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(i l)f Satin Vrrss. City Printer -Official Paper LVHfiKST CITY OHM ILATION. 1 1 ■— l ■ tj l . -i" "i l . 1 ■■ liA. 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 of <Ji L that you wish, and you can get it at 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