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(fhf Jails City Printer Official Paper LUUiFST CITY CIHCIIVTION. A.I ,i|T.- t'A. < > V. 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 1348X3*1 »• .* 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. deO—2w 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. de2l—lt 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. de2l —lit 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. de2l—fit 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. de2l—lit 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. do2l ts 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 ! de2fi—tf 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