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URGKST CITY CIRCTUTION
AIIUUS I'A. OA.
SUNDAY MORNING Jan* 9. IS6T
[ornott.]
Proceeding! of Oonneil.
REGULAR MEETING, )
Fuptr, June T. 1867, S
3 v’riocfc, y. M. )
The City Conneil met.
Present: Hon. Poster Blodjett.Mnyori
Members: Messrs. Bishop, Peajr, Phil- |
pot, Tweedy. Levy, Reynolds, Conley,
Tutt, I‘lntt, Lynch, null ltoath.
On motion ot Mr. Tutt, Hon. John
Foster, lute Mayor of Ar.<?n»ta, was
invited within tbe bar of Conneil. Mr.
Foster then stated that he risked Couu
cil Or the purpose of presenting a
receipt from the Collector A Treasurer
for $ 10,000 worth of City Bonds, making
an aggregate of $193,000 worth ot City
Bonds signed by him during his admin
istration ; and also lor the purpose of
stating that when he came into office he
found a colored man acting as detective
—that he had proved useful to the City,
and would now request Council to pass
a check of S6O for balance due said
detective.
On motion, this amount was ordered
to be paid.
On motion of Mr. Tutt, Mr. Bullock
was sworn in, and took bis seat as a
Member of Council from the Fourth
Ward.
POLICE CASES.
The City vs. P. Slieron, violation
12.3 th section of the General Ordinance.
Continued to a meeting to be called at
the discretion of the Mayor.
PETITtOSS AND COMMUNICATION'S.
The following Petitions and Commu
nications were read and acted upon as
follows:
A P etition from members ot the
Springfield Church, (colored), ashing
Council to have a brick pavement laid
on the cast side of Murbury street, from
B:o and to Reynolds. Referred to the
Streets and Drains Committee, to report
to the next meeting of Council.
A Petition from property holders on
Calhoun street, between Centre and
Elbert, to have the south side of Cal
houn street paved. Referred to the
Streets and Drains Committee, to report
to Council.
A Petition from some citizens of the
Fourth Ward, asking to have the pave
ment on the north side of Broad street,
between Cumming and Kollock streets,
paved—Referred to the Streets and
Drains Committee, to report to Council.
Petitions from John Cleary, John
O’Connor, Nathan Scott, (colored)
Richard Lamar, (colored),and Isabella
Xla.wv'.ll, (colored), asking Council to
reduce the assessments on their Real
Estate. On motion of Mr. Bishop, all
such petitions were laid on the table.
Applications from James B. Rodgers
to purchase two lots and to lease two;
Thomas Hankerson, (colored), to lease
two lots; Austin Sadler, (colored), to
lease three lots; from John Peel, to
purchase two lots; from Sandy Long,
(colore 1), to lease one lot; and irom E.
G. Rogers, to purchase two lots. Ail
referred to South Commons Committee,
to rep rt to Council.
A Communication from Frank H.
51 Her, Esq., to J. Gattahl, Esq.,
that in the case of Jus. li. Ram
sey vs. the City Council of Augusta, it
had been agreed to compromise the
case hy paying Mr. Ramsey SBOO.
After some discussion, referred to the
Finance Committee, with power to act.
A Communication from J. W. Parker,
Secretary of the D pertinent of the
South, National Theological Institute,
asking Council for a donation of land
on the South Commons, for the purpose
of erecting a school for the education
of colored teachers and preachers. His
Honor, lhe Mayor, stated that Mr.
Parker desired a front of about
eighty feet. On motion of Mr. Platt,
referred to the South Commons Com
mittee, to report to Council.
A Petition from John VV. D’Antignac,
late Sergeant of Police, stating that
$25 had been retained from his salary
by the late Mayor, without a trial and
examination of the charges against
him, and asking Council to pay him
tbe said amount
Mr. Foster, being present, explained
that he had suspended Mr. D’Antignac
twice, imt being an efficient officer, had
reinstated him—the first time without
deduction from his salary, but the
second time with such deduction. Laid
on the t iblo.
A I’etition from Thos. A. Kunze, City
Sexton, asking Council to remove the
restrictions on him in reference to
laying brick in the City Cemetery, and
in case of granting it to reduce his
fees- R tarred to the Cemetery Com
mittee, to report to Council.
A Petition from citizens near the
Factory, asking Council to revoke the
liquor license granteu to Dawson Wade.
Granted, and license ordered to be
revoked.
A Petition from a number of mer
chants, asking Council to take some
action in reference to “drummers,and
to abolish the system of street peddling.
Referred to the Finance Committee, to
report to Council.
A Communication from Robert
Schley, st...ting his intention of estab
lishing a company for the sale of wood
at a low price the year round, and ask
ing Council to abolish the Wood In
spection lee, and to übolish or reduce
the rales of wharfage on wood. Acted
on under the head of Resolutions, Or
ders, and Ordinances-
A t Ap; It ation from John Leonard,
for a situutiou on the Police. Laid on
tko table.
A Communication from Dn. W. H.
Doughty, Edward Geddinga, and Henry
F. Campbell, Committee, relative to tbe
establishment of a Dtepensary in this
City, proposing to attend tbejick poor,
and asking Council for an appropriation
to aid in the purchase of medifines, etc.
Referred to the Health Committee, to
report to Council.
His Honor, the Mayor, stated that he
had ordered a'l the cattle to be removed
from the Parade Ground, hut it appear
ed that Mr. Jeny Morris, Keeper of tbe
City Cemetery, had had permisaion from
the former Mayor, tokeep his cow in that
enclosure, on Condition of keeping till
other cattle ont, am! tnking ear# of the
ground ; and that Mr. Morris wished an
extension of the privilege, and, if
granted, would box the trees. Mr.
Tutt moved to graut an extension of the
privilege. After some discussion, on
motion of Mr. Roath, it was ordered to
exclude all cattle from the Parade
Ground.
Mr. Foster here returned thanks for
the courtesy extended to him, and
withdrew.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES*
The following Reports of Committees
were read and acted upon as follows •.
Mr. Bishop, from the Finance Com
mittee, presented the following Reports:
Augusta, Ga., June 7, 1567.
The Finance Committee report on
tbe petition of Herbert Stallings, asking
compensation for injuries to his wagon ami
horses, caused by tbe bridge on tbe seooDd
level of tbe Canal fulling in while passing
over it. Recommend that he be paid Fifty
Dollars ai compensation lor said dumages.
(Signed) JAMES B. BISHOP,
B. CONLEY,
R. B. BULLOCK,
EPHRAIM TWEEDY,
finance Committee.
Received atid adopted.
Augusta, Ga., June 7, 1567.
The Finance Committee report on the
Petition of warehouse merchants, requesting
the City Council to pass an ordinance regu
lating the sale of Cotton from wagons in
the streets, that they believe it inex
pedient to grant the prayer of the peti
tioners, as they are of tbe opinion it would
be injurious to tbe trade of the City, and
therefore recommund it being laid on the
table.
(Signed) J. B. BISIIOP,
B. CONLEY,
R. B. BULLOCK,
EPHRAIM TWEEDY,
Finance Committee,
Received and adopted.
Augusta, Ga., June 7, 1567.
The Finance Committee report that they
deem it inexpedient to tako any further
action on tbe petition for a farther reduc
tion of the rate of assessments on property
in different parts of tbe City. As the ordi
nances r.-galating assessments have been
complied with, and tbe opportunity for
reviewing the rates have been neglected,
they recommend the petition lay on the
table.
(Signed) JAMES B. BISHOP,
B. CONLEY,
R. B. BULLOCK,
EPHRAIM TWEEDY,
Finance Committee .
Received and adopted.
Mr. Platt, from the Engine Committee,
reported verbally that he had sold Vigi
lant hand engine to the City of
Milledgeville, Ga., for SI,OOO.
Received and adopted.
Mr. Tweedy, from the South Commons
Committee, presented the following Re
ports :
Augusta, Ga., June 7th, 1867.
To the Honorable Mayor and Council:
The Committee on Sonth Commons, to
whom was referred tbo petition of Wm. J.
Rutherford for the lease of two lots in rear
of his dwelling, beg leave io report and
recommend that bis petition bo granted, and
the lota leased to him for five years, at a
rent of Thirty Dollars per year fur both
lots.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
(Signed) EPHRAIM TWEEDT,
DAVID L. ROATH,
11. T. PEAY,
B. CONLEY,
Committee on South Common*.
Received and adopted.
Augusta, Ga., .Tunc 7, 1887.
To the Honorable Mayor and Council:
The undersigned, Committee on South
Commons, to whom was referred the com
munication of S. N. McKenzie, in reference to
the disputed title to Lot No. 11, corner of
Ellis and East Boundary streets, respect
fully beg leave to report that they have
carefully and thoroughly examined into the
subject, and find that the claim of the said
McKenzie to eighty feet is just and right,
and recommend that his titles be so amend
ed as to give him eighty feet, instead of
forty, which his deed now calls for.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
(Signed) EPiIRAI.VI TWEEDY,
DAVID L. ROATH,
11. T. PEAY,
B. CONLEY,
Committee on South Common*.
[Accompanying this report, whs an
affidavit from R. C. Easterling, that the
said lot was sold for eighty feed.]
Received and adopted.
The Proceedings of the Board of
Health were read and received. [They
have already been published.]
His Honor, the Mayor, announced
that he had anticipated the recommen
dation of the Board.
Mr. Lynch, from the Jail Committee,
presented the following Report:
Augusta, Ga., June 7, 1887.
The Chairman of the Jail Committee re
spcctfully reports that be finds the Jail kept
in a very creditable manner as regards
order and cleanliness. Mr. T. C. Bridges,
the Jailor, complains that in consequence
of the insecure condition of some of the
rooms, he is obliged at times to so crowd
tho prisoners in the others *s to bo detri
mental to their health, and dangerous to
the health of the City. After an examina
t mi of the rooms mentioned, I atn satisfied
that tho complaint is well founded, and
recommend that tho Jaii Committee be
authorized to have the necessary repairs
mado to make these rooms secure.
Respectfully, 0. G. LYNCH,
Chiu’u Jail Com.
Received and adopted.
Mr. Platt reported verbally, that cer
tain street lamps were so much out of
repair as to be worthless. Referral to
Lamp Committee, with power to act. |
Mr. Lynch reported verbally that the
old Board of Canal Commissioners still
claimed control of the Canal—that a
feral « r»i»efer to tbe City had never been
made, though the City controlled it, and
paid all its expenses.
Mr. Levy, from the Hospital Commit
tee, reported verbally, that the Keeper
of the City Hospital hail been overpaid in
May, but that steps had been taken to
secure the amount orerpaid. Mrs- Tant
was ot the opinion that the amount was
due to her husband for extra services,
as Purveyor of the Small Pox Hospital,
and would be glad if Council would wait
a while for the money.
His Honor, the Mayor, stated that he
had notified the Collector and Treasurer
to retain Mrs. Tunt’s cheek for this
month.
After some discussion, on motion of
Mr. Conley, the Clerk of Couucil was
instrncted to docket n case against W.
D. Tant, Keeper of the City Hospital,
for violation of the 125th section of the
General Ordinance, to lie tried at the
same time as Mr. Sheron’s case.
Mr. Conley, from the Cemetery Com
mittee, reported “An Oidiuance to
protect the Cemetery used by the col
ored citizens of Augusta.” Report re
ceived.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
L. A. Picqaet, Keeper of the Bridge,
returns $1,420, for the Bridge toils
collected since the May return, with
the Collector and Treasurer’s receipt
for the same.
H. R. Philpot, Clerk of the Lower
Market, returns $12.25 for Market and
Scale House fees collected since the
May return, with Collector and Treas
urer’s receipt for the same.
H. C. Foster, Wharfinger, returns
$303.82, foi Wharfage fees col lected
since the May return, with the Collector
and Treasurer’s receipt for the same.
Dr. M. E. Swinney, City Hospital
Physician, reports the number of pa
tients in the Hospital at the date of the
last regular monthly report, at 4 males,
2; females, 2. Admitted during tbe
month of May, 1807, 6 —males, 1 ;
females, 5. Discharged during the
month, 7. Died during the month, 1.
Remaining in tbe Hospital May 31,
1867,2 —males, 0; females, 2. Num
ber of patients in the Small Pox Hos
pital, 1.
J. A. Christian, Chief of Police,
reports the number of arrests for the
month of May, 1867, at 110—whites,
47; blacks, 63; and returns, $782.50
for fines, fees, and dog collar tux, col
lected since the May return, with the
Collector and Treasurer's receipt for
the same.
T. C. Bridges, Keeper of the Jail,
reports the number of prisoners in Jail
on the 31st day of May, 1867, at 56
whites, 4 ; blacks, 52.
T. A. Kunze, City Sexton, reports
the number of interments in the City
Cemetery during the month of May,
1807, at 42—whites, 8; blacks, 34; of
these 32 died in the City—w hites, 7 ;
blacks; 25; and 10 died out of the City
—whites, 1 ; blacks, 9. The number
of deaths iu the different Waids during
the month was as follows :
Wards—No. I. No. 2. No. 3 No. 4. Total.
Whites, 3 0 3 l 7
blacks, 3 2 7 13 25
Total, 6 2 10 14 32
The regular monthly reports of Mr.
Phillips, Engineer of the Augusta Canal
Company, and of the Augusta Water
Works, w< re read and received, and on
motion referred to the Canal and Spe
cial WatcrWorks Committee, respec
tively.
The amount of produce passed down
the Canal during the month of May,
1867, was as follows :
From Sonth Carolina—l2o bales of
Cotton, 68,000 pounds of manganese,
90 cords of lire wood, 5 white passen
gers.
From Georgia—6 bales Cotton, 10
cords of fire wood, 2 white passengers,
and 22 railroad car wheels.
The following report from Dr. I. P.
Garvin, Collector and Treasurer, in
reference to City Bonds, was read :
Ronds of the City of AnguiUi running past
due on Ist of May. 1867.
Rond V Janu’y 8,1859 15yeurs 6(>,000! Renewal of Ronds.
“ W i Janu’y 2. 1860 20 “ 112,000' Augusta Water-works.
“ W ’ July 1,1859 20 “ 60 000: Do
“ E 'Febr’y 5.1849 20 « 5.000 Augusta Canal.
I A March 15. 1846 20 “ 4.000 D*.
“ S. .Febr’y 5, 1857 10 4 ‘ 15.000 Renewal of Bonds.
“ Q I April 9,1855 10 “ 2 000 Do.
“ Monument street August 1,1857 20 “ 7,500 Opening Monument street.
“ Monument street Yugust 5,1858 20 “ 4 500 Do.
“ Monument street. Dec’r 15,1858 20 “ 11,00(1 Do.
P jOctob’r 1, 1854 10 “ 2,000 Renewal of Bonds.
“ R I August 1, 1850 10 “ 4000 Do
“ O 'N’ov’r 10. 1852 i2O “ 30,000 j Augusta Canal
“ X 'Octob‘i-9, 1860 16 “ 319.H00j Renewal of Bonds.
“ A AM ,Pcc’r 1,1800 20 “ 158 5' »0, Subset ibed to Milledgeville railroad.
“ T July 1,1858 . 2 to 10 “ 34.250; Purchase of Augusta Factory.
“ Y |July 1, 1865 10 “ 100,000 Renewal Bonds and Coupons funded.
“ Cl Sept’r 1.1865 5 “ 6o.(K)0 Do.
“ N Y jOctob’r 1, 1865 .... 4 4i Ho.ooo Loan made in New York.
“ O Octob'r 1, 1806 ...... 12 “ 99.000 Reuewnl Ronds and Coupons funded.
" FD May 1,1866 10 to 18 “ 33.000 Reorganization of Fire department.
“ R jOctob’r 1, 1866; 20 ’* 64.750 Renewal Bonds and Coupons funded.
“ C A A (March 1, 1807; 20 “ lOO.OOn Subscription to Aug. k Col. railroad.
“ GBP Octob’r 1,18621 .... 20 “ j 8.000 Subscription to Gun Boat association
Total ain’t Bonds $1,153,500
There were Forty bunds ol Five Hundred
Dollars, and lettered G II F, which wore sold
at public auction at a premium. Os these
Bonds, twenty-four have been taken up by
the substitution of other Bonds, bv authority
of an Ordinance of the City Council of Au
guste, passed January 4th, 1887, viz. to E.
Padeiford, Four Ruuds; to W. J. Hunter,
Eight Bonds; and to the Minors of George
W. Winter, deceased, Twelve Bonds, leaving
still Sixteen Bunds, ol Five Hundred Dullars
each, outstanding.
Respectfully submitted, in conformity with
a resolution of Council.
(Signed) I. P. GARVIN,
Collector and Treasurer.
The Report was on motion referred to
the Finance Committee, and ordered to
1 e published.
RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS, AND ORDINANCES.
The following Resolution*, Order*,
and Ordinance* were preaeuted and
acted upon a* follows t
By Mr. Cooley, from the Cemetery
Committee
An Ordinance to Protect the Cemetery
used by the colored citizen* of Augusta.
Read the usual number of (fines and
adopted.
Ry Mr. Conley—
An Ordinance to License ajtfl Tax
Veudors of Lottery Ticket*. *
Tne blank was on motion fitted with
the words Five Hundred Dollars, and
alter reading the usual number of times
adopted.
By Mr. Roath—
An Ordinance to amend the one
hundred and second section of the
General Ordinance—stop* tbe ringing
of the ten o'clock p.m. bells.
Head the usual number ot times and
adopted.
By Mr. Roath—
An Ordinance to Provide for Notice
of Political Meetings in tbe City ol
Augusta—penalty of not exceeding
SSOO.
Read the usual number of times and
adopted.
By Mr. Roath—
Resolved, That His Honor, the Major, be
authorized to purchase upun the best term*,
for charitable purposes, fire hundred cords
of wood, to be delivered at such times as
may be necessary.
After some discussion, on motion of
.Mr. Conley the words “for charitable
purposes” were stricken out.
Mr. Levy moved to strike out the
words “five hundred” and insert seven
hundred. Lost.
The Resolution as amended was then
lost by a rising vote of two ayes to ten
nays.
By Mr. Tutt—
An Ordinance to abolish the offices
Inspectors and Measurers of Wood.
Read the usual number of times and
adopted.
By Mr. Platt—
Resolved, That a plank floor or atone
track bo placed in the Vigilant Engine
House for the better protection of their
steam engine.
Referred to the Engine Committee,
with power to act.
By Mr. Platt—
Resolved, That a Kerosine Lamp be
placed in the City Hospital yard ; and algo,
one at the corner ot Hale and Centro streets.
Referred to the Lamp Committee,
with power to act.
By Mr. Tutt—
Au Ordinance to Reduce the Rate of
Wharfage on Wood. Reduce the rate
to 10 cents per cord.
Read the usual uumber of times, and
adopted.
By Mr. Conley—
Resolved. That FI is Honor, tbe Mayor, be
authorized to contract for wood for the uee
of the City Hall, Jail, and Hospital, to be
delivered, whenever necessary, not exceed
ing five hundred cords.
Adopted.
By Mr. Conley—
Resolved, That the Streets and Drains
Committee give notice to property owner p
whenever it may be required, to repairThelr
sidewalks and crossings to alleys, iu accord
ance with the provisions of the 57th section
of the General Ordinance, and in case of
failure to comply with said notice, to have
said work done at their expense, and cause
the same to be collected according to the
provisions of the 56th section of the Gen
eral Ordinance.
After some discussion, adopted.
By Mr. Bullock—
Resolved, That the Finance Committee
bo requested to consider the propriety of
modifying, and partially, if not entirely,
abolishing the Collection of tolls at ihc
Bridge, and report to the next meeting of
Council. Adopted.
By Mr. Lynch—
Re olecd, 1 hat tbe offices ben tofore known
r* Commissioners or managers of the Augus
ta Canal be, and the saiuo archerel y declared
vacant, and that the Angara Canal, to
gether with all the rights, privileges, and
appurteaances appertaining thereto, be, a».d
are subject to, and under the control of the
City Council of Augusta, and its authorized
agents. After some discussion, adopted.
By Mr. Lynch—
Hetolvcd, That Mrs. Caldwell be notified
by Mr. Phillips, Engineer of the C'ana',
that her lease of prop rty, belonging to the
City of Augusta, situated on McKinne
street, has expired, and that tho present
occupants of said property bo notified to
pay to Mr. Phillips all tents which may
hereafter become due. Adopted.
By Mr. Conley—
li-mired, That the Clerk of Council be
directed to specify on the checks issued, the
amounts expended previous to the 3d of
May, 1887, and the Collector aud Treasurer
be directed to spocify oil his books, all
amounts paid by him which had been con
tracted fur previous to the 3d of May, 1867.
Adopted.
By Mr. Philpot—
Kemlted, That the Committeo on River
Banks nud Wharves be instructed to report
an Ordinance, changing the rates of Wharf
ago, and report the sarno tJ the next regu
lar meeting of Council. Adopted.
The accounts and salaries, such as had
been properly audited and passed, were,
on mution, ordered to be paid.
There being no fuither business, Council,
on motion, adjourned.
L. C. BLOMtf,
Clerk of Council.
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S. ecial Notices.
Consignees per South Carolina
Railroad, June B.—M Hyams <fc Cos, geo
field W A Cos, I Thompson, Christian Me*,
•ongor, L Guerin 4 Cos, H Perry, J A Hel
filinger, J W Moore,OH Warner, H J Green
wood, 04D.MIU Cos, Wyman <£• May,
Emory, H.
Consignees pe* Central Railroad,
June B.—P Hamberger, P W, J Blankensee
J G Br Bro, OD A M, L Millar, M- Knight
* Cos, Levy 4 J, A Bleakley, J 0 M, T
L, J K 4 Bro, E O’D, Ga R R, Mrs Frede
rick, W E Broadnax, Aog Factory, V Rich
ards 4 Bro, T 8 Nickerson, C A Kobbe,
Conley F A Cos, Gray VI 4 Cos, V 4 M, H
McLean, Gerartv 4 Cos.
BfeT" “SOLDIER’S BUILDING AND
LOAN ASSOCIATION/*—The monthly
meeting of the stockholders of this Asso
cistion, will be held at tbe City Hall, WED
NESDAY EVENING, the 12th, inst., at
8 o’clock.
An election for President and Board of
Directors will tske place.
June 9—3 t WM. DAVIS, «ec*y.
FOR SALE—TEN SHARES
SOLDIERB* LOAN AND BUILDING
ASSOCIATION STOCK, by a person about
to leave the City. Apply at
jus—3teod* THIS OFFICE.
IN THE CITY COURT OF
AUGUSTA, MAY TERM, 1867.—The fol
lowing named persons having been sum
moned to attend the present Term of this
Court, as Grand Jurors, and having failed
to attend or render aDy excuse, they are
fined in tbe sum of Twenty Five Dollars
each, to-wit : John M. Clarke, James Sim
mons, Thomas P. Stovali, Joseph M. Newby,
William E. Evans, and Wm. M. Baily.
And the following persons having been
summoned to attend said Court, as Petit
Jurors, and failing to attend they are fined
each Fifteen Dollars, to-wit: Mathew
Miirkey, Dennis Desmond, Pat, Mahoney,
McKinney Law, William Luke, and James
P. Parnell, unles- they file and suffi
cient excuses, under oath, with the Clerk
of this Court, ten days before the first day
of the next August Term of this Court.
And it is further ordered that this order be
published in one of the City papers once a
month for three months.
A true extract from the Minutes of tbe
City Court of Augusta, this Ist day of
June, 1867.
JOHN W. TALIAFERRO,
Clerk ot the CPy Court of Augusta.
ju4—3m 1 tem
H. M. AKEROYD, ARCdI
TECT, of Nashville, Tennessee, (late of
Cincinnati, Ohio), Plans, Elevations, Sec
tions, full sized detail Dr»wings and
Specifications, with or without personal
superintendence, for every class of Civil,
Ecclesiastical, and Domestic Buildings.
Also, Designs for Tombs, Monuments,
and Decorative Art. Address
286 BROAD STREET,
ray 23—ts Augusta.
£6?*SODA WATER—WK HAVE
commenced drawing SODA WATER at
our Counter. PLUMB A LEITNER.
aprl2—tf
MAKE YOUR STATE TAX
R.-.TURNS.—AII persons concerned will
take notice that, for the purpose of receiv
ing said Returns, I shall attend at the
store of Mr. A. Stevens, No. 299 Broad
gtrect, from the Ist day of April until the
15th day of June (Saturdays excepted), and
on Saturdays ot the months of May and
June at the Court (Grounds of the County
District.
All Males, both white and colored, be
tween tbe ages of twenty one and sixty,
arc requested to return .and pay a State
Tax of ONE DOLLAR, and such other
tax as may be imposed by the County.
For failure to returu by the 15th of Junt,
the penalty is double tax and will be en
forced.
Office Hours, from 10 A. M. to 1 P. M.
MATTHEW SIIEKON,
Roceiver Tax Returns Richmond County.
mar3l—tjeld
IfcST* THE UNDERSIGNED HAS
received the appointment of UNITED
STATES COMMISSIONER, for the South
ern District of Georgia.
Office at Augusta.
may7—3mo JACOB R. DAVIS.
NOTICE.—ALL PERSONS
having WATCHES or JEWELRY for re
pairs in the store of the late J. E. MUNOER,
are requested to call and get them by the
2oth of June, in order to close the busi
ness.
Also, several fine SHOW CASES for
sale. 11. S. MUNGER, Executrix.
L. M. MUNGER, Executor/
ap23—2m*
13 issoliat ion.
I 1 HE FIRM OF CAFFIN A KIRSOII IS
this day dissolved by mutual consent.
All parties having claims against the firm,
must present them duly attested, to 11.
< aFFIN; and all persons indebted to the
firm must make prompt payment to the
same.
Augusta, May 5, 18G7.
n. CAFFTN.
ju7—3t J. KIRSCH.
H. CAFFIN,
Undertaker.
WILL CONTINUE TIIE BUSINESS
lately carried on by CAFFIN A
KLRSCH, at the same place,
330 BROAD STREET.
Nearly Opposite tho Planter's Hotel.
COFFINS,
of all kinds, furnished at all hours, DAY
and NIGHT.
All orders will meet with prompt
attention.
ju7—3t
AT
Julius G. Tucker’s,
322 BROAD STREET,
AUGUST A, GEORGIA,
EVERY STYLE OF
MUSLIN,
FROM 20 TO 75 CENTS.
my 29 ts
IFor Sale,
A A SHARES SOLDIERS’ LOAN AND
GtV BUILDING ASSOCIATI ON STOCK.
Apply to jos. e. Marshall,
juS—tf 2074 Broad Street.
New Advertisements.
ILL OPEN ON
II MONDAY,
BLEACHED COTTONS,
of all grades, at great
Reduction in Prices-
Think of a good! article at 12} cents;
4 4 do. at 15 cents ; Lonsdale at 22} cents,
4c., 4c.
WILL OPEN
oy TUESDAY,
another line of New,
BEAUTIFUL and FASHIONABLE
Dress G oods,
at VERY LOW BRICES.
Another lot of those elegant
PRINTED MUSLINS AT2OCTS.
Some NEW PATTERNS.
IS"ew Goods
being RECEIVED DAILY, at the
FBEDERICKSBI'RC! STORE,
june 9—lt Corner by the Planter’s Hotel.
NOTICE.
POST OFFICE, 1
AugusTA, Ga., June 9. 1867. j
ON AND AFTER MONDAY, JUNE U)tb,
Mails lor Atlanta, Montgomery, New
Orleans and intermediate points will close
at 4 o'clock, P. M. Atlanta also,at 9, P. M.
Tbe Western Mail and Georgia Road Way-
Mail at 9, P. M.
FOSTER BLODGETT,
june 9—3 t Post Master.
To Rent,
UNTIL Ist OCTOBER NEXT, A BRICK
tenement DWELLING, No. 102, with
four square plastered rooms, and two in the
attic, a good kitchen, and a large vard.
june 9—3 t A. I’ICQUET.
To Rent
ON REASONABLE TERMS, FOUR
ROOMS, in a pleasant part of the city.
Apply « THIS OFFICE.
Augusta, June 9tb, 1867. 3t
DOG LOST.
A YELLOW AND WHITE BULL SLUT,
Ears cut close. A liberal reward by
june 9—lt W. A. RAMSEY A CO.
Die Nic.
The excursion of citizen fire
CO, NO. 8, to BERZELIA, will take
place on TUESDAY, the 11th, inst. Tie
train will leave the Georgia R. R. Depot, at
6.45, A. M-, precisely.
By order of the COMMITTEE.
Augusta, June 9th, 1867. d2t
ESTABLISHED IN 1850.
C'XTENSIVE AND ATTRACTIVE SUP-
J-4 plies of Rich Jewelry, Gold and Silver
Matches, and solid Silverware of every de
scription, Diamond Rings aud Pins, Ladies’
Gold Leontine and Chatelaine Chains, Gent's
Guard, Vest, and Fob Chains, Wedding
Kings, Bridal Setts of Pearls,
ALSO,
sterlikg silver
FOR
BRIDAL PRKS r NTS
AND A GREAT VARIETY OF
FARCY ARTICLES.
Fine Watches and Jewelry repaired at
A. PKONTAUT’S OLD STAND,
163 Broad street.
One door below Augusta Hotel.
je9—tf
J. J. BROWNE^
QARVER AND GILDER.
LOOKING GLASS And
PICTURE FRAMES
CORNICES,
BRACKETS,
CONSOLE TABLES,
fSS" Made to Order-®®
Old PICTURE and LOoKING-GLASS
FRAMES REGILT, and OIL PAINTINGS
RESTORED, LINED, and VARNISHED
At 135 BROAD STREET,
Augusta, Ga.
Old CHANDELIERS made to look EQUAL
TO NEW, at a moderate price.
je9—tf
DRY GOODS
\\f T. OFFER THE FOLLOWING DRY
VV GOODS at Jess than Market Prices,
for CASH, in order to cloec out this lino of
goods—
TABLE DAMASKS
TABLE CLOTHS
PIANO, and
TABLE COVERS
ETC.
6-4 pure Bleached Linen Table DAMASK
8-4 and 10-4 pure Bleached Linen TABLE
CLOTH
8-4 Brown TABLE DAMASK
8-4 Colored TABLING, Checked and
Striped”
6 4 Cloth TABLE COVERS
Embossed and Embroidered PIANO
COVERS
4 pieces puro TRISH. LINEN
Huckaback and Diaper TOWELS
Pure LINEN DIAPER
12 pieces Beverly LONGuLOTHS
4 pieces CANTON FLANNELS
3 dozen GENTS’ SHIRTS, etc
1 dozen B A I.MORAL SKIRTS
6 dozen Plain and Fancy Silk NECK
TIES
6 dozen POCKET BOOKS and WALLETS,
all of which we offer very low to close out
lots.
juß-tf JaS. G. BAILIE A BRO.
TO TAX PAYERS
IN THE
CITY OF AUGUSTA-
U. S. INTERNAL revenue,)
Collector's Office, 3d Dist. Georgia, }■
Augusta, June 8, 1867. J
Notice is hereby given that
the Annual List of Taxes assessed in
the Third Collection District of Ueorgia,
on income to Docember 31, 1866, special
tuxes formerly called licenses, and vehicles,
watches, and silver plate, for the year end
ing March 1, 1888, has been placed in my
hands by the Assessor of said District for
collection, and the same is now due and
payable. Payments must be made at this
Office, daily, between tho hours of 9 o'clock,
A. M., aud 4 o’clock, P. M., until Saturday
tho 29th day of June. Non-payment
within tho time prescribed, will incur addi
tional expense. WILL. D. BARD,
juß—l2t Collector.
New Advertisements.
AX OKDIXA.KE
To protect the Cemote y used by the eolored
eitiaeosof Augusta.
I. Be it ordained by tbe. City Council
of Augusta ond it io hereby irrdnined by tbo
authority of the same, Thai tbe stb and 6th
clauses of the 120th section of the General
Ordinance be and the c ame are hereby made
applicable to the Cemetry u<w>d by the
colured citizens in tbit eity, wish tbe penal
ties attached to tbe same.
Sec. I. Be it further ordained, That all
ordinsneesand partsof ordinance*militating
against this ordinance be and the same are
hereby repealed.
Done iu Council, this 7th day of Jane,
A. D., 1867. FOSTER BLODGETT,
(L. 6.) Mayor C. A.
Attest, L. T. Bloke, C. C. june 9—lot
A* ORDI!VA!KC£
To amend tbe One Hnndred and Second
Section of tbe General Ordinance.
Sec. I. Be it ordained by the City Council
of Augusta, and it io hereby ordained by
authority of the same, That so much of the
One Hundred and Second Section of the
General Ordinances es tbe City of Augusta
as requires the bells at the Market Houses
to be rung for five minutes every night be
and tbe same is hereby repealed.
Sec. 11. And be it further ordained. That
all ordinances and parts of ordinances mili
tating against this ordinances, be and tbe
same are hereby repealed.
Done in Council, this 7th day of June,
A. D., 1567. FOSTER BLODGETT,
(L. S.) Mayor C. A.
Attest, L. T. Bloke, C. C. june 9—lOt
AN OHDINA.M’E
To abolish the offices of Inspectors and
Measurers of Wood.
Whereas. The offices of Inspectors and
Measurers of Wood are of no revenue to
the city. And,
Whereas, The duties of those officers are
discharged in such a manner as to be of no
protection to the purchaser. Therefore,
Sec. I Be it ordained by the City Council
of Augusta, and it is hereby ordained by the
authority of the same, ihat for the purpose
of reducing tbe price of wood, and thereby
relieving in some degree the expenses of
the poor, the offices of Inspectors and Mea
surers of Wood, be, and the same are here
by abolished.
Sec. 11. Be it further ordained, That
all ordinances and parts of ordinance- mili
tating against this ordinance, be and the
same are hereby repealed.
Done in Council, this 7th day of July,
A. D., 1867. FOSTER BLODGETT,
( L. tS.) Mayor C. A.
Attest, L. T. Bloke, C. C. june 9—lOt
AN OK JJI.TANCIS
To License and Tax Venders of Lottery
Tickets.
Sec. I. Be it ordained by the City Council
of Augusta and it is hereby ordained by
authority of the same, That every Vend' r of
Lottery Tickets wiihin the City of Au.usta,
shall take out a li ense from the Cl* rk of
the City Council previous to vendi. g any
tickets, the price of which license shall be
Five Hundred Dollars per annum. And be
fore said license is granted by the Clerk,
the receipts of the Collector and Treasurer
shall be produced for the amount of said
license.
Sec. 11. Be it further ordained , That
each and every person violating the provi
sions of this Ordinance shall be fined in a
sum nut exceeding One Hundred Dollars for
each and every day he or she continues to
vend Lottery Tickets without said license.
Sec. 111. And be it further ordained, That
all ordinances and parts of ordinances mili
ta’ing against this ordinance be and the
same hereby arc repealed.
Done in Council this 7th day of June,
A. D.. 1867. FOSTER BLODGETT,
(L. S.) Mayor C. A.
Attest, L. T. Bloke, C. C. juue 9—lOt
A.\ ORDINANCE
To Reduce the Rates of Wharfage on
Wood.
Whereas, It is the duty of all City Authori
ties to foster and protect every entciprise
having a tendency to improve the city and
promote ihe public good. And
Whereas , There has recently been or
ganized a Cos mpany for the purpose of sup
plying the citizens of Augusta with wood,
at a low aud uniform rate, at all seasons,
thereby relieving the people of the exorbi
tant prices demanded for that necessaiy
article at times when it is most needed,
And
Whereas, The rate of wharfage ir higher
than in savannah and other citie*,
Sec. I. Be it ordained by the City Council
of Augusta, and it is hereby ordoieed by the
authority of the same, That the Wharfage
ou Wood, which is now twenty cents per
cord, be reduced to ten cents per cord.
SEC. 11. And be it further ordained, That
all ordinances and parts of ordinances mili
tating against this ordinance, be and the
same are hereby repealed.
Done in Council, this 7th day of June,
A. D., 1867. FOSTER BLODGETT,
(L. S.) Mayor C. A.
Attest, L. T. Bloke, C. C. june 9—lot
AHT ORDINANCE
To provide for Notice of Political Meetings
in the City of Augusta.
Whereas, General Orders, No. 25, of
Maj. Gen. John Pope, commanding tho
Third Military District, makes it the duty of
certain civil officers to attend all political
meetings, for the preservation of order, and
authorizes such municipal regulations as
will enable said officers to efficiently perform
such duiy : Therefore,
Sec. 1. Be tt orda'ned by the City Council
of Augusta, and it is hereby ordain-d by
authority of the same, That from and after
the passage of this ordinance, it shall be the
duty of all persons designing to hold any
political meeting within the limits of the
City of Augusta, to give notice in writing
t the Mayor of the time and place of hold
ing said meeting, twenty-four hours previous
to the time appointed for holding the
same.
Sec. If. And be it further ordained , by
tie authority aforesaid , That any person or
persons who shall call, hold, or attempt to
hold any such political meeting within tho
limits of this city withou* having given
said previous notice, shall, upon conviction,
ho fined in a sum not exceeding five hundred
dollars.
Sec. 111. And be it further ordained,
That all ordinances or parts of ordinances
militating against this ordinance, be and the
same are hereby repealed.
Done in Council, this 7th davofJune,
A. D., 1867. FO6IEK BLODGETT,
(B. S.) Mayor C. A.
Attest, L T. Blomb, C. C. junc9—lOt
Change of Schedule on the Geor
gia Railroad
OH AFTER SUNDAY^fuM^9,
1867, the Passenger Trains on the
Georgia Railroad will run as follows. Tho
change is made to close up the delay at
Augusta:
DAY PASSENGER TRAIN.
(Daily, Sundays Excepted).
Leave Augusta at 5.00 A. M.
Leave Atlanta at 5.00 A. M.
Arrive at Augusta at 5.45 P. M
Arrive at Atlantaat 6.00 P. M.
NIGHT PASSENGER TRAIN.
Leave Augusta at 6.00 P. M.
Leave Atlanta at 7.15 f. j.
Arrive at Augusta at 6.10 A. M.
Arrive at Atlanta at 4.15 A. M.
Passengers for Mayfield, Washington and
Athons, Ga., must take Day Passeuger
Train from Augusta and Atlanta.
Passengers for Wost Point, Montgomery,
Mobile and Now Orleans must leave Au
gusta on Night Passenger Train at 6.00
P. M. to make elose connection*
Passengers for Nashville, C.rinth, Grand
Junction, Momphis, Louisville, and St.
Louis, can take either train and make close
connections.
THROUGH TICKETS and Baggage
Checked through to the above places.
PULLMAN’S PALACE SLEEPING
CARS ou all Night Passenger Trains.
E. W. COLE,
juk—tf General Superintendent.
WHITE ALPACA,
DEAITTIFUL QUALITY, FOR SALE
b Y MRS. PUUIIK,
d « ls 190 Broad street.
ATTENTIONf
NEW GOODS
AND
GrOCxl Groods,
AT
LOW PRICES,
AND
One Price Only.
I. MM & HO.,
MASUFA C TV RE It SOFA ND
DEALERS /.V
MENS’, BOYS’, <t YOUTH’S
CLOTHING,
224 BROAD STREET,
OFFER THEIR WELL MADE AND
FASIONABLE CLOTHING to the public
and to their friends, at LOW PRICES.
Their stock of Clothing was carefully and
fashionably manufactured, and therefore
guarantee to all who favor them with their
patronage, a good and fashionable fit.
They offer
Gents’ Ready Made Clothing
FROM $3 UP TO S4O PER SUIT.
In connection with their stork of GenU’
Clothing, they have a full stock of
BOYS’ & YOUTHS’ CLOTHING,
which they likewise offer inducements to
their voung friends. In their GENlS’and
BOYS'
FURNISHING GOODS
DEPARTMENT they are entitled to special
notice. Among them they have fine
LINEN BOSOM SHIRTS,
of the best Brands and Manufactures.
GOOD GOODS FOR LOW PRICES
is their advertisemf-nt. They s?k thHr
Patrons and the Public to examine their
Prices in eirber line of their Goods, for
their own satisfaction.
1. SIMON & ERG’S.
FASHIONABLE
Ciothitg Emporium,
224 BROAD STREET.
jafi
THE
“ CHRISTIAN MESSENGER,”
Published Weekly, In Augusta, Ga.
AT S2 A YEAR.
AT THE INSTANCE OF GENTLEMEN
residing in different parts of the State,
whose judgment aud wishes are entitled to
consideration, we propose to commence, on
or about the 15th inst., ihe publication of a
RELIGIOUS AND FAMILY PAPER,
the object of which will be the dissemina
tion of intelligence, religious and mural
principles among all classes of our peuplo
throughout the country.
It is the desire and design of the pub
lishers to make the MESSENGER an in
structive, as well as interesting family visi
for—one that will be read and appreciated
by the intelligent reader, among all classes,
and equally acceptable to Christians of all
denouiinat ons.
To aid us in carrying on the work vre
have undertaken, we would respectfully ask
all Ministers of the Gospel, ami our friends
generally, to assist us in circulating the
MESSENGER.
Contributions for its columns are solicited
from ministers and others who may feel
disposed to aid us in tbe good work we have
undertaken.
All communications and remittances
must be addressed t<>
GENTRY A JEFFERSON,
Augusta, Ga.
A few select advertisements will be
nserted at reasonable rates.
All papers friendly will please give
the above a lew insertions,
may 5
SEGALS.
40 BuXLS “GENUINE ROBERT
BURNS” SEGARS, thoroughly reasoned.
For sale at a very small advance, by
juS—tf JAS. G. BAILIE & BRO.
tRENCH SHOES,
Warranted Genuine,
AT STILL LOWER PRICES.
QENTS’ LOW QUARTERED CALF
SHOES, $4.50 pr pair
Gents’ low quartered PATENT LEATHER
SHOES, $4.50 pr pair
Gents’ FRENCH GAITERS, $6.50 pr pair
Other Shoes at equally low prices, by
juß—tf JAS. Q. BAILIE and PRO.
WJLUUIJN’G 7
AND
VISITING CARDS,
NEW STYLES!
JUST RECEIVED,
BY THE UNDERSIGNED,
A SUPPLY or ENGLISH
MOTHER OF PEARL CARDS,
LATEST STYLES IN THE NORTH!
They are the most beautiful Cards ever
gotten up for the purposes intended.
E. H. PUGHE.
np3— tf Proprieter.
