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o i)f flails $1 x tt&» City Printer Official Paper LARKKST CITY CIRI'I NATION. •4. i«. i..~ r.v. «> -v. SVXPAY MORNING.— Pec- 2S- ' s6f ' IRELAND. We published in our issue of Tester day, a charming little poem on the subject ot Ireland's woes, from the pen of that most charming of Southern song writers, Miss Carrie Bell Sinclair- It is a source of pride to us to be abb to claim her ns a contributor to the col unins of the Daily Pkkss ; nml we hope that she may long continue to grace its columns wiih hi r justly popu lar compositions. But we are inclined to the opinion that our lair friend is a little too severe on “Merrie Old England*’ in the |**eni to which »e have alluded. It is true that Govern ment might have taken sides wiih us in our late struggle, and so might hranee harp done— Frauce with more reason nml protit than England even ; but neither thought fit to do so, and we had to tight almost against “a world in arms.” Our Irish fellow-citizens did their duty in the premises, we cheerfully ad mit; but they fought ns Southerners, not Irishmen, while their brethren in the Northern army were the bitterest enemies and the most formidable foes we had. In fact, if the Irish and the Germans hud not aided the North as thev did, we verily believe that we should have seeurid our independence. But that is neither here nor there. We cordially acknowledge our gratitude to those who aided us, and our forgiveness to those who opposed us. The only question then to be decided is, whether the animadversions upon England are just or not? Surely, a glance at the condition of Ireland at this time will show that there are people who are in a worse political condition than are those of that country at this day. Compare our own with that ol Ireland, for in stance, and what will be the result? Not at all favorable to the Republic, or injurious to the Kingdom. The fact is, there is less oppression in Ireland than there is in the United States, in Poland, in Hungary, and other equally civilized and enlightened countries. That there are unjust mi l onerous laws may be true, but these can be easier repealed bv the wisdom and mediation of an O’Connell than by the impetuosity and rashness of an Emmett. For this reason we have opposed the Fenian movement. We have believed that it would only serve to make Ireland truly unhappy, through the presence of iroops, the sus pension ot the habeas corpus, and the proclamation of martial law. The people of the South, with more facil i ties and advantages than those ol Ireland possess, have tried this business, and failed. Let us not urge the latter on to a like (oily. Rather let us, while endea voring to harmonize our own distracted country, seek, also, to harmonize dis cordant elements elsewhere, and to prevent, as far as in our power lies, rev. olution and bloodshed in other lands- Let us seek to unite “the boys in blue and the boys in gray, with the hoys in green and the boys in red,’’ and so by a universal harmonizing of nations and peoples, give to the poet that best and most glorious of subjects, upon which to string the pearls of verse—Peace and Concord. We have none but the kindliest of feelings toward Ireland and Irishmen, but we can't avoid the same feeling for “the mother country,” and we hope that the Emerald Isle will long glitter with peace, happiness, and prosperity, as one of the brightest jewels in Albion’s Crown, and Albion proud and mindful ot the glory of her “daughter by the sea.” &Oif~ The Hernandez Troupe is per forming every night (Sunday excepied), at Concert Hail. Let everybody go and see them. Thk HounArs— Christmas Presents and New F i ak s Gifts — The custom of making presents at Christmas and New Years is so old that even “the oldest inhabitant” does not iecollect its origin. Rut, old as it may be, it is just s prevalent now as it ever was. And a very pretty custom it is too. It enables people to give some evidence of affection for parents, regard for friends, admira tion for sweethearts, kindness for wives, love for children, respect for brothers and sisters, and even appreciation for editors. Everybody, of course, intends to indulge in this very pretty custom, and if they will just look over our adver tising columns they will find a multitude of places to go to and a variety of articles to select from. In fact such a variety that the only- difficulty is what to choose. That, however, is not a very serious difficulty, for a careful examin: • tion will reveal something suitable to ail the classes we have named, and suita e t/ the pockets and purses of purchasers also. There you will find, Bibles, Pray er Books, Hymn Books, Photographic Albums and Pictures, Stereoscopes and Views, Ladies’ Companions, Reticules. Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Autographic Albums, Dry Goods of all kinds, Fancy Goods of all descriptions, Jewelry, Cloth ing, Hardware and House Furnishing Goods, Raffles, Confectionaries, Toys, and in short, all sorts of things suitable to I the occasion. Do not, therefore, fail to peruse our advertising columns this morning, and add something to your purchases for presents. —A dancing master in New York has introduced the “Kims Cotillion, ’ in which the gentleman always kisses the lady as they “swing the corners.” We arc not much on the dance, but would like to swing corners occasionally— Chattanooga ( T-nu.) Union. Ditto lor Blobbs. [For the Sunday I’anas ] Seasonable Musings. When Jehovah "launched creation into being, all —everything was good, and tilled with good: and although the trail of the serpent' is very perceptible over all now. vt the law of creation is the law of toslayi and that law was Bemh cence. . Philosophy teaches that sorrow ts the companion of folly; Christianity says | that suffering is the child of mu; and : whether we are disciples of one or the I ot |, cri we cannot shut out the conviction that in this both are correct, for by the law of Bcniticence —the great, the etcr nal law “Where guilt i», Sorrow sbuli answer it '** and if we as individuals suffer, if the good that abounds, ahoundsnot torus, it duos not follow that the good does not ahuiiml, but that we are not worthy of it. This is a hard less mto learn ; for although it does not touch our pride,our self ivsp -cl—and pride is self respect —it does not touch our vanity, which is the most ensitivo and yet most fatal of all man’s vices, As the thunderbolt, which strikes the living tree, destroys all vitality, so that no life remains in or germinates from the remotest fibres of the root, so vanity in man kills all, and lives in the dead kennel of its own selfishness. And this is our national vice and curse! . This train of thought is not pleas ant; and yet one is sometimes driven to reflection ; and as occasionally to the most obscure minds glimpses of great truths will be perceptible, as the ray ol sunlight will pierce the heavy cloud, so we think it has been with us, and we feel an illumination which, however unpleasant to our savoir voir, is yet a great truth, which should be developed. Why not? Neither you nor I have anything else to do than speculate in abstract thought. We have no con. Crete world to live in and struggle with now ; all we can do is to drift with the current, it there be a current; and if there be none, to lie quietly on the sur face and stagnate ; or, if we would not stagnate and grow green with a coating of ai-.iinalcuko ephemeris, let us think, and think boldly, and, what is more to the purpose, think truly. Without vanity, it may be said that there has never been a people upon whom Heaven has conferred as many and as great beneficial blessings, and as few and insignificant evils, as the American. Is not that so? Again: No people ever enjoyed these good gifts of Beutficence to a greater extent than the American, until the last decade. Is not that so ? No one is bold enough or foolish enough to say that these good things are now enjoyed. Why is this ? One will say, because of the demagogues; another will assert, it is because of the slave question ; another will say, it is she tariff; another that it Is because of corruption in high places. It is true the demagogues are a curse, and the slave question has been agitated unwisely, and the tariff may not be profitable to all, and the corruptions of power have been disgraceful; but all t .ese combined w ill not solve the ques t.on. These float upon the surface, and truth lies below the surface. Let the real cause be revealed, and it is vanity national and individual. We are much like a man we once knew who, having estimated his property and bal anced his books, declared himself worth one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Being so wealthy, he immediately changed his heretofore economical mode of life ; refurnished his house with rich and gay furniture, fed of the daintiest viands, set up his equipage,and told his family to hold up their heads. This gay life continued for a few years, and then a struggle was observed ; finances failed, credit, was lost, and in sorrow and broken hearted, the man died; his estate was insolvent, and his family in want Why ? Simply from the fact that he had deceived himself. He wished to be rich; he desired the life, and it may be the death, of the rich ; he had acquired some wealth, when vanity told him to put a quadruple estimate upon what h e had, and he would be in fact that which he desired ; he did so, and bankruptcy followed. It was the natural result. We, Americans, are great boasters- We boast of the richness ol our soil, of the salubrity of our climate, of the freedom we enjoy, or abuse—and, to say truth, upon these even the language of hyperbole can scarcely speak falsely; but we have gone farther, and equally boasted of our civilization, of our honor, of our enlightenment, of our Christianity, and we have talked of these, and written of these, and desired these, until our vanity lias told us we were rich in them, when, in fact, we were very poor. This is not a very pleasant truth—but it i.s a truth—and while we suffer from the effect of the falsehood, we may as well look truth in the face, and, if possible, make ourselves familiar with it. He who shall east from him the delusive tinsel of vanity of opinion, and the egotistical thought that he is not in cluded iu the number of the fallible and the erring; who shall measure himself by the standard erected by the Son of Mary on the Mount, and, laying lowly at His feet, shall earnestly investi ! gate tbe great moral and natural truths of life, shall learn the secret; and he shall tb , find that the worship of falsehood is a deadly curse—but if, in his own heart, lie shall erect the altar of truth and there offer his oblations, the curse will pass away, at-.tl rich blessings reveal themselves in multi tudes around him. —Wit should l.e the ornament of the mind, not its furniture. —Call any man be faithful in much who is faithful in little? Never, never. PROCLAMATION. MAYOR'S OFFICE, ) Ai uoita, iiA., Dev. **, I SR®. J forty Sixth .Vlrfos // ths Central Ordi nance: No pencil shall raise a ballo.m, inflated bv tha action of lire, within the limits of the etty of Augusta ; nor shall ally person burn rockets, crackers, or any kiml ol fireworks, within the limits of the City, without the permission of the Mayor. The foregoing Section ut the General Ordinance will bo rigidly enforced, except upon Christmas day and Christmas night, to 10 o’clock, when lire crackers only will l>e allowed to bo burned, with this ex ception, and tbiscxcoption only. The utmost penalties of the Ordinance wdl hi visited upon all offenders, without respect to parlies, and the officers of the City have been directed to promptly arrest and report nil violations to the Kc coider's Court for punishment. JOHN FOSTER, Mayor City Augusta. Attest: L. T. Tli.omk. Clerk of Council. dc23—2t Consignees per Central Railroad, December 22.-—E O'i), O'D A M, M 11 A Cos, T Richards <{• Sou, I Simon X Hro, Twinatnc A S, J Jcffcoats, Hones 11 «t Cos, 'Vyman J- M, I T Heard, Crump D <f Cos, J Reed, Fleming .f- R. Oa R R, Capt Estes, J T It ,t Cos, [D], E R Derry if- Cos, Mrs A Frederick, V Richards if' Itro, H Meinickc, Schofield W ,(■ Cos. 0 ,t D, U F ITrquhart, G Volger, A Harper, R A S, M Hyaras A Cos, Conley F A Cos, 11 Halers, Augusta Factory, W U K Johnson, Rarry <fi B, K M Bruce, J J Evans, (i K A Bro, J A T A Bones, T 11 Harris, John McCann. S. ecial Notices. Jgofy" WEBB'S LODGE, NO. IG6, F.\ AA *. M.*.— The Regular Monthly ft Communication of this Lodge Room ( Masonic Hall) TO-MOK /xP\ HOW (Monday) EVENING, the T 2lfh inst., at 7 o’clock. The Election of Officers, for the ensuing Masonic year, will take place. By order C. F. Lewis, W.\M.*. WM. R. DAVTS, de2o—lt Secretary. jfcgT HOME UXE FUU SAVAN NAH FOUR TIMES A WEEK.— Insurance by theao Boat* 8 per cent. For Freight engagements apply at the office, No. 229 Broad street. JNO. A. aMOORE, di‘22—fit Agent. Jg@ CHARTER OAK COOKING STOVE.— First Premium awarded at the Louisiana State Fair, November 20, ISfifi, as the Best Bilker now in use. D. L. FULLERTON, Agent, ISO Broad street, Augusta, On. thlß—fit £*/. DfcNTLsTHY—DIi. Ll >. WRIGHT, successor to his brother, the Into Ur. Cit\s. M. Wright, will continue the ‘ business, in ; 11 the branches of the Profes sion, at the old Parlors, No. 2JS Broad street, two doors above the Globe Hotel, defi— 2w jggy- THE FRIENDS OF THE IluN. JAMES S. HOOK respectfully an nounce him as a candidate for re-election to the position of Judge of the Superior Court of the Middle Judicial District of Georgia. Election—First Wednesday in January, 1867. noSO - id jvy- NOTICE- X\ I. AREAU FH OItIZED to announce the name of Colonel WM. GIBSON us a Candidate for the Office of Judge of tbe Superior Courts, Middle District, at the election in January next. n029 - td aMANY VOTERS. GEORGIA R \ I LUu\D, August\, Soot. 2'.*, 1866. j NOTICE TO MERCHANTS AND SHIPPERS.—Through Freight Tar iffs from the W»*Bt via Nashville and Mem phis having been agreed on, Through Bills of Lading will be gi von, etc. Copies of such Tariffs can be hiol at this Office. Wo have also Through Tariff in op. ,-ition from points in East Tennessee to this place E. W. COLE, oc2—tf General Superintendent. fiitg- DR. ZEKE, AN ORIGINAL OPERATOR AND MEt.’JIAN'- ICAL DENTIST, offers Professional Services to his many friends and the public. Rooms, Northeast corner Greene and Campbell streets. no!4—t 11! wws*-.- p-i ■ 1 win 11111 nn Amusements. Concert_ Hall. J AST WEEK OF THE GREAT II E R \ l M) E Z JUVENILE TROUPE. 117/0 hare Tiiicclleil all utter the World with Immense Success. ANDREW FLYNN..’. t'mp .-,7 tor. G. N. MILLER Agent anil Manager. Monday Evening, 24th. First night of tho beautiful Fairy Spectacle MOUNTAIN SYLPH, In Two Acts. Beautiful Tableaux. Magical disappearance of the Sylph. Fields of Flame. Fairy Grotto. Dance. Sylphide. Grand Tableau. To conclude with GRAND OLIO. ENTIRE CHANGE EVERY EVENING. itllfSlC ISRAMS HAND. ADMISSION—SI.OO; Gallery, 50 Cents. Reserved Seats and Tickets can he secured at J. C. Schreiner A Son’s, Globe, Planters’, and Augusta Hotels. Doors open at. 1J o’clock. Performance to commence /it 2*l o’clock. Admission sft cents,Children and Gallery dc23 lt DRAFTS QS THE ROYAL BANK OF IRELAND, LONDON, PARIS, »nd GERMANY, In sum* tr> suit. C. S. PLANK, Agent, Southern Express Company's Office, d023 3m Augusta, Gn. COKE FOR SALE. ( 'OKE CAN BE HAD At the GAS WORKS AT AT.Ti TIM KB. Tickets ean bo procured at tho Office from " A. M. until 2 P. U.| crcry day. 1 d«4 ts G. S. HOOKEY, Sup’t. New Advertisements. Apprentice Wanted- AltOV WANTED TO LEARN THE PRINTING BUSINESS. He must live with his parents, and ho able to road well. To such A One, a good situation will be guaranteed. Apply at d©23 —3t DAILY PRESS OFFICE. TO COTTON DEALERS. rpo COTTON DEALERS AND PARTIES 1 WISHING To HOLDING SAME FOR II 111 lIER PRICES, wo are prepared to ad vance money (to an UNLIMITED extent) on COTTON in hand. We represent several of the most wealthy and responsible houses on the American and European continents. de23- fit MAUDE <t WRIGHT. HOLIDAY GIFTS! UJ E ASK ATTENTION TO A COM PLETE line of TOILET and FANCY ARTICLES, of exquisite designs and excel lent workmanship, exceedingly appropriate for Christmas and Jew Year offerings. In enumerating a few prominent it»un» in our almost endless variety of Goods suitable to the TOILET or BOUDOIR, wo invite inspection of all, begging the public to reuiumher that it is not irksome, but a pleasure, to exhibit anything in our line. STATUETTES iu Parian Marble, GROUPS in Parian Marble, TOILET SETS in Bohemian Glass, TOILET SETS in Sevres China, TO I LET S KTS on Trays of turae material, CARICATURES in Bronze, IDghly ornamented LADIES' COMBS, CARICATURES of the PROFESSIONS, in Papier Macho, with moving eyes and limbs, Bronze K E C E P T A C L E S for Sugars, Matches, etc., GLOVE BOXES, for Bridal Gifts, GLOVE BOXES, in Ebony, carved Rose wood, Pearl Studded, etc., ODEUR BOTTLES, mounted in silver at and Gold, ODEUR CASES, recherche patterns and entirely new designs, ODEUR BOTTLES, drawn in chariots. PHILOPOENAS LA PETITE AMOUR, FANCY ARTICLES, in Scotch Wood, VINAIGRETTES and PUNGENTS, of Bohemian Glass, Plain and Mounted, JEWKL CASKS, curiously carved, * LADIES' PORTMOHIES, LADIES’ RETICULES, very rich, LUNCH BASKETS furnished complete, SWISS BASKETS, richly dressed lIAKI- E QUINS, DROQUBT, LAVA GOODS, Gold and Rubber VEST CHAINS, TOILET MYSTERIES, PEEK-A-800, on wheels. Elaborately carved FLASKS, Exquisitely curved FANS, in Sandal, BENGAL, and other choice and other fragrant WOODS, LADIES'RUBBER CHAINS, ala Ves pers. Mounter PARLOR BALLS, And a very choice and carefully selected stuck of French and English HAIH, CLOTH, TOOTH, NAIL, MOUSTACHE, and FLESH BRUSHES, in Ivory, Rose wood, S.itinwood, Buffalo and Rubber, COMBS, of every conceivable style and finish, Lubin’s, Pivcr’s, Coudray's Guerlain’s, Low's, and Beodow’s Fine SOAPS, PO- MADES, and HAIR OILS, HANDKERCHIEF EXTRACTS, includ ing the famous “Belle of Augusta," COLOGNES, LAVENDER, FLORIDA, ORANGE FLOWER, and other {Water*. Sole Depot for the Original! and Gen uine BELL COLOGNE. y STEVENSON A SHELTON, dc23—2t 2NS Broad street. New Arrivals- QRANUKRRIES, CITRON, CURRANTS, RAISINS, SI GA IIS, COFFEES, JAMAICA RUM, And ali kinds of Choice Family Groceries. A I.SO 100 BARRELS FRESH LIME. For sale low by JNO. M. CLARKE X SONS, de23—-tf 27S Broad Street. TF YOU WANT FINE SOLID SILVER I A Nl> PLATEI) WAR E, GO TO dc22—2t T. RUSSELL X CO’S. PRIVATE BOARDING. 17ULL BOARD -l and DAY BOARD Can be bad by applying to mrs, McLaughlin, de22—lm 26ft Broad street. TF YOU WANT FINE GOLD AND STL -1 VKR WATCHES FOR CHRISTMAS, GO TO T. RUSSELL X CO S. do22—2t IF YOU WANT RICH JEWELRY. GO I TO T. BUSSELL .V CO’S. dc22 2t IF YOU WANT YOUR WATCHES AND I JEWELRY KDILUTED. GO TO T. RUSSELL X CO.’S, No. 2Sfi Broad street, As they have now employed a First Class Watchmaker. de22—2t FRENCH AND SPANISH. pit IVATE INSTRUCTION IN. THE FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGES, By a competent Male Teacher. Apply at 27 JACKSON STREET, d,-21—31* It,, Stairs. Bankers anti Brokers. JOHN CRAIG. AN KING ANT) ) EXCHANGE OFFICE, 289 BU OA It KTJIEET, Auiiusta, Ga., HITV9 AND HE 1,1.8 GOLD BULLION GOLD and SILVER COIN BANK NOTES BONDS, STOCKS BILLS OF EXCHANGE, my4—tjaU 9 Foreign and Domestic. Auction Sales. Attention Capitalists! SPLENDID CIIANCE FOR AN INVESTMENT ! DAY & INMAN, AWTIOSkEKS. lI7ILL SELL, AT LOWER MABKKT Y\ on the FIRST TUESDAY Si*January next, 1567, the ELEGANT PROPERTY on tbe corner of Ellis and Mclntosh streets*, opposite the Presbyterian Lecture Hoorn and liulbert's Uarriage Fhop. One HOUSE and LOT on the corner, fronting 90 feet 6 inches on Mclntosh street, and running 1»a- k on Ellis street 102 feet 8 inches; House two and a half stories; Piazza whole length iu front. The Building on Ellis street would answer for small Stores, Law Offices, or Doctor Shops. The Mechanic Engiue House occupies one cor ner of tho Lot on Mclntosh street, which space is reserved. A 1.80, One HOUSE and LOT, fronting on Ellis street fib feet and 6 inches, opposite Platt and Brother’s Furniture Manufactory, and run ning hack toward Greene street 129 feet. ]lou<e two and a half stories,'with necessary out-buildings on the premises. An elegant Brick Blacksmith Shop fronting on Eiiis street. Terms cash. Titles indisputable ; pur eha*er to pay for papers. descod td Groceries and Liquors. Whiskey, Brandy, Etc. 5Q BBLS I’URE RYE WHISKEY 75 bbls X, XX. XXX, XXXX, and CABINET WIIISHEY !0 bbls Family NECTAR WHISKEY 25 bbls TUSCALOOSA WHISKEY 20 4 casks COGNAC BRANDY 3 4 casks IIENNESY BRANDY 3 4 casks Otard, Dupuy X Co.’s BRANDY 1 pipe Bure HOLLAND GIN 1 pipe Bure JAMAICA RUM I pipo Bure ST. CROIX RUM 10 bbls AMERICAN RUM 10 bbls AMERICAN GIN 50 bbls Choice CREAM ALE 50 4 bbls Choice CREAM ALE 60 cases PLANTATION BITTERS 50 cases Muir A Son's ALE 50 cases BORTER In store anu for sale low by O’DOWD X MULHERRIN. dels -fit. SUNDRIES!! BAGS COFFEE 100 bbls REFINED SUGAR 10 hhds BORTORICO SUGAR 210 boxes CHEESE 50 boxes TOBACCO, differen* grades 100 cases BICKLES, quarts, bulf gal lons, and gallons sft boxes CAN DY’ 10 boxes RAISINS 20 half boxes R AISINS 50 quarter boxes RAISINS 10 cases LEMON SYRUP 50 cases lib, Jib, and lib tins MISTA BD 50 cases CANNED FRUIT 50 cases lib and 2!d cans OYSTERS ' 100 eases lib and 21b cans LOBSTERS 10 bags BEBPER 10 bags SPICE 10 bags GINGER 20 hhds ItACGN, Sides and Shoulders 10 casks BIG IIAMS 10 casks BREAKFAST BACON 200 boxes 201 b and 401 b CANDLES 10 chests CHOICE TEA 200 bags SHOT, assorted numbers 300 M CIGARS, various brands 10 bbls GOLDEN SYRUP Together with a full stock of BAGGING, ROBE SALT, NAILS IKON, etc., etc. In store and for sale lour hv O'DOWD & lULIIERRIN. del* -51. FOE SALE. JJALES GUNNY BAGGING Boxes MEDIUM TOBACCO Seeks OATS Kogs I.AIU) and BUTTER Bales HAY A XI) OTIIF.U GOODS. All of which will he sold at very low prices to close the lot. W. B. GRIFFIN, Corner Jackson and Ellis streets. dc2l .It Wants. HOUSEKEEPER WANTED. WANTED, A MIDDLE AGED LADY, H with good reference, to art as House keeper. Liberal price given to ono who can come well recommended. Address GLASS BOX 183, do2l sfc Augusta, Ga. WANTED, NURSE FOR AN INFANT. A MIDDLE AG ED WOMAN PREFER RED Apply at No. 6 Elbert street, or at No. 7 Warren Block. dc2l—3t WANTED. TO EXCHANGE, A RIVER PLANTA TION in this County, for a River Plantation in Burke or Jefferson counties, or in youth western Georgia. Also, a f ur eliasor for a good No. ] six year old JACK Fur particulars address, "SWAMP PLANTER,” rare of Glass Box 127, Augusta, Ga. « T © IS—fit. FOR CHRISTMAS! A LARGE LOT OF FINE FRENCH and SPANISH CANDIES, BON HONS DU NORD, LOVE DROPS, NUGAT, Etc., Etc. Just received and for salo low bv A. BOIINE, 32(1 Broad street, rle2o—fit opposite Planters’ Hotel. WANTED, A SITUATION, BY A YOUNG LADY, who can make herself useful in a private family. Address _de2o— tf KEY BOX 67. CHILDREN’S BOOKS. r r U p,., I '^' U ’ ER ’ r ASSORTMENT OF ie had at° kS ’ Cl,ildron of all **<>«, ran GEO. A. OATES, tte2o 3t 210 Broad Btreot. Books and Stationary. WORK BOXES, Writing Desks. Etc., Etc JUST RF.CEIVID, AN ASSORTMENT OF ROSEWOOD and MAHOGANY Writing Desks! PAPIER MACHE ! ROSEWOOD and MAHOGANY WORK BOXES! PEARL and INLAID <) A It I> CAS ES ! FANCY INKSTANDS, GOLD BENS, BACKGAMMON BOARDS, DOMINOES, And a variety of other articles too nume rous to mention. Just received and lor sale by G. A. OAIES, de2o—3t 240 Broad street. A Book for Every Southern Home. War Poetry of the South : TA DITED BY W. GILMORE SIMS, JJ LL.D., of South Carolina. One vo!., 12ino. 48S Pages. Cloth, $2.50 ; Morocco Cloth, extra, $3.50. Sold only by Subscription. GEO. A OATES, Agent for Augusta and vicinity. A canvasser will call on the citizens in a few days. de2o—3t TOY BOOKS ! TOY BOOKS ! rpilE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF Toy Hooks in the City can be found at GKO. A. OATES, d e 2o—3t 240 Broad meet. Bibles and Episcopal Prayer Books. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF BIBLES and Episcopal Prayer Books, in a great variety of Binding, and of various tizes. Just received and for sale by GEO. A. OATES, d**.2o -3t 24 0 Broad street. NEW GALLERY OF FINE ARTS. Messrs. r. c. brooks co. would respectfully announce that their (3al lcry, No. 199 Broad street (over J. C. Schrei ner and Son’s Book and Music Store), is now open to tho PUBLIC?. They would stntc, that at great expense th v have fitted up a fine 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 if Work known to the Profession, and on more REASONABLE TERMS than any one else in the SOUTH. Special Artists arc employed for Portrait Painting, in Oil and Pastel Colors, coloriug PORCELAIN PICTURES, and PHOTOGRAPHS. AMBROTYPES, DEOAUERUEOTYPES, PHOTOGRAPHS, And every kind -f Painting and Engraving copied end enlarged to life size, if desired. The Proprietors are native Virginians, and the establishment a purely Southern Institution. They promise entire satisfaction in every instance <*r NO CHARGE will be made. The Citizens of Augusta and surrounding Country, and particularly tho LADIES, are respectfully invited to give us a call. Their prices for the present will be as follows : Cartes do Visitc, per dux $3 50 Porcelain Pictures. Atnbrotypos, and Largo Size Puotngraphs at equally low prices, de 21—1 in CHRISTMAS PRESENTS! [Photograph. A NEW AND ELEGANT ASSORT MENT, just received at the PERKINS GALLERY. —ALSO— Stereoscope Views, and a splendid collection of FRAMED PICTURES FOR Christmas Presents. del6—fit CHRISTMAS GIFTS! PORTABLE DESKS, WORK BOXES, DRESSING CASES, LADIES’ BAGS, CABAS, FANCY BOXES, LADIES’ COMPANIONS, PHOTOGRAPH and AUTOGRAPH A. h I > LX A1 S ! POCKET BOOKS and PURSES. ALSO A great variety of Toys and a large assort ment of Books suitable for tho occasion. For sale by del,S-fit TJIOS. RICHARDS X SON. NOTICE. 'TBE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY OAU- L TIONED against crediting any person whatever on my account. W. B. GRIFFIN, Corner Jackson and Ellis streets. dc2l—fit FOR SALE^ Alight two horse wagon. PRICE FIFTY DOLLARS. Apply at R. A. FLEMING’S Warehouse, cor Campbell and Reynolds sts. de2l—fit CHRISTMAS PRESENTS ! n t sir & sms, Abe now opening a magnifi cent STOCK OF GOODS, SUITABLE FOR Christmas Presents! SPLENDID STOCK OF ALBUMS! ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF LBOtßkLl© AND PRAYER BOOKS WORK BOXES, WRITIXO DESKS, ETNIES, PORT MONIES, VELVET PURSES, And lots o( other beautiful things. CHILDREN’S TOY BOOKS AND GAMES! Call and See Is. JOHN C. SCHREINER & SONS, 199 BROAD STREET. de2o—fit CHEAP! DRY GOODS DRY GOODS. The Best Goods AT THE LOWEST TRICES ! John Setze, AGKXT. OPENING DAILY, AND Selling Off as Fast as they Arrive AT Setze’s Old Coiner, .WHERE A DRY GOODS STOKE Has becu kept nearly FORTY YEARS by tho same family. Ladies and gentlemen calling at this House will be served with that attention which has always characterized this estab lishment under tho old regime, and Goods will be freely and patiently shown Fit EE OF CHARGE. M’e offer our Goods at the LOWEST FIGURES, and warrant them to boos the BEST QUALITY, and as CHEAP AS THE CHEAPESTI JOBS SETZE, Agent. dot)—l2m Planters’ Hotel, LADIES’ ENTRANCE, PARLOR jj o , (Facond Floor.) S&lfl LATE OF BERLIN, PRUSSIA Important Xnt Intention l AUSTRALIAN CRYSTAL, SINGLE AND DOUBLE VISION SPECTACLES 77/e Only Perfect lens in Existence! Superior to any other in use-eonnruot.s in aoccordanee with the science an 4 philoso o4 * of nature in the peculiar form of a i.oyr 1 v/Y CONVEX ELLIPSIS. Admirably adapted tr the Organ of Sight, and perfectly natural 0 the eye, affording altogether the best artifiri.l help to tbe human vision ever invented Sold only by the Pr»fe*or of Optics and i C [©'*tacle Manufacturer. THE ADVANTAGES of these over all others, are— -Ist. The only true Lens known, bcieg p„. fectly free from chromatic light, so well known to be the cause of injury to the vision and which makes tbe change from Spectacles to Glasses of stronger powers, so often required while both near and distant objects are seen with equal facility through the same Glasses 2d. Can be worn with perfect ease for any length of time at one sitting, gH n - astonish ing clearness of vision, particularly” by can'iii. or other artificial light—comfort to the Sr.e tacle wearer hitherto unknown. 3d. When the eve? ache or pain through the action of a bright light, such a, i, reflected from snow, sunny weather, white paper, and in reading, writing, or sewing, or vivid colored bodies, these Lenses, by softining the rays, effect a most agreeable sensation and give great relief. 4tb. In all nervous affections of the eves causing dull and startling pains in the eye ball or temple, appearance of luminous and dork spots in the atmosphere, aching or feeling like sand in the eye, the disturbed nerves are quieted and soothed. sth. Ground by peculiar machinery, got up at great cost, mathematically calculated cj prc.-sly for the manufacture of this Lens, so as to produce it with the true spherical aceuracv, and its focus is at the exact centre, a poini of vital importance, and which no other Less possesses. 6th. Proof of Superiority over the oh! kind of Spectacles. They are used exclusively at all the hospitals for diseases of the eye, in Berlin, Prussia, and elsewhere. TESTIMONY OF RECOMMENDATIONS From Medical gentlemen. Professors of the highest Opthalmic talent in Augusta, Ga., and in the Union : Augusta, Oa.. December Sth, USfi. I have examined the Glasses of Dr. Bern hardt, and find them of good quality. His testimonials arc very numerous and exceed ingly flattering. L. A. DUGAS, M. D. Avgusta, Ga., Dec. 7, ISOfi. I do most willingly bear my testimony 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 hit ran eye in its different conditions of vision is so perfect, ns to render sight easv without effort. In my opinion, none others should hi' used, since the eyes once used to those do not seem to grow old, and by having n focus at any point of the surface, they appear tore store the eyes to their youthful energy. LEWIS I). K iID, M. I>. Augusta, Ga. Dec. 7. 1566. I have examined a great variety of Glasses manufactured by Professor M. Bernhardt, end in justice to tbe Professor, must sav that his Glasses are of a superior quality, adapted to meet the wants of almost every eye. where tho vision is in any way imperfect. The Professor selected for me a pair of his Australian Crystal Glasses, which are of a very superior quality and workmanship, rendering vision very dis tinct, almost as perfect as in youth. I yield this testimony in favor of the Professor’s Glasses most cucerfallv. 0. C.' PRITCHARD, M. B. Augusta, Ga.. Dee. 7, fSfifi. I very cordially recommend Prof. M. Bern hardt to all who may require Glasses. DkSAUSsUBE ford, m. and. Augusta, Ga., Dec. 7, ISfifi. We have examined the Lenses of Professor Bernhardt, and consider them superior to any we have seen. They are admirably adapted not only to improve the imperfections of impaired sight, lint to relieve the weariness of vision which constant study produces. Many of the Glasses are of new and ingenious contrivance. We cordially recommend the Professor to all those who require scientific optical assistance. H. H. BIGNON, M. 1>„ JOHN L. COLEMAN, M. D. W. li. DOUGHTY, M. D. WM. 11. CLARKE, GREGORY DUGGAN. Augusta, Ga., Pee. 8, 1866. I have examined the Glasses of Dr. M. Bernhardt, of Europe, and have fried them. They are very remarkable for their beauty of woiUmanship. and for their power to assist tho vision. Dr. 41. Bernhardt has made Optics the study- of bis life, and is evidently most thoroughly acquainted with the science. He is a native of Berlin, Prussia, and has studied there, but has tor several vears been a resident of New \ork. The diseased and 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 I would recommend him to all whose vision is impaired either through age or disease. JOSEPH R. WILSON. Pastor First Presbyterian Church. Savannah, Ga., Not. 29. 1866. I hereby certify (bat Mrs. Davenport Iras been affected with Amoronsis ter about twa months ; it became almost complete. On the *d of November last, according to mv ewn advice, she placed herself under tho charge of Dr. M. Bernhardt. Her vision has rapidly improved Sho can now read small print with or without glasses. J URIAH HARRIS, AI.D. I fully endorse what Dr. Harris has abov, said ' W. N. WARING, M. D. Savannah, Nov. 26, 1566. Professor M. Bernhardt, Optician and Oculist: I cheerfully state to you that a further ac quaintance, with you and your most excellent Glasses, has confirmed my first impressions as to your skill and their superiority over tho general run. and I recommend all whoso vision is in any way impaired, as mine unfor tunately is, to avail themselves of your science. Ivospcctfully, yours, R- I>. ARNOLD, M. D. Testimonials similar to the above may be seen at Prof. BERNHARDT'S office, from 7 Jos. H. 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