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mercial circle* is rnone*ary stringer)- j
cy and its causes. every quarter we have ,
accounts oi failures, bank suspensions, restricted :
circulation, enormous rates of interest, &c., until
the mind sickens in contemplation of the dis
asters which they foreshadow. Men vainly |
speculate upon causes after the effects are upon
them, though those causes are as susceptible of
demonstration as the effects which they origi- ;
nate are palpable. SpedfcMgf extravagance, ;
indiscreet extensions of ol specie,
necessary to success of business at hofcejfo pay
for foreign luxuries and superfluities, are
the causes which inevitably lead to a
state of finances. The refusal of banks to gukt
the usual accommodations, is not so
cause as the effect of the cause which now em
barrasses commercial affairs, and though it may !
operate temporarily against those interests which S
look in that direction lor relief, we cannot doubt
the soundness of a policy which inflicts a trails- j
lent and partial evil for the accomplishment of a |
permanent and genera! good. Banks ought not
to be held responsible lor the rashness of individ
ual enterprise, and if men engage in speculations
based upon inadequate or unceitain means of re
muneration, the. fault, or misfortune it may be, is
properly theirs, and to them alone blongs the
task ol extrication.
Under ordinary circumstances we would deem
it a duty incumbent on the banks to help those
interests upon which their prosperi y it mainly
based : but the present crisis involves more than
the ordinary, difficulties of a distracted com
mence. Notwithstanding the great increase in
the precious metals from the mines of Califor
nia and Australia, theie has been apparent dim
unition of specie, from some cause not so clear to
our comprhensian aj we could wish. It is true
that, with the exports of specie constantly
against us, we may reasonably look forward to
its absorption by the commercial interest of the j
, old world, and to this sjhjefct eminent political j
economists have long sought to direct the atten
tion of the American people ; but whether this
cause has ope great degree to produce
the present «&e are un
able its effects would
be limited is not the case.
We do not believe there isks great a scarcity of
specie as the tightness of the times indicates, but
the apprehension of a revulsion in trade and
business generally, superinduced by past experi
ence, has operated to concentrate into the hands
of comparatively few a large amount of specie
which will be shut out from public service until
business prospects f sball promise more security
tor the investment of ready capital. There is
doubtless enough of the article locked zip in vaults
to relieve the«coun*:ry of much of its present
perplexity, could it be thrown into circulation
bat its owners are actuated by motives some
what similar to those of the Frenchman, who
having a considerable amount on deposit in a
bank, at a time when bank failures were very
general, one day applied for it, ar.d finding it
readvdo his hands, and the bank perfectly safe,
refusffe to-take it because he said. “If you no
g:>t him, I want him very much: but if you got
him, I no want him not any.” There is a lack
of confidence'on'the part of money holders in
Jk the ability of merchants and business men gen
erally to meet their liabilities: hence they refuse
to aid them. We do not believe the opinion is
well founded, but so long as it is entertained
commerce must certainly suffer.
So far as the South s is concerned, we do not
there is any real ground for apprehension,
Blier merchants, unlike thpse of New York and
fmiulgecTin ruin
:e. They may not be as prompt
paper aithey would have been,
rorable circumstances, but there
’ them we apprehend, who are
ion to sustain their credit. So
i help it, they are not going to i
)le by forcing them to sell their
:sent low prices—and if those to
indebted at the North would re
rmous superfluous expenses, they *
extend to our merchants the in- j
their kindness prompts them to
people. In consideiation of the
icb beve been made out of the j
ihern mercantile community, we
sacrifice, involving nothing more
deprivation of certain costly su
t be very well submitted to on
atter.
the i
th^«people to make some
u these to whom they
/;JKa they must not expect to es
of the sacri/ice w hich other inte-
have to submit to. They may think
it bard to have to sell cotton at a low price in
order to pay off their store and other accounts,
but as it is a contingency for which they did not
stipulate in the contracting of those accounts,
end as upon their prompt payment will depend
v tbe ability of the merchant to meet bis liabiii
f* ties, strict justice requires that they do not abuse
the confidence reposed in them. As the fiuc-tua
j tionsof trade are not permitted to operate as a
l bar to the prompt payment of the merchant’s
L debts, neither can the depreciation in the price
W of cotton excuse the planter from a liquidation
bis accounts. It he loses the opportunity to
at a remunerative prices from a desire foi
Hfgreater protit, theri>K is his, and its consequen
should not be visited upon innocent parties,
owes to those who ewes to others, and by
promptly, he enables them in turn to pay
-■romptty, and 4>y this means keeps us a healthy
HRvuf trade and inspires confidence in the sn-
PMitv of those connected with it.
f We have extended these remarks to greater
I length than we designed, but as the cry oi ‘‘hard
f limes” is not unfiequently made a pretext for
*■ the nonpayment ot debts by those who are uu
willing to sacrifice anything for the fulfillment
c*{ their contracts, we have deemed it proper to
suggest that morally and equitably, there can be
|p tio compromise between duty and interest in
this respect. In times like these, the enobarass
iment falls pretty equally upon ail classes of com
munity, and though each individual member is
prone to complain that he alone is the principal
nufferer, yet, d. wiil he found upon investigation,
fitat a general distress prevails, and that each has
j ist cause of sympathy with his neighbor.
The Exports and Imports of the Lead
ing States of the Union. —During the year
1853, the State of Louisiana exported $67,768,-
724; New York, 66,030.355: Massachusetts,
$16,895,304 ; Alabama, $16,786,913; South Car
olina, $15,400,408; Maryland, $7.768 224;
m and Virginia, $3 302 561. Thus giving to six
Southern States a gross exportation of $113,-
States, during the same year, was $230,452,250,
leaving tor ail the other State# $1 i 2,060,569.
The exportation of South Carolioa have varied
more since 1791 than any other State in the
5 Union. It was in 1801,514,305,045, and in the
1 next three years feelto $7,451,616, and then
rose again in the following three years, to $1.0,-
812,564, the next year failing to $1 664.445 --
During the war in 1814, it fell to $737,899. In
1-846 it was $6 848,477.
South Carolina is the filth State in the Union
in the amount of her exports, whilst in imports
she ranks as the sixth. Among the Southern
States she exceeds all but Maryland, which im
ports only $6 330,078, and Louisiana, which im
ports $13,640,686, South Carolina imports $9,-
808,517. New York import the enormous sum
of $178,270,997, thus showing that she does the
principle importing business lor the whole Union.
Charleatou, S. C., is a central point tor the
whole nation, and will be at least the Commer
cial Port if her merchants and business men
will use their exertions to place her in a situa
tion to command it. The inatiatory step to this
great desideratum will be the establishment of
our contemplated line of steamers to Europe
C!h. Standard.
Steamer Dari ngton, on her last trip from En
terprise to Jacksonville, (Flaj brought ninety
two saddles of venson, and one hundred wild
turkigfi
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[From the Montgomery Mail ]
The Augusta Fair.
The Baby Show; In-Expert* Made Judges ; Hos
pitalities of Augusta ; Col. Clanton; Trout
House. Atlanta.
Atlanta, Georgia, Dec. 8, 1854.
Eds. Mail : Thursday was the great day of
j the Fair. Very early in the day, notwithstand-
I ing the cold, rain, wind and inclement weather,
a large and fashionable company thronged the
grounds, and examined with lively interest the
various articles upon exhibition. Every
partment was visited by the eager crowd, and
seemed to be well pleased with- the evidences
of progress, in all the varied branches of indus
tiy, which met them on every side. Verily
Georgia is a great State, and well deserves the
proud appellation now generally awarded her
by her sisters. Among the great attractions of
the day that excited the most general interesr
was the “ Baby Show.” This is a new feature
in th« Fairs of the agricultural society, intro
duced by a company pf gentlemen in Augusta
*o add to the interest of these annual gather
ings. Several handsome premiums were of
fered, and quite a number of charming babies
wers entered as competitors for the prize. A
committee of one gentleman and six ladies—
all ckddtess —was appointed to pass upon the
merits of the different rivals. After the com
mittee had examined the little innocents to
their entire satisfaction, they were exhibited
from the stand for the gratification of the peo
ple. This duty was performed by Mr. Hutc’A
irißon —one of the prime movers in the
in the most amusing style. His remarks, con
cerning the different children as he held them
up to view, were received with great applause.
The children exhibited were not very remark
able for beauty or extraordinary physical de
velopments, and I think it will rot be claim
ing too much for Alabama to say, that many
neighborhoods 1 know of within her borders,
can exhibit better specimens without any spe
cial effort to do so. While the propriety of
these “Baby shows” may be very greatly ques
tioned, all must admit that they add largely to
the interest of such occasions.
The Fairgrounds presented many and various
scenes. Here was the man With the striped um
brella, for a dime affording the curious a view of
many wonderful phenomena in nature by means
of his optical instruments. There was the Cali
fornia man, selling his gold watches, one for ten
cents or three for a quarter, and only a few more
on hand. Yonder was the soap man with his
various humbugs—all surrounded by eager
crowds. These are rapidly becoming regular
concomitants, and ere long the Fairs will be oc
casions upon which mountebanks and jugglers of
every description will seize to show themselves
to the best possible advantage. Notwithstand
ing there was such a large and mixed crowd up
on the ground, yet so admirable were the ar
rangements of the executive Board that there
was not the slightest disorder. Every thing
passed off smoothly, and F have no doubt the
crowd of visiters dispersed, well pleased with the
ninth annual exhibition of the Agricultural So
ciety of Georgia. The citizens of Augusta upon
the late occasion amply maintained their high
character for liberality and hospitality. They
were ready and willing whenever occasion of
fered to tender their services to their visiting
friends. A portion of the Alabama delegation
were especially honored. The high-souled Col.
C., brotner of the worthy senator from Macon
county, placed his fine carriage and horses at
their disposal during their stay in the city, and
thus made them independent of porters and free
from their annoyance—for which liberal court
esy they acknowledge themselves under especi
al obligations. He seconded, with all his influ
ence, the claims of Columbus, and I leel almost
confident the next Fair will be held in that city,
when we of Alabama will have a favorable op
portunity of showing what we are doing in the
way of agricultural improvements. The people
of Georgia, generally, take a lively interest in
the prosperity of this society, and it well deserves
their patronage and support. Gov Johnson
spent several days in the city during the Fair,
and manifested much interest in the exhibition.
His presence was very gratifying to the mem
bers oi the society. He will exert his influence
with the next Legislature to have a State Geolo
gist appointed—an object the society greatly de
sires to accomplish. And now, Messrs. Editors,
why can not we of Alabama follow the noble
example placed before us by Georgia, and devote
more ol our energies to the promotion of agricul
ture in all its diversified interest? Surely there
is no subject more worthy the attention of a
great and prosperous people.
Owi-g to the nature of our engagements at
home we were compelled to leave before the pre
miums were awarded. After a very pleasant
da> s travel, we are most delightlully provided
for at the Trout House in this city, which we
can safely recommend as one of the very best
hotels in all the land. When you pass this way
don’t fail to give mine host, Gage, a call. With
thanks for the space you have given my hasty
letters in the ‘‘Mail,” I remain your obliged
friend. Alabama.
The Allied Troops in Turkey.
We copy from the New York Herald the fol
lowing epitome of a very interesting lecture re
cently delivered at Clinton Hall:
Six Months with the Allied Troops in
Turkey. —Lecture by David J. Peck. —David J.
Peck, Esq., of New Haven, recently returned
from the East, lectured last evening on the Al
lied Troops in Turkey, at Ctiton Hall, Astor
j place. The audience was not very large. The
following is a brief sketch of the lecturer’s re
marks. He commenced with a review of the
Turkish race, and the subjugation ot Greece. In
| Turkey, at the present time, the nation is made
! up ot different people; and while other nations
I are making mighty progress, she is withering and
! decaying. The attention ot the whole civilized
| world is now drawn to that great problem—the
j fate of the Turkis i empire. It is composed of
I twenty-seven millions of inhabitants, of whom
only twelve millions are Turks. Constantino
-1 pie contains a mixed population of about 700,-
I 000. Stamboul is situated on a beautiful penin-
I sula five miles in length. The scene, on ap
proaching from the Marmora, is grand and mag-
I nificent. The lecturer here gave an eloquentde
scriptionol the surrounding country, pirticulariz
i ing Scutari, where British soldieis first encamp
j ed. The streets ot Constantinople are narrow
| and dirty, and the houses low. Des ruction and
! decay are visible on every side. The architec
; ture is simple, all the mosques being constructed
■ in imitation of the Church of St. Sophia. To the
I surprise of the stranger, he finds the streets
thronged with Turkish women who are always
veiled. Towards Christians they manifest the
most intense hatred. A large proportion ot the
women are slaves; and, though the Circas
sian market has been abolished, a brisk trade
still goes on. Mr. Peck then gave a description
of the person and habits of the Sultan, and the
ceremony of going to prayer. He is said to be
amiable, but has neither the strength or charac
ter ot a wise sovereign. The agricultureof Tur
key is in a wretched condition. Around the
capital are a few old cultivated fields and vine
yards, but elsewhere nothing meets the eye of
the traveller, often for thousand of acres, but a,
barren waste. The corn consumed in the capi
tal comes from Odessa and the Crimea, and the
wood comes from Asia Minor, and is sold by the
pound. The country possesses vast mines ol
copper, coal and siver. The revenue of Turkey
is estimated at torty millions ot dollars. With
America and England the duty on all imports is
five per cent., while exports are twelve per cent.
The lecturer then desenbed Para, where are the
residences ol Lord Stratford de Redcliffe, the
English, and Baraguay d’Hilliers, the French
Ambassadors. He next reviewed, briefly, the
causes that have led to the present war. He
justified Russia in demanding that the same
rights should be granted to the Greek subjects of
the Porte as those enjoyed by Protestants, Ro
man Catholics, and other Christians; though he
did not pretend to justify Russian aggression, or
deny that her ulterior object was territorial ag
grandizement.
The available force of the Turkish government
is about 300,000 men, while what is called the
“contingent force” is 100,000. The army is
mainly composed of Mussulmen, as the Greeks
cannot be trusted with arms. There are many
Numidians in the ranks, and some hold officer’s
commissions. They have no commissary depart
ment, but march through the country like a
swarm of locusts taking what they can get. The
bastinado is Ireely used, and even lieutenants are
flogged for the most trifling offences. During the
present war, the Turks have shown that they
can fight better behind stone walls than in the
open field. At the siege of Silistria they were
commanded by European officers, and especially
by an English officer named Butler, who was
killed on the last day ot the siege. Their own
chief wm ready to surrender at any moment. In
l
| the English camp, when near Constantinople,
: the visiter might have iancied himself among
farmers, every man being dressed in a brown
smock frock. The Sultan on one occasion re
viewed them. There was Lord Raglan, who,in
personal appearance, resembles somewhat Gen
eral Scott. The most imposing brigade was that
commanded by the Duke of Cambndge, who is
like John Van Buren. The Duke was proud of
his division, and he had reason to be so, for among
the 9,000 men who composed it, every one was
six feet in height. There, too, was the cavalry
brigade, under the Earl of Cardigan, which re
cently suffered so severely before the walls of
Sebastopol. The prevailing idea among the Turks
was that the Sultan bad ordered the English and
French to come and fight his battles. The ap
peaianceof Marshal de St. Arnaud was displeas
ing in the extreme, owing to the disease from
which he suffered. Prince Napoleon looks very
like the pictures we have seen of the old Em
peror. The men in the French army were
chiefly small in stature, but they move over the
country with much greater speed than the E%
glisb. One of the most formidable of their re
giments are the Chasseurs d’Afrique mounted on
Arab steeds, and armed with a minie rifle. The
Zouaves are similarly armed, but are on foot.
When the troops reached Varna the cholera ap
peared with all its virulence. There was no
help for the mec. Leaving Varna was only to
go among the pestilential swamps. During their
stay there 10,000 men were buried. The depar
ture lor the Crimea was hailed with the greatest
joy, but out of that army which arrived at Varna,
only 50,000 could be mustered for the siege of
Sebastopol. To suppose that this force could
materially cripple Russia is absurd. The lec
turer concluded by expressing it as his opinion
that the English and French governments should
offer further proofs of their being engaged in the
cause of liberty than they have done at present,
it they would enlist the sympathies of Americans
in the cause on which they have embarked.
I From the Savannah Morning News.]
Mr. Bourcicault's Sketches of European
Society.
THE LONDON MERCHANT.
John Oakheart and Son are Baltic merchants.
Young John entered his father’s office as a clerk
at sixty pounds a year, of which he paid his
mother forty lor his board, lodging and washing,
and clothed himself with the odd twenty. Do
not imagine that Mr. Oakheart’s establishment
required his assistance. The old gentleman de
sired to make his son feel independent—he was
a man, he earned his own livelihood, and should
feel that he supported himself. At 25 years of
age, young Oakheart marries, receiving with his
wife a moderate sum of money. He wants to
purchase a share in his father's business: they
cannot come to terms. Young John can make
a better bargain with a rival house in the trade.
The old man hesitates: he likes the sound of J.
Oakheart and Son; but business is business. Had
his son married £ penniless girl the father would
have given him what he now reluses to sell; but
now business is business, and as a calculation, be
can’t do it. So young John becomes chief part
ner in a rival firm to that which must one day
be his, and trades against the old man, whose on
ly aim is to lay up wealth for his son.
Every day, at 4 o’clock, leaning against a par
ticular corner on Change, stands the elder mer
chant, his hands deeply sunk into his dog’s-eared
pocket. A young city many approaches; they
exchange a quiet, careless nod :
“ Feel inclined to a discount for 1.200 at long
date?”
“ What names ?” asked old John.
“My own. I will give 4 per cent.”
“ 1 should want more than that, as money goes
—say 4|.”
“ The brokers only ask 4£ replies the young
inan. !i
“Then give it.” And they separate with an
indifferent nod. That was lather and son.
Every Sunday young John and his wife dine
at Russell Square, in the same house where old
Oakheart has lived for thirty years. His name
has been cleaned out of the brass plate on the
door. This house young John still looks upon,
and speaks of as his home. All the associations
of his childhood are there, —every piece ot fur
niture is an old friend, —every object is sacred in
his eyes, from his own picture, taken at four
years old. with its chuby face and fat legs, to the
smoke-dried print of General Abeiciombie.—
They lorm the architecture of that temple of his
heart—his home.
After dinner the ladies have retired. The
crimson curtains are comfortably closed. The
crackling fire glows with satisfaction, and old
John pushes the bottle across to his son, for, it
old John has a weakness, it is for tawney port.
“Jack, my boy,” says he, “ what do you want
with 1200 pounds?” “Well sir,” replies young
John, “there is a piece of ground next to my
villa at Brixton, and they threaten to build up
on it—if so they will spoil our view. Emily,”
meaning f his wife, “ has often beged me to buy it,
and inclose it in our garden. Next Wednesday
is her birthday, and I wish to gratify her with a
surprise; but I have re-considered the matter—
I ought not to afford it—so I have given it up.”
“ Quite right Jack,” responded the old man
“ it would have been a piece of extravagance”—
and the subject drops.
Next Wednesday, on Emily’s birthday, the old
couple dine with the young folks,and just before
dinner, old John takes his daughter-in-law aside,
and places in her hands a parchment—it is the
deed of the little plot of ground she coveted. He
stops her thanks with a kiss and hurries away.
Ere the ladies retire from the table. Emily
finds time to whisper the secret to her husband.
And the father and son are alone. Watch the
old man’s eyes fixed on the fire, for he has de
tected this piece of affectionate treachery, and is
almost ashamed of his act, because he does not
know how to receive his son’s thanks. In a few
moments a deep, gentle feeling broods upon the
youßg man’s heart, he has no words—it is a
prayer syllabled in emotions that makes his lip
tremble, he lays his hand upon his father’s arm
and their eyes meet.
Tut, Jack. Sir! pooh! sir, it must all come
to you some day. God bless you, my boy, and
make you as happy at my age as lam now. In
silence the souls of those men embrace. But
who is that seraph that gathers them beneath her
outspread angel wings. I have seen her at the
fireside fluttering like a dove from bosom to bo
som. I have seen her linking distant hearts,
parted by the whole world. She is the good
genius of the Anglo-Saxon fam.ly. And her
name is home.
Mr. Bourcicault has, in compliance with our
request, enabled us to afford our readers the above
beautiful tamily picture. It is only one of many
similar graphic drawings from life with which
his entertainments abound.
The South Carolina Banks —We have
heard with surprise that an effort has been made
in the interior of Georgia to discredit the circu
lation of the Banks of this State, on the assump
tion that a few, (a very few.) failures of mer
chants here had endanged their solvency. The
object appears to have been to drive out of circu
lation the notes of South Carolina Banks, in or
der that the void might be hilled by certain ir- j
responsible concerns, whose untrustworthiness
has been repeatedly alluded to in the Augusta
papers.
Before the farmers and planters of Georgia al
low themselves to be victimized by such tricks,
they ought to consider well these two important
facts Ist, no Bank in Sou*h Carolina has ever
become bankrupt ; 2d, every Bank in this State
is under the restriction, that its stockholders are
liable to the public tor double the par value of
their stock in case of its failure, and this liabili
ty continues for twelve months after the transfer
of the sfock.
Hence it is next to impossible that those who
hold the notes of our Bar ks shall suffer loss, even
in case of failure, unless when they yield to the
feeiingof panic, and hastily sacrifice their money.
But there is no good ground for panic. The
banking system of South Carolina is too healthy
and solid to be disturbed by any pressure like the
present— Charleston Mercury , 28 th inst.
The Russian Loan. —lt is reported that the
Russian loan has been taken at St. Petersburg
by the house of Stiegiietz, one es the most emi
nent banking establishments of the continent.
Mr Stiegiietz took the whole amount of fifty
millions of silver roubles, or about $35,000,000,
in 4i per cent, stock, on his own risk, at the rate
of 92. The loan already sells actively at 94 at
St. Petersburg. The New York Tribune says :
Foreign capitalists, such as the Hopes, in Am- •
sterdam, the Rothschilds, in Frankfort, with !
whom Mr. Belmont is connected and others, !
have bought a large amount, and, if we are well 1
informed, a house in Wall-street, is in possession
of the official imperial pap is connected with | i
this operation. The story told about it is, that j i
the loan was made only to give the lie to the as
sertion of French and English newspapers that
the Russian Treasuiy does not enjoy any credit '
in Russia. It is likewise stated that Mr. Tak- i
owleff, of St. Petersburg, one of the richest own
ers of mines in the world, whose accumulated
wealth alone amounts to some sixty or eighty
millions of dollars, wished to take this loan with
his private capital, but this was refused by the
Emperor, in order not to give an occassion to
misrepresentations. Wegiveth ; s statement as
it reaches us, without vouching for its accuracy.
GEOKGIA.
! SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 30.
See first page of Daily, this rcorniug.
Railroad from Griffin to Covington.
Among the new Railroad projects presented
to the consideration of the people of Georgia is a
Railroad from Griflin toOovington. Theseveie
stringency of money matters dees not seem to
damp the hopes or energies of the citizens of
r Spaulding and Henry Counties. They have had
county meetings with a view to carrying out this
enterprize, and hold an adjourned meeting on
Tuesday next to confer on this subject. All the
counties on the projected line and others interest
ed are invited to send Delegates.
The committee who have the matter in charge,
suggest that “this road, if built will.be the means
ot bringing about a connection, by railroad, be
tween Griffin and Columbus, and thus form the
most direct line of travel between the north and
the south, through our State.’ 7 They also add
that “the prospect of an early completion of the
Mobile & Girard Railroad suggests the impor
tance of prompt action on the subject Being the
shortest and most direct route between the cities
of Charleston and Mobile, and, consequentlv, be
tween the two great termini, of northern aud
southern travel, New York and New Orleans,
the project is one well worthy the consideration
ot all those residing on or near this line of com
munication.
The Columbus Times suggest the propriety of
the City Council of that city sending delegates.
Augusta Races.
The annual Racing over the Lafayette Course
is nigh at hand, commencing on the 9th of Jan
uary next, and lasting during the week. The
f urses offered are4?of only good, considering the
pressure of the times, but very creditable,and al
ready there are on the ground a' number ot the
finest stables the country can produce, a number
more are expected by the first of next week,
among them Col. Boyden & Cheatham’s string,
with Augusta’s iavorite Highlander, at its head!
Col. Moore’s string, with the Mlid of Orleans
and Magrath at its head. Mr. Young’s string,
consisting ot Ned Black, John ’Hopkins and
others, and Col. B. Williams, .with his three
colts.
From present appearances we have every
prospect of a good week’s racing, and such of our
country friends as have time, and are fond of the
sports of the lurf, we think can enjoy them
selves during the week by paying our city a
visit.
British Reviews and Magazines.
Every American desirous of being kept ad
vised of the events transpiring in the political,
literary, scientific and religious circles of Europe’
should subscribe to Scott’s American
Republication of the British Reviews and Black
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and information of the finest intellects of the
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Periodicals are justly, set forth in the following
, paragraph:
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their criticisms, they aid readers in the selection
oi standard valuable books; and by the epitomes
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ot the principal parties into which the peop’e of
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For terms of subscription we refer to another
column.
Good Tobacco.
We have received a sample of good chewing
I obacco, manufactured by our old friend, Jesse
N. Sheffield, Shady Dale, Va., bianded “Jenny
Lind ” Those fond of a good article can pro
cure the above brand by calling at the store of
N. K. Butler & Co., upper end of Broad street.
The Masonic Festival. —The Celebration,
yesterday, (says the Charleston Mercury) of the
Centennial Anniversary of the organization of
the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free-Masons, in
South Carolina, was a most imposing ceremony.
The Fraternity, in their various Orders and De
grees, were present in strong numbers, and the
process'on was one of the largest ever witness
ed in this city. The day itself was one of the
pleasantest of the season—bright, balmy, and
invigorating, and the streets were thronged with I
gratified spectators. Having reached the South j
Carolina Institute, the files were opened, and |
the procession entered in inverted order, and 1
was followed by citizens, until the vast Hall was
filled to its utmost limits—the galleries present- !
ing a brilliant array of loveliness and beauty.—
After singing an anthem, and prayer, an Ora
tion was delivered by Dr. Samuel Henry Dick
son, which, in its composition and delivery, was
worthy his high reputation as a scholar and
an orator. Hi 3 Masonic brethren evinced their
estimate of its merits, by passing a vote of >
thanks, and requesting a copy of it for publica- !
tifflii. After singing an ode, the Craft again
formed in procession, and marched to Masonic
Hall where the business of the day was appro
priately terminated.
Salaries of Foreign Representatines.—
The reform diplomatic bill now before Con
gress preposes the following salaries for foreign
Ministers :—Great Britain, $17,500 ; Franee and
China each, $15,000; Spain, Russia, Austria and
Prussia, each $12,000; Brazil and Mexico, each
10,000; Turkey, Peru and Chili, each $9,000;
Switzerland, Rome, Naples, Sardinia, Belgium,
Holland, Portugal, Denmark, the Argentine
Republic, Grenada, Bolivar, Ecuador, Venezue
la, Gautemala, and Nicaragua, $7,500. We have
already observed that the inferior appointmen’s
and title of Charge de Affairs is dispensed with
all these appointments are to be full missions.
The Fire in St. Louis.— We learn from the
St. Louis Republican that the burning of the
Rolling Mill and Iron Manufactory of Messrs
Chouteau, Harrison & Valle, which occurred on
Monday last as stated in our telegraphic column,
involves a loss of $160,000 worth of property.
The insurance amounts to SIIO,OOO, which is |
distributed among eleven insurance offices in St.
Louis. I
Suspension of the Columbia Insurance 1
Company, Columbia. —We regret to learn (says '
the Charleston Courier), that at a meeting of r
the Stockolders of this Company, held in Colum- r
bia on Saturday, it was determined to suspend j
business for the present, and to receive and pay s
uo money until further notice Recent losses,
we learn, have led to this result. Iu the mean- \
time we would urge all who may be insured in j
this office at once to effect new policies ot insur
ance elsewhere.
Hard Times vs. the New York Theatres. —
One of the latest manifestations of hard times, is
the reduction of the salaries of the actors at most
ot the theatres in New York, The Bowery and
the National have cut down the pay of tt eir com
panies 15 per cent.—a proceeding which excites
no little feeling among the profession at large, j
At the National the result of the movement has
been the disbanding ot the company and the in
stallation cf a circus. At the Bowery, also, for
the same reason, the horses have it all their own
way, though some of the dramatic company are j
retained. Salaries have also been razeed at the !
Metropolitan.
Edgefied. Contested Electron.
The Edgefield Advertiser of the 27th instant?
says:
The case ot the contested election excited great
interest. The examination of witnesses was
conducted on the part of the contestants by Mr.
Bauskett, and on the part of Maj. Wat-on by Mr.
Spann. It lasted ten days. The final argument
stands adjourned until next session of the Legis
lature. It is said that the best oi lawyers are
much divided in opinion as to the result. The
Senate has ordered the testimony to be printed
and a copy to be sent to each member. This
case is likely to become a precedent hereafter,
and it is to be hoped that the law will be settled
with the utmost caution and deliberation.
Dividends.— The Bank of Charleston has de
clared a dividend of lour per cent, on its capital
stock for the last six months.
The State Bank a dividend of four per cent,
for the last six months. Stockholders who have
not had their shares divided according to the late
act of the Legislature are requested to haud in
their scrip a6 early as possible.
The South Carolina Bank has declared a semi
annual dividend of $1.60 per share.
The People’s Bank a semi-annual dividend of
75 cents per share, jj
The Bank of Georgetown a semi-annual div
idend of $1.25 per share.
The South Carolina Insurance Company a
semi-annual dividend of $1 per share
And the Columbia Gas Company' a dividend
of one dollar and fifty (cents per share of $25
for the last six months.
All of tue above dividends are payable on and
after the first oi January next.— Ch. Courier \29th
intt.
(From the N. Y. Journal of Commerce , 26tA inst.)
Additional by the America.
The English papers received via Boston, at one
o’clock this morning, contain iittle news in ad
dition to what has already been communicated.
They are mostly filled with comments upon
events already known. ■ We give the following
extracts from the Times of Dec. Stb, concerning
the prospects of peace, iu consequence of the |
Austrian alliance, and the feeling created by the j
treaty of the 2d December at Berlin :
The Nesselrode Note —The following is
the text of a note by Count Nesselrode, respec- 1
ting the contents ot whicn speculation has betn
for a time very busy. It is addressed to the Rus
sian ambassador at thecouit of Berlin :
Sr. Petersburg, Nov. 6.—M. le Baron, —In- I
formation which reaches us from various quar- j
ters proves that at the present moment nearly I
all the German governments are possessed with
a common fear, that of seeing a schism arise be
tween the two great German Powers respecting
the affairs of the East, an event which might
endanger the tranquility of the common country,
and even imperil the existence of the Germanic
confederation. Faithful to the policy which it
has pursued from the commencement of this de
plorable complication, and desiring to circum
• scribe its disastrous consequences within the nar
rowest possible limits, the Emperor, our august
master, has wished, in the present conjecture,
and as far as on him depends, to preserve Ger- j
many from, the curse which would menace it in
such a case.
You are therefore, M. le Baron, to declare to
the Prussian cabinet that the Emperor is disposed
to take partin negotiations which should have
for their object the re-establishment ot peace,
and for which the four propositions set forth be
low should serve as a starting point—namely :
1. The religious and civil rights of the Chris
tian population subject to the Sultan, without
distinction of rite, to be assured by the common
guarantee of the Five Powers.
2. The Protectora f e of the Principalities exer
cised in common by the Five Powers, on the
same conditions as our treaties with the Porte
have stipulated in their favor.
3. Revision ot the treaty of 1841. Russia
will not oppose its abolition, if the Sultan, the
principal pa/ty concerned, consents to it.
4. Fieedotn of navigation on the Danube,
which exists de jnre , and which the Russians
never had the intention ot obstructing.
This determination is founded, of course, on
the supposition that the Western Powers will
faithfully fulfil the engagement they have con
tracted in the face of Europe, to secure the fu
ture weal of the Christian populations of the Ot
toman empire, that their religious aud civil
rights shall be placed henceforth under the guar
antee of all the powers, and that thus the chief
object Russia has iu view in the present war
shall be obtained.
If the sentiments that have dictated the pres
ent declaration to his Majesty the Ernperor are
appreciated in Germany, as we are bound to sup
pose, we think we may indulge in the hope that !
the Confederation, re-united on the same grouud,
and completely re-assured as to the German in
terests engaged in the question, wiil profit by its
unanimity to weigh in the balance of Europe in
favor of a peace, of which Austria and Prussia
have presented spontaneously to us, in the four
points, a basis that wiil perfectly satisfy them,
i If, on the contrary, this union, maintained
; once more by the care of Russia, has been de
j sired to be used as a pretext for advancing fresh
! conditions incompatible both in substance and
j form with her dignity, the Empeior has no doubt
| that the states oi' the confederation will repel
: such pretensions whencesoever they may pro
j ceed, as contrary to the loyal sentiments they
; are animated with, as likewise to the true inter
: ests of Germany.
The Emperor thinks that, in return for the de
; ference with which he has accepted the prayers
addressed to him, he has a right in all justice to
demand of them a neutrality mainted with all
firmness and|peiseverance such as was proclaimed ;
at the commencement of the present contest. !
Receive, &e. D. Nesselrodh
Brown, Shipley &. Co.’s Circular.
Liverpool, Dec. B. —We have very little !
change to notice in cotton since the departure of !
the last steamer. The news of a treaty having !
been entered into between the Western Powers
and Austria caused, in the early part of the week, !
decidedly more steadiness amongst the
but this has passed away, arid the market closes
firmly at a decline of id per lb. in fair qualities, '
and at the quotations of last week for other de
scriptions. Fair Orleans sf; middling do. si; |
fair Mobile 5J ; middling do. 5; fair Upland 5| ; j
middling do. 5; inferior 3£a4; ordinary 4Ja4] j
per lb. The saies for the week are 42,610 bales,
with 3,100 to exporters and 1,480 to speculators.
The stock of cotton in this port is 603,000 bales,
of which 342.000 are American, against 695,000,
and 362,000* American at this time last year.
In Manchester there has been more demand
lor goods and yarns, but without any change ot
moment in prices. The corn market is quiet,
with a fair demand for consumption, at last
week’s prices for flour and Indian corn, and at
a decline of Id per bushel in wheat; white |
wheat 11s 7d a 12s 7d ; red 10s 7d a 11s 6J;
Western Canal flour 41s 6J a 423 6d; Philadel- j
phia and Baltimore 43s a 43 6 ; Canadian 42s a
435; Ohia44s a 455; sour37sa4os; white end
yellow Indian corn 42s 6d a 445; mixed 43s a
43s 0d per quarter.
American rosin is in good demand, the sales |
for the week reaching 7,000 bbls, at 5s 4d a4s
5d pefr cwt. ior common quality ; about 90J) bbls. j
turpentine realized 11s 6J a 11s 9d per cwt.
“ Your Paper Costs too Much!” —A Co
lumbus (Ga.) paper received the following com
munication from an individnal residing in the
upper parr of the State :
A Tri- Weakly male is running to our post offis, I
and hearing of a mighty fuss in France or Cri- I
mear, I want you to send me some papers with |
theJast accounts, or give me the particulars by I
letter. Your paper costs too much, or I would
subscribe.
Wbar’s the school master*
I
BY TETLKGRAPH
Charleston, Dec. 29, P. M.
, Cotton' —Sales to-day two thousand bales at
! prices ranging from sjto 8j cents. The mar
ket is firmer, but quotations are unchanged .
Rain at Last. —After a protracted drought of
many weeks the inner doors of heaven were
! opened on Christmas night and the parched and
thirsty ground refreshed with genial showers
I Not enough rain has yet fallen to raise the river,
which has been useless this season, but the prom
ise is good for more, and we anticipate a contin
uation of falling weather. —Columbus Times, 21th
! inst
The Zouaves —Who and what are the
Zouaves? The Zouaves are natives of the
French Provinces of Algiers, disciplined and ex
-1 ercised by French officers, and now forming part
of the French contingent employed in the Cri
mea and the siege of Sevastopol. They bold ex
actly the same relation to the French army that
the Sepoys in India do to the regular British
troops.
Sjimnl Uniters. _
Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company,
will hold their regular monthly meet
ing, This (Saturday) Night, at 7$ o’clock, at the
Carriage House, ou Jackson street, next door to
M. P. Stovall’s Warehouse. The presence of every
member is required, as business of importance isto
be transacted. J. B. Platt, Foreman.
dec3o
Hamburg Building and Loan Asso
i&W elation.—The Regular Monthly Meet
ing of this Association will be held at the Town
Hall. This (Saturday) Evening, the 30th inst., at
7 o’clock.
Members will come prepared to pay their Instal
ments. John C. McDonald, Sec.
Hamburg, S. C. dec3o
Augusta Division, No. 7, Sons Tem
perance.—A regular meeting of this
division will beheld this evening, at 7 o’clock.
This being the night ior the Election of Officers for
the ensuing quarter, punctual attendance is de
sired. By order. A- Robert, R. S.
doo3o 1
Office South Carolina Railroad Co.,
j Augusta, Geo,, Dec. 28, 1854.—0 n
and after Monday, Ist January, 1855, the after
noon Express Freight aud Passenger Train will
leave Augusta for Charleston at 3 o’clock and 45
minutes P. M,, connecting with the up Columbia
train at Branchville. Jno. E. Marley, Ag’t.
dec29 tJS
i The Annual Election of Directors of
the Augusta A Waynesboro’ Railroad,
will tako place on Monday, the Ist of January
next, at the office of the Savannah, Albany A
Gulph Railroad, Savannah, between the hours of
10 o'clock, A. M., and 2, P. M.
dcc2B 4 A. R. Lawton, President.
Qf Furniture Raffle.—ln order to af
ford all an opportunity to redeem their
Tickets laid aside, and for those who wish to pur
chase, tho raffle will take place the 6tli January,
1855 under the Augusta Hotel, at the store recent
ly occupied by Mr. Roll, where the Furniture can
be seen, and the remaining Tickets can ho had. —
j Tickets can be had at F. C. Farber’s, Washing
i ton Street, and John Millen, Jackson Street,
! near tho Globe Hotel. Call soon, or you will he
j too late. ts dec24
, South Carolina Railroad. —AUGUS
ta, Geo., Dec. 22d, 1854—Consignees
I ’ey ihis road are respectfully notified, that in all
cases, payments of Freight will be required before
delivery of Goods! Jno. E. Marley, Agent.
dec23 tJI
i Portrait tainting. —Mr. C. Beruif
can be found at his rooms od Constitu
tionalist range, and is prepared at all times to exe
cute Likenesses, which he will warrant to give
satisfaction. The past summer has been a melan
choly one to a number of our citizens, who have
lost relatives dear to them. To such, ho would
say, if they have good Daguerreotype Likenesses
of the departed, he can re-produce them on oaa
vas3, which will last for centuries, at a moderate
cost.
His Drawing School will be opened on the
first Tuesday in January next, and feeling grateful
for past patronage on the part of the citizens of
S Augasta. he solicits a continuance.
Those who prefer Pastel Portraits, can
• have them handsomely executed. dec23
! Notice.— Mechanics’Bank, Augus
ta, Ga., Dec. 22, 1854.—An Election
will he held at tho Banking House, en Monday,
tho first day of January next, within tho hours of
10 o’clock, A. M., and 2, P. M., for Nino Directors,
to manage the affairs of this Institution during
the ensuing year. M. Hatch, Cashier.
dec22 td
tity Taxes * —All persons in arrears
for City Taxes, would do well to call at
my office and settle, otherwise executions will have
to bo issued and levied. Other debts due the City
Council must bo paid forthwith, or handed over to
the tormentors. John Hill, C. A T. C. A
dec22 dlO
f j Dancing Academy, Masonic Hall.
I — Prof. 11. C. Lippard has the honor
| to inform his patrons, and the public, that he has
resumed his Classes for tho season, at Masonic
Hall, where he will teach all the new and fash
ionable Dances extant, having acquired, during his
recent sojourn at the North, a practical knowledge
of the most novel introductions of the art, from
the most qualified masters
Mr. L 5 takes this opportunity of thanking the
citizens of Augusta for the kind support heretofore,
and pledges himself to renewed efforts for its con
tinuance.
Classes, for young Ladies and Children, every
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, during the
season, at 3$ o’clock, P. M.
Classes, exclusively for young Gentlemen, Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays, at7£, P. M.
The Club, which is under the management ol
the prominent young men of the city, will continne
to hold their Practicing Assemblies every al
ternate Friday Evening. Terms moderate- dec!2
Eagle it Pha>nix Ba Room.—The
V35K_*3E» Proprietor of the above Bah Room,
would inform the public, that tbay have been at
much expense in fitting it up, and as they intend
keeping on hand nono but the best of Wines
Liquors, and Segars, they hope to receive a
j liberal support from the public. All they ask is a
i call and atrial of the different art.ic'e3 they keep
| on hand, which they think cannot b surpassed by
I any Bar Room in this city. Open night and dav
BILLIARD SALOSL
They have row up a splendid Billiard Table and
; in the course of a week or two will have up another,
to which they would call the attention of the
j lovers of that manly and healthy game. The Bil
| hard Saloon will have careful “and polite atten
i dants, and every exertion will be used to give satis-
I faction to those who may favor them with their
j custom.
Lunch and Sour evory day from 10 to 12 o’clock.
deel2 i m
: The Exercises of Miss Catonnkt's
Seminary were resumed on Mondav,
Nov 13th, at the corner of Greene and Washing
ton Streets.
The Harp, Piano, and French will be taught by
Mrs Uelettke.
A few young Ladies can be accommodated with
board at the Seminary. ts nov2l
fi?’ 3 Again Open.—The Augusta Premi-
Daguerrean Gallery.—The subscri.
ber, grateful for the very liberal patronage hereto
fbro rceeived, would respectfully announce to the
public, that his Daguerrean Rooms are again open,
and he will bo happy to furnish all who wish, with
one or more of his superior pictures, unsurpassed
for their depth of tone and life-like expression.
Hours for operating, from 9, A. M., to 4. P. M.
A full stock of Instruments and Materials on i
hand, and Artists in the country can be supplied |
at a small advance on New York prices
Paid tor WOOLLEN, LINEN
COTTON and SILK RAGS, by
on _ E. CAMPFIELD, ,
aD 20 _ Corner River and Jackson-st
At Private Sale, without reserve,
the entire stock of Fancy and Staple j
Dry Goods, now opened and ready for inspection, '
at the Store of Cosgrove and Brennan, above the
Globe corner.
The undersigned offers for sale, at New York !
cost, the entire stock of Dry Goods, amounting to
about Seventy-five Thousand Dollars worth, and |
embracing almost every article in the Dry Goods
line. Iho terms will be Cask, or for amounts of:
-m® Hundred Dollars, and over, approved paper ,
at three months, with interest from date of sale. I
Country Merchants, and the Trade in general, are j -
invited to call and examine the Goods and prices.
All orders promptly attended to. j ,
_ . . T. Brennan, j {
Surviving partner of the firm of Cosgrove 4 ! ]
Brennan. » dtf novlfi
Mr* C. Zogbaum begs leave to in- j
form his friends and the public, that
he has returned to the city, to resume his instruc
tioc ia Music, vocal and instrumental (Piano
Forte) Tho Philharmonic Society of Augusta,
for the advancement of Vocal Music, will here
organized. Persons who wish to become Members,
either actual or social, will please leave their names j
with Mrs. W.E. Dearing, Messis. W.J. Ansley, l
G. W. Ferry, D. B. Plumb. dtf nov22 * |
■>' jf ‘
' .■«
.Sreual Botins.
I>r- J - Spears, having had an am
usK-sSopportunity, being resident Physi
cian so r several months in an hospital, respectfully
offers his professional services to the citizens of
Augusta. Office removed on Ellis street, between
’ j Campbell and Cumming streets. oct3 ts
Worms ! W orms I—There is no dIT
ease more common among children, and
vet none which so frequently baffles the skill of the
! physician, as Worms They are highly detrimen
tal to the constitution ; and their presence should
be carefully guardod against by parents. On the
first manifestation of symptoms, every means
I should be used to exp f, l them promptly and thor
j oughly. McLane’s Vermifuge is well established
j as the most certain, safe and speedy remedy ever
j offered for this troublesome and dangerous malady;
and all who have the management of children,
i should keep this invaluable medicine at hand. In
1 addition to its perfect safety, it never fails to pro
duce the desired effect.
will bo careful to ask for Dr,
| M’Lano’s Celebrated Vermifuge, and take none
! else. All other Vermifuges, in comparison, are
worthless. D\ M’Lane's genuine Vermifuge, also
his Celebrated Liver Pills, can now be had at all
respectable Drug Stores in the United States and
Canada.
Sold by Haviland, Risley A Co., Win- IL Tutt,
D. B Plumb A Co.,and W. 11. A J. Turpin, Augus
ta, Ga.; P. M. Cohen A Co.. Charleston, S,
Hill A Smith, Athens, Ga.; K. C. Jones, Madison;
A. A. Solomons; Savannah; and by all Drug
gists and Dealers in Medicine throughout the
South. 12 decl9
Dr. Morse’s invigorating Cordial
iks-v —The only sure and safe Remedy, yet
discovered, for General Debility, Physical Prostra
tion, Instability, and all tho various train of Ner
vous Affeotions; it will also removo Depression,
Excitement, Dislike <?f Society, Incapacity for
Study or Business, Loss of Memory, Mental De
bility, Ac.—|See Advertisement.
The Augusta Female High School,
opposito the Uuitoa States Hotel, over
Mr. Robert Carroll’s Boot and Shoe Store, will be
re-opened on Monday, 20th of November
Terms, for Board and Tuition, in all the English
branches, will be very moderate. No extra charge
for French, Latin, Fuel, Ac.
novl7 C. A. Sabal, Principal.
Dr. A. IL Montgomery offers his
Professional services to the citizens of
Augusta and vicinity. His office is in Constitution
alist Range. ts may 9
Over-Coats to suit cold weather.-
SEr-*—J. M. Newby A Co. have on hand a
large stock of Heavy Over-Coats to suit the season.
Also, Business Coats, Pants, Vests, Shirts,
Drawers, Ac., Ac. They will be sold low.
Fagle &. Phoenix Hotel—J. R. Pres-
Ey*—CoTT. Proprietor.—ls now open for
the reception of Transient or Permanent Boar
dvrs. The proprietor solicits a continuance of
patronage, and can only assure those who may
make a selection of his house, that no pains will
be spared to render them comfortable.
novls ts
R**v. JE. P. Regers, D. D., of Phiia
iaN—delpkia, will receive into his family, as
Boarders, several young Ladies, whose parents
may desire them to be educated at the North, and
will superintend their education at anv one of the
excellent Female Schools in that city.' Bv this ar
rangement they can enjoy tho advantages of the
home circle, and at tho same time secure, at a re
duced expense, all the advantages of the best insti
tutions. For particulars, apply by letter to
Rev. E P. Rogers,
dpc!2 Chcstnut-st., Philadelphia.
Removed.—Cosgrove A Brennan
have removed their stock of Dry Goods
from tho old store of T. J. Cosgrove A Co-, known as
| their lower store Having no further connection
with that house, would invito their friends ta
call at their upper store above tho Globe corner,
where tiey arc now opening an extensive stock of
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, which they will
sell at cost to wind up tho business of the firm and
satisfy the heirs of T. J. Cosgrove, deceased.
novl4 ts
s? VVe seldom recommend a manufae
tured medicine, believing that, in most
cases, nature perfects a euro more rapidly end ef
fectually than can bo accomplished by the vegeta
bles and mineral! of medical science". But in the
matter of dyspepsia, thore aro chronic features
about it, which, very often, defy all the efforts of
nature to create a healthy action of tho digestive
organs, and it not unfrequently happens that thous
ands suffer for years, diseased both in body and in
mind, from indigestion and its kindred ills. To
such, Iloofland’s German Bitters, prepared by Dr
C. M. Jackson, are truly a most valuable prepara
tion. It is a tonic medicine, giving a healthy ac
tion to the stomach, and will be found highly ser
viceable at all seasons, but especially during the
spring. Dyspepsia can only bs cured by a patient
perseverance in one course of treatment; and to all
those suffering under this sad malady we would re
commend an application to tho depot of Hoofland’s
German Bitters, 120 Arch Street. Philadelphia
Philadelphia Inquirer. 12 dec 19.
Consumption anil Spitting Blood.— -
S e the certificate cf Mr. Turner E
Ramsey, for many years proprietor of the Farmers’
Hotel, Fredericksburg, Va., and late of the City
Hotel, Richmond, Va.
Dr. John Mingo, of the City of Pdehinond, though
a regular physician, and of course opposed to what
he called quack medicines, was obliged to say that
its good effects in the case of Mr.' R;un3ey, were
wonderful indeed.
He given up by several physicians;
had tried most of the quack medicines, and was on
the verge of despair, as well as the grave, when ho
tried Carter’s Spanish Mixture-
We refer the public to his full and lengthy cer
tificate around the bottle, stating his cure. See
advertisement. 1m decl9
gfI—To 1 —To Country Merchants wishing to
find a fine stock of good Clothing, at
wholesale or retail, will please call in at
J. M. Newby A Co.’s Store,
sept!4 Under the United States Hotel.
TO THE LADIES^
COSGROVE Sc BRENNAN are now closing
out a large lot of Winter Dress GOODS, at
prices that will not fail to command ready sales.
They would invite the attention of the Ladies.
The-r have full supplies of the following;
Figured Muslin DeLaine, from 10 to 12 jc.;
“ “ “ all wool, 12$ to 15a;
Rich Figured, Plaid, Striped and Brocade Al
pacas, 18 to 37^0.;
Also, a complete assortment of Printed Muslin
DoLaines;
Persian, Saxony and Plaid W orsteds, 18 to37jc ;
French, German and English Merino, all colors,
from 20c. to $1 a yard ;
All woo DoLaines and Cashmeres. 81 to 87 jc. a
yard; jj
Damask* Brocade and Satin Plaid Poplins;
Mourning DoLaines and Alpacas :
Together with a full and complete assortment of
all the new and desirab o styles of Ladies’, Misses'
and Childrens wear. All of which is now offered
at the lowest possible price
COSGROVE A BRENNAN.
P. S. We will have a job lot of Silks next week.
Due notice will be given. dec!s C. A B.
CARPETS, RUGS, &c.
JK. BANCROFT has just received, per steam
ier Marion, a large invoice of CARPETS,
MATS, 4c., conssstingof—
Sup. English Throe-Ply, handsome patterns ;
Tapestry Velvet, elegant styles;
Tapestry Brussols. beautiful patterns and colors .
Sup. English Ingrain ; English Brussels ;
Rich Velvet Rugs ; Tufted do.; Tapestry do
—aeso—
5-8, 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4 Venetian Stair Carpet,
Matting, Drugget; together with Carpet Bindings.
Stair Rods ; Tacks, 4c.
These Goods have been bought at the late New
Yerk sales, and will be sold astonishingly low—
some among them as low as 31c. and 50c. nov2l
CARPETINGS.
PRINTED and Plain Baizes, for Crumb Car
pets and Floor Cloths, just received by J. P.
SETZE, to wit:
Low priced Cotton and Wool Carpeting ;
Lo w priced all Wool Do ;
Seoth Ingrain Wool Carpeting, at 87$ cts.;
“ “ » " #I.OO
“ *’ “ “ 1.12$
Three Ply “ 1.25
“ “ f .37 $
“ “ “ 1.50
6-4 Green Baize; 6-4 Printed Drugget;
10-4 Printed Drugget ; 16-4 do. Do ;
5-8, 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4 Venef ian Carpetings, for stairs;
Hearth Hugs, binding and thread to suit the same.
nov!7
AUGUSTA & WAYNES BORO 3 R AILROAD.
UNTIL, further notice, trains will leave Augusta
at a. m., and 8. p. tn,; returning, will
leave.Millen at 24, p. m and 11J, p. m., connect*
ing with the day and night Passenger Trains on
the Central Railroad, which leave Savannah at 8,
a. m.and 7, p. m., nd leave Macon at 7i,a. m.,
and4J, p.m.
Passengers for Milledgeville, Eatonton, Ogle
thorpe, or Columbus, should take the Dight Train,
to avoid detention.
Freight will bo carrie i by the Day Train, mak
ing it an Accommodation Train, except on Sun.
days, when it will run as a Passenger Train, exelu
sively, leaving Augusta at 9 a. m, and Milieu at
p. m , arriving at Augusta at 64 p. in.
j*22 ts WM.M, WADLEV, hkp gup