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[|sU(| lUtss. City Printer—Official Paper JIARGKHI BITE CUMULATION. AITUUHTA. tTA.i THURSDAY MOKNIMI Doc. Xi, Range of Thermometer. A» Uailv Pkk.s Vrrx ic,) Darrinbei IS, Is&fl j »«*.«». Jim. i «,, m . 58“ 58° 58“ 80“ *® w KltcrtlHiuent*. TANARUS» \ ' X HU* Special Notice—Enoch Lodge.* Executrix' Sal.— J. Thompson. City LictnywA-A-1. I*. Uac'»h. City Quarterly VaA*s—l. P. Garvin. * Take Notice—T. Russell ,fc Cos. The Fattest Calf-—Josiah Miilor. Dancii.g School— F. T. Stnwinski To Newspaper Men %t sad tt ui I'.Aatf AsaOeistiort—Th« a P Rtovuli 1 J!. t j Stoves, Tin Ware, Etc.—l). 1.. Fullerton 18G Broad street. TH£ DAILY PRESS Hiu 4h* latest N«w», by TtJcgrapb, from all parts oT the world, up to twolvo o’clock each Bight, The subscription Price is only Pivr : ( Dollabh per annum. Advertisements inserted, by special con tract, on more liberal terms than any other newspaper in Kastcrn Georgia. Single copies of the Daily Punas—to he h.id «f all the Newsboys—Kjvb Qksts each. Newsboys are charged two aud a bait oents a copy. The L)aii.t Pnsss is the cheapest and* most readable newjpapqr issued iu this sec tion. Heinomber the price—ss per year. E. 11. PUG HE, Proprietor, 190 Broad and 153 Ellis street. M UY is Mr. Pughe’s paper a favorite with the Ladies? Recause they all like a “ Daily Press.” a. L. Y. Three thousand spindles will lie at work in Roswell (Ga.) cotton mills by New Year's. —Boston Bait. Arrest ok a Rohhkh.— A United States soldier who stoic a sum of money from a negro .on Monday evening last, was arrested by the Police, and turned over to the military at the barracks. Notice.—The second session of F. T. Strawinski’s Dancing School, at Masonic Hall, will'begin on Monday afternoon, January 7th, 18ti7. Terms for all the session, $20 —half in advance. Our Next Governor.—A correspon dent of the Atlanta Intelligencer recom mends, as a person eminently qualified for the duties of Chief Executive of Georgia, Gen. Lucius J. Gaitrell. Arrested.— The negro man who shot at Policeman Vale, while the latter was on duty at the Oeaiettav, a few months ago. was ar estel jester lay. Violators of the law need not think they can es cape our vigilant police. They have good memories and sharp eyes. Raffle.—Those interested will take notice that, on Saturday evening next, a raffle will take place at the store of T. Russell & Cos., 286 Broad ,-treet. Prizes consistof a splendid Music Box, two large Stereoscopes, with pictures, two French Mantel Clocks, aud one Cuckoo Clock. Moves is the Right Diukctiok.— Cupid has not been idle during the holi days. The merry music of marriage bells is ringing pleasantly as we write, and the sound is to be continued during the fortnight. That’s right. Sick. —We regret to learn that our esteemed friend, Mr. Dillon, assistant Postmaster, is confined to his bed by an attack of pneumonia, and sincerely hope that he will soon be restored to his ac customed health and (Indies. Wild Duck. —Those of our citizens who have a taste for this bird, Can not complain of scarcity in the market. That universal referee. “ the oldest in habitant,’’ will bear testimony that our people have not for years been so boun tifully supplied with wild duck. We have lately seen them on the street at the very reasonable price ot twenty five cents each. During the late war, the small supply ot powder and shot gave unusual license to these birds ot the air; now times have changed. Webb’s Lodge, F.‘. & A.’. M.‘. No. 166, AuoVsta, (U.—At the Annual Meeting of this Lodge on Monday last, the following officers were elected for the ensuing Masonic year : C. F. LEWIS. W.-.M.*. F. E. CRANK, S.-. W.-. A. E. BLALOCK, J.’.W.-. A. M. JACKSON, Tied*. W. R. DAVIS, Sec. T. H. NELSON, 8.-.D.’. H. BRANDT, J.-.D/. W. D. SULLIVAN, I SUway d,. W. F. HUGHES, j J. E. NAVY, Tiler. Social Lodge, No. 1, F. &• A. M. f Augusta, GsoBOlA.-The following are the names of the officers of this Lodge, elected at a meeting on hriday uight, for the ensuing year : 8. I). HEARD, W.-.M.*. W. C. JONES, S.-. W.-. G. K. CRUMB, J.-. W.-. STAFFORD, Treat. W. 11. CKaNE, ike. W. H. RICH, S.--D.'. J. DONIPHAN, J.’.D.-. J. A. BENNETT, | stewards, A.F. PENDLETON, f J. K. NAVY, I Herr M..XSK Lou,k, No. 10, I. 0. O. !’•> Augusta, Ga.-0» Christmas ,t an of Oflicors for the above Lodge took place, which resulted as follows : W'M. LUKK, Fust Grand. J M. DIO A NS, Noble Grand. J J EVANS, Vice Grand. W L>. SULLIVAN, Rec. Secretary. JNO. G. COFFIN, Ter. Secretary. A. J. DAVIS, Treasurer. •Inru )v k Your Shsht.— Or. Berm hnrdl has shown us many testimon' Is of his skill, which he has received from distinguished persons in various parts of tho country. Among them is the fol ldwing: * fc " Executive Chamber} % T * Harrisburg, Pa., March 27. lsfit’d f Having for many years sufferedlfitoi weakness and pain in my eyes' and consequent logs of power in them, t have experienced great difficulty i n pro enriug glasses to relieve them. This morning 1 received from Prof. M. Bern hardt a pair spectacles which suited 111 V eyes better LhMt wj# 1 have ever used, ana I ilo not bent rate 4obnscoinmeu(l niiu as a skillful optician ami oculist. A. G. CuilTIN, Gov. of Pennsylvania. Prof. B. will remain at the Planters’ Hotel a short time longer, and we t.ri vise all whose sight has become impaired to give him an early call. R ISkPWWDA w — I his day was very generally olserved by all classes of our “petfple. ‘ Tlie 4 weather was clear and pleasant, and enabled ail to enjov out door sports, as well as the inside festivi ties. Business was almost entirely suspended, except with those who lir.d articles tor sale suitable for the occasion. In thg Caihofic Church and at St. Paul’s Episcopal Pintcc}i, the usual services were observed, and were largely at tended. In the streets thoro Was any quantity of fire crackers discharged, winding up at night, with bonfires, Roman candles, wheels, pistols, sky rockets, snakes, and fire crackers. In the dwellings there were the Christ mas breakfasts, dinners, suppers, and evening parties—turkeys, cakes, egg nogs, being common as usual. \\ e have heard of no accidents, and so far as we could learn everything passed off pleasantly and satisfactorily. To all of •our readers and friends we wish many returns of this happy Festival, and always with increasing plasure and happiness. Puffin.;. —There are various kinds of if. Don’t he alarmed—we have no idea of making one now. Everybody has heard of Black mail, hut BlacV-pnfling— the text of this brief discourse—is worse than anything we have seen, or heard of, or read about, or felt. Where ever we turn we see these blazing tobacco-torches, inhale their foul smoke, and are absolutely sick—under the waistcoat. Ihese tobacco-locomotives can be seen everywhere—you can see them, by scores, mounted on drays driving mules and horses, tugging along large loads of Cotton. The locomotive of this kind shaves you, brushes your clothes, polishes your boots, no doubt cooks your dinner, and hands yuu your toast and tea. They manage these things better in Boston. Reflection : If ladies choose to wear their (or any one clse’s) hair in water falls or heaver-tails, nearly every quill man iu the country begins to set up a howl. But let these sweet sisters of ours he put to any inconvenience and annoy ance by the shocking habits of the mas culines, and they are expected to “endure wlint eammt he helped.” Change us State. —One of the Daily Press Typos, impressed with a pleasant belief in the happiness of t he matrimo. nial life, got his own consent to change j his state of single blessedness, and, an j interesting young lady’s consent to change her’.s; and, as change is the order of the day, and union the general and popular sentiment, they were both made one, at St. John’s E. M. Church, at eight o’clock last night. We allude to the marriage of John* M. IV eigi.k, Esq., to Miss Emily S. McCakekuty, all of this City, which took place as j above stated, in presence of a large ' number of friends. Though “doublets” are not allowable j in printing, yet they may be permitted in j printers, and are even commendable in cases of this kind. Our young friend has, therefore, done done well, we hope. It) improving his own “lorm,” l» has enlarged the sphere of his usefulness : reconstructing himself, he has strength cned the union ; and, now, it only re mains for us to wish him and his fair young bride all the happiness which they can possibly enjoy, and to hope that it may as well Be said of th' in : “ I WO souls with but a single thought, Two hearts that heat as one.” FrttE in the First District.—A dwelling house on the South side of Broad street, near Houston street, First District and First Ward, was consumed by fire on Tuesday last about 1 o’clock P. M. The house belonged to Capt. Jolin P. Gould, and was, unfortunately, not insured. It was occupied by Mr. Geo. Roberts and family, who were at dinner when the fire occurred. The Firemen were promptly on the spot, and by their exertions confined the fire to the building which was destroyed, though a high wind wash owing occasionally, and several houses in the vicinity took fire on ce or twice. Too much praise cannot be bestowed on these gallant men who so promptly respond to the call of danger, and at the risk of life and limb save the property of their fel low-citizens from destruction. 1 hey de serve all the encouragement they get lrom the city authorities, and even more. Th 6 fire is supposed to have origin ated from fire crackers being thrown upon the roof. A youug fireman was knocked down and run over by a hose reel, and had his left leg very painfully, hut not danger ously, hurt. 1 r Another had a lino coat stolen from him while he was working at his engine It is to be ho pad that the conscience of the rascal who stole it will tw.nge him sufficiently hard to cause him to return the coat to its rightful owner. -Of the New York editors, Bonner is most noted lor his horses, and Greeley for his hobbies. V■ 'A'ITAHTgniIM .Nnxnp fbipt. 'fktci l who Jiasj|r a long Wme been iu command of this military post, has been ordered to another point, ami has been succeeded by Lieut. Col. Sweeny, (formerly General of Volun teers,) who wyi take command "hero. was connected with the Fenians for some time, and will, we lippt, he as popular with the people generally, as he was with the Fenians particularly. Capt. Estes, during his stay here made many friends by his uniform cour tesy and kindness, aud his'harmonious co-operation with the civil authorities in the preservation of law and order. Tnk,A ht and Realistatb Associa tion.—. Captain Thomas JP. Stov.tll has effected a very desirable eftange ir>v proposed raffle of Real Estate near this City. He lias organized an Art and Real Estate Association, the members . of which tviil he each untitled ty a certi ficate of membership giving them a share iu the distribution of lots, which will be drawn for and distributed u ider the direction and supervision of some of our most prominent citizens, as soon as t ie r. q iisite n imber of certificates shall have been disposed of. Some time during the season, of which due notice will he given through the daily papers, a Grand Concert will be given at Con cert Hall in this City by some of the most prominent artists in the Union, and at the close of the Concert the distribution of Heal Estate will take place. This plan lias been adopted as the most popular and interesting, and lias been submitted to some of our most prominent citizens who have given it their cordial approval. The entire affair is in the hands of gentlemen so well known in this com munity, that it needs no explanation here to secure its success ; but to those abroad who -djesire to invest in it, we can safely say that the investment will he perfectly safe, and that the arrange ments are all perfect. The money will be placed in the hands of Messrs. Branch, Sons & Cos., Bankers ; aud the distribution will take place under the superintendence of Hon. John Foster, Mayor; lion.R.ll. May,ex-Mayor; Hon. Jas. T. Bothwell, member of Council, and ytbers eqqaliy as well known. The admission fee is $lO. Parties desirous of becoming members should do so as soon as possible. Tribute of Respect. At a Regular Communication of Webb's Lodge, No. Ififi, F.\ A A.*. M.\, held at the Lodge Room, Masonic Hall, on Monday, December 24, lSfifi, ihe following resolutions were unanimously adopted : Ucsolvcd, That in the death of Lewis Lew and C. M. Wright, this Lodge laments the loss of two brethren who wero long among its brightest and worthiest member*, having acceptably and creditably discharged, for several years, the duties and obligati, ns of the Craft; the former hold ing, for three years, the office of and tho latter that of S.’.W.*. for two years. Ucsaired, That to tiie surviving friends and relatives, the members of this Lodge— ttie Masonic brethren of ihe lamented dead —offer, with these resolutions, their sinccro sympathy. Unsolved, That a copy of these resolutions lie furnished tho families of the deceased, and published in the City papers. A true copy from tho miuutes. IV. R. Davis, Secretary. Bjj (Eclcgrctpl). [From the United Slate* and European Telegraphic -AYir# Automation.] REPORTED FOR THE DAILY PRESS. FROM WASHINGTON. Washington, Dee. 25. At four o’clock this afternoon the Secretary of State introduced to the President Monsieur Bertheuy, the new French minister, who was accompanied by Marquis de Moutholon, retiring Am bassador. M. Bertheuy addressed the President as follows: President: 1 have the honor to place in your hands the letters which accredit me in the quality of Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipoten tiary of his Majesty, the Emperor of the French. In confiding to me tlie mission to represent him near you, my sovereign especially charged me to make known to you the value he attaches to the relations of friendship which exist between France and the l nited States of America, to maintain these relations, to draw them more close, if it he possible, in view of the development of interests common to the two countries. Such will he the con stant aim of my efforts, and I have a firm hope to attain it, if, as 1 am in advance assured, the government and people of the United States share in those sentiments of which I bring to this place the sincere expression. The President replied as follows : M. Bertiieny— Sir: Grateful affec tion towards the French nation is among the earliest, the most profound, and the most enduring sentiments of tho people and Government of the United States. We constantly try to believe that no interests of either country can ever re quite alteration as antagonism between them. While intimate commercial in terests tend to bind them together, as you have justly observed, they have at the same time a common aim in the advancement of civilization and human, ity throughout the world. In expressing these feelings 1 am only repeating what has been uniformly said by the United States since l hey became sovereign. We have had much reason to be pleased with the conduct of your predecessor, the Marquis de Montliolou. Be assured, Monsieur Bertheuy, that no considera tion or courtesy will he withheld which shall tend to make the performance of your duties agreeable and pleasant. This ceremony being over, the leave taking of the Marquis de Monlholon and tho correspondence of the President to him was of the most cordial character. Washington, Dec. 26. On account of the absence of Justice Grier; who i; to deliver the opinion and the decision of the Supreme Cdart in the lest Oath ease, it was not delivered this morning, and as the Court adjourned on Friday to Thursday, the opinion is not expected till the Monday following. No decision has been made on the application for 7/s<go* t'arpus iu tho case-dll Dr. Madd, *<*l fined nt Dry Tor tugas. It js staged that Chief Justice Chase doubts the jurisdiction of the Court in the matter. If the Court delays a decision, appli cation will be made to the Executive to release the prisoners under the Supreme Court in the Indiana Conspiracy case. Policeman AViliiams halted two sus picious men at I o’clock this morning, when ppe of them shot him—supposed f .tally. Tho town is full of burglars. It is stated that the majority opinion of the Court on the test oath, as applied to lawyers, is based upon the principle that the profession of law is a trade, aud therefore ail inalienable right not to be given by tbe'GovernWent or taken away by the act of rebellion. It is estimated that three fourths ot the revenue from distillation lias been lost through the incompetency and cor ruption of inspectors. Ihe amount of gold in the Treasury is $95,577,881;, of which $17,739,160 is held on certificates. In diplomats circles here the threat ened Spansih revolution is the subject of interesting speculation, witlia strong im pression of its probability from complica tions with Portugal. Receipts from Customs for the week ending Saturday, $1,908,429. Washington, Dee. 26—P. M. Advices from Oandia to the 2d, rep. resent the Greeks as making headway against the Turks. About 4,000 Greeks have landed. A Turkish iron clad sunk at the Island of Camos, and another steamer was sunk near Candia. FROM MEXICO. San Francisco, Pee. 25. The steamer Panama, from Mazatlan. reports the Liberals about to leave Mazatlan for Guadalajora in pursuit of the French. The Imperialists still hold San Bias. Colonel R. A. Wainwright, U. S'Ordi dunuiee officer, committed suicide at Benicia Barracks last Sunday. FROM RICHMOND. Richmond, Doc. 26. Jesse Murphy, proprietor Juckson Park, was killed at the Chesterfield races yesterday by Joseph Kelly. The parties were well known in sporting circles. FROM CINCINNATI. , Cincinnati, Dee. 25. The temporary trestle work over Elk Creek, near Middletown, on the Hamil ton and Dayton Railroad, broke down this morning, carrying with it the engine of the passenger train hound South. Four persons were injured—two se riously. FROM CHARLESTON. Charleston, Dec. 26. The horses broke from a city Rail road car to-day, killing one person, and seriously wounding several others. The Collector of the port has seized 7.000 segars and a quantity of fruit, illegally landed, from the schooner Grapcshot, just from Baracoa. 'ihe vessel lias also been seized, and wi 1 he libelled. FROM ILLINOIS. Fire in Mitvon Comity. Phobia, 111., Dee. 25. A fire broke out this morning at Ha vana, in Mason county, which destroyed an entire block of buildings. The principal sufferers are Longford & Krebaum, clothing, and Glover it liar riuliarst, drugs. Eighteen firms were burnt out. The loss is about $109,000. The amount of insurance is not known. FROM NEW ORLEANS. New Orleans, Dec. 25. A lease of tltg New Orleans and Balize telegraph line for a term of years has been executed to the United States and European Telegraphic News Asso ciation, and the line will pass into the hands of the lesees on the Ist of Jan uary. This line is ot great importance to the press and shipping interest of this city, as it will enable the Association to intercept, at a distance of from five to ten hours sail below the city, all the in ward and outward hound steamers and other vessels, and also all vessels arriv ing at the Balize for orders, etc., thus placing its managers in possession of the earliest news from Mexico, Havana, Texas, etc. FROM HAVANA. New York, Dec. 26. The steamship Moro Castle, arrived with later news from Havana. The financial panic still prevails to an alarming extent. Theten millions of gold exported from Cuba during the last six months had caused extreme seareily of the circulating medium, and there was a run on the bonds. The Banco de Ros soer, or grocer’s bank, suspended specie payment on the 20th, on the presenta tion of a cheek for $150,000. The remaining hanks, excepting the bank Espagnre, which i.s a Government hank, also suspended. The run on this bank is very heavy, and as tiie crowd canuoi all he paid in bank hours numbers are (laying for priority. The cashier pays in silver and small gold to gain time, trusting to the action of the Govermeut to allay the panic. At a meeting of the merchants and other capitalists, it was resolved to ap peal to the Captain General for a decree authorizing the Spanish Bank to redeem only $25,000 eacfrTlay of its own notes, to pay checks in notes; also, to issue bills to the amount of $8,000,000, in cluding $5,500,000 it has already issued, the decree to he in force lour months. FROM CALIFORNIA. San- Francisco, Dee. 24ig A hotel called the Central House was burned this morning. Four men per ished in the flames. FROMPHLDADELPHIA. Philadelphia, Dee. 26—P. M. Arrived— Star of Union, New Orleans! Whirlwind, Charleston ; Doon, from Si" Mary’s Ga. Cleared—Waverly, for Rio; Governor, for New Orleans; W» L. Spriigs, for Galveston. FROM NEW ORLEANS. New Orleans, Dec. 26. Twenty citizens have expressed a de sire to testify, and Mayor Munroe is also preparing a list of witnesses on the riots. Extensive' preparations are p’ro gressing for the entertainment of the excursionists. FROM NEW YORK. New Yoke, Dec. 25. Wallace's Kerosene Works,; Brooklyn, was burned yesterday, including 2,500 barrels of oil, three frame buildings, machinery, etc. Loss about SIO,OOO. New York, Dec. 26 —P. M. The raid on distilleries has advanced whiskey from ten to twenty cents per gallon ; several large seizures were made this morning, one of the capacity of five thousand gallons per day. One hundred and thirty anti-Johnson men have been removed from United States bonded warehouses in the past fortnight. Judge Ingraham, in the ease of ap. plication to discharge a minor who en listed in the army, said he would follow preceding decisions, that Judges of State Courts had no authority to giant relief in such cases, hut that the United States Court had. He declared, however, that such enlistments were not valid, but in direct violation of act of Congress. The number of emigrants arrived at the port during the year is 227,415, against 294,325 up to the same period last year. It is rumored that the jewelry firm of Ball <fc Black have failed. Advices from Maracaibo state that the 'rebel General Pulgar was wounded and captured while attacking the fort below the city. His routed forces subsequently disbanded. Advices per steamer Dam ascus state that Greek fire, and materials for its manufacture, were captured in Dublin. The Franco-Austrian treaty goes into effect on the Ist of January. The Prince of Wales neglected visit ing the Emperor duriug the recent Paris visit. The French stSatner from Mexico brought three and a half million francs. Prussian laws are enforced in the an nexed countries. Affrays between Prus sian officers aud annexed inhabitants are frequent. A Russian Ukase announces a ter mination of relations with Koine. Polish and Russian Catholic matters will here after he adjusted by the Russian Gov. eminent. Italy has issued five millions Hetties as indemnity to Austria. The American ship General Sherman was captured by pirates near Pekin. The crew were tied to the masts and burned with the vessel. The Tycoon of Japan is dead. INDIAN MASSACRE. Fort Laramie, Dec. 20. A terrible massacre occurred on the 22d near Fort Phil Kearney- Brevet Col. Fettermau, Capt. Brown and Lieut. Grummond of the 18th infantry, with 90 enlisted men of the 2d cavalry and 18th infantry were surrounded hv In| dians and every officer and man were killed. FROM GALVESTON. Galveston, Dec. 25. The Jndiatiola daily lhntehera, of the 20th. publishes a letter from a Mata moras correspondent stating that it is reported, and generally believed, that Escobeda was captured and htuig out sidejfhe city, at the instigation of Ortega, who had been heard lrom the day pre vious to the execution. THE MARKETS. Charleston-, Dec. 2(l—P. M. The stock of Cotton is light; sales, 281 hales; Middling Uplands, 31$a32c. Rico quiet: no sales. Baltimore, Dec. 26. Corn heavy: Pdine white and yellow 98c. Receipts 45,000 bushel i. Flour is very dull with a declining u ndency. Mobile, Dee. 2(l— P. M. Sales of Cotton to-day 1,800 hales Middling, at 30c. Market quiet and easy; receipts for two days 320 bales. Philadelphia, Dec. 20—P. M. Arrived, steamers Pioneer, Wilming ton; Whirlwind, Charleston; brig D. B. Doane, Savannah. New York, Dec. 26. Gold opened this morning at 1335. New York, Dec. 26—Noon. Gold, 311; Exchange, 9s; Sixes, 110$; Tens, 995; Sevens, 101$; New Fives, 107§; Money, Ga 7. Cotton heavy at 325a35c. Flour quipt; sales 100 barrels Southern at $1 laid.so. Wheat quiet. Corn firmer. Oats heavy. Pork quiet; sales 000 barrels New Mess at $20.25a20.50. Lard dull. New York, Dec. 20. Gold sl.3lasl3l}. Fives §loss ; sevens slo4s. New fives slo7g ; Ten nessees 09$; Missouris 925. Cotton dull at 33$<t35c. Sales 700 bales. Flour declining. Sales 180 barrels. Southern $11a516.50. Wheat dull. Corn ic higher. Oats heavy. Whiskey dull. Pork lower; sales 4,300 barrels new Mess $20.50; for old Mess, closing at $ 18.75 cash, and $17,50, Beef Hams firmer. Sales 220 barrels at 29a.'i5e. Bacon dull and heavy. Dressed Hogs are heavy at 7scah'sc; for Western and City cut Meats dull; sales 100 packages at 9a 10c for Shoulders and lOn 12c for Hams. Lard is dull and heavy; sales 300 barrels at llal2se for old and new. Butter and Cheese are quiet. Oil. Linseed is dull at $1.30a5133. Nava! stores are quiet, at 70a71e. for Spirits Turpentine, and s4.soas 10.00 for Rosin. Bice, Carolina, is quiet, at 9a9sc. Coffee is lower; sales, 900 bags Rio on private terms. Sugar is in moderate request; sales. 550 hhds: Cuba at 9J. Molasses is dull; sales, 4(0 barrels: New Or leans al TCivKhe ' Woo! is steady, with a fair business doing. The money market is fairly active, at 6 .7 per cent.' for call. Foreign Exchange is,dull, at 109a1095, for first class banker’s hills. Gold is decidedly lower, opening at 133} and declining to 131and closing at I.ll}. Government Stocks are dull and a shade easier. Freights dull, at 3ja4d. for grain to Liverpool per sailing vessels. Cincinnati, Dec. 2G. Flour and Wheat dull and unchanged. Corn dull arid le. lower. Whiskey dull, at $2.25, Hogs opened active, at $7.25 a7.60, hut closed dull, with the advance last ; receipts, for two days, 7,000 head. Provisions dull: mess Pork, $19.50a $20.00: bulk meat, 7jalole.; green meats, 6aßa9jc. Lard dull, at llja Hie. Gold, 131. St. Louis, Dec. 26. Tobacco is nominal and unchanged. Hemp and Cotton —nothing is doing. Fiqursfeady and unchanged. Wheat firm. Buyers standing oft. Corn is dull and lower at 80hSIjc: raw at SHt. Hats de clined to 05a68c. Provisions dull and unchanged. Lard flat at ll>jal3|e for tierce ; 13} for keg. Sugar quiet; busi ness small and confined almost entirely to Louisiana, which sells from first hands at 10al3e for fair and fully fair, 14 at 42c fur clarified. Whiskey dull at $2.25. Hogs inactive at $6.25a6.50. Most packers are out of the market until after New Year’s day. .Ilarlne Nevis. New York, Dec. 25. Arrived,steamers Columbia, Glasgow; San Saciuto, Savannah. New York, Dec. 26. The steam-li p Cuba sailed this noon for Livei pool, li king a large number of passengers, and $389,650 in specie. New York, Dec. 26 —P. M Arrived, simmers Flambeau. Norfolk; Quaker Oily, Charleston; schooners A. J. Bentley, Georgetown; lien, Wi mington. Mobile, Dec. 26—P. M. Cleared, ship D. Cannon, with 1,473 bales Cotton, and L. L. Sturgis, with 3,580 hales, for Livernoul. Queenstown, Dee. 24 — P. M. The steamship City of Paris, Captain Kennedy', I ruin New Yuri; December 15th, arrived to-day and sailed for Liv erpoul. Liverpool, Dec. 24. The ship Univeise, from New York, arrived to-day. Charleston, Dec. 26—P. M. Arrived—steamer Saragossa, New 'York; steamer Falcon and steamer Adele, Baltimore ; schooner E. Wate.- ino.it, Baltimore. Sailed Tuesday—Ship N utiquam Dorado, hark Everhard , Liverpool ; brig John Pearce, Matauza . Sailed to day —T. Frazer, Nassau. N. P.; brig Ida 1.. l ay, Bea ifurt, S. C. The Bri ish ship J . a for Glasgov , ‘rom Savannah, is reported ashore oil \\ ursaw bar. No particulars received. [7b V. S. and European Sewn Association.] FOREIGN NEWS—JbY CABLE. London, Dec. 24—P. M. No stock or commercial business will he transacted to-moirow. The Traders’ Unions have agreed to place their organizations at the disposi tion of the Reform party in the ensuing polities! contests. Paris, Dee. 24—P. M. The Empress Eugenie, contrary to expectation, will not go to Rome. Rome, Dec. 24. The lelntious between the Italian and Papa! Governments continue in a criti cal condition, and Mr. T. ii li. the Italian Ambassador, makes little progress in his negotiations with the Pope. Florence, Dec. 24—P. M. The budget submitted to the Italian Chambers by (he Finance Ministers shows a large deficit in tho receipts, as compared with the expenditures. Hong Kong. Dee. Ist. It is reported that the French Naval expedition against Corea to avenge tiie murder of missionaries, was beaten off with a loss of 45 men, and had returned to Shanghai. Halifax, N. $., Dec. 26. An arrival from Bermuda reports the hark Pathfinder, from Rockland for New Orleans, went ashore nt Bermuda, caught fire and burned. A part ot her cargo of lime and materials were saved. COMMERCIAL. Augusta Market. Atgidta, Dee. 2f>—f> P. M. GOLD AND B'lliYKß.—The demand for, and transactions in specie to-dav, are so limited as not to variant quotations. COTTON.—The market has been quiet, but closed linn at a shade lower figures than yesterday ; we quote Strict to Good Mid dling, 31i (a .--J . We take the following from Win. Bryce Co.'s New York Cotton Circular, of Dec. 21st : The receipts during the week have been rather more ample than any week yet, but not up to a point which would indicate tho crop to be as heavy as wehaveesti.; uted, if we consider the fact of how many jlanters have bei-n pushing lern.tid their cr >p to enable them to ,-ettlc up the year’s accounts with their freed men laborers by Christmas. During the next week we may expect a very heavy total < t rece pts, and then a falling off till the loth prox., between which date and February 1.-t we ought to have the heaviest receipts of the season. The down ward tendency of the gold premium duriug the week has attracted consi lerable atten tion, and it is considered by many to be a purely speculative move, from which a re action is inevitable. Humors are rife iha* the Treasury has been secretly selling gold, a rumor that we hope is groundless, for the immense coin reserve now held by the Gov ernment is the most effective bar to specula tion, as the dread of the immense power in the Secretary’s hands to break a concerted movement tor a large rise is salutary in the extreme, and is powerful in direct j ropor tion to tLe reserve held. Granting that the Treasury could put gold down to 25 by de pleting its vaults, what would be the result ? A rise more marked than the fall, for ppteu lation would have nothing then to fear, and coutd t'-ss ibe premium to any point it would. Sterling has ruled firmly during tbo week with a fair offering of Cotton bills. We see no reason for any weakness in Sterling for some time to ,eume, when we consider the heavy balance of trade against us, and the immense sums which will be used abroad by our countrymen during tlic Paris Expo sition of this year. With these points bo lore us we cannot think gold will do cline much if left free ot Government inter ference. The goods market continues with out Commotion, and this stagnation may he expected to continue until the Spring trade fairly opens, and until goods begin to move freely ; our own spinners will not he exten sive buyers, although some of our milts are laying in supplies, behoving in higher prices in the Spring. The necessities of the mills will be ieduced after the first prox. as welt as their production by the adoption of the ton-hour ays ern of labor in place of the eleven hours’ work now demanded. Santa Claus' Headquarters. H. HAFERS UAS JCST RETURNED FROM THE NORTH WITH A i'iN’F ASSORTMENT OF T O IT S, Os all Descriptions, And calls tlic attention of the Public, and particularly the T.adies, to his S T O C K o F GOODS, At hil old ami well known stand, No. 44 Centre street, also to his new store 156 BROAD STREET, (Oitc door above Monument; WHERE IIE INTENDS TO SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY ONE ET.ST. IN THE CITY. CALL A.\J> EXAMINE TIIE CiOOUS. do2o—fit Great Attractions! AT Madame Fillette’s Rooms, (Over .1 I). Hull & Brother’s.) No. 264! BROAD STREET, AUOESTA, GA., Where s ail he lonnd ItlilBOXS, FEOAVERS,FEATHERS OKSA.II ENTS, mid everything generally kept ill a well selected slock of Millinery. BRIDAL TROUSSEAUS Furnished witli style and dispatch. HOOP SKIRTS AND CORSETS. Bradley’s Eisjiiex EliiVlic in great variety. LACES AKD EMBROIDERIES CLBSY, VALESUESSE, and other varieties oS LAVES. ALSO, SPEXCERS, CAPES, SLEEVES, JACKETS, Elc., Etc. LADIES’ DRESSES Cut and tilted at the shortest notice. IN riiOAK DFPARTM r I\T, Will he found SILK. VELVET, and CLOTH COVERINGS, in great variety. WEDDING AND CHRISTMAS PRESENTS O F EVII Rlf S T YLE. no24—wed«fcsatsw Charter Oak COOKING Tins celebrated stove, so favorably known in mobile Now Orleans, St. Louis, ami other Southern cities, is now being offered to the citizens of Augusta, as one of tho best and cheapest first-class Cooking Stoves in the market—its baking qualities uru unsurpassed, which is acknowledged by all who have used it. The draught fines are so constructed as to ensure a perfect draught, while a hat air jlne which surrounds the oven insures the baking and roasting of bread and meats, to entire satisfaction. We warrant, the perfect baking of every Stove we sell. In our stock will bo found TOILET SETS, CHURNS, TUBS. COFFEE MILLS, SCOURING BRICKS, TEA TRAYS, SAD IKONS, CAKE CUTTERS, JELLY CAKE PANS, etc. A full assortment of Ilnusefuinishing Goods always on hand. We are, also, pre pared to do ROOFING, and al! manner of work in the Tinners’ line of business, de'.t—irn I>. L. FULLERTON, ISO Broad street. SCREVEN HOUSE, AV ANN AII, GEORGIA, THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL Having been renovated and newly furnished, is now open for the reception of tbo travel ling public. GEO. McGINLY, Proprietor, inhlfi—lv Mosher, Thomas & Schaiib, ,) A j BROAD STREET— * £'t L x Under Masonic Hal! AUGUST a, Direct Importers and Dealers in ENGL J S H A N 1) Fli K N China,! BOH KMi .BENCH and AMERICA! Glass W are ! A Xl/ KEROSENE LAM#s, A N't) AGENTS OF KAOLIN WARE. fef.. Try us, and we will funvm. ~u that, you can save the Freight rin ■»- York to this point. JOSIAII MOSIIER, J. Jr;FPERSON THOMAS, GEORGE SCII ALU. oc2—Bin CHENILLE NETS, Bead nets, WATERFALL NETS, CURL NETS, COMB NETS, and all other kind ot NETS, for sale at MRS. PUG HE’S, detfi 190 Broad street. AUGUSTUS BOIINE, ‘3 0/1 BROAD STREET. OivU (Opposite Planters*Hotel lies always on bund a largo assortment of IMPORTED & DOMESTIC SEGARS Chewing ami Smoking TOBACCO Lorillard’s SNUFF Fine Meerschaum PIPES ANP CIGAR HOLDERS, genuine and imitation ALSO, Rubber, Briar, Rosewood, and Clay PIPES, PIPE STEMS, SNUFF BOXES, Etc., AT THE LOWEST NEW YORK. PRICKS. TIIE TRADE SUPPLIED UN LIBERAL au4-ly] TERMS. AUGUSTA BOBBIN WORKS, AUGUSTA, GEO., H. T. NELSON, Proprietor. des—taugs For lisnt and bale. FOR SALE, \ LIGHT TWO HORSE WAGON, A l’Klt-E FIFTY DOLLARS. 4pplv at 11. A. FLEMING’S Warehouse, enr Campbell and Reynolds sta. de‘2l—(it TO RENT, C'ROM THEFIRSTOF LA XUARY NEXT X the House, Store, and Lot on the cor ner of Twiggs and Watkins streets. For particulars inquire on the premises, del 9—ts FOIi Sale, JN HKK< 11 JXL AND, 8. C\, A RESIDENCE O.V THE AUGUSTA Road, six miles from the Citj. For particulars apply to 11. F. RUSSELL A CO.. Dry Goods Merchants, del9—l2t Augusta, Ga. To Kent; r If AT DESIRABLE RESIDENCE, ON 1 the upper end of Greene street, con taining six large rooms, with the necessary out-buildings—all in good repair, and a w«*Jl of excellent water. Belonging to the place is four acres of first-rate Land, suitable for gardening, and a numher of choice Fruit Trees. Posses sion given immediately. Apply to M. E. HILL, noli—tf Augusta Factory. HOUSE TO RENT. OITUATE ON TIIE CORNER OF CAL i’OL’N and Mclntosh streets, Contain ing Eight Rooms: Kitchen with Two Rooms. There is also a good Garden attached to the House. Water on the premises. For particulars apply on the premises, or to J. W. JONES, 149 Ellis street, oclS—tf Opposite Palace Stables. TO RENT, A DWELLING HOUSE— On the south side of Greene street, Between Mclntosh and Washington— Containing Seven Rooms. JAMES W. WALKER, oc3—tf No. 3 Mclntosh street. JNO. C.SCHKKINER A SONS, Macon, Ga. JNO. C. SCHKKINKR A SONS, Savannah, Ga J. G. Schreiner & Sons, NO. 199 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA. BOOKS, STATIONERY, MUSIC, and FANCY GOODS. Keep constantly on hand a choice selec tion of the above articles, All ordors from the Country promptly attended to. THB BKST OF I7AVV? (.VIOLIN and GUITAR STRINGS. AftF. \XS SOU | Stein vay «t Sous’, Soebbetyr A Schmitt's, and Ga tr Co.’s CELEBRATED PIANOS 1 so —ly -