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to tell them from whence so much “pre sumption” hails. Maysville, Ky., is a little city of be tween four and five thousand souls, situ ated upon the Ohio river, about sixty m iles above Cincinnati; and, probably, presents, to those passing up or down the r iver, a more citified frontispiece than : ny other place between Pittsburgh and \>w Orleans, that does not nimitfer more than twice its number of inhabitants. In the early editions of Mitchell’s Geogra phy, it occupied the very important posi tion of the “greatest hemp market in the United States.” At that, time it was the outlet for the many products of that vast region of Kentucky, so favorably ,mown as the “blue grass region.” But, owing to the fact that, as yet, we have been unable to get a railroad connection with the interior, Maysviile has been performing a retrograde movement in the way of shipping. Her old-fashioned, anti-present, road wagons, being unable t> compete with the more modern means < f travel that have been afforded the citi zens df the interior, by the enterprise of our huge Clival incinnati. There is a congregation of Catholics in this place, numbering between six and seven hun dred ; and to any one that has known of the vast amount of prejudice that once existed in this, otherwise really well-in untioued, community, against the Church Militant, and of the opposition that greeted the project of building our present respectable tabernacle of worship, the success that has crowned the labors of truth and enlightenment has been as rapid and astonishing, as it was gratify ing. Within the last few years there has appeared within our midst a co-laborer in the Vineyard of our Lord, whose success in uprooting the prejudices of many, whose minds, darkened by the terms of abuse and villitication that are always heaped upon the Catholic Beligion, by those whose interest it is to retard its progress, and could see aught but evil in the Church, can only be equalled by the prospect of its future good; I allude to the “Academy of the Visitation,” an institution that is conducted by the Sisters of the Order of the Visitation. They have established a school whieh promises to become one of the leading places of learning in the West. They have erect ed one wing of a building that, when completed, will excel, for architectural beauty, and for being substantial and roomy, any other building in North-east ern Kentucky. We have been luxuriating in the finest piece of rainy weather that has visited this part of the world for some years. The prospect for a good crop of corn and tobacco, that our farmers had to compen sate them, about harvest time, for the total failure of wheat has been seriously affected by the great volume of water that has fallen since the middle of August. Tobacco, one of the chief staples of our country, has been already badly injured by the spot, caused by the rain and cloudy weather, and is now in great danger of being bitten by the frost, that is sure to come as soon as it gets clear. Corn is al ready beginning to rot, and is in a con dition to be injured by heavy frosts. In looking over the Banner, of last week, I find much of interest to the gen eral reader. The New York Corres pondence, especially, presents features of vital interest to the readers of the Ban ner. The writer’s pen, it is very evi dent, is guided by an intricate knowledge of one of the great issues presented by the two contending political parties that now so fearfully agitate the whole coun try with their contentions fior supremacy. I think he is wrong in some of his conclusions, as regards the position occu pied by the Democratic party upon the '‘Bond question.” I cannot, with my hunted means of arriving at the intrica ou sos the issue, see that, in any sense of do word, payment in greenbacks means • repudiation. And as I fully believe that * forced construction alone that can ::j ‘ 'tantiate his deductions aud state- UKnts, I shall, in my next, furnish my Vi( ws of the “Bond question,” believing bun the public will be benefited by a 'jj rect knowledge concerning an issue, wn ch, next to the one proposing to over hiiow the vile reconstruction measures ;,t ne “Bump,” is of the greatest import aß<-e to the Southern people. I had al !'/ st to say, in this communica tlun * which has been conceived and writ te,\on the spur of the moment, that I will endeavor, to the best of my abilities to en irge the Banner's opportunities "’for good works of keeping alive, fresh j ‘d green, in the living Southern heart :!l ' memories of the glories of the Sou tin 01 dead ; and, the still nobler one, the paving the way of redemption for erring humanity. ° Y ith much respect, I am, Yours truly, Ignatius from tue Cincimiati Enquirer. OBITUARY OF THE RIGHT REV. G. A, CARRELL, BISHOP OF COVINGTON. The Right Reverend George Aloysius Carrell, was born in the mansion of the Proprietary of Pennsylvania, William Penn, at the corner of Market street and Letitia Court, in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the 13th of June, 1803. His grandfather, Timothy Carrell, a na tive of Ireland, was a citizen of Pennsyl vania, and established, some years pre vious to the Revolutionary War, as a grocer, on the principal mart of Water street, Philadelphia. His father, John Carrell, was born in that city. His mother, Mary Julia Moore, was from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. George was next to the youngest of eight children— four boys and four girls. He was sent fora classic education to the College of Georgetown, in 1816, from which place ho entered the Novitiate of the Society of Jesus at White Marsh, Maryland, in there, for about two years, he devoted his whole care to the study and practice of that elevated spirituality which was forever atter to nerve and enlighten him in the sacred avocation he there re solved to embrace as a Priest of God, taken from men, and established in the things that belong to God.” (St. Paul to Hob.) After leaving the Noviceship at White Marsh, and spending a short time with his family, he entered the Theological Semi nary of St. Mary’s, Baltimore, where he was a classmate of the Most Rev. Arch bishop Eccleston and Dr. Charles J. White. He finally returned to his origi nal Alma Mater, Mount St. Mary’s, Em mettsburg, where he finished his theologi cal course under the guidance of the sainted Bishop Brute. In 1829, he was ordained Priest in the Church of St. Au gustine, Philadelphia, by the Bight Rev. Bishop Con well. He remSined for some time at St. Augustine’s Church, as assis tant Pastor and attendant on the Fur nace Mission of New Jersey. He was then appointed Pastor of Holy Trinity Church of Philadelphia. He then became Pas tor of Wilmington, Delaware, attending also W estchester, Pennsylvania, and Newcastle, Delaware. In Wilmington, be founded two admirable Schools—one a Day and Boarding School for young ladies, in charge of the Sisters of Chari ty which is now a larg’e and flourishing institution ; other, a Boys’ Academy, under secular teachers, now a prosperous and popular College, through the labors of his faithful and honored successor, the Bev. P. Beilly. In 1835, Father Carrell, attracted by his love for the holy exer cises and orderly life of a religious com munity, was drawn from his cherished ond successful labors at Wilmington, which he left with the blessing and regret of his revered Bishop, F. P. Kenrick, and followed by the benedictions of the entire population, most of whom were of the Society of Friends. Remaining for some weeks at St. Au gustine’s, Philadelphia, and at St. Paul’s, Pittsburg, to aid the overburdened Pas tors of those large Churches, he pro ceeded to Florissant, Mo., and there, in the Novitiate of Jesus, renewed the sanc tifying exercises of that holy spot, and entered the Society of St. Ignatius about two years afterward. He then became a Professor in the University of St. Louis, and, successively, Pastor of the College Church of St. Xavier, 1837 ; Bector of the University, 1845-’4S; President of Purcell Mansion College for Young Boys, near Cincinnati, Ohio, 1849 ; Pastor of St. Xavier Church, Cincinnati, 1849—’50; Pastor of Chilicothe, Ohio, 1851; Pastor and Bector of St. Xavier Church and College; 1851—’53, and was consecrated Bishop of Covington, Ky., November 1, 1853. This worthy and amiable Prelate, was in his early childhood, equally remarka ble for grace and beauty of person, as for refinement and innocence of manners, and those natural gifts, far from being de faced or lost in his early manhood, were rendered still more interesting and strik ing by that spirituality of countenance and purity of manner, which attracted observation and admiration from all who met him, even as a stranger, throughout his entire life. Asa gentleman, he was easy, dignified, refined, and graceful; as a Priest and Bishop, he was ever grave and religious in his bearing, yet cheerful and attractive. Laborious and untiring in the work of his Ministry, constant in his attention to the sick and poor, he had an especial zeal for the instruction of the children and youth of his various charges, who inva riably became bright evidences of the tender care and pious cultivation of their Pastor. lhe words of the Saviour, “ Suffer little children to come unto me/’ seemed to be in the spirit and motto of the labors of his life. The numbers of schools he founded or perfected will long afford living testimo nials of his zeal, and the large numbers of pious and intelligent men and women MHIIB m BUB Mgr in various parts of our land, who re ceived their early lesson from him, will long remain eloquent witnesses of the rare virtues of him who was the spirit ual father of and angel guardian of their youth. How often have we not seen gentlemen from Mexico and Cana da—from the East and the West travel hundreds of miles out of their way to enjoy an hour of the amiable so ciety of this devoted and impressive teacher of their childhood. Yes, within a few years we have seen the grave Senator, the Lditor, Doctor, Lawyer, Merchant, as well as learned Priests,' and cultivated ladies, kneel in tears of grateful tenderness at the feet of their early teacher, to thank him for his pa ternal goodness, and to ask, once more, his advice and blessing. More precious testimonials are such scenes of the worth of a good man’s labor than the most elaborate piles of adamant or marble. Bishop Carrell’s “ virtues were from within,” as those of the King’s daughter in the Canticle. The outward observer found in him a model gentleman, a Priest and Bishop. Asa distinguished' Pro testant civilian of Kentucky once said, “ I regard Bishop Carrell as my beau ideal of a Christian Bishop.” But his pupils and parishioners, who knew his interior spirit, found in him, indeed, the true Pastor. The poor, the sick, the afflicted, found in him a father and a comforter. Such was the simplicity of his habits, restraint of useless expense, and true self-denial, and love of poverty in practice, and such his consideration for the limited resources of his Cathedral, and the general want of the young con gregation of his Diocese, that we can at test, that, during the fifteen years of his Episcopate in Covington, he received no salary from his Cathedral, and no regular income or cathedraticum from any part of his Diocese, but contented himself with the few voluntary offerings made to him fiom time to time, during his journey ings among his people, and these were often returned to them, limiting such in come in various years, to sums of $l5O to $450 at most. Yet, even from this pittance, his habits of moderation saved a portion for the poor. St. Paul said of the Apostles, Nihil habentes sed multi locupletantes —“ having nothing, yet en riching manyand this Apostolic trait was ever a prominent one in the life of Bev. Bishop Carrell. The character of the Bight Beverend Bishop, based on his fine moral sense, and the firm convictions of his Faith was fixed and sincere, ever evincing a refined sense of honor, a love of truth°an exact fidelity to his word, and tlie punc tual fulfilment of all obligations of duty. He was exceedingly sensitive, yet guarded and restrained in the expression of his repugnances; ardent and steady in his friendship, he yet indulged but rare ly in the manifestations of personal re gard, wishing rather to make himself, all to all, that he might gain all to Christ. The diffidence and modesty of his dispo sition, kept him aloof from public places, and restrained to very narrow limits his mixing in society, even with his own people, and this proneness to ascetic re tirement caused some to misapprehend his character, and regard him as rather aristocratic than what he really was — diffident, retiring, and humble. As an instructor of the people, he was ever clear and emphatic in voice and manner, and instructive, interesting, and impressive in the manner of 4 his dis courses. In the more solemn functions of the Episcopate office, his manner was at once graceful, grand, and truly religious. He was a devoted patriot, in the truest sense, but not a politician, and, although always a Democrat in principle, it is doubtful if he ever voted. While he was too careful to preserve unsullied his sa cred calling, ever to use it to force upon his people his convictions regarding the mere civil questsons bearing on the inte rest of this earth only. During the daily recitals of the sad carnage of our late fra tricidal strife, he habitually interrupted bis friends in the reading or recital of those fearful and lamentable events, re questing them to spare his heart the affliction which they gave. At length, his sensitive nature broke under the burden of his Episcopal cares, and, for the last year, he has been often in danger of death, by a complication of diseases, brought on by the trials inci dent to his sacred office. His sufferings were intense, but were borne without a murmur, and even with patience and cheerfulness. His end was the natural sequence of such a life. Having lived for God and his neighbor, a life of privation, of labor, and trial, and so did he die—honoring his Maker by bis shining virtues, and profiting his people by the perfect exhi bition to his last breath, of the practice, in word and work, of those Christian principles he had ever so impressively in culcated. May he rest in peace. Amen. advertisements. ESTABLISHEITIiISo^ A*ssrsas ““"the' thdt ht * keepß a Bpeoial Establishment for Repair ol Fine Watches & Jewelry. All work eu trusted to his care will be executed promptly, neatly, and WARRANTED FOR ONE i ih AJti. At his Store will be found one of the largest stocks of Gold and Silver Watches, .. the best European and American manufacture in the Southern States, with a select assortment of Rich anjl New Styles of Etruscan Gold Jewelry. feet with Diamonds, Pearls, Bubies, Oriental Garnets, Coral, Ac. —ALSO— SOLID SILVER WARE, CONSISTING OF FULL TEA SETTS, WAITERS, ICE AND WATER PITCHERS, CASTORS, GOBLETS, CUPS, FORKS, SPOONS, And everything in the Silver Ware line. a “ d Double-Barrelled GUNS ; Coifs, Smith Wesson s, Cooper’s, Sharp's, Remington’s, £v^S’ BPtoXOM ’ audmanyot^ erß o* the latest A. PRONTAUT, One door below Augusta Hotel, IGy Droad street, Augusta, Ga. 6m AWARDED THE PRIZE MEDAL AT THE PARIS EXPOSITION, 1867. 801/1 b y Agrirculi*%lmplem’t Dealers Throughout the U. S. * 01.1, |\. . CO’S (J ASX Cast-Steel Plows. MANTFACTURED By COI.LIXS A CO., “HARTFORD,” *TW^ in Iron nmu’ l« Tu mad< ty y louring mouiten Sted into and Shed T 2“® tempered, ground aim ponsneci Any section can be replacen at anv Lme by a duplicate; or, if the point is worn ft mav be repaired by welding to it a now piece of Stef 7 can « CU A l fu gmng lull information, sent to appli “ S-3m 89 COLLINS &CO , P -° cU — im 212 Water St., New York. 3? tire NXedicines, & e . PLtTMB & &SZT27ER, dhalbrs iN- Pure Medicines and Chemicals, DRUGS, PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, BRUSHES, PERFUMERY, FANCY ARTICLES, GARDEN, GRASS, AND FIELD SEEDS, FISH HOOKS, LINES, Ac., &c. 13 road Street, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. sep2B—3m J. I J . H. brown, siumsr, 189 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA. e °l >l9 ___ 3m J. J. BROWNE, GILDER AND PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER, 135 Brood Street, Augusta, Ga. Old Pictnree and Looking-Glass Framee Regilt. Oil Paintings Restored, Lined and Varnished, my 30—ly SPRING 1808. THE OLD AND RELIABLE HOUSE OF OKAY dt ‘JTrnT.Tvg- AUGUSTA, Cr-A.., Is always prepared to offer to the public, at wholesale and retail, a thoroughly complete assortment of STAPLE GOODS, *— A LfeO- ■* British French and Swiss Dress Goods, CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, CLOAKS, SHAWLS, EMBROIDERIES, LACES, HOSIERY, HOOP SKIRTS, NOTIONS, &c„ mh2l SPECIAL NOTICE. STEEL AMALGAM BELLS. Every School and Plantation should have one. Will scdl those now on hand cheap. Those desiring to purchase will do well to call soon. Price, complete, from $7 to 510. P. MALONE, Augusta Foundry and Machine Works. May.l9th, lS6s. my3o—tf O'Dowd 6l Knlherin, GROCERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, AUGUSTA, GA,, HA \ E 0)i HaN ~D a full stock of •SUGAR, COFFEE, TEAS, • SOAP, STARCH, CANDLES, . tobacco, liquors, BACON, SKGARS ' LARD, FLOUR, AND EVERY THING Usually kept in a Wholesale and Retail Grocery. n , ho P ICE S AS AS THE LOWEST. tf Kenny <&. Gray, 333 Broad Street, deallrs is RFA D Y-MA DE CLOI HI NO, CLOTHS, CASSIMERES AND VESTINGS, GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS OF ALL MINDS, And everything usually kept In a First-Class Clothing and Tailoring Establishment. fcjF" An examination of their splendid stock is cor dially invited. Augusta, March 21,1866. ts Augusta Foundry and machine works. WEIGHT & ALLUM'S IMPROVED COTTON SCREWS, GIN GEAR, SUGAR BOILERS, SUGAR MILLS, ALARM BELLS, AND ALL KINDS OF CASTINGS, DONE AT SHORT NOTICE . HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR OLD MACHINERY IRON, BRAS3 AND COPPER. PHILIP MALONE. mhai . NEW SPRING- DRY GOODS. James A. Gray <& Go., 228 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GEO., Beg to inform the public that they are now receiving THE LARGEST SPRING STOCK OF SY'KPJLje FANCY JOKY GOODS Which have bee n received at this Establishment for the past twenty years. These Goods have been purchased EXCLUSIVELY lOR 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 beet Houses in the world, and purchasing side by side with the largest Jobbers in 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 style* and price. JAMES A. GRAY A 00., a P n 228 Broad Street. Wanted—Agents. #75 to~#2oo. Et eryw here, male and female, to introduce throughout the Southern States, the Genuine and Improved Com mon-sense Family Sewing Machine. This Machine Mill sutch, hrtn, full, tuck, quilt, bind, braid, and em broider in a most superior manner. Price only S2O, fully warranted, for five years. We will pay SI,OOO, for any machine that will sew a stronger, more beau tiful, and more elastic seam than ours. It makes the Elastic Lock-stitch. Every second stitch can be cut, and still the cloth cannot be pulled apart without earing it. We pay agents from $75 to 200 per month and expenses, or a commission from which twice that amount can be made. Address S. 31. TOLIVER, AGO. Franklin, Ky. Caution : Do not be imposed upon by other parties, palming off worthless cast-iron Ma chines, under the same name, or otherwise. Ours is the only genuine and really practical Machine manu factured. aug29—tf CM? Rwh-l §■ (5 Advertisements forwarded to all Newspapers. No advance charged on Publishers’ prices. 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