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, , jr lines. Besides this “office
..,0"’ there are a number of special and
tutor correspondents scattered ail about
’he country, and in Europe, who write, or
' i p ff|-;iph f to the paper, as the case may
r Fifty men is a low estimate, of the
l umber regularly engaged in doing the
.„in-work for any of the large daily
papers; and, counting in all, in any way
Contributing, the estimate will about
rloTl bie. Cuming to the mechanical ae
nirtincnt, the printers number by scores
1 ,J . sc ores; from ten to fifteen men are
'nuJwd specially, to correct any errors
[pM-pe, which is called “proof reading,
fj then, above al! these, is a “night
‘‘p tor » w ho receives the dispatches that
cp pouring in from London,Paris,Berlin
Washington, New < Means, San Francisco,
Madrid” and, in fact, all over this Con
tVentand Europe, until lato lit night.
Between three and four o’clock in the
morning, the paper is ready to print, and
then, lor hours and hours, a huge steam
press, as long, and wide, and high, as an
ordinary house, thunders away, deep
under ground, shaking the newspaper
from its giant arms, at the rate of ten,
i verv revolution of the huge central
wheol. Five tiers of boys, on platforms,
piled one above the other, feed the
monster, and, with roar, and clank, and
c ] an ,f f the fruit of so much toil and talent
j t ?ady to go forth to twenty thousand
breakfast tables, and an hundred cities,
pium one year’s end to the other there is
n0 intermission in this gigantic, organism,
not even for a single hour. There is al
ways work to do, and always some vigi
lant writer upon guard.
Tyrone Powers.
NEW ORLEANS (LA,) CORRESPONDENCE
OF THE BANNER OF THE SOUTH.
J very good Genei'ol Bide, but not with
out exception* — Fact Ist : Extract
from the St. Louis, Mo., National
Democrat —Fact ‘ld. : Extract from
a letter from St. Louis — The Murder
er McNeil, Sheriff of St. Louis for
two years — Can the South have any
hopes of good Government ? — The
Lute State Elections A Polit
ical Problem —Figures Necessary to
Cypher it out.
New Orleans, Oct. 12, 1868.
Banner of the South :
Very many good, honest, simple souls
in the South, judging all others by thein
be’ves, (a very good general rule, but not
without exceptions,) persist in thinking
that the mass of Northern and Western
people are equally high-toned as them
selves. In most instances, no doubt, the
“wish is father to the thought,” and these
good folks proceed on the theory, that
“where ignorance is bliss, ’tis folly to be
wise-” It may be, perhaps, they will not
thank me for trying to undeceive them ;
hut they can hardly blame me for simply
bating plain facts, without any comments,
which will continue to be plain facts, and
very solid, hard facts, whether stated or
not.
Fact Ist, is the following extract from
an article in the _St. Louis National
Democrat, of a few days ago :
“A great howl went up over sacked
-Tii.l desolated Lawrence, but not a pious
Puritan marred the platitude of his
Meek, meek face, by frowning at the
enormities in Jackson, Cass, (and other)
t 'unties in Missouri. White, plethoric
(, vos, turned horrified, heavenward, when
Anderson’s death charge rolled over that
1- -ne prairie, by Centralia town, terrible
a; the yawn of an earthquake; but, those
ouno eyes glittered gladly with a sancti
-1; nious twinkle, when Palmyra’s butchery
r^ 0Qe > an d McNeill had smeared his
hands in innocent and accusing blood.
, ■ ’James Porter captured Palmyra in
Fall of 1862, and, during his odcu
: Ar)'i of the town, one Allsman, an ex
• lier ot the 3d Missouri Cavalry, and a
■TV, guide, and traitor, was spirited
» orie knew how or where.
1 . re-entered Palmyra upon its
vwacuation by Col. Porter, confined ten
y aD( J g°°d men, and issued a notice
! x °! ter » 6-rted October Bth, informing
lHlloss Allsman was returned
'•win ten days from the date thereof
prisoners m his possession should be
iVd'UM R ’ ? tracban was the
•' ardja ’ and was just as cruel
•* 1 as bloodthirsty as his master.
:;: , UUi wa s not returned ; indeed, Porter
' ,avv the notice until after the men
}„,*>. v a . nd > eve n had it been placed
AlClaW h ? Co l lld not P ossi % return
/‘if’ lOF 1C knew nothin g whatever
} k Jl ,u an ™ quired t 0 bc Produced.
r V r P etl tions, steeled against every
V, \Vii ea S cr and swift to act,
- All ordered the execution at the end
f , U time. Ten brave and
U,, nien u ' ere i led out for the death shots.
U* met death without a shudder. * *
tioiT* 1 P artan > one of the above men
u\;V ‘ had volunteered to take the
a„VA d t“ an wbo * family was
‘ l helpless; and was accepted!
Untouched by the heroism of the boy, and
indifferent to one of the finest exhibitions
of chivalry on record, McNeill and stra-,
chan ordered his Execution , ibith the
rcst.(!) thus covering their names with
everlasting infamy. * * * * JSTor
was this all! Within a few weeks after
the execution of Porter’s soldiers, that
“great and good man,” the “never-to-be
sufficiently-larocntcd Lincoln,” promoted
Colonel John McNeill to a Brigadier
General, thus paying a premium upon
murder, and bidding a terrible price for
the execution of nameless crimes.
The shooting of Porter’s men can
never be justified, even as a military ne
cessity. “
Ten men for One ! Ten lives for one
supposed to be taken—for no evidence
ever appeared of Allsman’s death—was
a requisition unheard of in military annals,
and never made by an army, or a cause,
which professed to be fighting in a civil
ized struggle, and to be conducted for a
great, immortal purpose. * * *
There, with hie eyes unbandaged, and
his lair hair blowing back in the haze of
October airs, was the young hero, who
had volunteered for death, and now stood
up to embrace it, as an eager lover
stretches out his arms to the idol of his
affections—a faint flush on his young face,
and a tender, holy light in his young
eyes.
Beady ! The quick dressing of Regu
lars, and the ominous, clear springing of
strong locks.
Aim! Between the earth and the
sky, a clump of muskets crept out straight
and tremulous, gaping into the faces of
the Confederates, not ten rods away.
Fire ! Only ten “ rebels,” stark un
der the sunlight, pouring out a great
stream, red to eternity.
And, sweet in his innocent boyhood, a
half smile on his young face, and a sun
gleam on his silken hair, with cold, white
hands, and pale, inarticulate lips, rested
in sleep the Volunteer for Immortality.”
Fact 2d, Is the following extract from
a, letter just received from a citizen of
St. Louis:
“We have heard positively that the
‘ missing’ Allsman returned home. Also,
that his wife had implored Gen. McNeill,
ou her knees, not to retaliate on inno
cent men the (supposed) murder of her
husband, because she felt convinced,
knowing his character and habits, that he
was not dead, but away, with his own
free will.
“ This incident should be placed before
the public in so strong a light as to con
found the murderers, and cover them with
the shame they deserve.
“ Gen. McNeill has eeen Sheriff of
St. Lowis for the Last two years!”
As before intimated, I make no com
merits, but will allow our good, easy
going, credulous Southerners to judge
from the bare facts, whether there is
much hopes of a good Government exist
ing among a people who permit their
great metropolis to remain for two years
under the rule of such a creature.
From the late State elections, it would
seem the people of the North and West
are still bound to the ear of the conqueror
—still hug the chains of Radicalism.
Well, I “suppose it’s all right.” If they
arc willing to stand another four years of
National Destruction, ’tis rather their
affair than ours— We have precious little
more to lose.
Perhaps, after all, this political trouble
will have to be settled by cyphering. If it
took thirty odd years to arouse the South
to resist the gentle encroachments of Yan
koedom, how long can the Puritan mob
endure the oppressions of their own Puri
tanic Masters at Washington ?
Who can work it out ?
Southern Radical.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
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•
DENTIST.
Rooms, 223 BROAD STREET, opposite Central Hotel.
over Branch & Sons.
oct 2s—6m
FOR SALE.
1500 Gallons of WINE, made from the Catawba,
Isabella, and Pauline grapes, in good strong barrels, 40
gallons each. Address,
JOSEPH A. HILL.
Borzelia, Ga.
oct 24—1 m*
PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE.
PERKINS & PELOT.
[At the old Tucker & Perkin’s Gallery.]
Arc prepared to furnish every style of Picture known
to the art, in superior style.
Pictures of all sorts copied into Portraits of every
description. _ oct 24—6 m
SPECIAL NOTICE.
STEEL AMALGAM BELLS.
Every School and Plantation should have one. Will
sell those now on hand cheap. Those desirin''- to
purchase will do well to call soon.
Brice, complete, from $7 to $lO.
. . „ P. MALONE,
May 19th, Foxmdry aud MachineWorks.^
©g fgi ainiiim.
[OFFICIAL ]
PROCLAMATION.
BY THE GOVERNOR.
Whereas, notwithstanding the Executive Proclama
tion of September 14th, 1868, many lawless acts have
occurred ih violation thereof, whereby the lives and
property of citizens have been destroyed, the right of
free speech impaired, the performance of the duties of
the offices to which citizens have been elected, denied;
the lives of citizens so threatened as to cause them to
abandon their homes and property;
And, Wheueas, “The protection of persons and
property is the paramount duty of Government, and
shall be impartial and complete;”
And, W hkreas, The Sheriff of each County is, by
law, charged with the preservation of life, property,
and peace, in each county:
Now, therefore, I, Rufus B. Bullock, Governor, and
Commauder-in.Chief of the Army aud Navy of the
State of Georgia, and of the Militia thereof, do hereby
issue this, my Proclamation, charging and command
ing the said Sheriffs, and each and every other cigil
officer in every County in thfs State, to see to it tlis.
the lives and property of all citizens, and the peace o\
the community, are preserved; and that all persons
are protected in the free exercise of their civil and
political rights and privileges. And, further, to make
known that, for failure in the performance of duty, the
said Sheriffs and other civil officers will be held to a
strict accountability, under the law. And, to charge
upon every person, resident in this State, that they
render prompt and willing obedience to the said
Sheriffs, and other civil officer, under ail circumstances
whatsoever i aud that they demand from said officers
protection, when threatened or disturbed, in their
person or property, or with denial of political or civil
rights; and, that failing to receive such protection,
they report the facts to this Department.
The following extract from General Orders No. 27,
dated October 8, 1868, from Headquarters, Department
of the South, is published for the information of Civil
Officers and tho general public, by which it will be
seen that said Civil Officers will, in the performance of
tlieir duties, be sustained by the military power of the
United States.
Given under my hand, and the Great Seal of the State,
at the Capitol, in the City of Atlanta, this 9th day of
October, in the year of our Lord, eighteen hundred
aud sixty-eight, and of the Independence of the
United States the ninety-third.
Rufus B. Bullock,
By tkfc Governor ;
David G. Cottixg,
Secretary of State.
“Headq’bs, Department ©f the South, 1
Atlanta, Georgia, Oct. 8, 1868. ’}
.General Orders JVo. 27. •
’Vt hkreas, By an Act of Congress of the United
States, approved March 2d, 1865, it is made the duty
of the military authority to preserve the peace at tho
polls at any election that may be held in any of the
States; aud, whereas, this duty has become the more
imperative, from the existing political excitement in
tho public mind, from the recent organization of civil
government, and from the fact that Congress has, by
statute, prohibited the organization of military forces
in the several States of this Department, it is, there
fore, ordered,
“That the several District Commanders will, as soon
as practicable, on the receipt of this order, distribute
the troops under their commands, as follows:
*****
In the District of Georgia ;
One company 16th Infantry, to Albany
One company 16th Infantry, to Columbus
One company 16tli Infantry, to Macon
One company 16th Infantry, to Augusta
One company 16th In tan try to Washington, (Wilkes
County.)
One company lfith Infantry, to Amerlcus.
One company lt>th Infantry, to ThomasviUe
One company (C), sth Cavalry, to Athens.
The company at Savannah to be reinforled, should
occasion require, by such number of the men at Fort
Pulaski as can be spared from the post.
“Detachments, when necessary, may be made to
points in the vicinity of each post; but, in no case, nor
on any pretext whatever, will detachments be sent
without a commissioned oilieer, who will be fully
instructed by his Post Commander.
“The troops will be considered as in the field, and
supplied with the necessary camp equipage; the men
to be furnished with common tents, if practicable, and
if not practicable, with shelter tents. Commanding
officers are permitted to hire quarters, temporarily,
wuon it can be done for reasonable rates; but this will
not preclude the necessity of carrying tents, as the
commands, in all cases, must be in readiness to move
at the shortest notice, with all supplies required for
their efficiency.
“District Commanders will instruct Post Com
manders in their duties, and the relative position of
the civil and military powers. They will impress on
Post Commanders that they are to act in aid and co
operation, and in subordination to the civil authorities;
that they are to exercise discretion and judgment, un
biased by political or other prejudices; that their
object should be exclusively to preserve the peace and
uphold law and order; and they must ho satisfied such
is the object of the civil officer calling on them for aid;
that they must, in all cases where time will permit,
apply for instructions to superior authority; but they
must, at all hazards, preserve the peace, and not be
restrained by technical points, when, in their consci
entious judgment, under the rules above set forth, It
is their duty to act. Post Commanders, on being no
tified of the proposed hokling of political meetings,
maj send an officer, and, if necessary, a detachment,
to watch the proceedings, and see that the peace is
preserved,
“To the people of the several States composing the
Department, the Major-General Commanding appeals
that they will co-operate with him and the civil
authorities in sustaining law and order, in preserving
the peace, and In avoiding those scenes of riot and
bloodshed, and die wanton destruction of property
and life, which has already, in some instances, been
enacted in the Department. He urges abstinence
from all inflammatory and incendiary appeals to the
passions; discountenancing the koeping open of liquor
shops on days of political meetings and of election; the
abstaining frum carrying arms, and asserting the indi
vidual right of construing laws by force of arms. No
just cause is ever advanced by resort to violence. Let
there be charity and forbearance among political op
ponents, whatever may be the result; let each good
citizen determine that all who, under the law, have the
right to the ballot shall exercise it, undisturbed. If
there are disputed points of law, let them be referred
to the Courts, and let not mobs, or political clubs, or
other irresponsible bodies, construe and undertake to
execute the law. This appeal is made in the earnest
hope that the Major General Commanding can rely on
the good sense and correct judgment of the mass of
the peopie, and that he will not be compelled to resort
to tiie exorcise of the power with which he is intrusted,
and which he will most reluctantly employ. But he
thinks it his duty to make known, that, so far as the
power under his command will admit, he will not
permit the peace to be broken, and that he will not be
restrained, in the conscientious discharge of his duty,
by technicalities of laws made when the present
anomalous condition of affairs were neither anticipated
or provided for.”
By order of Major General Meade :
R. C. Drum,
A. A. G.
#tT All Newspapers within the State of Georgia, will
please insert daily and weekly until 3d of November,
proximo, and Bend bill to Executive Department,
Atlanta. octl7
Witt. 11. TIITT A LAND.
Wholesale Druggists,
264 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA. GA.
Have in Store a very large and select stock of
DRUGS,
MEDICINES,
GLASS WARE,
PAINTS,
OILS,
FANCY GOODS.
and Drugists’ Sundries, adapted to the wants of Mer
chants, Physician, and Planters, and which they offer
at a very small advance on Manufacturer’s and Im
porter’s prices.
WM. H. TUTT & LAND are also the Proprietors of
TUTT’S SYRUP SARSAPARILLA
AND
QUEEN’S DELIGHT,
the great BLOOD PURIFIER; a speedy and certain
cure for Rheumatism, Liver Complaint, Effects of
Mercury, Syphilis, Diseases of the Skin, Swelling of
the Joints, etc.
It imparts a beautiful roseate hue to the complexion,
rendering the Skin Soft and Fair.
Price, SI.OO pef bottle, or six for $5.00
ALSO,
TUTT’S EXPECTORANT,
An infallible remedy for Coughs, Colds, Asthma,
Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Spitting of Blood, Croop,
Shortness of Breath, Whooping Cough, and a great re
lief to Consumptives.
ONE TRIAL will satisfy any one of its efficacy.
ALSO,
TUTTS VEGETABLE LIVER PILLS.
These Pills are offered to the public with tho great
est confidence. Though they have never been adver
tised, Gross upon Gross of them have been sold in the
past Six Months. They are Warranted to contain NO
MERCUKX, but act directly on the Liver, which pro
perty is. owing to the Fodophyllin, or May Apple,
which they contain. Their operation is gentle, pro
ducing no griping. If you wish to “BREAK YOUR
CHILLS,” use these pills, before taking Quinine, and
a cure will be sure and permanent. They are espe
cially recommended to DYSPEPTICS.
oct 24—6 m.
NEW
BOOT AND SHOE
STORE.
NOW OPENING!
IN THE STORE FORMERLY OCCUPIED BY MRS.
A. HENEY AS A MILLINERY STORE.
X. IP. CXIXI-AuP.IDE'Sr
Respectfully announces to his friends and the
public that he has on hand, and will continue to re
ceive, all goods pertaining to a first class
BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
Comprising in part the following :
Gents' and Boys’ BOOTS and SHOES, all styles;
Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s BOOTS and SHOES,
all styles;
TRUNKS, VALISES, and SATCHELS, of all styles;
All of which he offers for sale at VERY LOW PRICES
for CASH.
He also takes pleasure in announcing that he has
secured the services of Mr. JAMES HENEY, who will
conduct the business for him, and who will be pleased
to see his friends and the public generally, who desire
to procure anything in his line of business.
octl7-3m
TiTO LITTLE SLZANZK.
A MAGAZINE FOR SOUTHERN BOYS AND GIRLS,
Edited by Olive O. Leu, Fredericksburg, Ya.
Acknowledged to be one of the best Juvenile Periodi
cals extant. It comprises a rich variety of material
from American and European writers, celebrated in
the various departments of LITERATURE, SGIENCE,
and RELIGION,
With no sectarian bins, this Magazine commends
itself to every friend of children, its aim being to de
velope and foster a taste for the “True, the Beautiful,
and the Good,” to cultivate the affections, nourish the
graces of domestic life, and to inspire reverence for
the Author of every good and perfect gift.
It especially commends itself to the philanthropic,
working “for God and Good,” and earnestly does ii
appeal for aid in sustaining an earnest effort.
kbjU To Ladies in charge of Fairs for Memorial As
sociations, Church purposes, or any Charity, Miss Lee
offers twenty per cent, of subscriptions to the Little
Gleaner, received through their agency.
Terms : Onk Doll Ait, in advance.
J&v* In every case of clubbing, where a commission
has not been retained, a gift of equal value can be
claimed.
Among the exquisite engravings offered as prizes
may be mentioned “One of the Chosen,” “The First
Lesson,” and “The Child’s Prayer,” for description of
which see July and August numbers.
All communications should be directed to the
“Editress of the Little Gleaner,” Fredericksburg, Ya.
oct!7—2
ESTABLISHED IN 1850-
~T HS. Subscriber would respectfully inform
(Vy 3 F*® citizens of Augusta and surrounding coun
{g&yflfctry, that he keeps a special Establishment for
the
Repair of Fine M aieiies & Jewelry.
Ti° ri entrusted to his care will be executed
YEAR* ’ DCatJy ’ aud WARRANTED FOR ONE
At his Store will be found one of the largest stocks of
Gold and Silver Watches,
and New Styles of
Etruscan Gold Jewelry,
Set with Diamonds, Pearls, Rubies,
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.
Fine Single and Double-Barrelled GUNS ; Colt’s,
Smith & Wesson’s, Cooper’s, Sharp’s, Remington’s,
Derringer’s PISTOLS, and many others of the latest
invention.
Fine CUTLERY, SPECTACLES, WALKING CANES
PERFUMERY, PORT&MONNJEIS, AND FANCY
GOODS of every variety, to be found in a <fcrst-class
Jewelry Establishment
A. PRONTAUT,
One door below Augusta Hotel,
163 Broad street, Augusta, Ga.
“MO 6m
WARDED THE PRIZE MEDAL AT THE PARIS
EXPOSITION, 1867.
Sold by AgrircuU’l Implern’t Dealers Throughout the U. S.
COLLINS & CO’S
CAST
Cast-Steel Plows.
MANtTFACTTTB3r> BY COLLINS & CO., “HABTFOP.D,”
40C Os same Material used in their Celebrated Axes
These Plows are made by pouring moulten Steel into
Iron moulds. They are then highly tempered, ground
and polished. Any section can bereplacen at any
time by a duplicate; or, if the point is worn, it mav
be repaired by welding to it anew piece of Steel.
Circulars, giving full information, sent to appli
cants. Address COLLINS & CO.,
oc *3—3m ojo Water St., New York.
Pure Medicines, &e.
PLUMB & LSrffiNTBB,,
DEALKBS IN'
Pure Medicines and Chemicals,
DRUGS, PAINTS, OILS,
GLASS, BRUSHES, PERFUMERY,
FANCY ARTICLES, GARDEN, GRASS, AND FIELD
SEEDS, FISH HOOKS, LINES, &c„ tc.
213 13road Street,
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA.
sep26—3m
J. P. H. BROWN,
DEStfTXST,
ISO BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA.
sep!9 3m
J. J. BROWNE.
GILDEIS AND PK’TCTiE FRAME MANUFACTURES,
135 Broad Street, Augusts, Ga.
Old Pictures and Looking-Glass Frames Regilt. Oil
Paintings Restored, Lined and Varnished.
my3o—ly
NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS
august" dorr,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
220 Broad Si. (Mersey's Old Stand),
Bogs to announce that he has received a complete and
magnificent Stock of
FRENCH, ENGLISH, and GERMAN
Cloths, Cassimeres, &V estings,
Which he is ready to make up to order in the MOST
FASHIONABLE STYLE, and it prices as now as any
IN THE CITY.
ALSO,
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
Os his own Manufacture.
GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS, o: all kinds, which
will be sold at the lowest possible prices.
GIVE ME A TRIAL.
AUGUST DORR,
oct!7—3m 220 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga.
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