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Che HJc§itffie gimtnaL
Wednesday November 13, 1872.
Boat to in
A dreadful fire broke oat in Boston on the night
of Not. 10, about half-pent 7 o'clock In lane than
thirty minutes the whole city in one direction was
at the mercy of the flames. At 9 o'clock on Bnn
day morning, the fire still raged. Granite blocks,
weighing tons, were split and the fragments hurl
ed across the street Hany buildings were blown
up to check the flames, but to no 6ffoct Pie -.es of
dry goods wset whistling across the squares, firing
buildings. Deafening explosions were constantly
beard. Ten tenement houses caught on fire, and
crazed women rushed to and fro trying to sure
their effects. At 10 o'clock, A. M., three square
miles of the city had burned, and the flames
were still raging. By this time the fire had reach
ed dimensions defying diacription. The people,
careless of their property, retired liefore the flames
to save their liras.
At 11, A. M., a gale was blowing and the fire rag
ing with unabated fury. The new Post Office was
burned, and all the Telegraph Offices and lines
abandoned. The contents of the Post Office were
moved to the Custom House. Chief Engineer
Donnells was killed by the falling of a wall. At
1.30, P. M., the flames were thought to be under
control. If no more property is burned, the losses
will not fsll short of TWO HUNDRED MILL
IONS! Private dispatches dated 6.30, P. M.,state
that the Are bad broken out afresh, and that the
whole city was threatened. The places for the
custody of thieves were overwhelmed Hundreds
of families are houseless and homeless. The /Et
na Insurance Company looses at least one million.
The latest dispatches, dated 6, V. M., Monday,
state that the flames were at last nnder control.
Tlio Klootion.
The great struggle between Conservative De
mocracy, on tho one side, and Uadical Cen
tralism on the other, involving, as we fear it did,
tho property, lives and liberties of the people of
the Houth, if not the destiny of the Republic it
self, has paaaed, and we are foroed to acknowledge
an overwhelming defeat. The victory is unprece
dented, complete and orusbing. In every State,
from Maine to Texas, from Virginia to California,
the gains of their party have been much heavier
than even the most sangnine Radicals expected ;
and again a Despotism, uncontrolled by moral ob
ligations, and unfettered by Constitutional Ikhklh,
founded upon hatred, and maddened by opposi
tion, is fixed upon us for four years longer—per
haps forever.
It Is now, of course, too late to complain, but
while according to the Baltimore Convention,
full oredit for patriotic pur|K>*e end honesty of in
tention, in our opinion, the nomination of Mr.
Greeley was a most unfortunate blunder; and we
are confident that the Democratic Press, if equally
candid, will admit the Bame. Wo believe that
if the nominee had been a man uncoiled by a
past record of sectional vilification and persecu
tion, whether tor us or against ns, a true expo
nent of pure Democracy, with tho patriotism to
rise above the hatreds and animosities engendered
by tho late war, he would have boen triumphant
ly elected, and the present corrupt Administra
tion hurled from power. At all events, the integ
rity and organization of tho Democratic party
would have been preserved. As it is, we have lit
tle to hope for from tho President, and less from
the National Legislature; but now that the con
test is over, and all cause of disagreement and
etrife is removed, we can ami should forget tho
contentions and differences which have to some
extent divided us during the canvoas, and labor
together to re-organize and consolidate the Demo
cratic party, and proservo and ]>orpotuato its time
honored principles, at all evouts, in our noble old
State.
Hon. A. H. Nt oplicns.
The political poaitiou assumed by Mr. Stephens
during the late canvass was the cause of much
comment, and, we think, unfair criticism on the
part of the Press of the country, and particularly
of Georgia; and even now, when Greeley's record,
qualifications and claims for the offioe of Pressi
dent are doad issues, never, we hope again
to be resurrected, some of our contemporaries arc
trying to convict, him of inconsistencies, and some
have gone so far as to question his loyally ami de
votion to the principles of true Domocrney. This
is ell wrong. If Mr. Stephens, from long experi
ence and study, and superior sagacity, is a better
judge of men and measures, and can boo farther
into the political future than we—in other words,
is an infinitely better political prophet, wo should
not complain ; it is our misfortune, not. his fault.
Mr. Stephens has spent his lifo in upholding and
advocating these very principles, to which we now
eling as the last remnant of Constitutional Gov
ernment, without oneo Bwerving from the path of
the strictest integrity; and to-day, in the purity
of hia moral character as a man, in profound wis
dom and exalted statesmanship, he stands pre-em
inent without a peer among his countrymen,
“the noblest Roman of them all.”
Grant Reflected.
The following is a statement of the result in
the several States of Tuesday's (Nov. sth, 1873.)
election for President, corrected by the latest re
turns rcoeived by mail and telegraph :
, Popular vote , r-Elec tori vote--,
State. Rad. maj. Deiu. maj. Onuit. Ureoley.
Alabama 3,000 io
Arkansas B,OOO 6
California 6,250 ti
Connecticut 5,000 6
Delaware 621 —3
taorids 5OO 4
■pcate 30,000 —n
....... 5,000 l5
—
— S,tKK) 8
■HKd 5,000 —s
HuuachuaeUs.. 73,217 l3
HIMotS. 20,000 5
■■Hri.. 15,000 l5
Kk, 1,000 —3
Breaks. 10,000 —3
Hampshire. 5,000 5
—
Mjtto.... 40,000 7
20,0! K> l2
— 30,1100 8
Hrt 30,000
s,ou« ll
—
122,500 99
maj. 520,916 168
[Communicated.]
Washington, Ga., Nov., 9, 1872.
Mcurs. Edilort :—We set sail for this
port on the morning of the6tb, and ar
rived safely at four o’clock P. M. We
found Washington in a flourishing con
dition. Nothing of interest transpired,
however, until later in the eveuing,
when we went to witness the entertain
ment given by Dr. Sid from Holland.
About the time the doors were to open
it commenced raining, but notwithstand
ing the inclemency of the weather, the
house was crowded.
The Professor entertained and amused
his audience for about two hours, with
slight of hand tricks, songs, music, &c.,
and, from the repeated “encores,” could
have kept them enchanted until the
rising of the sun.
The morning of the 7th dawned
bright and beuutifui. The storm had
become hushed, and all was quiet. We
proceeded to find a conveyance to trans
port us to the Fair Grounds, but we
failed,
I do not believe that there is another
place of the same size in Georgia, with
as poor accommodation as Washington.
I had to foot it about one mile to the
Fair Grounds. On my arrival I found
a large concourse of people already as
sembled, togather with vehicles of all
discretions, from the ox cart to the
finest “turnouts” of the County. After
paying the usual gate fee, I proceed
ed to examine articles on exhibition in
the various departments, und found
them all Well represented. In the la
deis’ department I will mention she
work of two or thiee parties.
The first was a beautiful boquet and
wreath, made by Miss Crenshaw of
Washington, Ga., from tho hair of as
many different persons us she could ob
tain. The skill displayed in its manu
facture is truly wonderful. I noticed
next, some beautiful i'idies, worked by
Miss Williams of Augusta, Ga., a young
girl, twilve years old, which reflect
much credit ou her taste and industry.
Mr. Sharpe, Jr. of Atlanta, Ga., had on
exhibition a line display of Jewelry,
consisting of diamonds, watches, rings
&c.
Meßsis. Geo. Ottes & Sou, of Au
gusta, Ga., hud u beautiful assortment
of Cliromos and works of fine art.
The Agricultural Department was
well stocked with all kinds of gruin
and labor saving implements for the
improvements of our farms. The Au
gusta Merchants, I notice, were well
represented in most ol the departments.
There wus a fine display of poultry
on exhibition.
The Stock Department was well filled
with fine horses, mules, oxfin, cows,
sheep, hogs &c., among which I noticed
a very fine milch cow owned by Gen.
Toombs.
There were several races during the
Fuir, in buggies und under the saddle,
in one of-which a man named Crosby
fell Irom his horse, and was considerably
damaged by having his nose broken.
Tho next thing on docket was the
Tournament, which was not what might
be called a success, Eighteen Knights
entered, and the riding, in my opinion,
was very sorry, as the scoring of points
will show. Seven points, being the
highest number, entitled the successful
Knight to crown tho Queen.
In crowning ti e Queen and her
Maids of Honor, something new was
introduced. They were crowned in the
Judges’ stand at the Fair Ground, the
crowd being kept beyond tho railing, and
if any pretty speeches were made they
fell to the ground, or were heurd only
by the honored ones.
The successful Knights and ladies
were as follows ;
Ist Knight, Ed, Hill, crowned Miss
Julia Butler of S. 0.
2nd Knight, Charles Smith, crowned
Miss Mattie Wiley, of Wilkes, Ist Mail
of Honor.
3d. Knight, Robt. Anderson, crown
ed Miss Pauline Puteete, of Wilkes, 2d
Maid ol Honor.
4th. Knight, G. W. Daucett, crown
ed Miss Hattie Marshall, of Wilkes, 3d
Mai I of Honor.
After the Tournament, plowing and
racing matches consumed the balance of
the day, and as night approached every
one wended his or her way home to
prepare for the crowning act of the oc
casion, which was the Ball given by the
D. L. D. Club, for an invitation to
which, your correspondent bogs to re
turn his politest bow.
The beauties of old Wilkes and her
sister counties were out in all their glory.
Prominent among visitors I noticed
Col. Casey and Dr. II of your town ;
also Misses ii and W , of your
County, and Mrs. C and Miss
W of Columbia.
The dance was kept up until the clear
notes of the chanticleer warned them
that it was time to break up. Refresh
ments in abundance, and of the very
best were provided, and the waiters
polite and attentive.
In conclusion, allow me to return my
most sinceie thanAs to Mr. an i Mrs.
Barber aud family for the many kind
nesses shown me while in their city.
Yours &c. Out.
♦ X v-rrtny! AH^la••e•ofwnrtllncp•o■
4' l J . V {'le.of eltUci set. j.>.u» .tor old. make money at
»-Tk lor ustu t..or >p*r« moments orsll i?.« time then at Anything
•Im. Particular* froo. AJJiosaO. t>t;u*vu A Cos., I’im tUud, lUuu.
sept 4jfl
JOHN C. POPE CO-,
Under Masonic Hall Augusta, Ga.
Wholesale and lietnil Dealers in
GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING. FURNISH! GOODS. SITS. TRUNKS. &C.
Our Clothing has been made by our New York House expressly for this
market and comprises a full and complete stock of the
LATEST AND BEST STYLES.
Our prices for Ready Made Suits are less than the cost of the material in this
market, and we never fail in pleasing all who buy from us. We carry the largest
stock of any house in the city.
Our Furnishing Goods Department is unexcelled in variety, quantity & quality
nov6m3 JOHN C. POPE & CO-, Under Masonic Hall-
T. W. CAR WILE, W. E CAR WILE, Z. W. CARWILE, Jr-
Wholesale Grocers & Commission Merchants
270 Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia.
Agents for Win. Massey & Co’s Celebrated Piladelphia Ales. 0c23m3
TO THE CITIZENS OF McDUFFfE.
WE desire to return sincere thanks for their liberal patronage in the past, and
hoping in the future to be favored with a continuance of the same.
We have on hand the largest and most complete StocA of Cloths, Cassimeres
and Vestings, ever brought to this place, consisting of Foreign and Dosmestic
Goods.
We have secured the services of W. E. Craib, First Class Cutter, from Now
York, who we gaurunteo will give satisfaction in every instance.
We also have on hand a full line of Gents’ Furnishing Goods, which we
are selling very low. Very Respectfully, WHITMAN & BENSON,
novtfml 220 Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia.
NEW GOODS IN EVERY LINE.
J. II Stockton
IS now receiving a complete stock of General Merchandise, consisting in
part of dry goods, boots and shoes, clothing, crocAery, hardware, wood ware
tinware, drugs, fancy goods, notions &c.
ALSO
Bacon, corn, oats barley, rye, sugar, coffee, syrup, cheese, mackerel &c.
PRICES TO STTIT. OCTOIf
17 1 BROAD STREET.
f lIAKE3 pleasure in iufbrnirag ihe Ladle* that she
I wiii open he; Fall Style* lor their cq
Tuesday, October 16th,
She will display the richest and most varied assort**
raent it has eVt*ver been her pleasure to snow-
Lhditw in eearch of
Fint and StylLk Articles
are particularly requested to examine ray stock, as
1 keep and much
maim i mm femes
(has any other house iu this oily.
My stock of
TRIMMED GOODS
was never so large, nor the
Bonnets and Hats
as liaudriome as this eettson.
Everything usua ly kept in a Millinery Store will
be found at inis establishment-
MRS. LECKIE,
171 Broad Street, under Augusta Hotel.
0ci23u.2
If A€K & HoWaRO
?i95 Broad (Street, Augusta, Ga.,
Grocers and Commission Merchants,
JJAVE on hand and are receiving a larg-r stock of
CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES
than they have ever before oOero.l to the public.
Agnnta for the Sale of the celebrated
BUFFALO SCALES!
Wo invite an examination of our stock and feel assured that we will give satisfaction,
OCt23in3 MILLER, HACK A HOWARD.
PETER KEENAN,
(Tlk one y rite anb ileliable
boot <& smom man of avgubta
AGAIN salutes the good people of McDuffie, and invites them when they come to
Augusta to call at the beautiful Shoe Store, a few doors below the Central Hotel,
where they can feast their eyes on the choicest work ever before brought
to this market. He promises all those who honor him with their patronage, a
saving of 2-5 per cent, in their annual shoe bill. He will be strictly responsible
for every pair bought at his house, aud will cheerfully make reclamation in every
case where shoes do not give entire satisfaction. His house is not sustained by
“influence,” nor by the services of drummers ; the character of the goods he keeps,
the low and uniform prices at which he sells, recommend themselves. Come and
buy your shoes where you will have the positive certainty of being justly aud
politelyMealt with. ONE PRICE. NO DRUMMERS EMPLOYED. FAIR
DEALINGS, OR NONE. PETER KEENAN.
«WC, 3d DOOR BELOW CENTRAL HOTEL, AVGUSTA, GA.
“Tall oaks from little acorns grow,
Large streams from little fountains flow.”
FALL OPENING AT
POWELL MULLEB’S.
THIS popular Southern Dry Goods store being enlarged to twice its former
size we are prepared to carry a complete stock of everything usually 4ept
in a first-class Dry Goods Store, and can with safety say our goods cannot be sur
passed in this market, either in texture, beauty and variety of styles, or lowness
of prices.
In ovr Dress Goods Department will be Jfound Silks, Satteens, Cashmeres,
j Velours, Merinoes, Henrietta and Empress Cloths, Bombazines, Alpacas, Delaines,
and all of the latest styles in Dress Goods.
A fine selection of shawls, cloaks, velveteens, woolens, ladies’ and cent's
underwear.
A beautiful variety of ladies’scarfs, laces, sdk trimmings, hosiery, notions, 3bc.
A specialty in kid gloves from $1 00 to S2 -50.
All the popular brands of bleached, brown, striped and plaid homespuns.
SPSCf&E, lAtB&CMMMSFS TO Me&CS&JVTS*
lie have now arranged our wholesale department, at:d guarantee prices ei
ther by the piece or bale, as low as can be bought in this market.
Ve will be glad to see our old customers and make new ones, and every
enort will be used to give satisfaction.
net 7 m o POWELL & MTJLLER,
189 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga.
NEW CLOTHING AND HAT STORE,
No- 238 Broad Street, under Central Hotel.
jL r^ti?e, wJl'| n knlrwn rr ‘ l >f" liS i, a " , ’Al le [' Üb,i * e:lera,, - T for fifteen successive years
in annoucing °£i‘ m S^ESJTISS,*T *"""
Men’s, Boys’ and Youths’
Clothing, Hats, Caps, Gent’s Furnishing Goods, &C
--T 1 °" hand a ? ood assortment of the above goods
Give me a call and convince yourselves of the fact th-»t i, , ;ii u 'a
interest to buy your clothing, bats, &c. of *’ th * 1 be to y° ur
oct. 2m2 HENRY S, JORDAN
FAL, OPENING
James B, Neal Sl Son,
JjAVßjust received from New Fork, a well selected stock of goods for
Fall and Winter Use,
Embracing everything in the line of Dry Goods and Notions &c.
HE4VI MADE CLOTUIB.I OP ALL SIZES AMD URAUES
Haw ad way g so hand a good supply of
which are offered at the lowest prices. They invite their friends and customers
to give them a call.
sep 25tf JAMES B. NEAL & SON.
(Oats, ithton fa.
I HAVE JUST RECEIVED
300 Bushels Tenuesses Black, and 300 Bushels Broun Oats
50 Bushels Bust I* roof Oats—Guaranteed
50 Bushels Prince Edward Island Black Oats.
7000 Pounds Bacon.
400 Pounds Choice Country Hams,
70 Bbs Lime.
Which I am offering at close figures for Cash.
Thomson, Ga. octietf JOHN E. BENTON.
A. J. ADKINS,
BEGS to inform his customers and the public generally that he
has now on hand a well selected stoc£ of
FALL & WINTER DRY GOODS,
Ladies’ Dress Goods and Fancy Notions of Every Variety.
xlcabii ||tak Clotjjing at all link.
HATS, BOOTS AND SHOB3,
Determining to sell his goods at the lowest market prices, he invite the pub
lic to call and examine for themselves. He has also for sale the celebrated
bows sswise m&cbise,
which for durability and execution cannot be excelled.
* eep 25m3 A. J. ADKINS.