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6 Brparrnt L. T. BLOMF. & C O PUBLISHERS AND PROPRIETORS. AUGUSTA, GA., OCT. 1,1870. TERMS: One copy, one year, Invariably in advance,.... $3 00 “ “ six months “ “ 150 Single Copies..— 10 cts To Clubs.— 'To any person sending us a Club of 15 one copy, one year, will be given. To Clubs of 20, or more The Banker will be furnished at the rate of $2 50 per annum, j%g- In all cases the names must be furnished at the same time, and the cash must accompany each order, jjf jr Dealers will be supplied ou liberal terms. fee- In making remittances to the Banner or the South use Checks on New York, or Post Office Money Orders on Augusta. If these cannot be had, send by Express, or in Registered Letters. RATES OF ADVERTISING. CnT „ Drj jl One : Three Six I Twelve - NO, squares. Month .Months Monts- onths 1 Square t 500 sll 00: fi eo;s 30 00 2 Squares ; s 00j 17 00 34 COj 50 00 3 Squares j j li 00 j 23 u j 42 00j 70 10 4 Squares 12 OOj 27 00i 47 00j 77 00 *4 Column ! i x 5 00; 31 OOj 55 001 90 00 y Column i j 24 00! 50 00: 87 001 130 00 ll Column.,.. . .1 : 32 0* i 02 00 110 00: 175 00 1 Column 40 00 7 0 00 125 00 200 1 0 A Sister of Mercy Worthy of the Martyts. We copy the following from tli° editorial columns of the Savannah Kcivs. It portrays a truthful picture, in addition to its beauties a masterp.ece of composition: The Sister of Mercy. —An incident of scarce a line, some poor half dozen words condensed to the utmost of tele graphic brevity, the episode of a life as likely to pass unnoticed and to he for ever lost, one slender beam of purest light piercing the murky clouds of battles —one poor flower blooming in a jungle of thorns, yet worthy of emblazoning in letters of gold on the black tablet of passing events; all that was told was of a Sister of Mercy, who, tenderly caring for a fallen soldier, stricken down in the storm of the battle, receives herself a fearful wound, rallies for awhile, then dies with placid smile on her holy lips. God save us from taking a title from the guerdon of praise due to the thou sands of heroic dead, whether French or Prussians, unknown soldiers or historic generals, who, with their last gasps, the cry of defiance on tin ir lips, their faces to the foe, their weapons in their hands, sank lifeless ou the sou: this frail woman, inspired by faith alone, her gentle limbs nerved to the cruel task, severe and calm whilst breathing a whirlwind of plunging-hissing deaths, without blanch ing or quailing, steadily j. ursues her sa cred mission amidst horrors indescriba ble, until some cruel missile changing her to the mangled semblance of human form, she left this earth and mounted to heaven, bearing the martyr crown upon her lovely head. What should we know her name ? It would give us nothing save a passing sound, the fact itself is all we care for! God in His great mercy will treasure it! If of things earthly there is any good, may she find sepulchre in some quiet grave—where ere sleeps our sister will be chnsecrated ground—over her may the sweet breath of wild flowers mingle their perfumes with the songs of passing birds! Man can but coarsely praise such acts of piety, it behooves the the Creator alone to reward sublime devotion. i -m Complimentary to General R. £. Lee. —The New York Express , in commenting on the surrender of Se dan, alludes to General 11. E. Lee in the following complimentary manner: We can only infer what might be done from what was really done duriD fr our own rebellion. The Confederate General Lee, with half-naked, half-starved armv, or remains of an army, of some forty or fifty thousand men, we all know, held General Grant at bay before Richmond for some sis months, with 200,000 men, more or less, and only surrendered when the commissariat had distributed the last crust and the last ounce of powder. If that French army at Sedan had had leaders with some of Lee’s brains and pluck, Frenchmen would not have had to blush to-day L»r so inglorious a sur render. A TORPID SYSTEM. Sometimes, without any assignable cause, the physical strength and animal spirits give away, and a strange torpor falls alike ou the body and intellect. There is little or no pain perhaps, but the natural vigor and elasticity of the nervous and muscuiar system seems to have departed, and an indifference to the pleasures of life, and even of its grave responsibilities, takes the place of that earnest interest in both which charac terizes every well balanced mind when in a healthy condition. This state of partial collapse is often the premonitory symptoms of some serious malady. It indicates unmis takably that the vital powers are lan guishing and need a stimulant. In such cases the effect of a few doses of Hostet tor’s Stomach Bitters is wonderfully beneficial. The great tonic wakes up the system from its drowse. The secretions and and the circulation receive anew impetus. The relaxed nerves recover their elasticity under the operations of the specific like the slackened strength of a musical instrument in the process of timing. Lethargy and debility are re placed by energy and vigor, the spirits rise, and life that almost seemed a bur den with the season of depression lasted, becomes once more enjoyable. That such a radical change should be produc ed by a remedy entirely devoid of the powerful alkaloids and minerals so ex tensively used in modern practice, may seem incredible to those who pin their faith on the medicinal efficacy of active poisjns, but if these skeptics will take the trouble to enquire of those who have tested the corrective and alterative vir tues of the Bitters under the circum stances described, they will find the statement to be true. Oct. I—ts. FACTS FOR THE LADIES. John Sibley deposed: I must de clare the Wheeler & Wilson to be the the most wonderful and comprehensive sewing mechanism ever put in the American market. It is the simplest as well as the most cunning in principle. There is genius and high mechanical ability in its arrangement, and therefore it is most reliable and easy to keep in order. There is a directness of connec tion between the pewer and the result, never found by me in the devices of any other inventor, and the mechanical results follow of the highest possible speed, quiet aud easy movement, which make it a de light to mechanicians. I think it just to denominate it one of the marvels of the age. Oct. I—ts. — Simmons’ Liver Regulator has no equal as a preventive cure. Oct. I—ts. THE “PAINKILLER.” This celebrated medicine has won a deservedly high reputation as an alieviator of pain and a preser ver of health. It has become a household remedy, from the fact that it gives immediate and permanent relief, It is a purely vegetable preparation, made from the best and purest materials, safe to keep and to use iu every family. It is recommended by physi cians and persons of all classes, and to-day, after a public trial of thirty yearss—the average life of man —it stands unrivalled and unexcelled, spreading its usefulness over the wide world. Its large aud in creasing sale affords positive evidence of its endur ing fame. We do not deem it necessary to say much in its favor as oue small bottle will do more to con vince you of its efficacy than all the advertisements in the world. Give it one favor trial and you would not be without it for ten times its cost. SIT Directions accompany each bottle. ( Price 25cts, 50cts, and Si.oo per Bottle. Sold by all Druggist May—2l—ly Tlio CeleToratod. Murray Lanman’s Florida Water. The most lasting, agree able, and refreshing of all perfumes, for use on the Handkerchief, at the Toilet and in the Bath. For sale by all Druggists and Per fumers. °epl7—ly FIVE CENTS ADDITIONAL will buy shoes with silver or copper tips, which will save the buyer the price of a new pair of Shoes. Compared with ragged toes and dirty stockings, they are beautiful, to say the least. Parents try it. seplT—3m THE BEST, Cheapest and shortest course of study for Boys, Young and Middle-aged Men starting in life, or wanting situations, is at Eastman College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., the oldest and only Practical Busi ness Institution. The only one providing situations for graduates. Address for catalogue of 3000 in Business. Board and Tuition sllO. H. G. EASTMAN, LL. D , Pres., Poughkeepsie, N. Y. sep!7eow—2 SUN-WRIT TEN WORD S& Shows us untold riches and beauties in the Great House, with its blooming flowers, Singing birds. Waving palms, Rolling clouds, Beautiful bow, Sacred mountains, Delightful rivers. Mighty oceans, Thun dering voices, Blazing heavens and vast universe with countless beings in millions of worlds, aod reads to us iu each the Unwritten Word. Rose-tinted paper, ornate engravings and superb binding. Intel ligent men and women wanted to introdnee the work iu every township and village. Light business. Good pay. Send for Circular, description and endors rnents to agents. ZEIGLER. McCURDY & CO., 16 S. Sixth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. septl9—3m A. JL. MILLER, NATIONAL HOTEL, CHATTANOOGA TENNESSEE. Board $2.00 Per Day. septlO—ly Fall aud Winter Importation. 1870. RIBBONS, MILLINERY AND STRAW GOODS. o ARMSTRONG, CATOR & CO.. IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF Bonnet, Trimming and Velvet Ribbons, Bonnet Silks, Satins, and Velvets, Blondß, Netts, Crapes, Ruches, Flowers, Feathers, Ornaments, Straw Bonnets and Ladies’ Hats, Trimmed and Untrimmed, Shaker Hoods, ao., (237 & 239 Baltimore street,; BALTIMORE, MD. Offer the largest Stock to bo found in this Country, and unequalled in Choice Variety and Cheapness, oomprising the latest Parisian novelties. ORDERS SOLICITED, And prompt attention given. augl3—tf FRUIT & ORNAMENTAL TREES (FOR AUTUMN OF 1870. Wo invite the attention of Planters and Dealers to our large aud complete stock of Standard and Dwarf Fruit Trees. Grape Vines and small Fruit. Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Plants. New & Rare Fruit & Ornamental Trees. Descriptive aud Illustrated priced Catalogues, sent prepaid on receipt of stamps, as follows: No. I.—Fruits. 10c. No. 2.—Ornamental Trees • 10c. No. 3.—Green-house, sc. No. 4.—Wholesale free. Address — ELLWANGER & BARRY, ROCHESTER, N. Y. Established 1840. August 27—3 t. eow. After thirty years trial, is still receiving the most unqualified testimonials to its virtues, from persons of the highest character and responsibility. Physi cians oi the first respectability, recommend itas a most effectual preparation for the extinction of pain. It is not only the best remedy ever known for Bruises. Cuts, Burus, &c., but for Dysentery, or Cholera, or any sort of bowel complaint, it is a remedy unsurpas sed lor efficiency and rapidity of action. In the grea>. cities ot India, aud other hot climates, it has be come the Standard Mediciuo for all such complaints as well as for Dyspepsia, Liver Complaints, and other kindred disorders. For Coughs and Colds eauker, Asthma, and Rheumatic difficulties it lias been proved by the most abundant and convincing testimony, to beau invaluable medicine. * BUCKEYE BELL FOUND J&a fW- a ¥ Established in 1837 AJ) Ak JLv t-W jO) Superior Bells for Churches r>T7 etc., made of Purr Bell Metal, copper and tiu—fully Warranted, and mounted wuh our Patent Improved Rotary Hangings Illustrated Catalogue sent free. Address VANDUZEN & TIFT, liiiyio—ly lu. & A. H. McLAWS Land Agents For the State of Georgia, will Buy. Sell, aud Rent , Lauds ou Commission. No. 3 old Post Office Block. Augusta, Ga., Jan. Bth 1869. janO-tf riu\ e you a Cabinet Organ or Melodeon ? CLARKE'S NEW BESTHOD FOR REED ORGANS, Is the Best and Most Popular Instruction Book Published for these Favorite liibtruments. Price, $2 00. Sent to any address post-paid ou re ceipt of price. OLIVER DITSON A CO., Boston. CHAS. H. DITSON & Cos., New York. sept-24—ts nT ANTED-AGENTS (S2O Per Day) to sell ! the celebrated HOME SHUTTLE SEWING j MACHINE. Has the under-feed, makes the ‘‘lockstitch” (alike on both sides,) and is fully I licensed, Tlie Best and cheapest Sewing Ma chine in the market. Address JOHNSON, CLARK CO., Boston, Mass , Pittsbur" Pa. Chicago, 111,, or St. Louis, Mo. sepl7 —ly URSULINE INSTITUTE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, ('•Valle Crucis,” Near Columbia, S. C.) For the Education of Young Ladies, Under the. Immediate Supervision of the Religieouses of the Ursuline Convent. This Institution, so well known hroughont the South, offers every facility for the acquisition of a refined and solid education. Nothing will be left un done iu imparting to the pupils confided to the care of the Ladies, a thorough education in the highest sense of the word; not alone instructing the intellect, but with maternal care guiding and trainingj t the heart The scholastic year consists of two sessious, or four quarters. At the close of each quarterly examinaton, “Bulletins” of Studies aud Health are sent to Parents or Guardians. For further information, application may be made to the Mother Superior, to Rt. Bishop Lynch, or to the Rev. Clergy-. sept4—ti Academy of the Visitation. Monte Maria, Richmond, Va. ». The Patrons of this Institution are respectfully re minded that the new scholastic year begins on the ' First Monday in September. Parents and Guardians who wish to secure for young ladies, in a first class Boarding School, the benefits of a solid and refined education, with mater nal supervision over their health, morals and man ners, will have no reason to regret their choice of the Monte Maria Academy. Qn the retired and healthy heights of Richmond, in buildings enlarged to admit additional applicants, the pupils enjoy ample grounds, picturesque views, aud every facility under an approved system and an effi cient corps of teachers for their contentment and pro gress. References may be made to the Rt. Rev. Dr. McGill, Richmond, Va. Very Rev. T. Malvey, V. G., Richmond, Va. Rev. A. J. Weed, Staunton, Va. Rev. A. J. Ryan, Augusta Ga. To the Superioress of Monte Maria. To the Office oi “The Banner of the South.” augl3—ly Mount De Sales Academy, FOR YOUNG LADIES, (Conducted by the Sisters of the Visitation,) NEAR CATONSVILLE, FIVE MILES WEST O BALTIMORE , MD., This Academy is situated in Baltimore county, commanding an extensive view of the surrounding country, the city of Baltimore, the Patapsco River and the Chesapeake Bay. The grounds attached to the Academy are extensive, and afford tne pupils am ple space for exercises. The halls for study aud re creation, the dormitories, Ac., have been constructed with a view to promote the comfort of the young ladies. Terms moderate. Address, for particulars, MOUNT DE SALES, Catonsville, P. 0., Baltimore Cos., Md. apll6—ly • Kentucky Military Institute, SIX MILES FROM Frankfort, Kentucky The 25th Academic Year will begin on Monday, Sept. sth 1870. [glp 3 Send for Catalogue to Col. R. T. P. ALLEN, Sup’t., Farmdale P. 0., Franklin county, Ivy. julyO—tf smma hill comiaE, NEAR MOBILE, ALA. THIS INSTIUTION, which was destroyed by fire last February, being now rebuilt, will opeu its session ou the 7th December next. The terms for the pres ent session, payablo half yearly in advance in cur rency, are as follows : Board, Tuition, Washing aud Stationery $270 Entrance ± ee, first vear only 15 Medical Fees 14 Bed and Bedding, if furnished by College 14 For references and circulars address the President of the College, at Spring Hill, Ala., the Rev. Clergy at Mobile, the College of the Immaculate Conception, corner Common and Baronne street, or P. POURSINE, Agent, 36 Natchez street, New Orleans. dec4—ly CECILLIAN COLLEGE. (On the E. &. P. R. R,) Will enter upon its Eleventh Term of instruc tion the first Monday of September, 1870, TERMS. Ter Twenty Weeks $l(X) 00 For particulars address 11. A. CECIL & BROS, Cecilian P. O. Hardin County, Ky. July 2—3 m <*eorgetowia College, D. C. The Academic year of Georgetown College com mences on the first Monday in September, aud ends in the first week of July. The Lectures in the Medical and Law Departments will commence iu October. JOHN EARLY', S. J., President. Circulars containing particulars can be obtained by applying to the President. augl3—ly ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY. Conducted by the, Sisters of Mercy Co s Ga. The Exercises of this Institution will be resumed on the First Monday in Septembar. For further particulars apply f or Prospectus. Yd drfcSS.,, MOTHER SUPERIOR, septll The St. C ecilia’* Academy Will resume the academic exercies on the first Mon day in September. This Institute is situated aoout a mile from Nashville, on an elevation over looking the Lit j, and commanding a view of a beau tiful landscape lor many miles around. Tin' 1 iterarv course is thorough, and the Terms are as moderate as tiose of auj first class Academy in the South, llie healthfuluess of the place is not surpassed in ness °sSffi’ North or Soutj ! uot * case of sick ncss, suen as fever, having ever oecured iu the mrou.S?| eS “ Chc ' dyl ? uate s P riu 8 on the Acade d Ste\dei : Tdtv t «-V rC arfc b £ lphu , r Spriu « 3 iu the iinin e oitoleu inr U 'l-‘ merlumal Properties are highly rn vthvi Superioress of St. Cecelia’s ActtW my, Nashville, lenn. Aug 20—3« COTTON STATES Mechanics’ and Agricultural FAIR ASSOCIATION. OF AUGUSTA, GA. Wm. H. Tutt, President] J. J. Cohen & Sons, Treasurer. o Will hold their First Grand Annual Fair,^Commencing and CTOBER 25, 1870, And continuing FIVE DA VS. PREMIUMS over $13,000 Embracing everygdepartment of Mechanical and Agricultural industry. $1,400 Subscribed by the Merchants of Augusta, to be offered as Special Premiums. Under the auspices of the Association A GRAND TOURNAMENT will be held. A Five Hundred Dollar Horse to the most successful Knight. A SPECIAL-PREMIUM >: S3OO is subscribed by.Hlie Cotton Factors of Augusta for the best Five Bales Upland’Cotton. o For.PremiundList or Infer - & & mation, address the Secretary, E. H. GRAY. Augusta, Ga. july23—3m