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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.