
will be aceepfable to Congress, nod
settle the question of reconstruc
tion. Thus, the Governor of Alabama
recommends it, in the following Mes
sage to the Alabama Legislature:
TUB MKSSACK KECOMMt” DING THE
AMENDMENT.
Executive Department, j
State of Alabama, >
Montgomery, December 6. 1866. )
Gentlemen of the Senate and House of
R prescnlntires:
Events of vast importance are now
transpiring, which bear with peculiar
force upon the relations which Alabama
sustains to the Union.
l’o these events we cannot be indif
ferent. They are of so vital a char
acter that we should give to them a
calm and deliberate consideration.
As the Chief Executive of the State,
I deem it a duty, under the Constitution,
to express, in form, the apprehension,
which you doubtless share with me,
_Jest v thc stability of our affairs be sud
denly broken op.
There is an unmistakable purpose,
upon the part of those who control the
National Legislature, to enforce at
all hazards, their own terms of restora
tion.
The means they propose threaten to
at once reverse our progress towards
the establishment of that permanent
tranquility which is so much desired
by all. To do so, is to immeasurably
augment the distress which now exists,
and to inaugurate confusion, the end of
which no human prescience can fore
see.
To day the cardinal principle of res
toration seems to be, fivorable action
upon the proposed amendment to the
Constitution, which I transmitted to you
in my annual message.
Upon the merits of that amendment
my views are already known. They are
founded upon principle, and are un
changed.
The necessity of the case, I am now
constrained to think is different. We
should look our true condition full in
the face.
J, therefore, recommend anew to your i
consideration this measure in the light I
in which it now presents itself, or such
other measure as your wisdom may sug- !
gest. Should you see proper to ratify ;
it, and our full restoration shi ul 1 follow,
we may trust to time and the influence
of our representatives to mitigate its
harshness. If, on the other liaml, ad
mission be delayed, ti e warning to our
sister htales may be relied upon to pre
vent that concurrence on their part
which alone can give the measure prac
tical effect.
Having done all, we may then com
mil our cause to a just God.
It. NI. Patton.
We aro not prepared to urge this
measure ujkau the consideration of the
people. But we think that the follow
ing action, proposed to the Georgia
Legislature by Mr. Butler, of Madison,
should be adopted without hesitation.
'i he provision of voters as a basis of
representation ia not, in our judgment,
unreasonable, though it may deprive us
of power in the House of Representatives
ot Congress. ’1 his. we consider, aa nt
present, of no very great importance.
What is required now is a settlement of
pending difficulties, and the pacification
of the whole country.
The next serious abjection to the
* proposed Constitutional Amendment, is
its disfranchisement of a large class of
our most respected IVdlow • ' ,zens. To
this point, we cannot conscientiously
and willingly give our consent; but
may we not hope that, if properly pre
sented to the Congress by delegates
from the .Southern Stales, the objection
able feature will he removed, ami the
adoption by the Stales of the Amend
ment in that ioriri be acceptable as a
final compromise of the whole ques
tion.
'J liis Bffetns to lie the view taken by
,Mr. hull. I ; and bis proposition, to
which v.e call particular attention, and
invite an earnest perusal, is as follows ■
To Ih". JfimmabO: Senate and tf"U* : ’ of
Rijireientalweit of the Unit' ll State*
of America in C onfliM* a**embted :
The Representatives of the people of
Georgia in General Assembly met, de
site to address the National Legislature
with u view to ties limit and complete
restoration of this State to its position
iu the Federal Government.
The President of the United States.
Soon alter the close of the war* organ
ued a Provisional Government prepare
aiorv to reestablishing * constitutional
State Government. He demanded ot a
Convention, held in Ued, tfce emauei
nation of slaves, and the repudiation ot
all debts created by the wsr. Georgia
prompt It and in good faith obeyed.
Klterwurd. in compliance with the
terms of a produ-uathm. the citisens ot
! Ihis St te elected a Governor. Legisla
ture, Senators and KepresPidatms in
,he l metres*. The iwople ate,.plait the
conditions, and supposed that their ao
„>m «„u!d be recognized by all the an
(bonnes of the Government. Hut,
while pur citizens wore thus seeking
restoration, an unfortunate disagree
no-lit sresa between the Executive and
!., •lelaltve IK partmenls of the Gov
eriTm, nt in relation not only to the
jM.li v hut the power of the President to
effect tin* great end.
Our Senators and Representatives
were: denied admittance and your honor
able laxly insists that to your depart
meut of the Government belongs the
whole quest jon of re oig-vnixstnm and to
this end have pro|>osed to the States
several amendments to the Constitution
of the United States. This Legislature,
at its preeeut session, had declined to
ratify those amendments.
It is not proposed to enquire into all
the considerations affecting those great
questions, but to express the opinion
that if Congress will pul Federal repre
sentation u|h)ii the basis of the voting
population within this State, without the
proposed disfranchisement of so large a
number of our people, Georgia soon
would he moving in harmony with the
Government.
We respectfully and earnestly me
mortal Congress upon these subjects of
great interest to the people of Georgia,
and ask that all the evils ot confisca
tion nod other disabilities be removed
by suitable legislation.
” The mistakes of the past will ninke
na a wiser people, and, acknowledging
the stern logic of events, we respect
fully ask again that Congreess, in the
exercise of its wisdom and magnan
Iniity wilt spare our people politic-. 1
disfranchisement and enable this State
to return in a spirit of sincerity nnd
full lily to the Government, nnd be in
corpornted with the great United States
wbieli composed the L nion of our
fathers ; therefore —
Ken,lord. By the Senate and House
of Representatives of the Shite of
(ieonjui, in General Assemht)/ met,
That his Excellency, the Governor,
send one or more suitable persons,
citizens of this State, as Commissioners
to the City of Washington, bearing
this expression of opinion in Georgia,
and that the people earnestly desire a
final adjustment of these unhappy
troubles.
Resolved, That said Commissioners
are hereby instructed to confer with the
President of the United (states nnd lead
ing statesmen, whether in or out of
Congress, to ascertain the views of the
National Legislature in regard to the
best means of securing a final peace,
and the restoration of ail the States
upon terms honoring to the Government
and just to them.
Resolved. That they shall report to
the Governor, and His Excellency is
requested to convene the Legislature
within sixty days should he deem it
netc-sarv to effect the restoration of
Georgia to her position in the Union.
Resolved, That a copy of this address
and these resolutions be forwarded by
His Excellency, tbe Governor, to the
President and each branch of the Na
tional Legislature.
This proposition, in our judgment,
ought to he accepted by the Legislature,
and acted upon at once. The great
objection to the Constitutional Amend
meat it that feature which disfranchises
so large a number of our fellow-citizens.
But may we not hooe that, if proper
delegates or commissioners, from the
Southern States go to Washington and
present this subject properly before
Congress, that that body will
consent to remove this requirement
or to accept some compromise
which we can honorably accept. The
other point—voters as the basis of rep
resentation, is of not much consequence.
It is true that it will deprive the South
of some political power by lessening the
number of our Representatives in Con
gress ; but at present we have none at
all. If, therefore* the Legislature fails
to act on this proposition, we respect
fully suggest that the Governor call a
State Convention, to assemble at the
earliest possible day, to take some action
in the premises. The crisis is upon us,
and we should act promptly, firmly, and
effectively. The question is a serious
one —a very serions one, and will not
brook delay. If the Legislature does
not act, then a State Convention would,
most probably, be tbe best plan to
secure prompt and definite action.
Such a body, coming fresh from the
people, and clothed with the necessary
authority, might he able to effect great
good ; and offer such compromise meas
ures as will secure an effectual, satisfac
tory and final adjustment of our political
difficulties.
We write earnestly, because we feel
that the heel of power is about to be
placed upon our people, and that to
avoid being crushed they must take
action, and that without delay.
Miliedgeville Letter.
Mu.LEIMik.vn.LK, Dec. 11, 1806.
Mr. Editor: lion, lienscholV. .John
son was to-day r-eelcctod United States
Senator from this State, to iill the va
cancy occurring by lapse of the previous
term of office held by him. The elec
tion was entirely unanimous, and while
probably to lead to no material results,
i, a merited compliment t.» one, who
hit., deserved those marks of affection,
gratitude, and respect wherewith the
Commonwealth lias delighted to honor
him.
There was introduced to-day, by Mr.
I'utler, of Madison, in the Senate, a
memorial and resolutions herewith
transmit Li 1 . ou. The purpose is t..
learn what is wanted by theJJongress
„* u finality, and to intimate that
Georgia—it receiving H warrantee ol
regulating hiitlrnge in ker borders, and
not being nauseated with a proposition
to disfraiiCld.su many of her most gallant
sons— might accept of a reduction in
that number of reprer enlal i vc, wln-reln
she is Mow entitled. \\ hut success the
proposition will meet does not now
appear, Imt of thing the people of
this State may rest sure—that there
will lie no yielding, no tiade with op
pregsion to do oppression'll dirty purpo
sen If a vote on the Amendment were
to he taken to day, that vote would he
almost, if not quite, as unanimous as
the bust, and if the alternative were
“Katmention” <>r “Territorialization,”
tho latter would carry the day by a
handsome majority. f> D.
Ucpurteil Specially fur tb. Daii.t !*•«■»».
Georgia Legislature.
SENATE—AFTERNOON SESSION.
MII.I.tDUIkVII.I.B, Dec. 1(>. 1866.
The Senate met at 3 o’clock P.M.
Bill to amend the charter of the
Home Insurance Coni|vany of Georgia.
Passed.
Bill to provide for a College in Geor
gia, of Agriculture and Mechanic Aria.
Passed.
Hill to consolidate tbe New Orleans,
Mobile, and Chattanooga Railroad, with
the Will’s Valley Railroad. Passed.
Adjourned.
In the evening the Senate passed a
bill to make it a misdemeanor, for a
person to employ the servant of another
until the term of service of said servant
was completed.
Bill to exempt millers nnd persons
employed in a mill from jury duty.
Passed.
Bill to enable the Justices of the Su
perior Court to fix Jailor’s lees. Passed.
HOUSE.
To amend section 1377 of the Code.
Passed.
To amend an Act relative to fees of
Magistrates and Constables. Pas ed.
To amend tbe penal Code. Passed.
To amend the 3,»301h section of the
Code. Passed.
To amend Ihe Charter of Washington
Institute. Passed.
To alter the oath of retail liquor deal
ers. Passed.
To amend the Act to compensate I).
B. Sanford. Passed.
To change the name of the Cowela
Circuit.
A substitute was offered by Mr. Hill
to make anew Circuit ot Fulton county
alone, and the same to be called the
Atlanta Circuit.
Mr. Hill proposed as a substitute, a
bill to make Fulton county alone anew
circuit,, to be called the Atlanta Circuit
Substitute ruled out of order. Boili
substitute and original were tabled for
the present —whereupon, Mr. 11 ill offered
his substitute as anew bill, and it was
read first time.
To incorporate the Atlanta Land and
Mining Company. Passed.
To authorize the Justices of the In
ferior Court in Echols county to regulate
ihe rates of ferriage in said county.
Passed.
To incorporate the town of Attapul
gas. Passed.
To increase jailors’ fees for dieting
prisoners in Chattahoochee county.
Passed.
To authorize the building ot carriage
railways in Savannah. Passed.
To regulate the pay of Jury fees in
Clinch county. Passed.
Die rules were suspended on the
Senate resolution of the Senate to elect
a United States Senator, to-morrow, was
concurred in.
For the relief of Joseph Miller. Lost.
To change the line between Baker
and Early. Passed.
A seat on the floor was tendered the
Hon. Linton Stephens.
To consolidate -the offices of Steward
and Treasurer of the State Lunatic Asy
lum. Passed.
To extend the provisions of an Act
passed in 1863, to prevent the spread of
small pox to April Ist, 1867. Indefi
nitely postponed.
To amend the laws relative to setting
apart the 12 months support, to which
widows and orphans are entitled.
Passed.
To incorporate the Bartow Foundry
and Manufacturing Company. Passed.
For the relief of Anderson Cook—
substitute adopted and passed.
To amend laws relative to establishing
lost deeds. Lost.
To consolidate the offices of Sheriff
and Special Bailiff iu Polk county.
Passed.
To incorporate Gainesville and Dah
lonega Railroad Company. Passed.
Adjourned to 7 o’clock ihis evening.
EVENING SESSION.
To authorize persons acting in a
fidueiar character to compromise doubt
ful claims. Passed.
To provide for payment of teachers of
Common Schools for 1864. Indefinitely
postponed.
For the relief ot the securities of Rob
ert Ilendrix, Lost.
To incorporate the town of liaseombe.
Passed,
To change the time of holding the
Superior Courts of the counties of Col
quilt, Lowndes, Thomas, and Brooks.
Passed.
For the relief of A. Carnes, and S.
\V. Peek. Passed.
To incorporate Savannah, Skidaway,
and Seaboard llailroad Company.
Passed.
To amend sections 3,3X1 and 3,334 of
the Code. Passed.
To constitute Sheriffs and their Depu
ties a guard to convey convicts to the
Penitentiary. Lott.
At a late hour tlm House adjourned
to 'Jj o’clock to-morrow morning, having
rend up all the House bills a second
time, and all the Senate bills a first and
second time.
MoaXINO SESSION’.
December 11.
Mr. J. .1. Junes moved to reeousid ;r
the hill (passed yesterday) for the relief
of persons under criminal prosecutions,
where the witnesses arc dead. Motion
prevailed.
Mi. Stallings moved to reconsider the
hill (lost yesterday), for the relief of the
sc. in iiie.s of llohc l l Hendrix. Motion
prevailed.
s|*ECIAI, OKhniS.
For the relief of insolvent debtors—
the Bankrupt Law.
To exempt from levy and sale certain
property of every debtor in this State—
known as the Exemption Bill.
For this bill the Judiciary Committee
reported a substitute. This bill pro
poses to exempt fifty acres of lapil, in
addition to llu- land now exempt by
law, mill five acres additional for each
child under sixteen years of age. This
land may include the dwelliug house
amt improvements, it they do not ex
ceed, by SBOO in value, the same prop
erty heretofore exempted. The town
property exempted must not exceed
f 1,300 in value. One horse or mule
in add it ion to what is now exempted,
also, ten head of hogs, ten head of
sheep, S6O worth of provisions, and
$6 worth additional for each minor
child, one ox-curt or wagon. Provided,
nothing herein contained shall apply to
preexisting debts.
On motion to strike out this proviso,
the previous question was called and
sustained. On this motion, the yeas
were, 77 ; nays, 68.
Mr. Bulloch moved to strike out the
word “farm,” before “horse,” which wa*
agreed to.
The substitute for the Senate bill was
then agreed to, and put on its passage.
It was passed by a vote of —yeas, 79;
nays, 56.
The two Houses then met in General
Assembly, and went into tbe election of
United States Senator. The names of
11. \ . Johnson and \V. I’. lfedwine
were announced as candidates. 11. V.
Johnson received 114 votes; Rcdwino,
lti ; Blank, 6 ; Seward, 1 ; Ben ing.
2 ; Strozier, 1 ; Peeples, 1 ; Ilarde
man, l.
Me.-srs. Russell, ot Muscogee, Moses,
Dußose, Smith, ol Hancock, Tucker,
and Wicker, asked to tie excused from
voting, believing this election to be in
violation of the Constitution and Laws
of the United States.
The Senate retired and the House
resumed its business.
Mr. Moses offered bis protest against
the election just held, anil asked to
have it entered on the journal, which
was granted.
Titian HEADING OE HOUSE 81t.1.5.
To change the name of Young Amer
ica Fire Company. Passed.
To amend Section 3,634 of the Code.
Adjourned to 3 o’clock P. M.
Pi.uto.
SENATE.
■ MIt.LEUGEViI.LE, Dec. 11.
The Senate met at 'Jj o'clock.
Prayer by Rev. Mr. Yarborough.
The motion to reconsider the bill, lost
on yesterday, to relieve certain counties
from the State tax for 1867, to assist
them in rebuilding Court Houses and
Jails, was lost.
Mr. Butler introduced a resolution
commendatory ot tbe Southern Univer
sity series of Text Books.
Also, a memorial to Congress, with a
resolution authorizing the Governor to
appoint a commission to go to Wash
ington to ascertain on what terms Geor
gia can be readmitted into the Union.
Bill for tlie pardon of John Me
Mahon. Passed.
Bill to incorporate the Iron Mining
Company of Dude county. Passed.
Rill L.r tb« relief of Seago, Palmer
A Company. The bill was passed, leav
ing their claim to arbitration
House bill to appropriate $3,000 tor
the burial of the Confederate dead at
Resaca. Passed.
Bill to change the line between Carrol
and Heart. Passed.
The hour of 12 o clock having arrived
the Senate repaired to the Representa
tives Hall for the purpose of electing a
United States Senator, alter which they
returned to their chamber.
Special Notices.
I•• - THE MEMBERS OF THE
AUGUSTA CONSISTORY, will meet THIS
(Thursday) EVENING at Seven o’clock.
Business of importance will be transacted.
Members are requested to be punctual.
W. C. SCHIKMER,
nov2?—lt Secretary.
Consignees i*bh Cextrvi. Raii.koap,
I>cc. I.l—J G Buitic ,t Bro, P A E, Cunlcy,
F A Cos, II E Clarke, [ If], O’D ,1- M, C
Spaeth, F Von Koitip, It, S A Cos, 0 It
Watson, Captain Estes, Aug Gas Company,
Jas .Miller, H A S, F O B, J N A Son,
Gray, M A Cos, J J I.athrop.
jpff- BELLE OF AUGUSTA.—
Just received a supply of this delightful
Perfume, direct from the manufacturer —
Lubin, Paris—and for sale by
STEVENSON A SHELTON,
del2—6b 2SS Broad street.
jgg - DEMTSTKY.—DU. D. S.
WRIGHT, successor to his y
brother, the iale l)r. Cha.n.
M. Witt our, will continue the t-i-T
business, in all the branches of tho Profes
sion, at tiie old Parlors, No. 25S Broad
street, two doors above the Globe Hotel.
Jeff—2w
REMOVAL.-
K. W. HAUICHH, M. It.,
Dentist,
Office opposite Hay Scales, near Lower
Market. de4—tf
tiff- THE FRIENDS OF THE
HON. JAMES S. HOOK respectfully an
nounce him as a candidate for re-election to
the position of Judge of the Superior Court
of the Middle Jndicial 1) strict of Georgia.
Election —First Wednesday in January,
1867. n0.16 - td
NOTICE.—WE ARE AUTH
ORIZED to announce the name of Colonel
WM. GIBSON asacand.date for tho Office
of Judge of the Superior Courts, Middle
District, at the election in January next.
no2V- t.l MANY VOTERS.
Georgia railroad, i
AtIOfSTA, Sept. 2'J, 1 Stiff, j
ggg- NOTICE TO MERCHANTS
AND SHIPPERS. —Through Freight Tar
iffs from the West via Nashville and Mem
phis having been agreed on, Through
Bills or i.ading will lie gireu, ole. Copies
of such Tariffs can bo bad at this Office.
Wo have also Through Tariff in operation
from points in East Tennessee to this place
li. W. OGLE,
oc2—tf General Superintendent,
gey. DR. /.EKE, AN ORIGINAL
OPERATOR AND MK<’IIAN gTiy*.,
IOAI. DENTIST, offers
Professional Services to bis many triends
and the public.
Rooms, Northeast corner Greene and
Campbell streets. nol4—t,al
New Advertisements.
Printers Wanted.
Three HOOD compositors can
obtain .Unify employment, by apply
ing at onre to the
DAILY PRESS OFFICE,
d-jIS 8t Augusta, (Is.
Saleswoman Wanted,
IN A *DRY OOODS AND FANCY
NOTION STOKE. filin must be
thoroughly acquainted with thu bunines*,
and bring g'»‘»d reference*. To such a
one, a comfortable situation will be guar
anteed. Addrosa
KEY BOX 62,
dolS—St Augusta Poatoffice.
M. Seely & Cos.,
OUCCKSBORS TO PETER DAVKZ AO,
l' Dealers in COTTON IIAOS, WASTE,
OLD BAOOINO. ami ROPE.
Also. COPPER, BRASS, and LEAD.
Northeast corner of Fenwick and Wash
ington streets.
Ihe highest price* paid for the above
articles. deld—lw*
AUGUSTA TO NEW YORK
in 47 nouns i
TWO TRAIN’S A DAY EACH WAY!
Tug great Atlantic seaboard
and GULP MAIL ROUTK is the
quickest, most pleasant, safe, reliable, and
comfortable, Iroui Augusta, Savannah,
M icon, Columbus, and Atlanta, to the
North !
This old and favorite route from New
Orleans, Mobile, and Montgomery, via At
lanta, Augusta. Wilmington, and Weldon,
N. C., to Richmond, Washington, Bal'i
m«»rc., Philadelphia, New York, is now in
excellent order and successful operation,
with new Engines, new and elegant Cars,
and Sleeping Cars.
Fr->m Weldou, Three Routes to New
York are now open, viz:
Via Richmond and Washington City.
Via Portsmouth and Old Lay Line
Steamers.
Via Portsmouth and the new Anna
mess ic Route.
The last is anew nnd very pleasant
route, by Steamer from Portsmouth to
Crisfield, on the Eastern shore of Virginia,
and theLco by Rail over the entiro length
of the tState us Delaware, connecting at
Wilmington, Delaware, with through trains
to Philadelphia and New York, or to Balti
more.
Faro from Augusta to Now York, by
either of the three Route*—s36.
ELEGANT SLEEPING OARS on all
Night Trains.
BAGGAGE CHECKED THROUGH.
The 7 A. M. Train connects via the Old
Hay Line.
The 6.30 P.M. FAST TRAIN (through
to New Yolk in 47 hours,) connects via
the N w Annaraessic Route.
Both Trains connect via Richmond and
Washington.
THROUGH TICKETS, good until used,
for sale at the South Carolina Railroad
Ticket Office.
PASSENGERS PLEASE TAKE NO
TICE that any Ticket via Wilmington, is
good by either of the three routes North,
from Weldon, whether so stated or not on
the face of the Ticket, and if hi* Baggage is
checked by one route, ho can have it
changed at Weldon to either ot the others
without extra charge.
P. If. LANGDON,
General Southern Agent.
For partiulars inquire ot
ISAAC LEVY,
136 Broad street, Augusta, Ga.
del 3—ts
BARRETT, CARTER & CO.
HAVE on hand
And ARE RECEIVING
r EVERY STEAMER—
OILS
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,
For the Finest Machinery, as well
as for Tunnels use.
All that is nccessarj’ is to narao the kind
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New York cost. defi—2w
A ('Prtain & Pleasant Uumtilj
poll NERVOUS HEADACHE
AND NEURALGIA.
THE AROMATIC ELIXIR OF
CITRATE OF CAFFEINE.
This delightful Preparation is confidently
recommended to all suffering with these dis-
Prepared and sold by
de7—lw _ WM. 11. TUTT.
Augusta Water Works.
OK A LED PROPOSALS WILL RE RE-
O CEivED by the undersigned, till 12
o’clock, on Monday next, 17th instant, for
furnishing on the ground, Oue Thousand
Six Hundred and Sixty (1,660) feet, or
more, if required for this work, of Six
Inch Cast Iron Pipes, said Pipes to be of
the usual description of Water Pipes, 9
so t in length, £ inch thick, with socket
joint and bands, each Pipe not to exceed
290, or be less than 290 pounds, and war
ranted to stand a pressure of 100 pounds
per square inch. All the T’s, bends, etc.,
required fur crossing tt’e (’anal, and fixing
the Fire Plugs, to be included. Also, for
five Two Way Fire Plugs, with caseings,
etc., con plete. Also, for three Six Inch
Stop Cocks, with Brass Valves, Seats, and
Screws, complete. Also, for Oue Hundred
£ inch Corporation Cocks.
Proposals will also be received during
the same time, for laying the above men
tioned Pipes, and fixing the Fire Plugs
and Stop Cocks on Cumining and D’Antig
nac streets, the contractor to furnish pack
ing, yarn, lead, etc., but not to make the
excavations, except such as is required for
making the joints, etc. M. O’DOWD,
Chairman S. Committee on W. W .
del 2—td
M E .A. T
AND
PROVISION STORK.
I WOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM
1 the citizens of Augusta and vicinity,
that 1 have opened a MEAT HOUSE and
PROVISION STOKE at NO. 114 BROAD
STREET (south side), opposite Lower Mar
ket, where I always intend to keep Fresh
Meats, Mich as
PORK. BEEF
MUTTON, I.AMR
REEF SAUSAQBS
ALL PORK SAUSAGES—warranted
BOLOGNA SAUSAGES
And everything else that can bo fotiud in
the market.
FISH and (J AME, of all kinds, constantly
on hand.
1 will be glad to have my friends and tho
public generally to call and examine.
JOSIAII MILLER.
N. B.~Also, a line stock of GROCERIES
ou bund, which will be sold cheap.
del 2- Im
Dissolution.
rpilE PARTNERSHIP EXISTING RK
-1 TWEEN CURTIS A JKIJSON was
dissolved on the Ist of December by mutual
consent. GEO. F. CURTIS,
WM. J EPSON.
Augusta, Ga., Dec. 11th, 1866.
The busiucss will bo continued, in all its
branches, under the style of
W. JEUSON A CO.
Augusta, Ga., Dec. 1 llh, 1866.
del2—3t
Amusements.
DANCING SCHOOL.
JAT MASONIC HALL,
F. T. STBAWINSKI,
fs now open, and will stay open
for the reception of Pupils and forming new
Clause* at any time,
novl—2m
CALL AND EXAMINE,
At 204 Broad Street,
F I R E VV O R K 8,
( CONSISTING OF ROCKETS, ROMAN
* f CANDLES. Fire Cracker*, Sand Crack
er*. Serpent’s Mines* etc., etc. Also, a lot
of fine quality Chewing Tobaeco, amongst
it the favorite brand*—Gravely’* Pa make
and Twist; Swanson'# Pound*, and Cooper
k Co.’s Twi*t. A splendid selection of
Smoking Tobacco, and anew arstir i merit of
Pipes. 300,000 Imported and Domestic
Cigar*—all of which are offered at very
low rate*, at wholesale and retail.
de7—tf P. HANS BERGER A CO.
LOOKOUT!’
A SPLENDID
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE!
AT
T. RUSSELL & CO’S,
£B6 Broad. Sc.
SIX PHIZES—-ALL OF WHICH ARE
Beautiful Parlor Ornaments.
A Fine MUSIC BOX—Playing eight Tune*,
accompanied with Drum and Bells.
Two very Fine Erench MANTEL CLOCKS.
Two large STEREOSCOPES—containing,
respectively, 144 and 50 Views.
A CUCKOO CLOCK.
The articles arc now on exhibition, and
List open. de4—l2t
Raffle, Raffle.
A FEW MORE CHANCES LEFT
IN THOSE
SPLENDID BAY MARES.
Call at once al
M. A. DEHONEY’S,
del2—3t l’alace Stables.
J- A. Vanwinkle,
A
MEItCIIANT TAILOR,
230 BROAD STREET,
AUGUSTA, GA.
(Under Central Hotel,)
HAS ON HAND THE FOLLOWING
Goods for manufacturing into Gar
ments, at
LESS THAN NEW YORK PRICES!
Fine BLACK CLOTHS
Fine BLUE CLOTHS
Fine AMILIE CLOTHS
Fine AMILIE TRICOT CASSIMERE—
for Suits
Fine lII.ACK BEAVER CLOTH
Fine BLACK TRICOT CASSIMERE
Fine BLACK DOESKIN CASSIMERE
Fine FANCY CASSIMERES
Fine FANCY COATINGS—for Suits
Fine BLACK SILK VESTINGS
Fine FANCY STLK VESTINGS
Fine CASHMERE VESTINGS
Clothing*:
Fine Black CLOTH FROCK COATS
Fine Black CASSIMERE BANTS
Fine Black SILK VESTS
Fine Fancy SILK VESTS
Fine Fancy VELVET VESTS
Fine Black VELVET VESTS
Fine Black BEAVER CLOTH SACKS
Fine AMILIE BEAVER FROCK COATS
BUSINESS SUITS
BOYS’ CLOTHING
I’IKE STOCK OF
Overcoats!
AT VERY LOW PRICES,
SHIRTS
COLLARS
GLOVES
HALF HOSE
TIES
SUSPENDERS
UNDERSHIRTS AND DRAWERS, Ere.
All kinds of Goods will be sold at the
VERY LOWEST PRICES 1
My customers may rely on getting their
supplies.as represented.
J. A. VAN WINKLE.
_<tol2— 2w
Meat House.
'J’HE SUBSCRIBER HAS OPENED A
Meat Establishment,
ON CAMPBELL STREET,
In the rear of Z. McCord's Grocory Store,
Where he will ke.p constantly on hand
FIRST-CLASS MEAT,
OK EVERY DESCRIPTION.
Having securest tho services W. V
KEENER ns Butcher, he hopes to merit
a rcasunable share of patronage.
All orders prompty filled, and seut to
any part of the City, freo of charge.
J. B. WILSON,
No. 26 Campbell street, Augusta,
del 2 lw*
Irish Whiskey.
W® HAVE ON HAND, AND FOR
* * Sltlu in quantities to suit, nn invoice
of genuine
IRISH WHISKEY,
It will be sold now to eloso consignment.
CRUMP, DAVISON A CO.
defi—lw
Wines, Liquors, Segars,
ASU
GROCERIES,
AT WHOLESALE,
BY
Mendleson,
145 BROAD STB.KET,
AUGUSTA, GA.
300 BED. ua.-aurted WHISKIES
10 -Eighth.” OTARD BRANDY
10 “Eighths” HENNESSY BRANDY
O “Eighths” CASTILLON BRANDY
10 “Quarter*” JAMAICA RUM
10 “Eighths” SANTA CRUZ RUM
n
tj Pipes HOLLAND GIN
1 Puncheon SCOTCH WHISKEY
1 Puncheon IRISH WHISKEY
50 Cases STOMACH BITTERS
10 “Quarters" SHERRY WINE
5 “Quarters” OLD PORT WINE
*.) “Quarters” MADEIRA WINE
50 Baskets CHAMPAGNE, pints and
quart*, “Sillery Mousseaux” and
* Verzenay.”
100 Cases CLARET—“St. Julian”
100 libls. Assorted SUGARS
50 Bbis.BEE HIVE SYRUP
50 Bags COFFEE
100 Boxes Adamantine CANDLES
50 Boxes FAMILY SOAP
50 Boxes STARCH
1 [j Half-Chests Young Hyson TEA
100 M. FEGABS—assorted brand*
Together with Fifty Cases of the finest
FRENCH CORDIALS in thn or any other
market. All of which I will sell at tho
VERY LOWEST CASH PRICES.
A. MENDLESON,
del2—3 14) Broad street.
Lard, Lard, Lard.
TUBS CHOICE LARD—
To arrive and for safe low, by
BLAIR, SMITH A CO.,
del2—2 2UB Broad street.
Holiday Presents.
F>ICH GOLD JEWELRY, EXPRESSLY
V manufactured to order, set with Dia
monds, Rubio*, Pearl*, Oriental Garnets
and Coral. Also, a great variety of Solid
Silver and Silver plated Ware, of new and
beautiful designs, and many other articles
too numerous to mention, just received bv
A. PRON TAUT,
de9—lw Below the August* Hotel.
A. BRANDT,
pH 304 BROAD STREET,
t V-] °PP osit « ti >c Planters'
Hotel, invites the atten
tun of the Ladies and
Gen lemon to a full stock of HATS,
BOOTS, and SHOES, of the latest and
most fashionable styles
Also, ZEPHYR GOODS, of every de
scription—all cheap FOR CASH,
dccl—tf
AO. 291 HROAD STREET,
Where will be found
EVERYTHING USUALLY KEPT
BY A
First Class Drug Store,
CONSISTING OF
I 3 erf Vim ei*y
From the first manufacturers in Europe,
and all of the leading goods usually re
quired for the trade.
BARRETT, CARTER k CO.
defi—2m
IST otice.
rnwo MONTHS AFTER date, appli-
J- CATION will be made to the Honorable
the Court or Ordinary of Richmond county
for leave to sell the Real Estate belonging
to the estate of Charles W. Bond, of Co
lumbia county, deceased.
GEO. P. BUTLER,
no3o—2m Administrate
AUGUSTA BOBBIN WORKSi
AUGUSTA, GEO.,
H. T. NELSON, Proprietor.
dcs—taugs
Nurse Wanted.
A WHITE WOMAN WANTED TO
act as NURSE at the City Hospital.
Reference as to ability required.
Apply to G. R. CRUMP,
Chairman Hospital Committee,
de9—tf 209 Broad street.
COKE FOR SALE.
( 10KE CAN BE HAD
At the GAS WORKS
AT ALL TIMES.
Tickets san be procured at the Office from
A. M. until 2 P. M., every dav.
dc4—tf G. 8. HOOKEY, Snp’t.
C. H. WARNER,
PLUMBER,
GAS and STEAM FITTER,
In rear of 255 Broad street,
Augusta, Geo.
Pumps, Gas, Steam and ’ later Pipes,
Rubber Hose and Hose Pipes, promptly
nniished op rep v'r-d. j»2o—'tf
Commercial House,
Corner of Church and Queen Street#
CHARLESTON, S. C.
This establishment having
been recently fitted up iu the MOST
IMPROVED FASHION, the Proprietor
respectfully calls the attention of tb public
at large to tho moderate prices charged.
Board per day $ 2
Board per week 10
0. OSTICH,
tbs run Proprietor
DEBATES OF CONGRESS.
THE DEBATES OF CONGRESS FOR
the Second Session ot the Thirty-
Ninth Congress will be published as usual.
Congressional Globe aud Appendix
Daily Globe 5
Debates in full in either edition.
Address F. «f* J. RIVES,
no3o—-Im* Washington, D. C.
Garden Seed.
We have Just received a
complete assortment of new GAR
DEN (SEED, which wo will sell low to tho
trade; also, at retail.
BARRETT, CARTER <t* CO.
dcG— lm
Planters’ Hotel,
LADIES' ENTRANCE, PARLOR NO. 3,
(Second Floor.)
MgERHHABgT
LATE OF BERLIN, PRUSSIA.
Important hew 1 luxation !
AUSTRALIAN CRYSTAL,
SINGLE AND DOUBLE VISION
S PECTAOLES
7he Only Per Jecl Lens in Existence!
Superior to any other in use—constructed
in accordance with the science and philosophy
of nature in the peculiar form of a CONOAVO—
CONVEX ELLIPSIS. Admirably adapted to
the Organ of Sight, and perfectly natural to
the eye, affording altogether the best artificial
help to the human vision ever invented.
Sold only by the Professor of optics and
Sfeetacle Manufacturer.
THE ADVANTAGES of these Spectacles
over all others, are—
-Ist. The only true Lens known, being per
fectly free from chromatic light, so well known
to be the cause of injury to the vision, and
which makes the change from Sp»c»acles to
Glasses of stronger powers, so often required,
while both near and distant ohyerra are seen
with equal facility through the same G fusses.
2d. Can he worn with \M*rfe»-t ea-e i.-r any
length of time at one si ring, giving astonish
ing clearness of vision, particularly hv canole
or other artificial light, —co non to the Spec
tacle wearer hitherto unknown.
3d. When the eyes ache r p«in through the
action of a bright light *uoh as is reflected
from snow, sunny w« attn r, w: it« paper, and
in reading, writing, or sewing, or viviu colored
bodies, these Lenses, by softening the rays,
effect a most agreeable seu-avion and give
great relief.
■fth. In all nervoas affections of the eyes
causing dull and startling pains in the»ve
hall or temple, appearance of luuinous
and dark spots in the atmosphere, aching
or feeling like sand in the eye, the disturbed
nerves are quieted and soothed.
sth. Ground by peculiar machinery, got op
at great cost, mathematically calculated ex
pressly for the manufacture of this Lens, so as
to produce it with the true spherical accuracy,
and its focus is at the exa t centre, a point
of vital importance, and which no other Lens
pose, eses.
6th. Proof of Superiority over the old kind
of Spectacles. They are used exclusively at
all the hospitals for diseases of the eye, ia
Berlin, Prussia, and elsewhere.
TESTIMONY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
From Medical gentlemen. Professors of the
highest Opthalmie talent in Augusta, Ga , and
in the Union :
Augusta, Ga., December B*h, 1866.
I have examined the Glasses of Dr. Bern
hardt, and find them of good quality. His
testimonials are very numerous and exceed
ingly flattering. L. A. DUGAS, M*. D.
Augusta, Ga., Tec 7. 1866.
I do most willingly hear my testimony in
favor of the superiority of the Australian
Crystal—single and double vision spectacles—
over all other kinds. They are constructed
upon the best established and understood prin
ciples of optics, and their adaptation to the
human eye in its different conditions of vision
is so perfect, as to render sight easy without
effort. In my opinion, none others should be
used, since the eyes once used to those do cot
seem to gr<-w old, and by hiving a focus at
any point of the surface, they appear to re
store the eyes to their youthful energy.
LEW V. FORD, M.D.
Augusta, Ga. Pec. 7. 1866.
I have examined a great variety »>f Glares
manufactured by Professor M. Bernhardt, ami
in justice to the Professor, must say that his
Glasses are of a superior quality, adapted to
meet the wants of almost every eve. where the
vision is in any way imperfect. The Professor
selected for me a pair of his Australian Crystal
Glasses, which are of a very superior quality
and workmanship, rendering vision very dis
tinct, almost as perfect as in youth. I yield
this testimony in favor of the Professor's
Glasses most elite; full v.
C. C.* PRITCHARD, M. 1).
Augusta, Ga., Dec. 7, 1866.
I very cordially recommend Prof. M. Bern
hardt to all who mav require Glasses.
DaSAUSaUKE FORD, M. D.
Augusta, Ga., Dec. 7. 1866.
Wc have examined the Lenses of Professor
I Bernhardt, and consider them superior to any
we have seen. They are admirably adapted nut
only to improve the imperfections of impaired
sight, but to relieve the weariness of vision
which constant study produces. Many of the
Glasses are of new and ingenious contrivance.
We cordially recommend me Professor to all
those who require scientific optica! assistance.
11. 11. IUGNON, M. D..
JOHN L. COLEMAN, AI. D.
Augusta, Ga., Dec. 7. 1866.
The Glasses inspected by me are apparently
perfect in workmanship and in their apap'a
tion to the particular diseases ami con
ditions for which thev arc intended.
W. li. DOUGHTY, M. D.
Augusta, Ga., Dec. S, 1866.
I have examined the Glasses of Dr. M.
; Bernhardt, of Europe, and have tried them.
They are very remarkable for their beauty of
workmanship, and for their power to assist the
vision. Dr. M. Bernhardt has made Optics
the study of his life, and is evidently most
thoroughly acquainted with the science-
He is a native of Berlin, Prussia, and has
studied there, but has for several years been a
resident of New York. The diseased and aged
will find great relief from the use of his Glasses.
1 have seen numerous testimonials to the ex
cellence of his Glasses, and to hi>* skill as an
{ Optician, and I would ree -mmend him to all
whose vision is impaired either through age ur
disease. JOSEPH R. WILSON,
Pastor First Presbyterian Church.
Augusta, Ga., Dee. 8, 1866.
I have exani’ued Professor M. Bernhardt's
very complete assortment of Spectacles and
Lenses, and find them admirably adapted to
remedy such imperfections of vision as can be
benefit ted by the skill of the Optician. The
material used in the manufacture of his Glasses
is of remarkable purity and bmuty, and adds
very much to their value, i recommend him
with great cheerfulness to the confidence of
all who may require his services.
WM. 11. CLAEKK,
Rector of St. Paul's Church.
Avgusta, Ga., Dec. 8, 1566.
I can recommend with entire confidence tho
Eye-Glasses and other expedients tor assisting
impaired vision, of Professor M. Bernhardt’s.
The mechanical execution of his work is very
beautiful, aud the excellence of his Glasses
unsurpassed. After personal inspection and
use, 1 can truly say that l have used nothing
which assists impaired vision more perfectly.
GREGORY DUGGAN,
Pastor of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.
Testimonials similar to the ahove may he
seen at Prof. BERNHARDT’S office, fjoiu
Jos. If. Plunkett, Pastor of St. Paul’s, Ports
mouth, Va.
Hou. Jas. I>. Orr, Governor of South Carolina.
Hon. Jonathan Worth, Gov. of North Carolina,
lion. A. G, Curtin, Gov. of Pennsylvania,
lion. 0. I*. Morton, Governor of Indiana.
Hou. 11. 11. Swift, Ex-Gov. of Minnesota.
Hou. Alex. Ramsey, Ex Gov. of Minnesota,
lion Richard Yates, Gov. of Illinois,
11. Seymour, Ex-Gov. ol New York.
R. E. Fenton, Gov. of New York,
Ami other distinguished gcntleuiou.
OFFICE HOURS—From 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.
PLANTERS’ HOTEL.
N. B;—Owing to engagements elsewhere,
Professor BERNHARDT will bo able to remain
hero but a short time only. dell —lm