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[From the Atlanta, (Ga.) Intelligencer.] “The Harp of the South.” I3Y MliS. IS. A. HAItrEB. “The ha*p of the South had awaked her song! She had tanked for ages—had slumbered for long— But aroused by cruelties, disasters, and wrongs, Boldly struck forth, warbling minstrelic songs. Aroused from my slumbers of midnight profound, I listened, enraptured, to minstrelic sound; The minstrel I knew not, but my heart it leapt forth. , In sisterly love, to the child of the South. First in her lay were the deeds of our Braves, Gallant bearings ou the fields of war, blood stained graves; It shook the tall leaves of our old forest pine, As it whistled the greatness of Jackson’s mind. IT r strains on the chivalric lore of a Lee, Trembling, stooped o'er the grave of the martyred Bee; Hut Morgen’s name thrilled on the wire— it swept Through the clouds; but listen ! hark!—the minsirel wept I Os a Stewart, a Beauregard, a Longstreet, the Hills, It grandly swept on, in majestieal trills; >,'o (pavers of harp-strings, as it dwelt on each name Which is proudly enrolled on the annals of Fame. She smiled at the the deeds of Ithoderic Dhu, Triumphantly warbled the praise of our true; While the blade of a Graeme more resplendent ne’er shone Thau those by the sons of our “sunny laud” borne. And now that the swords in their scabbards lie still, And fancied peace waved from valley to hill, Food for minstrelic song she had plenty in store— Os deeds to be re-acted “never”—“nevermore.” As I listed methought the “Grey Minstrel, ” long dead, Back to earth on a mission of mercy was sped, To the youths of the South, that they might not forget There was health, “there was life in the old land yet.” She sung in wild chorals of the famous, the strong, Till the woods of the South re-echoed with song; The deeds of woman more gently were blended, And the lay of the minstrel of the South was ended. Atlanta, Ga. FUNERAL OF VERY REV. BENEDICT J. SPALDING, D. D, OF LOUISVILLE. KENTUCKY. The solemn obsequies of this eminent clergyman, of whose sad and startling 1 death we elsewhere give an account, were celebrated in the Cathedral of Louisvile on last Friday. The remaius had been borne to the Church soon after his demise, and were visited by thousands of Catholics, who mourned for their spiritual father and friend ; and of all classes, who hastened to pay this tribute to one whom they respected in life as a blameless clergy man, a learned scholar, an excellent citi zen, and a distinguished son of Kentucky, The Clergy, especially, gathered to unite in the last sad offices. On Wednesday, a Funeral High Mass was sung by Very Rev. J. M. Lancaster, V. G., of Coving ton, and the Office of the Dead chanted by the Clergy in Choir. On Thursday, High Mass was again celebrated by Very Rev. Mr. Lancaster, and in the afternoon the Office of the Dead was eli minted. Friday was the day appointed for the conclusion of the offices, and for bearing the remains to their final resting place. By 9 A. M. the vast Cathedral was filled to repletion, and the streets adjoining were occupied by crowds unable to enter the Church, but desirous of uniting in the procession. At the appointed hour, a large number of Clergymen, from the city and Diocese of Louisville, and from neighboring Dioceses, entered the sanctu ary. The solemn High Mass was celebrat ed by the Right Rev. Dr. Lynch, of Charleston, who had arrived that morn ing. Never did the majestic offices of the Church seem more impressive and appro priate. The sanctuary filled with Cler gymen, many of them venerable for their years and labors in the Ministry ; the vast assemblage, moved with grief for their loss, or hushed in silent awe, as the sad funeral tones of Mozart’s Requiem Mass, feelingly sung by the Choir, swelled and rolled along the vaulted arches; the Church draped in mourning; the colored light of the stained-glass windows, ming ling with that of blazing tapers andelouds ot incense; above all, the remains of the Pastor, who, but a few days ago, had moved among them in health, snatched : \yay so quickly and startlingly, now lying before them rigid in death ; all combined to fill the soul with a sense of religious awe, and forced us to bow be fore the inscrutable dispensations of Di vine Providence in life and death, and to unite, with heartfelt fervor, in the Prayers of the Church lor the Departed. After the Mass, the Right Rev. Bishop ascended the Pulpit, §nd delivered a brief eulogy on the deceased. He spoke, as he said, without preparation, at the request of the Clergy, and yielding to those feelings of personal respect and attachment lor the deceased, which had made him hold it a duty to come to unite with them in these last sad offices. He referred to the years of college life, spent together so happily in Rome; and to the character which the young Levite then manifested; his clear intellect, his correct judgment, his straightforward honesty of thought and expression, and his simplicity and purity of character. All these gave him a high position in their ranks, # and made his youthful associates look forward toycarsof signal usefulness, as he ministered iu the Church of God. He spoke briefly of the ecclesiastical career of the deceased, of his strong Catholic faith; the foundation, as it were, of his character; of his love of justice, of his charity, and of the entire devotion of his life to the cause to which, in his youth, he had given himself. In conclusion, he spoke of the warning which the death they all deplored, gave to all, to prepare in health, and while God gave them time, for the approach of that dread hour, at once unavoidable, and un certain, when man shall render an account of his actions and words, and very thoughts to an All-seeing and just God. After the sermon, the Bishop returned to the sanctuary, and gave the solemn Absolution. And then the funeral pro cession was formed, exceeding anything Louisville has ever seen before. The members of twelve different Catholic Societies, their banners draped, in mourning, and bearing their beautiful, appropriate insignia—a column of nearly a thousand men—marched on foot, lead ing the vast procession. The hearse was surrounded by Clergymen as pall bearers; the relatives of the deceased, and nearly one hundred Clergymen, and then depu tations of the Sisters of Charity, and of other religious orders, followed in car riages ; the Mayor and City Council came next, followed by a long line of private carriages. Last, and most ap propriately’, hundreds of the children of the Catholic Schools, which owed so much to the care and exertions of Dr. Spalding, closed the solemn line. The streets were crowded with a hushed multitude. Many places of business were closed, and many houses draped in mourning. The vast procession, which occupied nearly’ two hours in passing any point, and was fully three miles long, marched through the streets and up Broadway, to the Newberry Road, which it followed to the beautifully situated new Catholic Cemetery. Here the appropriate prayers at the grave were recited by Rev. Robert Able, senior Clergyman of the Diocese, and the mortal remains of the Very Rev. B. J. Spalding were consigned to the tomb, to await the summons of the Archangel, in the hope of a glorious resurrection. It is rare that any community lias given so marked and so deep a manifesta tion of respect and veneration as we have witnessed on this sad occasion. The city mourns for him, the poor weep for their true friend and father, the Clergy for one who was of them—their guide and their support. The Church prays for her earnest, faithful Minister, who has been called to give an account of his steward ship. Requiescat in Pace. — Oath. Tel., Aug. 12. TO THE PEOPLE OF THE SOUTH. The Ladies of Spotsylvania County, Ya., and vicinity, have organized a Memorial Association, for the purpose of rescuing from oblivion and desecration, the Confederate Dead, and of paying to their memory the respect and honor which they have so justly deserved. That this object will commend itself to the sympathies and co-operation of the Southern people, we feel assured ; For these scattered ashes were once your own “flesh and blood I”—are the remains of your overt dead —the relics of Father, Husband, and Son. They have, moreover, perished in behalf of a cause once inwrought with every fibre and sympathy of our souls; and to which they 7 and we sacrificed, in conscious rectitude, every interest, and they even life. To leave them unhonored and uncared for, would be to stultify every conviction of our conscience, and tmmple upon the most righteous and sacred emotions of our humanity. The purview of our Association is National. It covers the great battle fields of Chancellorsville, the W ilderness, and Spotsylvania C. H., togetherwitb the scattered and solitary’ dead of the vicinity, and thus is seen to include this entire re gion, with the exception of Fredericks burg. Among the dead heroes of the Army of Northern Virginia are representatives of every Southern State! In in the furtherance of our object, we have already 7 progressed far beyond onr expectations. A beautiful site, containing fifteen acres of land, situated about half a mile from Spotsylvania C. H., between the Confederate and Federal lines of battle, has been secured, laid off, and apportioned to the dead of each State. Those who perished on the Spotsvl \ania C. 11. battle-field—those who died at its field-hospitals, and all the scattered BASfITISM ©lf ffSi a dead in its immediate vicinity 7, have already been interred. With the exception of SdOO, received from other States, thus much has been accomplished by means raised in our own and the adjoining counties. Our home resources are now exhausted, and unless we obtain the means to com plete our sacred purpose, from the people of the Southern States, it must be aban doned. But we have no such expectation, and now confidently appeal to the people of these States to help us in our enterprise. Help us through your Legislatures, as Cities and Communities, and as indi viduals, and let the work no longer be retarded by your want of sympathy and co-operation. Contributions should be sent to any of the subjoined Officers : Mis. Dr. A. J. Boulware, President. Mrs. John R. Samuel, Vice President. Miss Emily Browne, Rec. Sec’ry. Miss D. R. French, Cor. Sec’ry 7 . Mrs. R. C. Dabney, Treasurer. Address Miss I). B. French, Cor. Sec., Sunny Side, near Fredericksburg, Va. Any donation will be thankfully re ceived. Spotsijlvcniia C. IL,Jan. 7,1867. A skeptical young collegian confront ed an old Quaker with the statement that lie did not believe in God. The Quaker 8 id: “Dogs thee believe in France?” “Yes, for though I have not seen it, I have seen others that have ; besides there is there is plenty of corroborating proof that such a country does exist. “Then thee will not believe anything thee or others have not seen ? “No, to be sure I won’t.” “Did thee ever see thy own brains?” “No.” “Ever see anybody 7 that did?” “No.” “Does thee believe thee has any ?” ADVERTISEMENTS. Situation as Teacher Wanted. A YOUNG LADY OF VIRGINIA wishes to obtain a situation as Teacher iu a Seminary or pleasant family. She teaches the usual English branches, French, and Music on the Piano, also, the rudiments of Italian. References given and required. Address, immediately, Miss V. W., French Hay, Hanover co.. Va., care of N. D. Hargrove. aug22—lt ST. AGATES’ ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LADIES. This Institution, conducted by the Sisters of St Dominic, is delightfully situated in a healthy and retired part of the city of Memphis, Tennessee. The buildings are ample and commodious, standing in the centre of extensive and highly improved grounds, shaded by forest trees, and laid out with rare plants and Bhrubbery. The course of studies comprises all the branches, Useful and Ornamental, that are usually taught The Academic Year consists of two sessions of five months each; the first commencing on the FIRST MONDAY OF SEPTEMBER ; the second, on the FIRST MONDAY OF FEBRUARY. Terms per Session—Payable Half Yearly, Invariably in Advance. For Board and Tuition, etc.. $75, SBO, S9O, or SIOO, according to the age or class of the pupil. For Day Scholars—Tuition, sls, S2O, $25, or S3O, according to age or class. Extra Charges.— Latin, French, Italian, each sl2; Music on Piano, $25; Music on Guitar, S2O; Music on Harp, S2O; Use of Instruments, $5; Painting in Oil Colors, $25; Painting in Water Colors, sls; Drawing, $10; Embroidery and Ornamental Work, sls; wax Work, sls; Washing and Mending, sls; Bed and Bedding, $10; Stationery, $3: Dancing, at Professor’s charges. * Board, per month, during vacation, if spent at the Academy (washing, mending, etc., etc., included), sl2- Medicines and Physicians’ fees will form extra charges. For further information, apply to or address the “Mother Superior,” St. Agnes Academy. augls—lm kA RENAISSANCE LOI'ISIANAISE, HEW ORLEANS, FRENCH WEEKLY. Devoted to SScmtLern. Interests ! SEVEN YEARS OF EXISTENCE. Is a most commendable publication for families and country people who practice the elegant French lan guage ; it reviews elaborately the political events of the week, the situation of the country, the New Orleans American press, the interesting facts of Louisiana, the agricultural and commercial affairs of the community, the market price current, the theatrical soirees, the literary and scientific productions of the day, and gives a great variety of useful facte, instructive gems, humoristic anecdotes, and all that composes a first class paper. SUBSCRIPTION, SIX DOLLARS PER ANNUM. The columns and the advertisements are so conspicuously displayed, with reading matter in each page, that it makes the journal one of the beet adver tising mediums of the South. jyll—tf J. J. BROWNE, GILDER AND PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER, 135 Brood Street, Augusta, Ga. Old Pictures and Looking-Glass Frames Regilt Oil Paintings Restored, Lined and Varnished, my 30— ly O’Dowd 6l DXulherin, GROCERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, INTo. 283 13road Street, AUGUSTA, GA,, have on hand a full stock of SL G A R, COFFEE, TEAS, SOAP, STARCH, CANDLES, TOBACCO, LIQUORS, SEGARS, BACON, LARD, FLOUR, AND EVERY THING Usually kept in a Wholesale and Retail Grooery. PRICES AS LOW AS THE LOWEST. mli2l ts Kenny & Gray, INTo. 238 Broad St reet, deallhs in READY-MADE CLOUTING, CLOTIIS, CASSIMERES AND VESTINGS, GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS OF ALL KINDS, And everything usually kept in a First-Class Clothing and Tailoring Establishment. An examination of their splendid stock is cor dially invited. Augusta, March 21, 18C8. ts SPECIAL NOTICE. STEEL AMALGAM BELLS. Every School and Plantation should have one. Will sell those now on hand cheap. Those desiring to purchase will do well to call soon. Price, complete, from $7 to $lO. P. MALONE, Augusta Foundry anti Machine Works. May 10th, 1868. my3o-tf Augusta Foundry AND MACHINE WORKS. WRIGHT & ALLCM’S IMPROVED COTTON SCREWS, GIN GEAR, SUGAR BOILERS, SUGAR MILLS, [GUDGEONS, ALARM BELLS, AND ALL KINDS OF CASTINGS, DONE AT SHORT NOTICE. HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR OLD MACHINERY IRON, BRASS AND COPPER. PHILIP MALONE. mh2l ts NOTICE. STOLEN, from the subscriber, on the night of the 14th instant, a Black Marc PONY, medium size. She is in good order, very heavy mane (the mane lies on the left side), long, heavy tail, has a lump on the back, caused by the saddle, and a scar near the tail, caused by the bite of a mule. I offer a reward of FIFTY DOLLARS for the thief and the Pony, delivered at Edgefield Jail, or I offer THIRTY DOLLARS for the Pony alone. MARTIN MAC ARTY, Lott’s Post Office, Edgefield Diet., S. C. July IC, 1868. angl* College and Convent Agency, No. 21 Commercial Place, NEW ORLEANS, LA. W PARENTS AND GUARDIANS can obtain at this Office full information, gratis, regarding the locations, terms, kc„ of the best Catholic Educational Estab lishments in this country and in Canada : also, letters of introduction thereto. CHILDREN, forced by the new Social Equality laws to leave our Public Schools, can here find Academies just suited to their wants. They should be provided if Catholics, with the recommendation of their Parish Priests, and, if non-Catholics, with those of their re spective Ministers. Long experience warrants the undersigned in promising full satisfaction to all Catholic Institutions that may honor him with their Commissions, Col lections, or orders of any kind. CHAS. D. ELDER, augl—tf P. O. Box 2,034, New Orleans. Advertisements forwarded to all Newspapers. No advance charged on Publishers’ prices. All leading Newspapers kept on file. Information as to Cost of Advertising furnished. All Orders receive careful attention. Inquiries by Mail answered promptly. Complete Printed Lists of Newspapers for sale. Special List 6 prepared for Customers. Advertisements Written and Notices secured. Orders from Business Men especially solicited. 4i! Pahk||qw,]W SPRING 1868. THE OLD AND RELIABLE HOUSE OF SRA7 & TURLEY. Augusta, ga.. Is always prepared to offer to the public, at wholesale and retail, a thoroughly complet e assortment of STAPLE GOODS, —AIiSO British French and Swiss Rress Goods, CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, CLOAKS, SHAWLS. EMBROIDERIES, LACES, HOSIERY, HOOP SKIRTS, NOTIONS, &c., Ac. mb2l __ ts NEW SPRING DRY GOODS. James A. Gray 6l Cos., 228 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GEO., Beg to inform the public that they are now receiving THE LARGEST SPRING STOCK OF S‘X\A)PX,)R A.im FANCY 10KY ttOOHS Which have been received at this Establishment for the past twenty years. Those Goods have been purchased EXCLUSIVELY FOR CASH from the most eminent Importers of the United States, from the Manufacturers’ Agents direct, and in large quantities from the recent celebrated Auction Sales ordered by Messrs. Benkard Hutton, one of the very largest Importing Houses in New York Having full access to the very best Houses iu the world, and purchasing side by side with the largest Jobbers iu the United States, we can confidently and truthfully assure our friends that WE CAN SUPPLY THEIR DEMANDS FOR DRY GOODS, EITHER AT WHOLESALE OR RETAIL, AS CHEAP AS THEY CAN PURCHASE THE SAME IN NEW YORK. Merchants visiting the city, will please make a note of this fact, examine our assortment, and judge for themselves. We would respectfully invite the closest examination of both stylos and price. JAMES A. GRAY & CO., apll 228 Broad Street. WASHINGTON COLLEGE. £ LEXINGTON, VA. The next Session opens 3d Thursday in September, 18G8, and closes 4th Thursday in June, 1809. The Faculty consists of GEN. R. E. LEE, President, with Professors of Latin, Greek, Mathematics, Modem Languages, Moral Philosophy, History and English Language and Literature, Applied Mathematics, Natu ral Philosophy, Chemistry, and Law and Equity. These are distributed into : 1. Faculty of Arts ; 2. Faculty of Science ; 3. Faculty of Literature and Phi losophy ; 4. Faculty of Law. In each of these is con ferred a distinct Bachelor’s Degree, and the Degree of Master of Arts is open alike to students in each course. In the Department of Science are conferred, also, Professional Diplomas of Civil Engineer and Mining Engineer. By the aid of a full corps of assistant Pro fessors, provision is made for thorough drilling in the Departments of English, Ancient and Modem Lan guages, and Mathematics. Expenses.—All necessary expenses need not exceed $325. For full particulars, apply to E. C. GORDON, GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. The undersigned, Lessees cf this OLD AND WELL KNOWS WATERING PLACE, ' Announce that, encouraged by the liberal patronage received last season, they have largely added to their accommodations, in comfort and appearance, and are prepared to entertain FIFTEEN HUNDRED GUESTS. THE BATHING ACCOMMODATIONS ARE IN FINE ORDER. HOT AND WARM SULPHUR BATHS, So eminently efficacious in many cases, are at th command of visitors, at all hours. In addition to other amusements, they have provided anew and elegant BOWLING ALLEY AND BILLIARD ROOM, . CONVENIENTLY LOCATED. PROFESSOR ROSENBERG’S CELEBRATED FULL BRASS BAND, Has been engaged for the season A. GOOD LIVERY STABDIB Will be kept on the promises. The completion of the Virginia Central Railroad to Covington leaves only twenty miles staging, through a beautiful mountain country over a well graded turn, pike. Termsi 93 psp EPy ams 980 pec Mtefttr. Children under ten years of age, and colored ser vants, half price. White servants according to accom modations. [mylG-lm] PEYTON & CO. AGENTS WANTED FOR THE LIFE OF JEFFERSON DAVIS, By FRANK H. ALFRIEND. of Richmond. This is the only full, authentic and OFFICIAL history of the Life and Public services of the great Southern leader. Mr. Alfrieud has had the co-opera tion and assistance of the leading Confederate officials in the preparation of this work, as will be apparent to all on examination. Send for specimen pages and cir culars, with terms. Address NATIONAL PUBLISH ING CO., Atlanta, Ga. my9—G 3