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eor flailij srcss. City Printer —Official Paper LARKKBTlTrrcimn,AT!ft\ T . AUOUBTA. 1* A . : FRIDAY MORNING Dm. 21. IKfls Range of Thermometer. At Vrksh orrma,) bwoinbei IS, ,866. , 9 '».w. 1? m, ,1 |i,m, A ft.tu. 54 s " 56“ 55° 69° Wow tdierilsemeiils. F-ir Sale—R. A. Fleming. French an 1 Spanish —Apply at 27 Jack- ! son street, up Hairs. IN anted—\V. ]t. Gritlin. Housekeeper Wanted—Address Glass Box 183. Salt. Sugar, and liar Baker A Sheilds. \olio«—W, 11. Griffin. Wanted—R. E , Key Box 190. For Sale—W. B. Griffin. Wanted—Apply at No. 6 Elbert street. or No. 7 Warren Block. Concert Hall—Hernandez Troupe. Fine W bite Cabbage—Josiah Miller. New Gallery of Fine Arts—R. C. Brooks i£* Cos. Consignees—Central Railroad, Stoves, Tin Ware, Etc.—D. 1,. Fullerton 1 Stl Broad street. THE DAILY PRESS Has the Latest News, by Telegraph, from all parts of the world, up to twelve o’clock each night. The Subscription Price is only Ftva Dollars per annum. Advertisements inserted, by special con tract, on more liberal terms than any other newspaper iu Eastern Georgia. Single copies of the Daii.V Pubss—to be had ol all the Newsboys— Five Cents each. Newsboys are charged two and t half cents a copy. The Daily Press is the c heapeet and most readable newspaper issued in this sec tion. Remember the price— $5 per year. E. It. PUtJ HE, Proprietor, 190 Broad and 153 Ellis street. Fihk Wool) for sale at the wharf at $ t per cord. dec2o 3t f Jsg"' Single copies of the Daily Press can be purchased of the news boys, or at the office, IDO Broad street, for FIVE CENTS each. Funny Papers. —Quinn has sent us Sutne funny papers, ITe lias a late sup ply, and several that are not so funny. New Advertisements. — We refer to our new advertisements this morning and request a general perusal. M. I 'oiten’s.— Cohen always keeps I a splendid lot of boots and shoes ; and particularly the latter article for ladies and children. His stock is varied and prices low. Meat and Groceries.— Parties wish ing to get a nice piece of beef, pork, or mutton, can find a choice supply at R. H. Baker’s, on Campbell street. He also keeps a large stock of groceries. t Boots and Shoes, suitable to the season, in every style, can be found at M. Cohen's Store, 1821 Broad street, a few doors below the Daily Press office. Harper's Monthly, for January, was placed on our tabic last evening, by the go-ahead newsman—Quinn, at whose store can be found the very latest books and newspapers. Give him a call, and convince yourselves. A Good Idea.— H. S. Haines, Su periiitendcnt of thg Atlantic and Gulf Railroad, announces in the Savannah papers of yesterday, that Excursion Tickets, during the Christinas holidays. will be sold, at reduced rates, between any stations on the R >ad lie represents jLjy*- Advertisers will consult their own interests by sending their favors to the Daily Press office. Everybody reads it—everybody takes it. riubserip tion price, only Five Dollars a year. Recorder's Court. —1 lie business of the Court is not very onerous just now. On Wednesday last there was but one ease —an 18th Section cobired-r fined $2 and costs; two dismissed and one continued ; and yesterday there was “nix." This speaks wtll lor the morals of the City. The Hernandez Juveniles.— These little performers seem to be growing in popular favor. The attendance at Concert Hal! is better than at the open ing, and all seemed to be delighted with the performances. Master Monti is quite a comical genious, and is a general favorite. The entire Troupe is a wonder and well worth seeing. i Wonpekfui..— Some of tlic cures per formed by lJr. Bernhardt's newly invent ed glasses are really wonderful. -In a number of instances persons whose sight had so far failed as to render them umi hie to read with the most powerful spec tacles usually sold, have been enabled by Prof. Bernhardt’s lenses to read with ease, and without straining to the eye, and often the sight has been so com pletely restored as to enable the patient to read ordinary P>d»t witl > ll ‘® u “ ked Dr. li. will remain at the 1 lan ters’ Hotel 11 short time longer. t S»i-KM UtrroilEit, Ksq., of Augusta. On., was admitted to practice in the Su - preuie Court of Georgia, oil Saturday last- Asa writer, Mr. Dutcher is we 1 /known at home and abroad. 'Ve pre dict that he will make bis mark aS art at tor ne y. —MU Icdgeville (Cos.) Federal Union We congratulate Mr. Dutcher on his admission to the bar of the Supreme Court, and wish him every success in the pracli-eof Ids profession. It is stated that the New York Herald, out of spite or for sonic if her reason, has discharged all its editors from the West. This probably grows out ol the Asso ciated Press quarrel. UtitCAXTiisK Aok.wy Business Di rectory.- We have recently called at tention to this important work, gotten up under the auspices of R. G. l) un A Cos., proprietors 0 | the M-rcuiitile Ay men. Tins firm not only enjoys a high stand iug in the commercial world, hut pos sesses peculiar facilities for preparing so gigantic a work, embracing the husi iu\ss interests o( tho whole country. We are, therefore, not surprised to learn from Mr. Ben tel, who has been entrusted with the canvass of our State, that his expectations of liberality and confidence on the part of our husi ness men are fully realized. He, with his assistants, will remain in Augusta two more days, giving all our business men an opportunity of having their names properly entered. The Miuxhant of Berlin.— We have just glanced over anew book, and one of peculiar interest, at this time, to all who sorrow for the lost cause, or who truly appreciate the suffering and the heroism by which they, who so nobly sustained it, acquired imperishable glnrv. W o refer to “ The Merchant of Rcr lin, by L. MOhlbaek, author of Fred erick the Great and his Court: trans lated from the German, by Amorv Collin, M. D., of Aiken, S. C., and pub lished by D. Appleton A Cos., New York. 1 his novel, which is founded on the events ot the Seven Year's War, is one of thrilling interest. The horrors of war—of that terrible war—are viv idly portrayed; while the touching story of the loves of Bertram and Elise is so gracefully and happily blended with the plot, as to convince every one that the " Merchant of Berlin” is one of our author's happiest efforts. The fame ot Mu dback is beyond cavil, while the translator, a gentleman of high literary acquirements, having spent many years ot his life in Germany, among the scenes he describes, lias executed his task in such a manner as to satisfy the most critical judgment. It is, indeed, a charming hook, and one of the latest, ot the season, well adapted also for a choice Christmas literary gift. Go to G. A. Oates and get a copy at onco. [communicated.] Kerosene Oil. I beg leave to inform the public that 1 liny from the best oil manufacturers in the United States, and that I keep oil hand only one article of oil of the finest quality, and that Mr. W. J. F u r's state ment that be keeps "the only genuine Kerosene to be found in Augusta is untrue and entirely unwarranted. Respectfully, etc., Edward S. Bleaklky, Lamp and Oil Dealer, Nos. 210 and 311 Broad street. jßu £degvapl). [ h/itm the United Staten and European r-t v -v- «•» .t .v j REPORTED EUR THE DAILY PRESS. FROM WASHINGTON. Washington, Dec. 20. A question involving the taxation of! National Bank shares, where the capita! invested is non tax paying Government bonds, is pending in the Supreme Court today. The associated New York banks are the plaintiffs, repre sented by Attorneys . Evarts, Burrell, and Selliman. Washington, Dec. 20. Liverpool dispatches ot both Associa tions agreed in quoting the market yes terday, as buoyant, with an advance of Id., and with sales of 30,000 hales on a basis of 14}d. for Middling Uplands. The advance Was reported southward by the new Association at one o’clock yes terdav, and our dispatches last night from every point in the South indicate a general advance of salc. per pound Washington, Dec. 20. John A. Grow, of Louisiana, was admitted yesterday to practice before the Supreme Court, after subscribing to l ie Test Oath. Ossian B. Hart, of Jacksonville, Flor ida. has been appointed Commissioner of the Court of Claims. Washington, Dec. 19. Hon. C. N. Culver, who was in jail at Oil City on civil suit, arrived to-night in the custody of the officer ol the House. The Judiciary Committee will invest! gate whether his imprisonment is not a violation of privilege. Washington, Dec. 20 —I’. M. The President communicated to Con gress to-day, in obedience to the call ot the House, a voluminous correspondence with Santa Anna, and concerning Orte ga. The mass of it is uninteresting, or lias been anticipated. The most inter esting feature is the persistent efforts of Santa Anna to have himself recognized. He says ill his letter of June last to Mr. Seward ’■ “You will please receive Capt. H. 8. Eytinge as Envoy, on most impor tant business of mutual interest to the two Republics.” In his letter of August the 10th, he calls Juarez “a chief of one of the several bands.” Mr. Seward, in his letter of August the 10th, says : I have had the honor to receive from General Santa Anna, foi merly President of Mexico, a commmii cation stating that he would like to visit Washington if lie could bo received as a private gentleman by the Secretary of State. A reception ot the General in an august capacity would be incompati ble with tbc settled practice and habits ol the United Slates. Ou the Bth of December Mr. Seward informs General Santa Anna that the correspondence lie bad opened could not be continued. In the meantime Mr. Seward received a letter from the General s nephew, in timating that Santa Anna was insane, and begging advice, which Mr. Seward declined giving. M ashington, Dee. 20. At the session of the Southern Rcpub; lican Association on the l«th of Do comber, resolutions and a memorial, to the following effect, were adopted: Whereas, Texas, Louisiana, Arkan sas, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, South Caro lina. and Florida] in warring with the United States, were subjugated : Resolved, That the Government of the States named has ceasd to exist. Resolved, That Congress having provid ed no Government, the people have passed under the authority of the Presi dent, as Commander-in-Chief. Resolved. The President’s duty is lim ited to holding the people in control until the will of Congress is promul gated. llesolae<l, In calling bodies together for framing Constitutions, the Com mantler in-Chief transcended his powers, and the Governnn nts thus instituted are invalid. Resolved, It is the duty of Congress to substitute Governments founded on Republican principles, calculated to protect the life, liberty, property, and uatural rights of the inhabitants, and restrain and punish evil disposed ene lilies of the Government. Resolved, Among the principles if new State Governments are the right ot suffrage, eligibility to office of all citi zens, regardless of race or color. The exclusion, until relieved by Congress iron) suffrage, and from office of trust, honor, and profit, whether Federal. State, Territorial or Municipal, office holders under Confederate or State power or authority, proclaimed hv Con gress or the Executive as insurrectiona ry, whether said office be civil or mi!i tary. Also, all persons who voted for the Ordinances of Secession or gave it aid and comfort. Resolved, That the Association recom mends the immediate call of State Con ventions to fiame Constitutions or the institution of preliminary establishments analogous to territorial Governments. ’The memorial sets forth, in six closely printed pages the history of the origin, course, and termination of the war; describing in strong terms the past disadvantages and present sufferings of their party, and pleading they say, not for ourselves and fellow sufferers only, but for our still bleeding country. The memorial concludes: We ask for early speedy, sharp, short and decisive action, and we ask it in the names ami behalf of the millions of devoted friends ot the Union, inhabiting the best part of the continent, no one of whom can claim that he enjoys the blessings of even a Republican Government, or the security which the Constitution of the United States guarantees to the citizens. Therefore your memo: ialis s herewith submit the resolutions of our Association and respectfully admonish Congress of the danger and increased complications of delay. They pray your honorable bodies for immediate action, in accord ance with the principles announced. Justice, mercy, and the National security alike, demand the remedy. The docu ment is signed by Thomas J. Durant, President ; Daniel 11. Bingham, S-cre tary. Washingion. Dec. 20—P. M The statement of pardons called lor by the House is pro.•i-u.iolng slowly in the Attorney General’s office. An expeit clerk can prepare eight to ten ordinary cases per day. There are 17,000 cases. The Washington Star says the advo cates ot the territorializing measures were canvassing both Houses, and find ing success doubtful, have concluded to postpone the matter until next session, when they expect to have strength to push it through without fail. A large delegation is here to recov r whiskey, seized in Baltimore, denying frauds, and c’aiming that the offence was merely technical. Washington, Dee. 20—P. M. It is understood the Post office Com inittee of the House will report in favor of a Government telegraph line between Washington and New York. Congressional. SENATE. Washington’, Doc. 20. Senator Williams explained that the petition from which the Finance Com mittee had asked to be discharged, was one asking an increase of the salary of female employees. He was in iavor of higher wages, hut warned the Clerks that they were not advancing their interests by writing anonymous letters. ' Mr. Johnson arose, and, alluding to an article in the Chronicle, stating that treason had found a resting place in the bosom ol the Supreme Court, stated that the article is founded on false facts. Mr. Grimes offered a resolution ex tending the privilege of the floor to certain persons named. A joint resolution to provide a Gov ernment for the insurgent States was taken up. Mr. Ross spoke at length, when they were referred to the Reconstruction Committee. Mr. Wilson introduced a joint reso lution authorizing the President to pre vent inflicting corporeal punishment. On motion of Mi*. Henderson, the President was requested to inform the Senate whether Federal troops had been sent to the interior ot Missouri since the first of December, and whether done at the request of the Executive or Leg islature of Missouri. The Nebraska hill was taken np. hut without action, the Senate went into executive session and adjourned. HOUSE. Mr. Spalding made a personal ex planation regarding an article in the Chronicle. Mr. Williams made an elaborate report on Culver’s case. The Speaker was ordered to issue a warrant for his release. Mr. Delano offered a resolution which was agreed to, that it shall be unlawful for any officer of the Government to pay any account, claim, or demand against the Government which existed or ac crued prior to April lath, ISGI, in favor of persons who promoted, encouraged, 1 or aided the late rebellion, or to any person not known to be opposed thereto and distinctly in favor of its suppression, andjhkt jio pardon heretofore granted or hereafter to be granted shall authorize such payment. Mr. Stevens offered aresolution which was adopted, that a committee of seven he appointed, reporting a bill establish ing a system of Common Schools for the District, from which no child of six years or more shall be excluded, except for improper conduct. The House went into Committee on the President s Message, and adjourned. Smith Carolina Legislature. Columbia, Dec. 20. Ihe House of Representatives has rejected the Constitutional Amendment by a vote of 95 against, to 1 in favor. FROM MEMPHIS. Memphis, Dec. 20. A fire occurred in the basement of Spechts’ confectionery. Sixteen persons sleeping in the fourth story-, were suffo cated or crushed by leaping to the pave ment. FROM CINCINNATI. Cincinnati, Doc. 19. The baggage car of the Cincinnati and Chicago Express train ran off the track, killing J. W. Thomas, the Ameri can Express messenger, and severely wounding several others. FROM RICHMOND. Richmond, Dec. 20—P. M. The Military Commission met and adjourned to Saturday—Dr. Watson’s counsel not being ready for trial. Ap plication has been made to one of the associate judges of the United States Supreme Court for a writ of habeas corpus. FROM BALTIMORE. Baltimore, Dec. 20. Richard N. Snowden insured his life in 1850 for §15,000. The premiums were paid regularly here until 181!I, when Snowden joined the Confederate army, and was at one time an officer on Maj. Gen. Polk's 3taff. then in several battles, and died January I Dili, 1864. at Montgomery, of disease contracted in the army. The last premium was paid to the Company’s Agent in Rich mond 11th January, two days after the death of Snowden. Payment of the policy was resisted on the ground that the policy forbid going South, and that agents had no authority to receive premiums. Verdict against assignees of Snowden. FROM NEW ORLEANS. New Orleans, Dec. 19. j Judge Durell. of the United States ! District Court, stated to-day that when | the Supreme Court decides on the test- I oath he will not raise his hand against their decree. That Court desired not to be further pressed on the subject. New Orleans, Dec. 19 Additional Mexican intelligence slates that there appears to he no concord of action Let™ ([MiniliniitnJ j The latter issued a manifesto to the ! effect that, since Maximilian is detei | mined to remain, the French will re main neutral, and fight only in case they are attacked. Bazaine has sent a commission to the United States to negotiate with Ortega. All the French troops have concentrated from City of Mexico to Vera Cruz, ex cepting a few hundred. New Orleans, Dec. 20. The Riot Committee have arrived. General Sherman arrived here this evening. His mission failed in conse quence of the Imperial refusal to allow him to cross the lines to Chihuahua. Campbell remained at Brownsville with the intention of proceeding to Juarez’ headquarters. THE MARKETS. Savannah, Di e. 20. Cotton dull—buyen asking a re duction—holders unwilling to concede it. Sale of tile week 1.350 bales. Re ceiptsofthe week 9,419 bales. Exports. 6,168. Stock on hand. 2,194 bales. Bacon firm. Hay stiff. Grain and provisions steady. Charleston, Dec. 20. Market very active. Prices advanced Jat cent more. Sales of 500 bales; Middling Uplands, 33a34c. Frankfort, Dec. 20—P. M. United States five-twenty bonds, 75|. Antwerp, Dec 20—P. M. Petroleum is selling at 53 francs. Baltimore, Dec. 20—P. M. Flour firm, with fair enquiry : Howard street superfine, sll 50. Grain active and firm. New Corn shipping in order at $1 03al 08. Pork dull at 23c. Kio i Coffee inactive but steady. Other descriptions neglected. Sugar heavy and dull. Dressed bogs, Bsu9. Whiskey, $2 34a2 35 for City, New Orleans, Dec. 19. Sales of Cotton, 12,400 bales: Low Middlings, 3Lu32e.; Middlings,33c. Re ceipts. 8,100 bales; exports, 4,000 bales. New Yorks Exchange, sn|e. discount. New York, Dec. 20—Noon. Gold, 1355. Exchange, 9j. Sixes, 112]; fives 107»; tens, 100; sevens, 1Q51; new fives, 108$. New York, Dec. 20 —Noon. Cotton firm, at 35c for Middling Up land. Flour declining; sales 4000 bills. State at $8.30 to $13.50; G!iioslla $13.25 ; Southern drooping—sales 300 bbls. at sll.lsas 16.50. Wheat lower, j Corn, la2c lower; Oats, sa2c lower, sales, 20,000 bushels ; Chicago at 6la j Pork lower; sales, 8000 bbls. new Mess at $20.50 Lard dull; sales 200 j bbls. at 12a13c Whiskey quiet. Mobile, Dec. 20. Cotton sales to day, 2,500 bales; Mid dlings at 32c ; market steady. New York, Dec. 20—P. M. Gold, 134}. Fives, 107}; new fives, 108}; registered sixes, 995. Cotton, heavy ; sales 3,000 bales; 35c to 36$< for Middling. Flour declining ; South ern, $11.15 to $16.50. Wheat, 2c to 4c lower. Oats lower. Pork lower ; sales ol 5,900 bbls. of new at S2O to $20.50. Laid lower, at 11 }c to 12ijc. Whiskey dull. Spirits of turpentine, 75e to 765. Rice dull; sales of 75 Jier ees of South Carolina at 8} to 9}c. Coffee firm : sales of 1,200 bags of Rio at 11} to Rb St. Louis, Dec. 20—P. M. Tobacco dull and unchanged. Cotton firm at 31c. Flour firm; single extra higher; superfine, $8.55a59.75 ; fall extra, $10.75a51l ; double extra, sl2 n$ 13.25. Wheat quiet, and nothing doing; strictly prime fall, $2.65. Corn inactive and unsettled at 85a90e for new, and 94a97c for old. Oats dull and easier at 70a75c. Provisions easier. New Mess pork, $2<).50u521. Bacon— clear sides loose, liijc ; shoulders, 13e. Lard unchanged. Whiskey firm at $2.25. Hogs heavy and lower at ss9oa $6.25 ; Receipts 5,400 head. Cincinnati, Dec. 20—P. M. Flour quiet and unchanged. Whiskey dull and unchanged. Hoes dull and irregular; closing at $7a57.25; rcceceipts 11,000 head. Pork dull at 519.50 tor the best brands of hulk meats. Green meats dull. Lard dull at life. Gold 1341 buying. Cincinnati, Dee. 19. Flour unchanged. Whiskey dull, at 26 in bond. Hogs are dull, lower, and unsettled, closing with no buyers, at over $7.25 ; net receipts, 12,000. Pork dull; there was some demand for Jan uary at the close, but holders asked $19.50 on the spot. Bulk Meats are un changed. Green Meats are lie. lower. Lard dull, at life. Exchange is firm. Money stringent. St. Louis, Dec. 19. Clea- Sides. Ilal2$; Shoulders at Bs. Lari dull; prime at llalll. Hogs, $6.50:6.65. In Sugar, business is almost entirely confined to Louis iana, which quotes from first hands at 10al4}c. Whiskey, at $2.24»2.25 for free, $2.30 for bond. Tobacco, Hemp, ami Cotton, unchanged ; nothing doing. Flour firm ; Superfine,Sß.7sa9.7s ; Fall Extra, $l0all; Double Extra, sl2a 13.50; Halt Choice to Fancy, $14a16. Wheat, stock light ; business small and market buoyant ; Spring, $1.95a2.20 per bushel; Prime Fall, $2.25a2.58 ; Strictly do, $2.60u2 65 ; Choice Red, $2.75. Corn lower and unsettled, at 85a94c. per bushel ; New, 95a97c. Extra old white Oats is easier, at 72a75c. Provisions dull and unchanged. Busi ness light. Mess Pork, s2l. New Sugar Cured Hams, 18al9e. Liverpool, Dee. 20—Noon. The cotton market opens steady, with an estimated day’s sale of 13,000 hales. Middling uplands are quoted at last night’s closing prices. 14£d. Liverpool, Dec. 20—P. M. The markets generally closed steady. Bread tuff's. Provisions, and Petroleum are without change to note. Sales of cotton were 13.000 b .les on a basis of 141d. for Middling Uplands. London, Dec. 19—P. M. Consols closes at 894 for money. The market for American securities closes steady. The latest, official figures are five twenties, 714; Erie, 48; Illinois, 77]. London, Dec. 20 —Noon. Tie opening price of Consols 89$ for money. The following are the quotations of American stocks: United States fives, 714; Erie railway, 49; Illinois Central, 78$. London, Dee. 20—P. M. The money market is unchanged. The official closing prices of consols was 89} for money. The following are the current price of American securities at the close of business to-dav ; 5 20‘s. 714; Erie railway shares, 48] ; Illinois Cen tral, 78]. Pirm.ru.,l., D«. 15 T> Breadstuff and provision markets arc quiet, but unchanged. Frankfort, Den 1‘— T \ M. United Statts 5-23 s, 755. Antwerp, Dec. 19. Petroleum market firm at 54 francs. Marine Sews. Charleston, Dec. 20. Arrived—Schooner Pathway, and steamer Whirlwind, from Philadelphia; schooner Julia Baker, New York. Savannah, Dec. 20. Arrived—Steamer Fountain, from New York; Ship Fannie Forsyth, from Boston. Cleared—Schooner Hannah Little, for New Orleans ; Brig Selma, for New York. rornffiTHEWB^SrCAIILE [7b U. S. and Eurnnr-ft Xrn-v ,4 near : at>on. J London, Dec. 19—P. M. It is reported that General Prim, after keeping himself from the country since the revolutionary attempt made last winter, has returned to Spain, having been pardoned by the Queen, London, Dec. 20—I’. M. The rate of discount of the Bank of England lias been reduced to 3$ per cent. Liverpool, Dec. 20 —P. M. Advices have been received here that the United States gunboat Miantono* mall was at Gibralter on the 14tli inst. Paris, Dec. 19. A telegram from Berlin states that the Federal army will be under the command of Prussia. Paris. Dec. 19. This morning a party of 30 Hanove rians were arrested in Hamburg while endeavoring to evade serving in the Prussian army. 'They were on the point of embarking fir America on a steamer. Paris, Dec. 19— P. V. It is reported in semi-official quar ters that Marshal Bazaiue has opened, or attempted to open, negotiations with the United States in reference to the establishment of anew Government in Mexico, after the withdrawal of the French troops. Paris, Dee. 20—P. M. The French Budget shows a definite balance in estimated receipts over ex penditures for the incoming financial vear. No new taxes are to be levied on account of the army scheme, which has just been promulgated, and which the Budget declares to be a fresh guarantee for the peace ol Europe. Paris, Dec. 20 —P. M. President Johnson’s Message is pub lished in full in Paris journals, and has had a much belter effect in all circlis t tan was anticipated after the reception ol the meagre telegraphic summary which failed to do justice. Paris, Dec. 20 —P. M. It is reported in various circles in this city that the Emperor Napoleon has received from Maximilian the abdication of the throne of Mexico. Paris, Dec. 20 — P. M. The Moniteur thinks that the relations between the Government of King Victor Emanuel and His Holiness, the Pope, will be settled on a sound and most firm footing. Berlin, Dec. 19—P. M. Count Von Bistnark has resigned his Presidency of the Conference. Vienna, Dec. 19. The Diet has decided to recommend a separate administration for Crania. Sweetsburo, Dec. 19. Six witnesses were examined without serious developments affecting prisoners. Madrid, Dec. 20—P. M. The Government of Spain has nego tinted with Mr. Fould, the French Minis ter of Finance, for a loan of 90,000,000 of francs from the French Government. Florence, Dec. 19. The report is current here that Maxi miliau is detained iu Mexico in conse quence of its having become known to the Austrian Government that the Aus Irian army wish him to become itmnedi ately the successor of Francis Joseph. Halifax, Dec. 20. The steamship Java, which left Liver pool on the Bth, and Queenstown on the 9th, lias arrived. Her news is fully anticipated by telegrams received over the Atlantic cable, bv the United Slates and European Telegraphic News Asso ciation. Arrests of Fenians continue in Ireland The Cork Examiner, editorially, severely criticises the recent manifesto issued by the Orangemen. It says, if such mani festos are to be repeated every month, if assemblages of men who get up plans of ranine and bloodshed are permitted, how is the peace of Ireland to be pre served. Should the Government be guilty of the fatal blunder of seeming to give countenance to the Orangemen as a constitutional force, it will drive into the ranks of the disaffected in Ireland many who now stand aloof. The Gov ernment ought to be strong cm ugh to dispense with tainted aid. There are already too many brands burning in Ireland. Let not another be added to the conflagration. News from the Continent is unim portant. The Java sailed for Boston at 8 o'clock this morning. Augusta Market. Augusta. Dec. 20 — 6 P. M. 6OLD—Buying, 1.3; setting, 1.41. SlLVEß—Buying. 1.35; selling, 1.40. COTTON.—There has been a pretty fai r demand for tho staple to-day, and we quote Strict Middling, 32}:t33<?.; Good Middling, o Ic. DRUGS, MEDICINES, Etc. HLUMB & LEITNER. L 212 BROAD ST., Augusta, Ga., wholesale and retail dealers in OKU OS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, PERFUMERY, FINE HAIR AND TOOTH BRUSHES, Fine Toilet Soaps, Surgical and Dental Instruments, Glass, Putty, Paints, ou„, Varnishes, Dye Stuffs, Fain y <t Toilet Articles Brushes, GRASS AND GARDEN SEEDS, jaK— t f J. A. Van Winkle, ME 111 IIA XT TAILOR, 230 BPiOAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA. (Under Central Hotel,)’ Has on hand the foliowing Goods lor luamituctur ng Into Gar ments, at LESS THAN NEW YORK PRICES! Fine BLACK CLOTHS Fine BLUE CLOTHS Fine AMILIE CLOTHS Fine AMILIE TIUCOT CASSIMEKE — fur Suits Fine BLACK BEAVER CLOTH Fine BLACK TRICOT CASS I MERE Fine BLACK 1 OFSKIN CASSIMEItE Fine FANCY CASSIMERES Fine FASJCY' COATINGS—for Suits Fine BLACK t ILK VESTINGS „ Fine FANCY SILK VESTINGS 1 ino CASHMERE VESTINGS Clothing: Fine Black CLOTH FROCK COATS Fine Black CASSIMEKE BANTS Fine Black SILK VESTS Fine Fancy SILK VESTS Fine Fancy VELVET VESTS Fine Black VELVET VESTS Fine Black BEAVER CI.O'J II SACKS Fine AMILIE BEAVER FI V)CK COATS BUSINESS SUITS BOYS’ ULOIIUNG FINE STOCK OF' Overco a t s! AT VERY LOW PRICES. SHIRTS COLLARS GLOVES HALF HOSE TIES] SUSPENDERS UNDERSHIRTS AND DRAWERS, Etc. All kinds of Goods will bo sold at tho VERY LOWEST PRICES Sty customers may rely on getting their supplies as represented. J, A. VAN WINKLE, del 2—2 w now oj? e isr i a AT MRS. £l3 13road. St., -A_ugusta, Gra., A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF p 'ixr. no sir on, cluny, and thread lace OLLARS AND CUFFS! EMBROIDERED, CLUNY, AND POINT LACE HANDKERCHIEFS! LACE, EMBROIDERED SLEEVELESS JACKETS, FRENCH MUSLIN BREAKFAST CAPS, FRENCH KID GLOVES, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER ARTICLES SUITABLE FOR Christmas Presents! del 9—6 t - COOKING THIS CELEBRATED STOVE, SO FAVORABLY KNOWN IN MOBILE New Orleans, St. Louis, and other Soutbern cities, is now beiDg offered to the citizens of Augusta, as one of the best and cheapest first-class Cooking Stoves in tho market—its baking qualities are unsurpassed, which is acknowledged by all who have used it. The draught flues are so constructed as to ensure a perfect draught, while a hot air flu* which surrounds the oven insures the baking and roasting of bread and meats, to entire satisfaction. We warrant the perfect baking of every Store we sell. In our stock will lie found TOILET SETS, CHURNS, I ÜBS, COFFEE MILLS, SCOURING BRICKS, TEA TRAYS, SAD IRONS, CAKE CUTTERS, JELLY CAKE PANS, etc. A full assortment of ITcuscfurnishing Goods always on hand. We arc, also, pre pared to do ROOFING, and all manner of work in the Tinners’ line of business. do 9 Irn D. L. FULLERTON. 186 Broad street. A HOMESTEAD AND FIFTY FOUR LOTS To be Raffled'! \\ 7 ILL BF, RAFFLED, AS SOON AS TWENTY FIVE HUNDRED TICKETS ARE VY sold,at TEN DOLLARS A TICKET, tho t eautifal GROUNDS and commodious DWELLING, with eleven Out-Buildings, belonging to the subscriber, in Harrisonville near Augusta, Ga. The land has been surveyed by Win. Phillips, Esq., City Surveyor, and laid off in Lots, varying from 100 feet by 200 feet to several acres each, including the Homestead, with its large variety of roses, plants, hedges, shrubbery, fruit trees, etc., eontaiuing 7 39-100 Acres of Land—making, in ait, FIFiY 15 L PRIZES, covering nearly fifty acres of ground, in five hundred yards ot tbo city limi-s. It is situated on the i urkuett Spring, Carnes, and Georgia Railroads, and on the line of the proposed City Railroad. Messrs. Branch. Sons A Cos., Bankers, wi[l furnish Tickets, the proceeds of which will be held by them, and for which they will be responsible to purchasers of same until the drawing. Edward Thomas and F. C. Barber, Esqs., have kindly consented to superintend the drawing. Diagrams of the Property will ho left with tho different .*-.ers, and at the stores of Messrs! Stevenson A Shelton, C. V. Walker A Cos., and Stove.’' A Edmonston. Grand Prize, l.ot No. ti l. Homestead, containing 7 39-100 Acres, value SIO,OOO Second Prize, Lot No. 60, 3 57-100 Acres, value 1,200 Three Prizes, Lots No. fit, 62, and 63, sl,oooeach 3,000 One Prize, Lot No. 13, value 300 twelve Prizes, Lots No. 1 to 12, S3OO each, value 3,000 Twenty Prizes, Lots No. 14 to 33, S2OO each 4.U00 Seventeen Prizes, Lots No. 34 to 43, 57 and 59, value 2,4 $25,000 Augusta. Dec. 1. 1.406 [lf] THOMAS P. STOVALL. CHEAP! DHY GOODS DRY GOODS. The Best Goods AT THE LOWEST PRICES ! Joli 11 Se 1 2 e, AG EXT. OPENING DAILY, AND Selling Off as Fast as they Arrive AT Setze’s Old Corner, where a; DRY GOODS STORE Has been kept nearly FORTY YEARS by the same family. Ladies and gentlemen calling at this House will be served with that attention | which has always characterized this estab lishment under the old regime, and Goods will be freely and patiently shown FREE OF CHARGE. We offer our Goods at the LOW EST FIGURES, and warrant them to be of tbo BEST QUALITY, and as CHEAP AS TIIE CHE A J'KST! JOHN SEIZE, Agent. do 6—l2m CALL AND EXAMINE, At 201 Broad Street, FIREW O R K S , /CONSISTING OF ROCKETS, ROMAN CANDLES, Fire Crackers,Sand Crack ers, Serpent’s Mines, etc., etc. Also, a lot of fine quality Chewing Tobacco, amou/st it tho favorite brands—Gravely’a Pancake and Twist: Swanson's Pounds, and Cooper *t Co.’s Twist. V splendid selection of Smoking Tob-icco. and anew assortment of Pipes ort .not) Imported and Domestic Cigars '■ h are offered a very low ra «. . > .i e and retail. de7—tf P. liANSBERUEU A CO. Garden Seeds. 212 BRCAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA. WE ARE NOW RECEIVING OUR stock of YELLOW and WHITE ONION SETS. Our supply- of FRESH GARBER SEEDS IN PAPERS AND BULK Will be shipped to us as fast as the new crop is harvested. Our stock will be tho most complete ev offered in this market. Descriptive Cata logues and Almanacs furnished gratis. PLUMB & LEITNER. 212 Broad street, Augusta. oc27—tf FRANCIS E. TIMMONS, iiTOisr AND 13 rass Founder MANUFACTURER OF STATIONARY ENGINES, SAW MILLS SUGAR MILLS, SUGAR BOILERS, COL UMNS AND GIRDERS, PIPES, PUL LEYS, WHEELS, EAILROAD WHi/ELS AND MACHINERY CASTINGS OP EVERY DESCRIPTION. SPECIAL ATTENTION TAin TO' General Jobbing Machine Work NO. 170 FENWICK STREET, ■Opposite the Water Tower,! AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, oel4—Am DANCING SCHOOL. 01 AT MASONIC HALL, .vMii f. t. strawinski, I s „ (lw open, ami will stay open for tin* reception of Pupils and forming new Classes at any time, novl—2m FOR SALJS, IN BEECH ISLAND, S. C„ A RESIDENCE ON THE AUGUSTA Road, six miles from, the City. For pur ieulars apply to H. F. RUSSELL & CO., Dry Goods Merchants, deltl —12t Augusta, Ua.