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LUUiFST CITY CIHCIIVTION.
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FRIDAY MORMN" —l'o«. 21. I*M
Conservatism and Conciliation
\Ve wrolt' an article n fi”» 'lavs since
upon ilie poopletlie adoption ot •»
conciliatory spirit in political affairs.
\Yc arc gratified to tind that a respecta
ble portion of the press <>• the country
arc also advocating conservatism « n< |
conciliation ; and it is to he hoped th-' j
the effect will be bcneticial to all sections j
of the Union. As an evidence ot and"
groaino tendency of the spirit to «!>“'»
wo have alluded, we appeal *“ ,hc ! "'
lowing articles taken f>>”» °“ r cx
changes, North and South. ‘‘ al j
wanted is patience, forbearamv. and .
harmony on both sides, and • |r> <-■> ,
of both sections will only unite m adve- j
cacyof these conditions, they may »' |
realized. The first article is from the
Nashville (Tenn.) Banner, of a late
date:
In a late issue, we took occasion to
criticise and condemn the principles
avowed bv II Kivoa Pollard, in the
prospectus of his forthcoming ‘Southern
Opinion - Knteruiuimf no personal nor
political animosity towards Mr. r olluru,
we nevertheless regard him, and the
cUssof malcontents among whom his
writin ,r s have unfortunately such
weigliTv and extensive intlnence, ns the
worst enemies of the South. Radicalism,
either from a Northern or Southern
point of view, is peculiarly hostile to
anv programme of future harmony and
conciliation. Between parties so antag
onistic in their principles, in the absence
of a disposition on the part of either to
settle the issues in dispute on a reason
able and permanent basis, the South
must lare but badly. Our only safe
policy is to avoid committing ourselves
to either:
While pursuing these reflections we
have stumbled across an able article in
the Memphis Commercial and Aryan,
from which we make the following ex
tract as nptlv confirming and supporting
the views expressed:
‘•There is a class of extreme men in
both sections of the Union, who liabitu
ally cherish and sedulously cultivate a
settled prejudice and dislike to all who
happen to have been burn in the other
section, without reference to the senti
ments, character or training of parties
or individuals. The very statement ol
the proposition suggests the want ot
logic and justice ot these who adhere to
it, and there are many who act upon it
that would be slow to acknowledge it as
a tenet of faith and practice. On this
account it is difficult to address an ur
g inieiltto the h Uov.i-rs of such doctrines,
since prejudice and reason is the incen
tive which governs them.
There are undoubtedly some evils which
stand as points of antagonism in both
sections, which might be and ought to
be abated or extirpated. We pretend
not to be able to trke an exact and im
partial view of these errors ourselves,
since, belonging to the South, we natu
rally have a partiality for whatever is
Southern and sectional. We hold this
to be tlie rule of a generous nature, to
stand by one’s people and home, al
though it may occasionally lead ua into
error. The instinct was implanted by
the Creator himself in the breast of
man, and we are disposed to find fault
with no man who indulges the feelingto
a reasonable extent. But then it should
not lead u. to be totally blind to the
blemishes of our own people, and to
magnify and distort the faults ot others.
\Ve should rather seek tenderly, or
even sternly, if necessary, to labor tor
the diminution of the errors which we
find among ourselves, and even to learn
wisdom from our eneni es by emulating
the r virtues; thus we shall grow wiser
and better, on account of our rivalries,
and perchance we may, by our example
of prudence and moderation, temper
the opposition and hostility to those who
are in antagonism with us into a greater
complaisance and consideration. That
this 13 the policy of prudence anil wis
dom in the present situation of the
South, scarcely admits of a doubt.
Destiny seems to h ive so ordered affairs
that the South must remain in intimate
political and social union with the
North. Ami if we do not hold to the
doctrine of chance, and blind fate, we
must believe that such also is the de
cree of Providence and Nature.
Within the same political society, we
cannot, therefore, cherish the wish to
witness a continual and never ending
bickering and contest, which can only
result in our discomfiture whe ever we
impose mere sectional and extreme
issues. It is our true interest to appeal
to the true reason, the justice, and the
magnanimity of the North, and await
patiently thy return of a right judgment
and an impartial sense among the peo
ple of that section. That this can be
done, without a cringing sycophancy
and subserviency, and without yielding
an inch to the Jacobinical spirit, is ap
parent to all temperate thinkers. We
need not abate one iota of honor and
principle by pursuing such a course.
We only have to falsify the violent
denunciations and predictions of the
Butlers of the North, and bring al! their
cravenly insinuations and accusations
to shame, by our rectitude of conduct,
to win upon the good opinion of judi
cious men, until we shall gain a majori
ty on our side, who will eventually do us
justice.
While not castin'/ away our self
respect by a subservient preference for
Northern men in our midst. we should
be careful to discourage everything like I
prejudice again,i a man because he
happened to be hoi% North of an ima
ginary line. 'I his may perhaps be re
jected by some of onr friends; but let
us ask them, in all candor, bow tbey can
expect the Yankees to do us justice,
as long as we allow ourselves to deet v
and deprecate a man merely because
he is a •‘Vankee’’ without reference to
his merits as a mar., bis standing as a
gentleman, or bis opinions as mi Am-ri
can citizen ? This is a matter of the
highest importance to us and to the
interests of the South, however insb>-
nificant we may regard it, arid however
much wo may think it trenches upon
our private judgment.
We imagine we bear some exclaim,
that they are not to be argued into re
spect to “the Yankee’' by such consider
ations. Hut we would respectfully say
to such that, if they really love their
Southern homes, and seek for them a
brighter und belter future, it is their
duty as patriots, as well as Southern
gentlemen, whose pride it has always
been to appreciate merit and magnan
imity wherever found, to discard such
blind prejudices, and give to our North
ern friends a fair opportunity to canvaHs
our own merits with the same impar
linlilv and justice , '"’ l '"I
them as a people and individuals.
1 . 1 ‘ can we denounce
\\,tl, what ou ,
Northern ,m " and ani
, the same "«**“" *£ V.wnnl them Y
mositi t.m. fhtm magnanimity
Hew can we w l, t . r e the law
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»• .* ft is r of St rip
Hi'v. 0 "iml worthy to he deeply pondered.
••With what measure ve mete it »ha
i •im red to you again; an«l
what' 'judgment vr judge, TANARUS« shall be
n ,|,Unfortunately, we are net
j,, ,, 1 in a condition to he tried hy such
~ judgment as we here deprecate, since
~„r judges Imve the power to wound
we are |Hiwerlesa. except to gratify
all unreasoning prejudice.
I,i promulgating these sentiments, »e
p!v an 1 earnestly feel that we are
touiiscling the host,speediest and surest
method of elevating our status and ad
vancing the interests of the Southern
,ple ami our Southern homo, which
we shall always love above every other
.-.p it on the earth, as the home of hcro
i-i„ and the seat of a generous hospi
tality. Were there not found one to
ajree with ns, we should still discharge
a sacred duly in urging this policy on
our countrymen, as the wisest, the most
elevating, honorable and patriotic that
we could pursue. But we are not alone.
We bate the satisfaction to know that
thousands of our best, truest and bravest
men agree with us and habitually act
upon this principle, wed on all proper
occasions they will discourage the prej
udice we have referred to, and the oonfu
sion and violence that are sure to follow
its indulgence.
The next is from the Atlanta (Ga.)
Xar Era, of December 19, which is as
follows:
CONSERVATISM NORTIt AND SOt'TIT, AND
THE SALVATION OF THE COUNTRY.
AVo hope the day is near at hand
when Conservatism and moderation will
prevail in the hearts ot the masses. M e
are bound to be one people, and the
quicker we come down to the work the
better for all concerned.
We don't publish the article because
it meets our views in nil respects, but
because it breathes a conciliatory tone
well calculated to accomplish permanent
good. m
THE TENDENCY OF THE SOUTH.
“What is the real condition of the
South? Hitherto the exaggerations on
both’ sides, for party effect in the North,
have made it uext to impossible to gel
to the truth. Half the stories of out
i rages upon Union men and negroes
| have been wholly false, and bait the
: balance grossly exaggerated ; and, on
the other hand, the condition of South
ern society has been painted in rose
color, and we have been told that fewer
crimes have been committed there than
in the North since the close ot the war.
The truth lies somewhere between these
extremes. There have been many well
authenticated cases of injustice toward
the blacks, but considering the state of
I general anarchy resulting from the war,
and the social revolution attending the
emancipation of the negroes, General
Giant is sustained in saying in liis late
report that the lawless class in the
South ‘has proven to be ninth smaller
than could have been expected after
such a couflict,’ and that the condition
of the States lately in rebellion will
justify the removal ot the remaining
troops at an early date.
What is most to be deplored in the
South is'hot any general inclination to
disobey the laws or resist the authority
of the Government, for there is no evi
(l once that auotl a diapasilioti oxiat a.
The real ground of anxiety lies in the
increasing alienation of the South from
the rest of the country. Without in
quiring as to causes, we cannot refuse to
recognize the fact that the hopeful indi
cations that followed the close of the war
have gradually passed away, anil that
the present tendency of Southern feeling
is to consolidate a nationality as distinct
and hostile as if the Confederate Govern
ment still existed. Were our Govern
ment a despotism this would be of less
consequence; but in a Republic, the
mssentia! condition of whose existence is
the consent of the governed, it is full of
evil omen. The idea of holding one
third of the American people as per
petual subjects, and making the South
the Uo!a:.d of America, which some ot
pur politicians strangely regard as a
desirable consummation, is most abhor
rent to every true republican. The
existence of such a system under a re*
publican form of Government, in time
of peace, and as a permanent arrange
ment, is simply impossible.
Whatever may be the purposes of
men who look only to immediate party
and personal advantage, til's American
people do not propose to try any such
experiment, and will not consent to it.
I would contribute very much to the
Correction ot the wrong aud dangerous
tendency ol Southern opinion and feel
ing it the people ot that section could
be made to understand the real spirit
and purpose of the Northern people.
With rare exceptions, there is no wish
to punish, degrade or oppress them in
any way. We respect the sentiment of
honor which leads them to reject the
Con t-tutiona! Amendment because they
will not assist in the punishment of
their chosen leaders, and in fact the
North cares nothing for that feature ot
the amendment, and would willingly
dispense with it if the South will accept
the essential thing, the equalization of
representation. The entire amendment
having failed, the people do not threaten
vengeance upon the South lor freely
rejecting it, but they look to Congress to
propose some new scheme of adjust
ment, and believe that one can be de
vised that shall be more acceptable to
the South and at the same time lurnish
better security for tuture loyalty and
lor equal rights to the freednien.
Notwithstanding the nos-hies caused
in the South by the feud between the
President ami Congress, naturally lead
ing by mutual repeilanee to extreme
views and measures ou both sides, there
ts yet hope that the wrong tendency of
tie: South may he arrested and corrected.
As things now stand, the best men ol
the South are powerless. Many of the
original Union men, exasperated by
personal wrongs, and by seeing their obi
enemies, the lute rebels, coming again
into power, are calling tor the most
I extreme measures, such ns the recoil
i struotion ol State Governments, and the
disfranchisement of all who have been
rebels, including nine tenths at least of
e 1 ptesent voters- 1 lie more moderate
' mon men of the South, including
many who were nominal secessionists
i.r. 1 ," W!,r ’ ' )UL rejoiced in the fail
,„l " 1 rebellion, and are now en
tiel Ilrr . si| ,. |lt ,
less between the two extremes ami
complain with reason il„„
treu-ed as rebels. 1 U,e * ur *
I’he declaration ol r:,
pom, Os Virginia, for the Gonstitmiomd
Amendment might ho hailed as a gomf
omen, ,1 he represented anv eonsiden 1
hie number ol Virginians. But he does
not ; lie is a relic of the skeleton gov
ernment that was maintained at Alex
andria during the war, and will be
dropped out of Virginia polities as soon
as bis present term ends. Virginia,
like all the other rebel States, except
Tennessee, is in the same hands as
before the war. These are some of the
fln-t.s of the situation nt the South. They
cannot be ignored. The great problem
is, how to meet them. It we take
counsel of our passions and resentments,
and prefer vengeance and subjugation
to justice and reconciliation, the wrong
tendency of the South will bo confirmed.
We cannot annul bum in nature, and if
we want to make the South a foreign
and hostile nuiiou in fact and feeling
for a century to come, though tetri
torially a part of the Union, the course
is obvious unit easy.
“The Wits of Georgia.”
The following correspondence which
speaks for itself, has been sent us by
our special reporter of Legislative pro
ceedings at Milledgeville:
Mili.kw;kvii.i.e. Ga., Nov. 13,1866.
Salem J hitcher, Esq.;
Dear Sir: Having seen a highly
complimentary notice in the newspapers
of an address entitled ** The Witsot Geor
gia. ’’ delivered by ynursell before the
citizens of Augusta, the undersigned,
members of the General Assembly ot
Georgia, most respectfully request you
to designate some time, not tar distant,
when you will repeat the saino address
before the citizens ot Milledgeville, in
the Ilall ot the House of Representa
tives.
Your compliance with the above re
quest will very much oblige,
Yours truly,
R. A. Ridley, F. W. Adams,
Ben. B. Moore, •!. B. Jones,
Thus. Hardeman,jr.,John W. Jones,
0. L. Smith, N. F. Howard,
H. R. Casey, Geo. T. Barnes,
D. E Butler, T. 0. Wicker,
B. A. Thornton, lsham T. Carter,
Geo. S. Owen, A. AY. Evans,
I’. J. Strozier.
Milledgeville, Ga., Dec. 12, 1866.
Gentlemen :—Your kind favor ot the
13th of November last, requesting, in
terms tar more complimentary than its
poor merits deserved, the delivery, in
the Hall of the House of Representa
tives, of mv lecture on “The Witsot
Geo-gin,” should have been properly
acknowledged before had it not been tor
some pressing professional engagements
calling me, soon after its receipt, beyond
the limits of the State and there demin
ing me up to within a few days since.
The very short time now left prior to
your adjournment will not permit that
revisory cure this address so greatly
needs, nor will the all engrossing nature
of your labors for tho public weal justify
mv tre-pass on the few hours of the
session that yet remains. I have, there
fore to express—and 1 do so with great
regret—my inability to comply with
your flattering request and, for your
kindness, to tender you my thanks.
Trusting yon will accept the sincere
assurance, gentlemen, of my high regard
fur vou, both as men and as members
of a body so eminently entitled, for its
liberality, fortitude, and wisdom, to tiie
gratitude of Georgia.
1 am, very truly, yours,
Salem Dutcher.
To Dr. R. A. T. Ridley, Colonel Ben. B.
Moore, Col. Thomas Hardeman, jr.,
Speakeroi the House,Rev. 0. L. Smith,
Dr. 11. lt.Casev, Uev.D.E. Butler, Hon.
H. A. Tli orntou, Don. George S. Owen,
Him. I’. J. Strozier, Colonel 1-. YY .
Adams, Colonel J- B- J0i.0., Hon.
Jot,:, .1. Jones, l>r. N. if. Howard,
Hon. George 1. Barnes. Hon. 1. O.
Wicker, Colonel lsham T. Carter, and
General A. YV. Evens.
—At R there is a donating soci
ety, at which all matters of pith and
moment are decided. At one lime an
educatioual subject was on the floor.
Concerning the causes pf irregular at
tendance at school, one member held
the following views : * Many parents
have no children , and don’t cure whether
they are at school or not 1 ’’
—A woman ot Portland lately applied
to the relief committee for assistance,
saying that she bad nine in her family
am! no husband. Investigating the
affair, the committe found that she bad
nine stalwart men—all boarders.
CONSIGNEES I*Kit Ck.VTKAL 1« A I LUOAD.
Deecinbur 20. [DJ, !! tt S, [«], M llyatns
& Cos, E Mu.stin, E II Rogers, Rones A B,
A Mendleaon, J Stogner, .1 lteccl, Fleming
tfc 11, W A Muse, A Stevens, C A Piatt. P A
Scranton, .1 Nols«n <f* Son, Conley F «fc Cos,
J Suminerau, V Richard.* <f* Bro, II K
Clarke, Silvester A Cos, Miss Lucy .1 Reed,
J T Rones, R J R, G it A Nels .n, M
Urnuhnrt <fc Cos.
S ecial Notices.
CHAUTKR OAK COOKING
STOVE.—First Premium awarded at the
Louisiana State Fair, November 20, 1860,
as the Rest Raker now in use.
D. L. FULLERTON, Aoknt,
180 Rroad street, Augusta, Ga.
delß—6t
DENTISTRY.—DR. D. S.
WIIIGHT, successor to his
brother, the late Dr. Ciias.
M. Whight, will continue the *—
business, in all the branches of the Profes
sion, at, the old Parlors, No. 258 Rroad
street., two doors above the Globe Hotel.
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TFLE FRIENDS OF THE
110N. JAME.S S. lIOOK respectfully an
nounce him ns a candidate for re-election to
the position of Judge of the Superior Court
of the Middle Judicial District of Georgia.
Election—First Wednesday in January,
1807. no JO td
(- 1 ice! we are auth -
OR 1 ZEl> to announce the name of Coloucl
\VM. GIBSON as a candidate for the Office
of Judge of the Superior Courts, Middle
District, at the election in January next.
n029 td MANY VOTERS.
GEORGIA RAILROAD, \
Augusta, Sent. 2». ISM. J
NOTICE TO MERCHANTS
AN D SHIPPERS.—Through Freight Tar
ills from the West via Nashville and Mem
phis having been agreed on, Through
Riils of Lading will be given, etc. Copies
of such Tariffs can be had at this Office.
Wc have also Through Tar ill in operation
from points in Kust Tennessee to this place
E. W. COLE,
oc2—tf General Superintendent.
v ■ I lit. /KKK, AN ORIGINAL
OPERATOR AND M ICHAN
ICAI. DENTIST, offer. huiUIQW*
Professional Services to his many friends
und the public.
Rooms, Northeast corner Greeno and
Campbell streets. no 14—t al
Amusements.
Hall.
rjiUK (JURAT
IIERNtNDEZ
JUVENILE TEOUPE.
Friday Evening, 21st.
Thu porfurmaucc will commence with
0 FLANNIUAN aud tho FAIRIES
(1 real Fenian Song,
“THE WEARING OF THE GREEN.”
anA Nl> oLI O •
ENTIRE CHANGE EVERY EVENING.
To conclude with the very laughable farce
i \n r ji:i f
ADMITS TON—sl.oo ; Gallery, 60 Cents.
Reserved Seats and Tickets can be secured
at J. C. Schreiner A Sou'fJ Globe, Planters',
and Augusta Hotels.
GRAND MATINEE
ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON,
Which the Orphans arc invited to attend
in a body.
Poors open nt o’clock. Performance to
commence at 21 o’clock.
Admission 6t> cents, Children and Gallery
25 ecu is.
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New Advertisements.
FOR SALE.
ALES OUNNY BAGGING
Boxes MEDIUM TOBACCO
Sacks OATS
Kegs LARI) and BUTTER
Bales HAY
and other goods.
Alt of which will he sold at very low prices
to eloro tho lot.
W. B. GRIFFIN,
Corner Jackson and Ellis streets.
dc2l—3t
NOTICE.
rpilE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY CAU
-1 TIONED against crediting any person
whatever on mv account.
W. It. GRIFFIN,
Corner Jackson and Ellis streets.
dc2l—6t
HOUSEKEEPER WANTED.
WANTED, A MIDDLE AGED LADY,
with good reference, to act as House
keeper. Liberal price given to one who
can come well recommended.
Address GLASS BOX IS '.,
dc2l—st Augusta, Ga.
WANTED,
\ YOUNG M VN, WHO CAN COME
Lx well recommended, to act as Clerk in
a Provision Store.
W. B. GRIFFIN,
Corner Jackson and RHis streets.
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Salt, Sugar? a:,d Hay.
g)00 SACKS Salt AT DEPOT
| Qf) BALES It tY
1 BARRELS CLARIFIED
1 UA ) aud CRUSHED SUGAR
1 A IIHDS. BEST QUALITY
1 V MuLASSKi?
For sale by
BAKER A SHEILDS.
dc2l—2t
Fine White Cabbage!
SQQ HEADS JUST RECEIVED
And for sale by
JOS IA H MILLER,
de2l— It Opposite Lower Market.
FOP SALE,
Alight two house wagon,
PRICE FIFTY DOLLARS.
Apply at
11. A. FLEMING’S
War* house, cor Campbell and Reynolds sts.
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FRENCH AND SPANISH.
pRIYATE INSTRUCTION IN THE
FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGES,
By a eompetcnl Ma'e Teaer-.i r.
Apply at
27 JACKSON sTRFE l\
dc2t—.lt* Up St sirs.
WANTED
m O It EN T
J ONE ROOM—
Address (stating terms and locality),
R. E.,
Car? of Koy Box 190.
de2t—lt* Augusta, Ga.
WANTED,
Y NURSE FOR AN INFANT.
A MIDDLE AGED WOMAN PREFERRED
Applv a' No. 6 Elbert street, -or at No. 7
Warren Block.
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NEW GALLERY
OF
mUSTE ARTS.
Messrs, r. c. brooks «t co. would
respectfully anuouuco that their Gal
lery, No. IDO Rroad street (over J. C. kSchrei
ner it* Son’s Rook and Music Store), is now
open to the PURL IC.
They would state, that at great expense
they have fitted up a line Northern Sky
Light, and have just received from the
Manufacturers a New Supply of CHEMI
CALS and STOCK of every description,
together with INSTRUMENTS of SUPE
RIOR MAKE.
They arc prepared to execute, with neat
ness and dispatch, every Style of Work
known to the Profession, and on inure
REASONABLE TERMS than any one else
in the SOUTH.
Special Artists are employed for Portrait
Painting, in Oil und Pastel Colors, coloring
PORCELAIN PICTURES,
and PHOTOGRAPHS.
AM RIIOTY PES,
DKGAUER REOTYPES,
PHOTOGRAPHS,
And every kind of Painting and Engraving
copied and enlarged to life size, if desired.
The Proprietors are native Virginiuns,
and the establishment a purely Southc.ru
Institution.
They promise entire satisfaction in every
instance or NO CHARGE will be made.
The Citizens of Augusta and surrounding
Country, and particularly the LADIES, are
respecttully invited to give us a call.
T heir prices tor the present will boas
follows :
Caries do Visite, per doz $3 50
Porcelain Pictures, Ambrotypos, and Large
fcv.7.o Photographs at equally low prices.
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Bibles and .Episcopal Prayer Books.
A large assortment of bibi.es
and Episcopal Prayer Rooks, in a
groat variety of Rinding, and of various
sizes. Just received and for sale by
GEO. A. OATES,
de2o—3t 240 Rroad struct.
WORK BOXES,
Writing Desks. Etc., Etc
JUST RECBIVI.D,
an ASSORTMENT OF
ROSEWOOD and MAHOGANY
W riting Desks!
PAPIER MACHE !
ROSEWOOD and MAHOGANY
WORK BOXESI
PEARL and INLAID
C A It l> € A II S !
FANCY INKSTANDS, GOLD PENS,
BACKGAMMON BOARDS,
DOMINOES,
Anil a variety’ of other articles too nume
rous to mention. Just received and lor
fate by G. A. OATES,
j l .20 3t 240 Broad street.
CHILDREN'S BOOKS.
rpHK LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF
I BOOKS, tor Children ot alt ages, can
he had at
GEO. A. OATES,
(1,.20—-Ut 240 liroad street.
A Book for Every Southern Home
War Poetry of the South :
C'DITED BY W. GILMORE SIMS,
1 j 1.L.D., of South Carolina. Ouo voi.,
12mo. 4SB Prtgea.
Cloth, $2.60 ; Morocco Cloth, extra,
Sold only by Subscription.
GKO. A OATES,
Agent for Augusta and vicinity.
A canvasser will call ou the citizens in a
ft v. days. de2o -it
TOY BOOKS ! TOY BOOKS !
rpuE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF
Toy Hooks
in tho City can be found at
GEO. A. OATES,
do2o—3t 240 Broad street.
FOR CHRISTMAS!
,\ LARGE LOT OF FINE FRENCH
TV a „d SPANISH CANDIES, BON
BONS, JU NQKD,
LOVE DROPS,
NUGAT, Etc., Etc.
Just received and for sale low by
A. BOIINE,
. 320 Bread street,
do2o—6t opposite Planters’Hotel.
THE RAINBOW SALOON,
QN WASHINGTON STREET,
Between Broad and Eliis streets.
MEALS AT ALL MOVES.
GOOD LIQUORS,
FI N E (J IG A ■’,
FREE LUNCH AT 11 O’CLOCK
E V E J{ 3’ M O 11 K I N O !
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Holiday Presents
pirn GOLD JEWELRY, EXPRESSLY
1 Y manufactured to order, set with Dia
monds, Rubies, Pearls, Oriental Garnets
and Coral. A iso, a great variety of Solid
Silver and Silver plated Ware, of new and
hcjiuiitul deigns, and many oth* r article
too numerous to mention, just re< ci • <*d by
A. PRONTAUT,
dclfi lw Relow the Augusta I * *»»oi
Piano-Fortes Tuned.
nno MEET THE TIMES, I HAVE RE
I duced the charge for TUNING to
THREE DOLLARS.
Orders left at Mr. GEO. A. OATES',
210 I •road Street, or at my Shop, opposite
the Post-Office, promptly attended to.
sel— ts ROBERT A. HARPER.
IST otice.
mwo MONTHS AFTER DATE, APPLI
-1 CATION will he made to the Honorable
the Court or Ordinary of Richmond county
for IvAve to sell tho Real Estate belonging
to tho estate of Charles W. Boud, of Co
lumbia county, deceased.
GEO. P. BUTLER,
no?.o—2m Administrate
LOOK OUT!
A SPLENDID
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE!
AT
T. RUSSELL & CO.’S
28G I >1*011(1 St.
V.IX PRIZES—.nci. OF WHICH ARE
O Beautiful Parlor Ornarauets.
A Fine MUSIC IR'X—Playing eight Tunes,
accompanied with Drum and Bolls.
Two very Fine French MANTEL CLOCKS*
Two largo STEREOSCOPES—containing,
respectively, 144 and 60 Views.
A CUCKOO CLOCK.
The Articles are now on exhibition, and
List open. dels—6t
FUJEtNITURE! FURNITURE!!
WHOLESALE
RETAIL.
DEGRAAF k TAYLOR,
87 mill B'J BOWERY
ANII
«5 CHRISTIE STREETS
NE W Y ORK,
have tho heat assorted stock of I’arlor,
Lining Room and Bed-Room
FURN ITTJRE !
SPRINT. BEDS and BEDDING
IN TIIE CITY.
CANOPY anil HIGH POST
BEDSTEAD S,
Expressly for Southorn trade.
STEAMERS AND HOTELS FURNISHED
A T
WHO I.ES AT.E PR TO ES.
KNOCK DOWN CANE \\ ),.(
AND TURNED POST
BEDSTEADS, in c»
ALL WORK GUAP.ANTKKD
AS REPRESENTED.
Onr Facilities tor manufacturing defy
competition. my I—ly
ABBEVILLE PRESS,
LEE WILSON Proimuktors.
The amove named newspaper is
Issued weekly, at Abbeville Court
House,S. C., and otters splendid inducements
to the business men of Augusta, to extend
their milieus in that vicinity
no 10—Jm
Cotton Yarns,
1 fin BALES SUPERIOR
COTTON YARNS
From Fontenoy Mills,
Now in store and for side ; assorted num
bers, from 6’a to 12\i, constantly on hand.
uo2U— ts A. POULLAIN.
New Advertisements.
Santa Claus' Headquarters.
H. HAFERS
HAS JUST RETURNED FROM THE NORTH WITH A FINE ASSORTMENT OF
t o *sr s,
Os all Descriptions,
Ami culls the attention of the Public, ani particularly tho Ladies, to his
s T O C K OF COODS,
At his old and well known stand, No. 44 Centre street, also to his new store
156 BROAD STREET,
(One door above Monument)
WHERE HE INTENDS TO SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY ONE ELSE IN THE CITY.
CALL AM) EXAMIYE THE GOODS.
de2o- (It
Auction Sales.
Attention Capitalists!
SPLENDID CHANCE
FOR
AN INVESTMENT!
DAY & INMAN,
A rCTIONf.KKS.
WILL SELL, AT LOWER MARKET
if on the FIRST TUESDAY in January
next, 1807, the ELEGANT PROPERTY
on tho corner of Ellis and Mclntosh streets,
opposite the Presbyterian Lecture Room
and Hulbert's Carriage Fbop.
One HOUSE and LOT on the corner,
fronting 90 feet 6 inches on Mclntosh street,
and running ha. k on Ellis street 102 feet 8
inches; House two and a half stories;
Piazza whole length in front. The Building
on Ellis street would answer for small
Stores, Law Offices, or Doctor Shops. The
Mechanic Engine House occupies one cor
ner of the Lot on Mclntosh street, which
space is reserved.
ALSO,
One HOUSE and LOT, fronting on Ellis
street 6ft feu* and ft inches, opposite Platt <t'
Brother' Furniture Manufactory, and run
ning back toward Greene street 119 feet.
House two and a half stories, with necessary
out buildings on the premises. An elegant
Brick Blacksmith Shop fronting on Ellis
street.
Terms cash. Titles indisputable ; pur
chaser to pay for papers. deseod—td
r "iceries and Liquors.
;key, Brandy, Etc.
50 HBLS PURE RYE WHISKEY
75 bbl» X, XX, XXX, XXXX, and
CABINET WHISKEY
10 bhls Family NECTAR WHISKEY
25 bbla TUSCALOOSA WHISKEY
20 4 casks COGNAC BRANDY
3 4 casks IIENNESY BRANDY
3 4 casks Otard, Dupuy A Co.’s
BRANDY
1 pipe Pure HOLLAND GIN
1 pipo Pure JAMAICA RUM
1 pipe Pure ST. CROIX RUM
10 bbls AMERICAN RUM
10 bbls AMERICAN GIN
50 bbls Choico CREAM ALE
50 4 bbls Choice CREAM ALE
50 cases PLANTATION BITTERS
50 cases Muir A Son’s ALE
50 cases PORTER
In store and for sale low by
O’DOWD A MIJLIIEURIN.
delß—at.
SUNDEIES!!
-Q BAGS COFFEE
100 bbls REFINED SUGAR
10 hhds PORTORICO SUGAR
200 boxes CHEESE
60 boxes TOBACCO, different grades
100 cases PICKLES, quarts, half gal
lons, and gallons
60 boxes CANDY
10 boxes RAISINS
20 half boxes RAISINS
60 quarter boxes RAISINS
10 cases LEMON SYRUP
50 cases .jib, Alb, and lib tins
MUSTARD
50 cases CANNED FRUIT
50 cases lib and 2ld cans OYSTERS
100 cases lib and 21b cans LOBSTERS
10 bags PEPPER
10 bags SPICE
10 bags GINGER
20 hhds BACGN, Sides and Shoulders
10 casks PIG IIAMS
10 casks BREAK LAST MACON
200 boxes 201 b and 401 b CANDLES
10 chests CHOICE TEA
200 bags SHOT, assorted numbers
300 M CIGARS, varioul brands
10 bbls GOLDEN SYRUP
Together with a full stock of
BAGGING, ROPE
SALT, NAILS
IRON, etc., etc.
In store and lor sulo low by
O’DOW I) A M U LITE RUIN.
delß —sfc
CHRISTMAS GIFTS!
PORTABLE DESKS,
WORK BOXES,
DRESSING CASES,
LADIES’ BAGS, CABAS,
FANCY BOXES,
LADIES’ COMPANIONS,
’.iOTOGRAPII and AUTOGRAPH
A. L B IT M S !
POCKET BOOKS and PURSES.
ALSO
A great variety of Toys and a large assort
incut of Rooks suitable for the occasion.
For sale by
dolß-«t TIIOS. RICHARDS It SON.
DEBATES OF CONGRESS.
T'HE DEBATES OF CONGRESS FOR
1 R*® Suound Sessiffh ot the Thirty-
Ninth Congress will be published as usual.
Congressional Globe and Appendix
Daily Ulobo 6
Debates in full iu either edition.
Address F. rs- J. RIVES,
uo3Q-rlm* Washiugton, D. C.
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS!
I 3 lic) t ogr*a»pli
A NEW AND ELEGANT ASSORT
MENT, just received at tho
PERKINS GALLERY.
—ALSO—
Stereoscope Views,
and h splendid collection of
FRAMED PICTURES
FOR
Christmas Presents.
del ft—ftt
Holiday Gifts!
BY THE
NEW YORK
PRISE ASSOCIATION,
51)0 BROADWAY, N. Y.
EACH.
25 Rosewood Pianos....worth S2OO to 560
30 Melodcons... “ 10 Oto 200
100 Sewing Machines.... ** 60 to 125
200 Music Boxes ** 15 to 150
500 Gold Watches il 60 to 260
1,000 Silver Watches “ 20 to 60
1,000 Silver Tea Setts “ 25 to 150
Together with a largo assortment of
NEW AND ELEGANT
JEWELRY!
VALUED AT
$500,000.
WHICH WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS:
The name and value of each article of
our goods ar** marked on Tickets, placed in
SEALED ENVELOPES, and well mixed.
On receipt of 25 cents, an envelope con
taining such TICKET, will bo drawn with
out choice, and delivered at our office, or
sent by mail to any address. The pur
chaser, after seeing what article it draws
and its value—which may be FROM ONE
TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS—<au
then, on payment of ONE DOLLAR, re
ceive the article named, or may exchange it
for any other article marked on our Circu
lar, at the same value Every ticket
draws an article worth ONE DOLLAR or
more.
N O 81. A NKS! “©a
Our patron* can dept-ml oh prompt return*.
Ihe article* druten i. ll In immed Intel if Kent
htf Ext>re»>t or return mail, or delivered at
our ojjice.
Letters from many persons, acknowl
edging tho receipt of VALUABLE GIFT’S
I ruin us, may be seen on file at our office,
• mong whom we are permitted to reler to :
Johu S. Holcomb, Lambertvillc, N. J.,
Gold Watch, worth $250. Mrs. S. Bennett,
252 Cumberland street, Brooklyn, Sewing
Machine, SBO. Edwin Hoyt, Stamford,
Conn., Gold Lover Watch, S2OO. Hon.
M. II Briggs, \\ nsbington, D. C.» Diamond
Pin, $175. J. C. Sutherland, 100 Lexing
ton Avenue. Piano, $350. Mrs. M, Jack
son, 20J Nineteenth street, N. Y., Sewing
Machine, SOO. Joseph Camp, Elmira, N.
Y., Melodeon, $l5O. Miss L. Collins, At-
Inni.i, Ga., Diamond Clustor Ring, $225.
Dr. Henry Smith, Worcester, Mass., Sewing
Machine, SSS. 11. Shaw, IJJ Six toon tli
street. New Y’ork, Gold Wajch, $l5O. Ed
ward Boynton, Nashville, Tenn., Melodeon,
SIOO. James Russell, Montgomery, Ala.,
Gold Hunting Watch, $250. R. T. Smith,
Providence, K. 1., Silver Lever Watch, soo.
Oscar Purdy, Madison, N. J., Music Box,
$45. lion. K. S. Newell, St. Paul's, Minn.,
Gold Watch, $lB5. J. R. Sperry, Liteh
field, Conn , Silver Watch, soa. Win. R.
Peck, Harlem, Illinois, Music Box, $75.
Wm. Raymond, Dayton, Ohio, Silver Ten
7 et, $125. Miss E. M. Schenck, Detroit,
Michigan, Diamond Ear Rings, $225.
Pierre Brandin' St. Charles Hotel, New
Orleans, Diamond Ring.sl7o. Mrs. Martha
Murnes, St. Louis, Misssouri, Melodeon,
value, $125.
A chance to obtain any of tho above
articles for ONE DOLLAR by purchasing
a SEALED ENVELOPE for TWENTY
FIVE CENTS.
Entire bat isj a cii on Guaranteed to all.
Six Tickets for One Dollar ; 1J for Two
Doliats ; 3J for Five Dollars. Great in
ducements to Agents.
All letters should be addressed to
J. 11, RAY & CO.,
BOX 6130, NEW YORK.
del s—3m*
COKE FOR SALE.
C 1 OK E CAN BE HAD
* At ihe GAS WORKS
AT ALL TIMES.
Tickets enn bo procured nt the Office from
9 M. until 2P. M.. every day. 1
del—tf G. a. HOOKEY, Sup’t. *
Planters’ Hotel,
LADIEfi’ ENTRANCE, PARLOR SO. 5
(Second Floor.)
LATE OF BERLIN, PRUSSIA.
Important -A<-ic Invention!
AUSTRALIAN CRYSTAL,
SINGLE AND DOUBLE VISION
SPECTACLES
Ihe Only Perfect Lena in Existence l
Superior to any other in use—constrocted
in accordance with the science and philosophy
of nature in the peculiar form of a CONOAVO-1
CONVEX ELLIPSIS. Admirably adapted to
the Organ of Sight, and perfectly natural to
the eye, affording altogether tho best artificial
help to the human vision ever invented.
Sold only by the Professor of Optics a&d
Spectacle Manufacturer.
THE ADVANTAGES of these Spectacles
over all others, are—
-Ist. The only true Lens known, being t,er
fcctly free from chromatic light, so well known
to be the cause of injury to the vision, and
which makes the change from Spectacle* to
Glasses of stronger powers, so olu-n required
while both near and distant objects are ?een
with equal facility through the same Glasses.
2d. Can be worn with perfect ease for any
length of time at one flirting, giving astonish
ing clearness of vision, particularly by candle
or other artificial light—comfort to the .Spec
tacle wearer hitherto unknown.
3d. When the eyes ache or pain through the
action of a bright light, such as is reflected
from snow, sunny weather, white paper, and
in reading, writing, or sewing, or vivid colored
bodies, these Lenses, by softening the
effect a most agreeable sensation and givi
great relief.
4th. In all nervous affeotions of the eyes
causing dull and startling pains in the eye
ball or temple, appearance of lundnoua
and dark spots in the atmosphere, aching
or feeling like sand in the eye, the disturbed
nerves are quieted and soothed.
sth. Ground hy peculiar machinery, got up
at great cost, mathematically calculated ex
pressly for thu manufacture of this Lens, so as
to produce it with the true spherical accuracy,
anu its focus is at the exact centre, a point
of vital importance, anti which no other Leni
possesses.
i 6th. Proof of Superiority over the old kind
I of Spectacles. They are u. c *1 exclusively at
| nil the hospitals for disc os of the eye, ia
I Berlin, Prussia, and elsewhere.
TESTIMONY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
From M-dieal gentlemen, Professors of the
highest Opthalmie talent in Augusta, Ga., and
in the Union :
Augusta, Ga.. December Rtb, 1866.
I have examined the (Gasses of Dr. Bern
hardt, and find them of good quality. Bis
testimonials are very numerous and exceed
ingly flattering. L. A. DUGAS, M. Lb
Arorsta, Ga., Dec 7, ISftfi.
I do most willingly bear my testirnotv in
favor of the superiority of the Australian
Crystal— single and double vision spectacles—
over all other kinds. They arc constructed
upon the best established and understood prin
ciples of optics, and their adaptation to the
hun an 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 tho eyes onec used to those do not
seem to grow old. and by having a focus at
any point of the sur-ace, they appear to re
store the eyes to their Youthful energy.
LEWIS D. FORD, Af. D.
AuGtiaTA, Ga. Dec. 7,1866.
I have examined a great variety of Glasses
manufactured by Professor M. Bernhardt, and
iu justice to the Professor, must say that his
Glasses are of a superior quality, adapted to
meet the wants ot almost every eve, where tho
vision is iu any way imperfect. The Professor
selected for me a pair of bis Australian Crystal
Glasses, which are of a very superior quality
and workmanship, rendering vision very dis
tinct, almost as pcrtect as in youth. I yield
this testimony in favor of the Professor's
Glasses most cheerfully.
C. C. PRITCHARD, M. D.
Atcfsta, Ga., Dec. 7, 1866.
I very cordially recommend Prof. M. Bern
hardt to all who may require Glasses.
DjsSAUfiLSUKE FORD, M. D.
Augusta, Ga.. Dec. 7, 1866.
We have examined the Leuses of Professor
Bernhardt, aud consider them superior to any
we have seen. They are admirably adapted not
only to improve the imperfections of impaired
sight, but to relieve the weariness of vision
which constant study produces. Many of tho
Glasses are of new and ingenious contrivance.
Wc cordially recommend the Professor to ail
those who require scientific optical assistance.
H. 11. BIG NON, M. D.,
JOHN L. COLEMAN, M. D.
W. H. DOUGHTY, M. D.
YVM. H. CLARKE,
GREGORY DUGGAN.
Augusta, Ga., Dec. 8, 1866.
I have examined the Glasses of Dr. M.
Bernhardt, of Europe, and have tried them,
i hey are very remarkable for their beauty of
workmanship, and for their power to assist the
vision. Dr. Al. Bernhardt has made Optics
ihe study t»t 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 ot New York. The diseased aud aged
will find great relief from the use of his Glasses.
I have seen numerous testimonials to the ex
cellence of his Glasses, and to his skill as an
Optician, and l would recommend him to all
whose vision is impaired either through age or
disease. JOSEPH It. WILSON,
Pastor First Presbyterian Church.
Savanna ii,|Ga., Nov. 29, 1566.
I hereby certify that Mrs. L>avenj ort bos
been affected with Amorousis lor about two
months : it became almost complete. Ou the
2d of November last, according to my own
advice, she placed herself under the charge of
Dr. M. Bernhardt. Her visiou has rapidly
improved. She can now read small print
with or without glasses.
J URIAH HARRIS, M. D.
I fully eudorse what Dr. Harris has above
f,aid * Vs. N. WARING, M. D.
Savannah, Nov.'2fi, 186 ft.
J'ro/cAsor M. Bernhardt , Optician und Oculist:
1 cheerfully state to you ii.ai a further ac
quaintance, with you and your most excellent
Glasses, has confirmed my first impressions as
to if our sh ili and their superiority over the
general run, and 1 recommend all whoso
vision is in any* way impaired, as mine nufor
tunatcly is, to avail themselves of your science.
Respectfully, yours.
K. D. ARNOLD, M. D.
Testimonials similar to the above may be
seen at Prof. BERNHARDTTs ofiicc, from
Jos. H. Plunkett, Pastor of St. Paul's, Ports
mouth, Yu.
lion. Jus. D, Orr, Governor of South Carolina,
lion. Jonathan Worth, Gov. of North Carolina,
lion. A. G. Curtin, Gov. of Pennsylvania.
Hon. O. P. Merton, Governor of Indiana,
ilou. 11. 11. sv>iit, Ex-Gov. of Minnesota,
llou. Alex. Ramsey, Ex Gov. of Minnesota.
Hon Richard Yates, Gov. of l!linois v
11. Seymour, Ex-Gov. of New York.
U. K. Fenton, Gov. of New York,
Aud other distinguished gentlemen.
OFFICE HOURS—From 9 A. 31. to 5 P. 31.
PLANTERS' HOTEL.
N. I!.—Owing to engagements elsewhere
Profcseor BERNHARDT will be able to remain
here but u short tinio only. 4 c n j m