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vr-hr sdatln City Printer—Official Paper LA RfiKST cm* riKrn.ATION. r • • a,4Sj* . . TOFSDAY $, IMT The President’* Menage. This atilo awl interesting p«Mie docu ment is pttWished in full in onr paper this morning. it is, ii)ge all the State paper* 'of lt< eminent author, nhlr, arjru- f mentntive, and statesmanlike, and wor thy of general perusal. Tbk \V touts'.. —11 there be a scene in this wide world on which the eve of Heaven could rest with complacency, it is when two hearts are bound in that tie that no man eftn put asunder. And to those who sro toitd of observing the various scenes of life, the Wedding day iueideut will afford a theme in which fancy can revel in wild and happy luxu riance. Although it is a tune for re joicing, ns every face will tell by the smile that plays upon it, yet a solemnity will steal unawares over the mind us we ponder upan the future—all wrapped in darkness—until our feelings will he for a moment lost in wild, rich revery. He who passes through life without ever feeling the soft raptures of that charm which woman possesses, when age has withered his locks, and the incidents of his pilgrimage pass before him, will acknowledge that wedding scenes are sunny spots that glisten on the landscape of his memory ; they are scenes in which he would willingly be come an interested partioipator, for he now feels that be is aloue in the world there is no heart that beats in unison with his, no hand to sooth the pillow where anguish dwells, nor hang the fondness of affection over the fevered frame. But very different are the feelings of the young and enthusiastic, when they mingle in the wedding joy and gaze upon a happy groom and smiliog bride. They have a thousand fairy links woven in chain around them by the busy hand of Cupid. If their fancy is centred on an object, they long to make her their bride, to see her cheerful and happy; and if not, their eyes will roam around to find a fair one worthy of the affec tions they have to bestow. Yes, at such tin: 93 there is a rapture in the thought, a joy in the anticipation of that day when the sun shines sweetly upon their happiness; when their des tiny will be linked with another—he to protect and cherish, she to love and sooth. Thus, one wedding creates an other—may there be many. Our Position, Our Danger, and Our Duty. NUMBER 11. Editors of the T)a :%/ Pi ess: —The main ground of the charge of contumacy which is preferred against the excluded States by exponents of Northern senti ment is, that having refused to ratify the proposed Amendment to the Constitu tion the people of the “rebel States’ havegiot made any counter proposition, or offered any other terms upon which both sections could unite and thus re store pence to the country. Our non a tio'n is consider* and tantamount to an ac of aggression, and our failure to say wnat we will agree Vo do is taken as conclusive evidence that tve refuse to do anything. Os all thelxnodca which have been proposed by friends and foes for the ac complishment of what is called the ‘‘reconstruction of the Union," none has appeared to be so-just, so conciliatory, and so likely to effect the object as that which was origin ily proposed in Kentucky—a National Constitutional Convention of all the States, in which both North and South cpuld he heard, where conference on ap equal footing would be possible* and where, by personal observation and intercourse, bulb could hear the truth and have their minds disabused of the errors and misapprehensions which now obstruct the reunion of the States. We do riot want either a Republican Convention or a Democratic Conven tion. We want a National Convention, irrespective of all old political parties, where the good men and true of all parties may assemble, animated by the single {forpose to save tlu* country. To such a body thg excluded States might confidently entrust their interests and their honor, aftd thfi North could have.no four that by such a tribunal any of her just rights, or any of her reasonable pretentiohs, would not be faithfully expected and carefully guard ed. In no Other way can the great question of reconstruction be directly submitted to the grand inquest of the people, and the iricpealablc decision of the Court of last resort obtained. It tnay be pretended (hat the Ihte Congressional elections at the North spoke the popular will, and pronounced the “ ultimatum of the conqueror to the vanquished." but the-fact that among those who uro the most prominent lead, ers of Northern constituencies there ia a wide difference of opinon as to what the people meant by their elections, iys good grpuild to queYitm tlie nature and extent of their action and may justify us in giving ourselves the benefit of the doubt, ami asking anew trial before the only court which can be considered of conmpetent jurisdiction. The <mtbmis;ioii of the Constitutional Amendment to the States which were deprived by a majority of Congress from participating irf training Iho proposed change in the organic ..law, logically excludes'dhe theory that those States by their net of secession destroyed their Stale existence, and can only be regarded nnd treated'us territory ac quired fry conquest. Jt was only as Stales —free, independent and codqual mem bers of the Union—that they could be invited to ratify the Amendment. Their refusal to do so, whether it be wise or ill judged, justifiable or right or wrong, cannot of itself work their degradation from tbs condition of States to that of territories, or afford any justification in law, fact or reason fur the violent assumption that they were only to be regarded as States for the purpose of giving a servile assent to an oppressive law, and that the moment they had performed this single act of sovereignty, they relapsed again into the territorial and dependent condition. We hare very decidedly, and, I think, very rightly, refused to ratify the Amendment—because, first, it wn a fi-am and by a Congress from which our representatives were excluded ; second, | it proposed to discriminate unjustly to I our prejudice, and deprive us of the political power to which wo are legally entitled-, nnd, third, it required us to cast an infamous stigma upon the men whom, of nil others, we admire, respect, and trust the most. Having done this, we can very pro. perly make n counter-proposition. We can say to the people of the North that, while we feet that we could not honora bly accept the arrangement which was proposed to 11s in their name, we are neither stiff necked or defiant, but, on the contrary, anxious to be at peace and on good terms with them, and that we. therefore, propose a Convention of all the States which will make such alterations in the organic law of the Union as it may consider necessary to suit the changes which the war has wrought in the condition of the country. Such a proposition cannot possibly do ni any harm, and may do us a great deal of good. There are thousands of straightforward, practical men at the North, who will approve its justice; and though they may favor the Constitu tional Amendment, will prefer the ac ceptance of this plan to the. adoption of coercive measures, and there are thou sands of meu at the North who would choose this as the best mode of settling the controversy. But should it tail— that is, should the North refuse to accede to such a plan—it will, at all events, elicit for us a distinct declaration of what the North wants, of the terms upon which she is ready to settle, and what the excluded States must do before they can be relieved from their present anomalous and disastrous position. That we will have to make concessions of what we firmly believe to he our rights, and that we will have to conquer our prejudices and abate our pride, is inevi table. If we maintain our honor and our self-respect—and we will do that though the heavens should fall—we can afford to make concessions, if thereby we can secure peace. Inactivity, in the presence of so many and great dangers, is far lrom “mas terly.” We are bound to exhaust all honorable means of peaceable adjust ment before we should fold our arms and await aggression as unavoidable. The voice of eight millions of people raised in behalf of justice, and peace, will be heard and will prevail. Mode' ration and good temper on our part will necessarily beget moderation and good temper in those whom we now regard as our oppressors. All the Northern people are not like Butler and Stevens. Their prejudices and animosities are not in surmountable. They are not bent on our destruction from an abstract love of cruelty. Let us propose the Convention as the way to hear them, and allow them to hear us. Let us disprove the charge that all are defiant and contumacious, and show how ready anu anxious we are for honorable peace. Xyi.on. GEOSGIA ITEMS. A froedman, named Dock Dansby. resisted the sheriff of Troupe county, who was arresting him, and was shot five times. They have a glee club in LaGrangc. Rev. C. W. Selvidge, Agent of the Freedmeii’u Bureau at Dalton, has received a supply of commissary stores fur distribution to the poor and destitute of all the counties in that circuit, except Dade. Brownwood Institute, in LaGrangc, is for sale. Mrs. John 11. Bain, who left Griffin a bride, a short time ago, died suddenly at Austin, Miss., and her remains are to be brought back for interment. „ Freedmeu are leaving Troupe county for the west. Hon. Wm. B. Fleming has been elected Judge in the Savannah Circuit. A. B. Smith was elected Solicitor. On Christmas day the residence of Mr. F. M. Sawyer, in Newton county, was entirely consumed by fire, which burned so rapidly that he only sue. ceeded in saving a portion of his furui ture. An exchange says that the wealthy men of Taylor and other counties in Georgia, are taking measures to erect Cotton mills so as to give employment to those whom they will have to support otherwise in iuleness during the coming winter and part of the spring. The Southern Cultivator is copy righted. The Southern Masonic Female Col .lege at Covington, has been reorganized j with G. J. On-us President. The editor of the Griffin Herald re fers to the melancholy condition of the colored people of thnt county, us reveal ed by their squalled and limitless ap pearance during the holidays. RAii.ntiAn Item. —The Chattanooga Union, ol yesterday, soys : * . “Representatives Irotn the different railroad lines constituting the great Southern Mail Route, between New Orleans ahd Washington, nut in this city yesterday, and settled upon anew schedule upon this route. By the new arrangement, two daily trains will now rut? between the cities above named, and the time will be shortened conside rably. f New Advertisements. FOR SALE, That valuable property, for merly owned and occupied by Mr. F. A. Mango as a Nursery ; situated on tha most eligible part of South Boundary street, just out of the city limits, vis: The RESIDENCE and large GARDEN, hiving a front of 250 foot oh Mirbury Street, with all necessary out houses, Kitchen, Carriage House, Servants’ Rooms, Stable’s lor horses and costs, nnd a fine Rot House for plants, and an excellent Well of Water in the yard. All has been recently im proved by the present propriotor. ALSO, Tboeo choice BUILDING LOTS, com posing the square fronting on South Roun dary 344 feet, being Southeast of Marbury street. For tonus, apply to I. P. GIHARDY, Or B. 11. Brodnax, 22V Broad street. jaß—fit For Sale, MY TWO HORSES AND CARRIAGE, Hockawuy, and Buggy. Tho Horses are warranted sound. Apply to I. P. GIRARDEY, Or B. 11. Brodnax, 229 Broad street. jaß—fit Rooms and Boarding, TWO GOOD ROOMS WITH BOARD;- in a private family, can be obiained by apply ing at 53 Broad street, corner of Broad and Lincoln streets. jaS—tf Beef, IPork, Etc I HAVE THIS DAY OPENED A MEAT HOUSE at the BRANCH ICE HOUSE on Campbell street, between Greoiie and Ellis streets, where I shall be happy to wait on uiy friends, and tbo public generally. GIVE ME A CALL. jaß—st P. H. PRIMROSE. Pure Holland Gin AND SANT DE CROIX RUM WEST INDIA TAMARINDS GOOD SUGARS, finrn 121 cts. to 18 ots. NUTMEGS in Shell PRESERVED GINGER And a select stock of . FAMILY UROCERIES by retail. C. 11. JOIIANNSEN, 104 Reynolds street, below Centro jaß—3 m * Take fSTotice I T RUSSELL <£- CO.’S . LARGE RAFFLE WILL COME OFF TO-NIGIITI All persons interested will please bo punctual, and bring their friends with them, as there are a few chances left. SIX SPLENDID PRIZES ! Chances for Chances will be Raffled for. No. 286 Broad street. i»8 —It Special Notices. B@“RICHMOND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.—The January Meeting of the Richmond County Agricultural Socioty will be hold at Rodney Chapel, six miles from Augusta, on the Savannah Road, on SAT URDAY, 12th inst., at 12 M. Tho Execu tive Committee will meet at eleven o'clock on that day. The “Stafford Sulky Culti vator" and the “Stump Puller” will be ex amined and tested that day, and the public generally, and the farmers especially, are earnestly invited to attend and witness tho proceedings. Parties having agricultural machinery, or products, arc invited to bring them out for inspection and exhibition. W. ts. \V 11 ID BY, jnnß—eodtd Secretary. IS©*SOLDI ERS’ BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION. The Monthly Meeting of tho Stockholders of this Associ ation will be held at tho City Hall, Wed nesday Eveuing, tbo 9th inst., at 7£ o’clock. WM. R. DAVIS, ja6—3fc Secretary. SOUTH CAROLINA R. R. C 0.,) Augusta, tfa., Jan. 4. 1867. J jjggp PROPOSALS WILL BE 11E coivcd until TUESDAY, Bth inst.,inclusive, to haul with Mule or Horse Power, cars be tween the Local and Through Depots of this Road. Proposals will bo received for haul ing per cor, or monthly, or yearly. For further information apply to John E. Mar ley, Agent South Carolina R. R. Company, Augusta, On., or 11. T. PEAKE, j a 4—4 Gen. Sup’fc. ggp- GROWTH OF 1800—GET THE BEST.— We have an ample supply of choice GARDEN SEEDs, grown by the most careful and reliable seedsman in America, and selected expressly-to meet the require ments of this climate. Each package is warranted full weight, and of the same uni form excellence that has characterized this establishment for the past forty years. STEVENSON <fc SHELTON, ja3- eo(16 288 Broad street. DURING MY ABSENCE from the State Mrs. ELIZA M. DICKIN SON will act as my Attorney. L. 0. FILLETTE. Augusta, Dec. 31, 1866. ja3—lnw3 GEORGIA RAILROAD, ) Avgusta, Sept. £9, 1866. j ggy- NOTICE TO MERCHANTS AND SHIPPERS.—Through Freight Tar iffs from the West via Nashville and Mem phis having been agreed on, Through Bills of Lading will bo given, etc. Copies of such Tariffs can bo had at this Offico. Wo have also Through Tariff in operation from points in East Tennessee to this place. E. W. COLE, oc2—tf General Superintendent. BALMORAL SKIRTS, All wool, just received from BARIS. MRS. PUGIIE, ilolfi 190 Broad street. WHITE ALPACA, Beautiful quality, for sale by AIRS. PUG HE, del 6 190 Broad streot. WOOLLEN GOODS 7 " "W" oollen Goods Fon WINTER WEAR! Breakfast shawls SONTAGS CHILDREN’S SACQUES NUBIAS LADIES’ and CHILDREN’S HOODS INFANTS’ HOODS LEGGINGS and SHOES In groat variety, at , Mas. ruoiiE’s, 190 Broad street, no27~tf Augusta, Ga. City Ordinances. lj AN OKUINAIVCE, I Creating the office of Cemetery{ Brick Mason : Hrc. I. Be it Ordained by the City Conn. l eil of Augusta, and it is hereby Ordained by j the Authority of the same, That the City Council (hall annually, on the second Sat- 1 uvday in January, elect an Officer, to be j termed Cemetery Brick Mason, whose duty j it shall bo to brick and fini*h ail graves winch he may be called ou to do, under direction of the City Sexton. His prices shall always be regulated by the City Coun cil. Said Officer shall pay personal atten tion to bis duties. Provided, that other Brick Masons have the privilege of doing this work when called on. ij S*c. 11. And be it further Ordained, That all Ordinances and parts of Ordinances militating against this Ordinance, be aod tho same arc hereby repealed. Done in Council this 4ih day of January, A. D., 1867. [L. 6.] JOHN FOSTER. Mayor C. A. Attest; L. T. Blome, C. C. jaC—lOt Aik ORDINANCE, To amend the One Hundred and Eighteenth Section of the General Ordinance. Sec. 1. Be it Ordained by the Oity Coun cil ts Augusta, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of the same, That from and after the passage of this Ordinance, the One Hundred and Eighteenth Section of the General Ordinance shall be so amended os to road as follows : The House heretofore known as the Pest House in this City, shall hereafter be known as the Small Pox Hospital, and shall be subject to the same regulations which gov ern the City Hospital. Tho City Council shall, ou the second Saturday in January in each and every yoar, elect one Physician to the Small Pox Hospital, for a term of one year; his salary shall be one thousand dollars per annum ; and he shall bo subject to the ramo reuitla tiors which govern tbo Physician in charge of the City Hospital. It shall also be his duty to attend all pauper cases in tho City without extra charge. In case of sickness or necessary absence, he shall appoint a substitute, to bo ap proved by the Mayor. He shall, also, have power to appoint u Steward and a Nurse, to bo approved by the Hospital Committee. The salary of the Steward shall be forty dollars per month, and that of the Nurse twenty-five dollars per month. Both Stew ard and Nurse shall bo undvr the control of tho Physician in ebargo of the Hospital. Sec. 2. Anti be it further Ordained, That all ordinances and parts of ordinances mil itating against this ordinance be, and the same are hereby, repealed. Done in Council ibis 4th day of Januarv, A. D., 1867. [L.S.] JOHN FOSTER, Attest: Mayor C. A. L. T. Blome, C. C. 4 ja6—lOt AN ORDINANCE, For tho better protection of the Firemen of Augusta : fcr.C. 1. Be it Ordained by the City Council of Augn»tft, and it in hereby Or dained by the Authority of the same, That it shall bo the duty of tho Members of the several Fire Companies in the City of Au gusta, to register their names, ages, and the Company of which they are Members, at the Clerk of Council's Office, in a book, or books, to be kept by that Officer for that purpose. Sec- 2. Each atd every Fireman, upon registering, shall be required to take the following oath, before tho Clerk of Council’ “T, A. B. do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I am a Member of Fire Company, No. —, and was duly elect ed according to tho rules of the Fire De partment and the Acts of tho Legislature in reference to Fire Companies—so help mo, God !’’ Sec. 3. Each and every Fireman, upon taking the foregoing oath, shall be fur nished by the Clerk of Council with a Cer tificate, showing that said Fireman has been duly registered, and for which he shall pay to the Clerk tho sum of One Dollar. 't shall »ken bo tee duty of the Fireman thus registered to present said Certificate if tbo Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, who will furnish him with a Registered Badge, of tho proper number. Each and eveiy Member, so registered, shall, upou ceasing to be a Member of any Fire Com pany in this City, bo required to return his Badge to the Chief Engineer, under a pen alty of not exceeding Ten Dollars. Pro vided, That any Member transferring his membership to another Company shall bo required to change his Badge, for which he shall apply to the Clerk of Council, as iu the original instance. Skc. IV. Any Fireman found guilty of loaning his Badge to any person whatever shall be fined in a suui not exceeding Fifty Dollars ; and every person who has faded to register his name and procure his Badge, as hereinbefore required, shall not be con sidered a Fireman. Skc. V. Any person found guilty of coun terfeiting a Registered Badge shall bo fined in a sum of not less than One Hundred Dollars. Sec: VI. And be it further Ordained, That ail Ordinances ami parts of Ordi nances mi'itatiug against this Ordinance, be and the same are hereby repealed. Done in Council Ibis 4th day of January, A. D., 1807. [L. S.j JOHN FOSTER, Mayor C. A. Attest; L. T. Blome, C. C. jao-~lot AN ORDINANCE, To Authorize the Appointment of Standing Committees : Sec. 1. i'e it Ordained by the City Council of Augusta, find it is her*by Ordained bj the authority of the tame, That at the first reg ular meeting after the regular election lor Mayor and Members of Council, it shall bu the duty of tbo Mayor to appoint the fol lowing Standing Committees: Finance, Streets and Drains, Police, Houghton Institute, Bridge, Pumps and Wells, Engines, River Banks and Wharves, South Common-, Turknett Springs Water Works, Market, Health, City ft fill, [ail, Lamps, Augusta Canal, Hospital, Printing, Magazine, Military Stores and Exhibitions, Railroad, Special Water Works, Cemetery. Sec. 11. It shall be the duty of these Committees to examine into all subjects referred to them, and repoprt to the Council, or to act, as they may be directed and to perform such other duties ns may be required of them by special Ordinances. Sec. 111. The Mayor shall be cx-officio Chairman of these Committees, and may call them together whenever the public interests require it. Sec. IV. And be it further Ordained, That all Ordinances and parts of Ordinan ces, militating against this Ordiuunce, be, and the same are hereby, repealed. Dono in Council, this 4th day of January, A. D., 1867. [L. S.] JOHN FOSTER, Mayor C. A. Attest : L. T. Blome, C. C. ja6—lOt AN ORIMNANCJE, To Create tho Office of Assistant Collector and Treasurer: Skc. I. Re it Ordained by the OVy Council of Auyueta, aud it in hereby Ordained by the authority of the some, That on the second Saturday in January, 1867, and every fourth year tbcronllor, unkss sooner discharged by u majority of Council for inoouipolcney or noglcct of duty, there shall ho elected by the City Council of Augusta an officer known ns Assistant Col lector and ’Treasurer, who shall, before epteting upon the disphargo of his official duties, give bond and.security iu the sum of live thousand dollars, and shall receive an nunuitl Salary* of one thousand dollars, pgyablo monthly. It shall be his duty to assist the Collector and Treasurer in col lecting all faxes and business lieonsos due the City Council, nnd perform suuh other duties as belong to that office. Skc. 11, Aud be it further Ordained, That all Ordinances and parti of Ordinances militating against this Ordinance be, and tho snuio aro hereby, repealed. Done in Cottnoil this 4th day of January, A. D., 1867, JOHN FOSTER, [L. S.] Mayor C. A. Attest: L. T. Blome, C. C. jan6—lOt oet. * ' 4l ’ * * t*-- - * Sic. 11. And he if further Ordained, That el! Ordinances and penrttf&rdtrrantes, raiiitwtiugngainit this Ordinance, be, aud Done in Councilftbis 4th da, of January, A. D., IMT. [L. B.] JOHN FOSTER, Mayor C. A. Alt eat; L. T. Blome, C. C. jafi-10 AN ORDINANCE, To Equalise the several Wards of the City of Augusta : Sec. L Be it Ordained by the City Council of Augusta, and it is hereby Or dained by the authority of the same, That o • and after the second Monday \u April, 1867* the Boundaries of the Wards of this City shall be changed as follows ; Sgc. 11. All that portion of the City lying between East Boundary and Centre stroots, aod between the Fiver and South ■ Boundary street, shall be known and desig nated as Ward Number One. Sue. 111. All that portion of the City lying between Centre And Jackson streets, and between the River and South Boundary street, shall be known and designated as Ward Number Two. Ssc. IV. Ail that portion of the City lying between Jackson and Cuinining streets, and between the River and South Boundary street, shall be known and designated as Ward Number Three. Sbc. V. All that portion of the City lying between Cumming and West Boun dary street, and between the River and South Boundary street, shall be known and designated as Ward Number Four. Sbc. VI. And be it further Ordained, That all Ordinances and parts of Ordinances militatiog against this Ordinance be, aud the same are hereby, repealed. Done in Council this 4th day of January, A. D., 1567. JOHN FOSTER, [L. S.] Mayor C. A. Attest. L. T. Blome, C. C. janft—-lot AN ORDINANCE, To Amend the One Hundred and Fifteenth Section of the General Ordinance: Sec. I. Be it Ordained by the City Council of Augusta, and it is hereby Ordained by the Authority of the same , That, flora and after the passage of this Ordinance, the One Hun dred and Fifteenth Section of the General Ordinance shall bo amended so as to read as follows: Sr.c. 11. The City Council shall, on the second Saturday in January, 1867, electa City Surveyor, who shall hold his offico foi the term of three years, unless sooner dis charged for incumpetoncy or improper con duct; and shall rccive an annual salary of nine hundred dollars per annum, payable iu monthly installments. He shall, before he outers upon the duties of his Office, give bond and good security, in the sum of one thousand dollars, conditioned for the faith ful discharge of his duties, aud shall take the following oath, or affirmation, before the Mayor, or any Member of Council: “Ido solemnly swear, [or affirm, as the case may be.] that I will, to the best of my knowledge and skill, and without favor or affection to any party, correctly survey any lot or lots, street or streets, when caliod upon for that purpose ; and also, report any and all en croachments upon any of the streets of this City, that may come to my knowledge—So help me, God!” Skc. 111. It shall be his duty, on tbo appli cation of tho City C ouncil, or of any citizen, to repair to any place within the City, and then and there designate and define the boundary of any lot or lots, street or streets, and perform sueh other work in bis line as may be required of him by Council, without extra charge; and for such service rendered by tho Surveyor to any person or persons he k shall receive from ?ho person or persons so employing him, five dollars for the survey sos each lot, and making out a certificate of the same. It shall also be his duty to re port to tho Recorder's Court, ail violations of the Sixteeuih (Section ; and tho said Re corder shall give parties violating this Sec tion thirty days notice to comply with its provisions, under a peualty of not exceed ing one hundred dollars por day for each day thereafter that such violation continues. Sec. IV. No person or persons shall hereafter build upon any street or public alley in this City, without fust obtaining a certificate from the City Surveyor, that his, her, or their street lines coinform to the plan of the City of Augusta, made by Wiliium Phillips, in the year eighteen hundred and fifty-five, or to such other plan as may be deemed necessary and proper by the City Surveyor, under a penalty of not exceeding ten dollars for each offence. Sec. V. It shall, also, be his duty to pre pare a Map of this City, without extra pay, it Council requires it. Skc. VI. And be it further Ordained, That all Ordinances and parts of Ordinances militating against this Ordinance be, and the same are, hereby repealed. Done in Council, this 4th day of January, A. D., 1867. JOHN FOSTER, [L. S.] Mayor C. A. Attest: L. T. Blome, C. C. ja6—lOt Take Is! otice! EVERYBODY GO TO Russel’s Big Raffle, Tuesday nipbt next, Jan. Btb, at 7 o’clock, or. if tbe weather is disagreeable, will come off tbe first fine night. SIX SPLENDID PRIZES ! A few Chances left, which, unless taken, will be rallied tor. BROAD STREET. ja6—tf ESTABLISHED IN 1850. Extensive and attractive sup plies of Rich Jewelry, Gold and Silver Watches, and solid Silverware of every de scription, Diamond Rings and Pins, Ladies’ Gold Leon tine and Chatelaine Chains, Gent’s Guard, Vest, and Fob Chains, Wedding Rings, Bridal Setts of l’oarls, ALSO, STERLING SILVER FOR BRIDAL PSJBSSNTS, AND A GREAT VARIETY OF FANCY AKTICI.ES. Fine Watches and Jewelry repaired at A. PItONTAIiT’S OLD* STAND, 163 Broad street. One door below Augusta Hotel. j»6—tf For {(.eat aud Sale. To Rent, That desirable residence, on the upper end of Greene street, con taining six large rooms, with the necessary out-buiidinga—all in good repair, and a well of excellent water. Belonging to the place is four acres of first-rate Land, suitable for gardening, nnd a number of choice Fruit Trees. Posses sion given immediately. Apply to M. E. HILL, no]4—tf Augusta Factory. HOUSE TO RENT. SITUATE ON THE CORNER OF CAL HOUN and Mclntosh streets, Cnntiuu ,ing Eight Rooms; Kitchen witlj Two Rpotqs. There is also a good Gardon attached to the House. Water on the premises. For particular*! apply on the promises, or. to J. W. JONES, 149 ElKs streot, 11 oclß—tf Opposite Palace Stahl,,. TO RENT, A DWELLING HOUSED On the south Bide oi Groeno streot, Between Mclntosh nnd Washington— t Containing Seven Rooms. JAMES W. WALKER, oc3—tf No. 3 Mclntosh street. h Meats and ProvUiona, Com© to JEiller’s ffl eat Store * IF YOU WANT TO BUY TH*J BEST! ' (Clarke’s old stand), HO. 114 BROAD STREET. I INTEND TO KEEP THE BEST MEATS (he aarket affords. All that wirh Choice Meat, and with it cat to tait them, I inrite them to gire me a call. I hare in (tore the finest BEEF and PORK in t%i* market Choice Star Steaka BEEF Choice Round Steaka BEEF Choice Porlar-honse Steaks BEEF Choice Chuck Steaka BEEF Choice POKK STEAKS Choice PORK RIBS Choice BACK BONES Choice VEAL CUTLETS Choice MUtTON CHOPS PORK SAUSAGES PORK SAUSAGE MEAT MIXED SAUSAGES BOLOGNA SAUSAGE—made by tho beat maker in the city. Alao, just arrived, new Sugar Cured HAMS and new BREAKFAST BACON, with a choice lot of GROCERIES. Gire me a eall, and 1 know you will buy. JOSIMI MILLER, South aide, opposite Lowor Market. do29—tf CORN, HAY; FLOUR, ETC. 500 BUSHELS coRN ’ 100 bales NORTHERN HAY, 100 barrels FLOUR, 10 hhds MOLASSES, 10 hhds LIGHT BROWN SUGAR, 50 bags COFFEE, For sale by O’DOWD & MULHERIN. ja6—tf “applesT SPLENDID LOT, For sale by R. H. BAKER, Corner Ellis and Campbell streets. jrtfi —?t LOUISVILLE PRODUCE HOUSE. QEORGE C. NEWBERRY, (Successor to Cropper, Patten <fc Cos., Es tablished 1860). PRODUCE BROKER ASI) . COMMISIUN MERCHANT. Wholesule denier iu Corn, Oats, Hay, Flour, Bacon, Lard, Cheese, Butter, Eggs, Potatoes, Onions, Dried aud Green Fruits. Cora shipped in New ltosowed Gunnies, Railroad Receipts sigbned through to Augusta. Orders, accompanied with Cash or proper City references, promptly attended to. Communications answered promptly. 39 and 41 Fourth streot. jafi—lm Louisville, K.v. PLOWS! Onn CELEBRATED “CALHOUN A 4/UU ATKINSON” Cotton Plows l For sale bv jafi—lst E. M. BRUCE <fc CO. PHOTOGRAPHS AT 53.50 pen Doz! poRCKLAIN PICTURES, AMBROTYPE3, OIL PAINTINGS, Etc., At very low rates, at R. C. BROOCKS & CO.’S GALLERY OF FIXE ARTS, 199 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA* Over Schreiner & Son’s Book Store. ja6—6t. NOW READY! AND FOR SALE AT PERKINS’ GALLERY, NEXT DOOR ABOVE DAILY PRESS OFFICE, (192 BROAD STREET.) PHOTOGRAPHS FROM LIFE OF THE LAMENTED BISHOP ELLIOT. Said by himself and friends to he the hest ever taken of him. jafi—tf . i*: , PURE APPLE BB A. NX) Yt BARRELS f» m:.. Pure Apple Brandy FROM PATRICK CO. VIRGINIA " Just reoeivod on Consignment and for sale by > BLAIR, SMITH * CO., 298 Broad stroet. jafi—3t Ooncert HCall. Hairy Wotkina. Manager. Charles J. Fyffe ...Stage Manager. CONTIN UATION FOR SIX SIGHTS LOIOER or THK MOST SUCCESSFUL ENOA OEiIBNT Ever played in this eity. THE DISTINGUISHED ARTTSTES, Mr. and Mrs. Harr/ Watkins, During the past week ba7e succeeded, despite the inclemency of the weather, in attracting Large and Brilliant Assemblages of the elite and fashion of Augusta. This wonderful success culminated, on Friday evening, in a Grand Popular Ovation, the Hall being crowded to its utmost capac ity, and large numbers of ladies and gentle men were turned away, unable to procure admirsion. Air. and Mrs. Watkins will ap pear during the week commencing Monday Eveniug, Jan, 7, 1867, IN A SERIES OF FA VORITE PLA YS. Seats secured at Schreiner’s Mnsic Store, jafi—lw DANCING SCHOOL. JAT MASONIC HALL, P. T. STrYwINSKI, Will be opon on MONDAY AF TERNOON, January 7th, 1887. Tanas for all session, $20 —half in ad vance. de27—lm Notice of Election. Clerk of Cohncil’s Ofeice. ) Augusva, Ga., January 4tk, 1867. j This annual election of city OFFICERS, by the City Council of Augusta, will take place at the Annual Meeting, to bo held on SATURDAY EVE NING NEXT, Jan. 12th, 1867. The fob lowing Officors are to be elected, with the salaries attached: SALARIES OFFICERS. PER ANNUM. Collector & Treasurer $2,600.00 Clerk of Council 1,000.00 Assistant Collector & Treasurer.... 1,000.00 Chief of Police 1,620.00 Captain of Police 1,245.00 Three Lieutenants of Police, each.. 1,182.48 Five Sergeants of Police, each 840.00 Superintendent of Streets aod Drains 1,125.00 Superintendent of Water Works Pumps and Wells 1,000.00 Keeper of the Bridge 1,000 00 Clerk of tbo Lower Market 1,062.48 Clerk of the Upper Market 50.00 lamplighter .‘ 1,600.00 Keeper of the City Cemetery 750.00 Keeper of the City Hall 750.00 Keeper of the City Hospital 80 .00 Keeper of the Jail 1,000.00 City Sexton Foes Cemetery Brick Mason Fees Physician in Charge of i-mall Pox Hospital 1,000.00 Wharfiuger Fees Two Lot Inspectors, First and Second Divisions, each 62.5<> Inspector A Measurer of Wc od Fees Registry Clerk, per month 62.50 Clerk of the City Court Fees City Sheriff Fees Also, at the same time, will bo appointed. Th r y Policemen and Throe Bell Tover Men, with pay at the rate of S6O per month, for services performed ; a Deputy Keeper ot the Bridge, at $750 per annum; and a Deputy Clerk of tho Lower Market, at $750 per annum. Candidates must hand in their applica tions by 12 o’clock M. of the day of Elec tion. r By order of Council. L. T. BLOME, jas—td Clerk of Council. Attention Ladies Call and seo. tho JUSTLY CELEBRATED FLORENCE SEW MAIM A LL WHO HAVE SEEN THEM IN use pronounce them the best family SEWING MACHINE in th© world. We will prove that they do a wider range of work with much less trouble than any other. We have a few left, which we are offering at New York prices. Purchasers will be thor oughly instructed in their Ut*e. Ail kinds of garments mado up to order. We have on haud many artiolos of ladies’ and children’s wear. Orders for stitching of any description solicited. Stumping for braiding executed neatly. We have a variety of beautiful patterns. Braiding done also. MISSES JAMES, Augusta Hotel Building, Over W. 11. Warren dr Co.’s Store, 175 Broad street, j«s—6 Augusta, Ga. AT PRIVATE SALE, A Splendid Residence, NEAR THE CITY. I OFFER FOR SALK ALL THAT tract of Land in Richmond county, with tbo improvements ihereon. known as “Hay wood,” about three miles from Augusta, on the Miliedgcville road, containing about fifteen and a half acres. In connection with the House is complete gas work*, in order, n splendid well of water, an excellent vegetable garden, with fruit trees, all necessary out buildings, kitchen, wash house, servants’ buildings, stable, aud carriage house. The Ilesidenoo contains eleven rooms. The parlors and halls most boautifully fres coed. 'I ho entire establishment is complete, with every modern improvement. A neat flower yard in frout of the house* hedges all around; also, fine large groves ou eittior side adjoining.^ This is one of the best and most desirable residences in this county, and is truly a “comfortable homo.” And, if desired, tbe furniture, which is new aud elegant, can be purchased with tho house. For terms aud further particulars apply to W. 11. GOODRICH, ja4—tf 271 Broad street. [Piles Cured, WITHOUT THE KNIFE. Dr. J. a. CLOPTON, who' HAS Vis ited Georgia for many years, ie now at tbe Planters’ Hotel, whore he may be con sulted until tho 11th. Ho treats PILES, FISTULAS, FIS SURES, STRICTURES, POLYPUS, CAR BUNCLES, DISEASES OF TUE EYE. Special attention given to DISEASES OF FEMALES. Testimonials may ba soon at his room. j*>4—7* LIME ! LIME I TIERCES lime Just received on Oousigument and for sale low by BLAIR, SMITH * CO, jafi—3t 298 Broad street. Planters’ Hotel, LADIES’ ENTRANCE, PARLOR NO. J, (Second Floor.) ISIII LATE OP BERLIN, PRUSSIA. Important Lew Invention ! AUSTRALIAN CRYSTAL, SINGLE AND DOUBLE VISION S PBOTAOLES 7he Only Perfect tens in Existence! Superior to »ny other in me—constructed in occcordance with the science aDd philosophy of nntnre in the peculiar form of a CONCAVO CONVEX ELLIPSIS. Admirably adapted to the Organ of Sight, and perfectly natural to the eye, affording altogether tho hest artificial help to the human vision ever invented. 6old only by the Professor of Optics and Spectacle Manufacturer. THK ADVANTAGES of these Spoetacles over all others, are— -Ist. The only true Lens known, being per fectly freo from chromatic light, so well known ‘to be tho cause of injury to the vision, and which makes tho change from Spectacles to Glasses of stronger powers, so often re*fnired, while both near and distant objects arc seen with equal facility through the same Glasses. 2d. Can he worn with perfect case for any length of time at one sitting, giving astonish ing clearness of vision, particularly by candle or other artificial light—comfort to the Spec tacle wearer hitherto unknown. 3d. When the eyes ache or pain through the action of a bright light, each as is reflected from snow, snnny weather, white paper, and in reading, writing, or sewing, or vivid colored bodies, these Lenses, by softening the rays, effect a most agreeable sensation and give great relief. 4th. In all nervous affections of tho eyes causing dull and startling pains in the eye ball or temple, appoarar.ee of luminous and dark spots in Itc atmosphere, achic-r or feeling like sand in the eye, the disturbed nerves aro quieted and soothed. sth. Ground by peculiar machinery, got up at great cost, mathematically calculated ex pressly for the manufacture of this Lens, so as to prodneo it with the true spherical accuracy, and its focus is at the exact centre, a point ot vital importance, and which no other Lens possesses. 6th. Proof of Superiority over the old kind of- Spectacles. They are used exclusively at nil tho hospitals for diseases of the eye, ia Berlin, Prussia, and elsewhere. TESTIMONY OF RECOMMENDATIONS From Medical gentlemen, Professors of the highest Opthaimio talent iu Augusta, Ga., aDd in the Union : Augusta, Ga., December Sth, 1866. I have examined the Glasses of Dr. Bern bnrdt, and find them of good quality. Die testimonials are very numerous and exceed ingly flattering. ■ L. A. DUGAS, M. 1). Augusta, Ga., Dec 7, 1866. I do most willingly hear my testimony in favor of the superiority of tho Australian Crystal—single and double vision spectacles— over all other kinds. They are constructed upon the best established and understood prin ciples of optics, and their adaptation to the Human eye iu its different conditions of Tision is so perfect, as to render eight easy without effort. Iu my opinion, none others should* used, since the eves once used to those dot. seem to grow old, and by having a locust any point of the surface, they appear to re store the eyes to their youthful energy. LEWIS D. FORD, M. D. Augusta, Ga. Dec. 7, lSfi6. I have examined a great variety of Glasses manufactured by Professor M. Bernhardt, amt in justice to tho Professor, must say that his Glasses are of a superior quality, adapted to meet the wants of almost every eye, where the vision is in any way imperfect, ilhe Professor selected for me a pair of his Australian Crystal Glasses, which are of a very superior quality aud workmanship, rendering vision very dis tinct, almost as perfect as in youth. 1 yield this testimony in favor of the Professor’s Glasses most cheerfully. C. C. PRITCHARD, M. D. Augusta, Ga., Dec. 7, 1866. I very cordially recommend Prof. M. Bern hardt to all who may require Glasses. DkSAUSSUKE FORD, X. D. Augusta, Ga., Dec. 7, ISBC. We have examined the Looses of Professor Bernhardt, and consider them superior to auy wo have seen. They are admirably adapted not only to improve the iinperfuctious of impaired sight, hut to relievo the Weariness of vision which constant study produces. Many of tho Glasses are of new aud ingenious contrivance. 'Ve cordially recommend the Professor to ail those who require soieoiific optical assistance. * U. 11. BIGNON, M. !>., JOHN L. COLEMAN, M. D. w. h. doughty, m. and. WM. li. CLARKE, GREGORY DUGGAN. Augusta, Ga., Dec. S, 1866. I liavo examined the Glasses of Dr. M. Bernhardt, of Europe, aud have tried them. They are very remarkablo for their beauty of workmanship, and for their power to assist the vision. Dr. M. Bernhardt has rood*- Optics the study of his life, and is evidently most thoroughly aeqoainled with the science. He is a native of Berlin, Prussia, and has studied there, but,has.for several years been a resident of New York. The diseased aud aged will find great relief from the use of his Glosses. 1 have seen numerous testimonials to thu ex cellence of his Glasses, and to hi- skill os aa Optician, and I would recommend him to R nose vision is impaired either through age or di-ease. JOSEPH R. WILSON, Pastor First Presbyterian Church. Sataxxah, Ga., Nov. 29, 1866. I hereby certify that Mrs. Darcuport has been affected wiih Amorousis tor about two months ; It became almost complete. On the 2d of November last, Kcmording to my own advice, she placed herself under tbe charge of I>r. M. Bernhardt. Her vision has rapidly improved, fthe can now read small print with or without glasses. J URIAH HARRIS, M. D. I fully endorse what I)r. Harris has above said. W. N. WARING, M. D. SAViNttAH, Nov. 26, 1866. Projeneor if. Rcrnhardt, Optician and Ocnlint : I cheerfully state to you that a further ae quainluuoc, with you and your most excellent Glasses. b»s confirmed my first impressions as to your thill and their superiority over tho general ruD, aud I rec'ontmeud ; all whose vision is in any way Unpaired, as mine unfor tunately is, to avail theoisolves of your science. Respectfully, yours, R. D. ARNOLD, M. D. Testimonials similar to the above may ho seen at Prof. BERNHARDT’S office, from Jos. U. Plunkett, Pastor of St. Paul’s, Ports mouth, Ya. Hoc- Jas. D. Orr, Governor of South Carolina. H*m. Jonathan Worth; Gov. of North Carolina. Hon. A. if. Curtin, Gov. of.Pennsylvania, lion. 0. P. Merton, Governor of Indiana. Hon. 11. 11. Swiss, Kx-Gov. of Minnesota. Hob. Alex. Ramsey, Es Gov. of-Minuesota. Hon Richard Yates, Gov. of Illinois. H. teyinonr, Ex-Gov. of New York. R. E. Fenton, Gov. of New York, And other distinguished gentlemen. OFFICE HOURS—From 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. PLANTERS’ HOTEL. N. B.—Owing to engagements elsewhere, Professor BEHNiIAEDT will be able to remain here hut a short time only. dell—lm