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yBGRO MABOSB.
u> notice that the “Masonic Monthly ,”
, |. e a in Boston, aud edited by Sa nuei
r u ' ll, u ' , s k auiug very strongly towards
J a "being recognized in white Lodges.
tb ' ' negro Mißons have their authority
] l '\ ' C wha t i« called “ Prince Hall Lodge,”
fr m xi . tiog in Boston under a spurious
fb , urmg the sitting of our last Grand
' municatioD, a letter was received
; tliree colored persons, purporting to
.s, belonging to Eureka Lodge,
i working in Savannah, with a
N r ., - from Prince Hall Graud Lodge,
. J oking counsel with regard to form.
s colored Grand Lodge in this State.”
' M i« Grand Lodge knows of but one
• 1 Lodge in Massachusetts, the case
briefly disposed of.
, (|J Hfc t tile question of this “ Prince
i/ i'ijrand Lodge” at rest, and show that
* entirely spurious, we will quote from
!trl j ( .| e in “ The Free Mason," edited
'c,.,, Frank Goulay, Grand Secretary
' \I j, -rjri, and published in St. Louis.
• i, altogether tlie ablest Masonic paper
nublished in country.
'Sk iko Lodges —The question of uegro
t ‘,|„es of so-called Masons is again at
tri ung attention in some of our Masonic
xclmuges, and the question seems to be
1 , t | ia i iJ intended to be forced upon the
('raft by certain parties, and the time has
"rnbably arrived wheu it must be met
Jo;!) that calm and dispassionate consid
eraiicn characteristic of our institution.
1„ June, 1807, Bro. C. K. Peck, Grand
Ma'i'-rof lowa, submitted in his annual
aldresH to tiiat Grand L )dge, a strong
.minendation to recoguize the negro
j 0 wh, hut the proposition was emphati
, jllv laid on the table by that Grand
iiuring tlie pi*wt year, Bro. E. A. Gull
et |*. G. M. of lowa, and editor of the
'l .'ryreu i lias been struggling in their
' .naif through his journal, but with what
ess among tlie craft of that testate, we
are not informed.
I’lhg is sullicient to show tiiat there is a
niution formed to force this question
tiie fraternity i»y parties in interest,
ail we are in favor of meeting it squarely
u l fairly, without any "IPs” or "au’s,"
m, tii,; jitli of last June, one Lewis Hay
claiming to be Grund Master of
“ i'rince Hall” (fraud Lodge, of Massa
,'ni-eUs, (colored), delivered li is annual
address. Who wrote the address for him,
wearenot advised, but presume it to be
. ,i tali whi e Mason behind thescenea,
wkohu- niore brains than honesty, for
the address shows a total want of disiu
jje'iuuusuess on the part of the author.
Lie text of tlie address was the refusal of
the Grand Lodge of New York to enter
tain the motion of considering the legiti
ms,'y of the negro Lodges, which Lewis
Hayden denominates, “Grand Lodgeju
rlsdictioual claim, or war of races.” From
his address we quote :
In this connection, we also cite the
following, uiiieh will bear out our state
ment in leferenee to the origin and union
the Graud Lodges of Massachusetts:
Hie first Grand Lodge in America was
holden at Boston, on tlie 30th July, A. JD.
171- , known by tlie name of Bt. John’s
Grand Lodge, ami descended from the
'■rand Muster of England. The Massa
chusetts Grand Lodge (also hidden at
Biston), was established on the 27th De
cember, 1700, and descended from tlie
‘irand Master of Hcotlaud. Oil the 19th
ifJune, A. I). 1792 a Grand Masonic union
was formed by the two Grand Lodges,
ini nil distinctions between Ancient and
Modern Masons abolished.
'This constituted the amalgamation of
~etwo Grand Lodges of Massachusetts,
which, prior to tbe time of their union,
exercised separate jurisdiction, as we have
before stated.”
t'r un this, it will be observed, that St.
Liui's Grand Lodge of Boston was formed
litiy-one years prior to tlie formation of
Wince Hall” negro Lodge, which was
mereil in 1784, and that the “ Massa
, niv . Grand Lodge,” chartered by the
Hrand Lodge of Scotland, in 1769, was
formed tifteen years before the “ Prince
Half' Lodge. It must be borne in mind
that, at that time, tlie Grand Lodges of
Hnglaud, Ireland and Scotland, granted
charters to individual Lodges, and ap
|ioiiiletl over them Provincial Grand Mas
ters, and, in some instances, they held
concurrent jurisdiction, as in Canada,
Nova Scotia, etc., years ago, and these
l odges, under a Provincial Graud Mas
ter, called themselves ‘‘Grand Lodges,”
In order to be distinguished from Lodges
acting immediately subordinate to tlie
Mother Grand Lodge.
In 1784, the followiug charter was grant
ed lo certain negroes of Boston, (whether
Masons or not, lias never been proven,) a
copy oi which tve quote from the address
of Lewis Hayden:
“A. M. to all and every our Right
Worshipful and loving Brethren, we,
1 bonus Howard, Earl of Effingham, Lord
Howard, etc., etc., etc , Ancient (Irand
'htstcr tinder the authority of his Royal
Highness, Henry Frederick, Duke of
' muberlaod, etc , etc., etc., (Irand Master
of the Most Ancient and Honorable Soci
ety of Free aud Accepted Masons, sends
rivemig:
"Know ye, that we, at tlie humble pe-
I'tiofour rigtit trusty and well-beloved
Bretiiiren, Prince Hall, Boston Smith,
llioinis Sanderson, and several other
urethra], residing in Boston, New Eng-
N rtli America, do hereby constitute
'•tiesa-ii Brethren into a regular Lodge of
Lve amt Accepted Masons, under the
; tleor denomination of the African Lodge,
tobiiopened in Boston aforesaid,” etc.
(liven at London, under our hand and
t Masonry, this 29th day of tejeptem
r, A. L. .5784, A. D. 1784. By the Grand
taster's Command.
R. Hoyt, I), (i. M.
Attested, Wm. White, G. S.
It wilt tie observed that in the above ad
", no person is specially mentioned as
Provincial Grand Master, and conse
-1 aeutly it was to come under the provin
‘l eoutrol of the other English Lodges
boston. Now comes the most import*
*tit feature of attairs.
ilus Prince Hall Lodge was chartered
Airican Lodge, and not as “ Prince
; "li 1 irand Lodge,” as claimed by its
' pies. Again, it is not designated as
* "brand Lodge,” therefore, placing it
; 'der either the control of the Provincial
’'ami Lodge of Massachusett , or the
"I’ni Lodge of England. vVhat was the
’mir.' l'lie Masonic Fraternity of Ros
t'nding out the great wrong that had
“ii done them (probably unintentional
y the Grand Lodge of England, re
~ strated against it, and the Grand
1 ier of England called in th?.charter
1 ! struck ‘‘African Lodge” from the roll
-existence. On either horn of the di
•!®nua. Lewis Hayden's claim falls to the
* md ; for, if “African Lodge” was uu-
the Provincial Grand Lodge of Massa
•'*“ts, it was ignored oy it, and if under
3 * control of the Mother Grand Lodge, it
“wip and out” by it. So that, in either
"African Lodge had no existence
* - die arrest of its charter, except by a
. andestine copy of it, as will be seeu by
correspondence between the
i oldest and most influential Grand
-rs iti the United States.
Tucker, of Vermont, wrote to
w" Winslow Lewis. Grand Master of
‘ "' J "nisetts : “ It is Supposed to be true
0: i the 20th of September, 1754, a
'p" er for a Masons Lodge was grauted
fiuee Hall and others, by the Grand
£ige of England, and bore the name of
Lodge, No. 459, and was located
that Lodge did not continue
’injection for many years with the
1 11 ■ I'dge of England, and its registra
jll W:,s stricken from the rolls more than
years ago.”
Siv Lewis, replying to Bro. Tucker,
hi reply to yours, I cau only re-aftirm
) die Grand Lodge of this State does
recognise the Prince Hall Grand
> ' P} »»y other Lodge of colored Ma
“i» this state, and that no colored
i| a , . s . * lKve ever visited, or would be
Alas. e - 10 V ‘ S ‘L our Lodges; no white
to my knowledge, ever entered a
Tbohi e ’ 80 <ar ,ls have ascertained,
ird • , otlce dad a charter from Eng
returns i C r art f. r (a . c ° l>y bein S taken)
Sean. alteration.and was never
til th(f! i t,l ‘ 9 couu try, and said copy is
Ule blacks now have.
" L raterually yours,
“ Winslow Lewis,
Thu . “ C4raud Master.”
ttnion . « rt^ r Y, RS not returned for two
tWi hi,a firßt ’ 1 Grai »d Lodge of Eu
■rovinetJ ?i° au , a i ori I t y .to P'ant a second
ir,ij ' a ‘ Grand Ijodge in Massachusetts;
*ouiri this “African Lodge”
W.i r j recognized by the Provincial
<k ni , r® t d f ‘ n tn existence, and the
England had no alterna-
arrest lli e charter and ignore
J the two Provincial Grand Lodges
i of Massachusetts, the English and Scotch,
firmed a union as the sole and supreme
Masonic authority for that Common
wealth, and there has never been any
other there than it, aud the two Provin
cial Grand Lodges, out of which it was
formed,
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Congressional.
Washington, January Vi.—Senate.—Rice and
Abbott were added to the Pacific Railroad Commit
tee
A bill extending the time for indictments in Uni
ted States Courts, except for treason and political
offence*, two years after a State’s restoration, was
pushed.
Mr. Rice introduced a bill aiding the Arkansas
and Pacific Railroad.
House. —Butler spoke on Finance.
Washington, January 12. — House. —After But
ler’s speech, Banks reported a resolution regarding
a protectorate for San Domingo and Ilayti, stating
the object to be, that in case of revolutionary
movements our Government send out a ship to ad
vise the revolutionists to await the usual time of
election, so as to have a peaceable revolution. In
noticing the question as to whether the Executive
had made overtures, it was replied that an
answer could not be given without involving pend
ing negotiations. Adjourned.
Senate.— Snmner presented a petition from the
mass meeting at Macon, Ga., asserting a deplorable
condition of affairs.
A bill wits introduced forbidding transfers to
forei-ucr* of grants or privileges from the United
States.
The Sue Murpliey (or Munday) claim was re
sumed aud discussed to adjournment.
Washington, January iff—Senate.— The Sen
ate was engaged on habeas corpus amendments.
Malilon Loomis asks Congress to appropriate
$50,000 to complete experiments for a telegraph
without wires or battery—using clouds instead of
wires. Referred to Patent Committee.
Buekalew presented a bill to amend representa
tion in Congress. It provides for representation
of minorities. Referred to a select committee.
Abbott introduced a bill to aid a railroad from the
Rio Grande to the Pacific.
Sawyer introduced a bill to pay Government em
ployes in the South who, not having taken the iron
clad, would take tlie ordinary oath, looking tosup
port the Constitution. Referred to Finance Com
mittee.
The bill amending tlie act relating to the habeas
corpus and to regulate Judiciary proceedings,
passed—32 to 10. Conkling, in explaining the bill
said, “there were eases arriving in the Southern j
Stales, particularly in Georgia, where the Northern i
stockholuers in Express and Steamboat Companies
were sued for property taken by the public enemy;
and the object of the bill was to enable the defend
ants to transfer those easeo to the United States
Courts, to tbe end that they might go to the Su
preme Court and have a decision. The principle
is the same as in the prize cases, and upon this
principle, as a case of law, they are not able to get
a ruling in the State Courts.”
A common carrier, to defend himself technically,
must prove that tlie loss of the goods was either
occasioned by the act of Government or of the
public enemy, and in the cases that had arisen tlie
defendants were met by instructions from the
J udges of the State Courts which deprived the
jury from giving any decision upon ttiis point.
1 lie Sue Murphy claim was resumed.
The Seuatc refused the Rotunda for the inaugu
ration ball, after which it adjourned.
House.—The question of a protectorate for
Ilayti and San Domingo was resumed.
Elliot was seated from Arkansas.
A memorial from Texas was presented, asking
that a regiment be left for defense against the In
dians.
Butler offered a substitute for Banks’ Hayti Pro
tectorate, as follows: “Thatthe President of tlie
U nited States he and he is hereby authorized to
extend the protection of tlie United States over
either of tlie Islands of the Antilles to such an ex
tent as he may deem expedient,and not inconsistent
with the laws of nations, whenever the govern
ments established in either of them, or the people
thereof, shall deserve such protection of the United
States; Provided, That any action in their behalf
on the part of the President shall be forthwith re
ported to Congress ; and provided, further, that no
payment of money shall be made for carrying such
protection into effect without tlie authority of
Congress.” A loud debate ensued, when the bill
and amendments were tabled by 120 to ’.id.
The Alaska Territorial bill was tabled. Ad
journed.
Washington, January 14.— Senate. —The Naval
Committee reported adversely to restoring Com.
R. W. MeadeAo tlie active list.
Mr. Morril* spoke in favor of the reciprocity
treaty.
The Sue Murphy claim was resumed. Mr. Wil
son proposed a commission, consisting of General
Meigs, and Messrs. Howard, Thomas, and Ekan—
commencing next April, and to continue two
years—to whom all such claims be referred. Ad
journed.
House. —Mr. Ashley presented a bill, the object
of which is to absorb tlie Mormon territory, by
increasing the boundaries surrounding the terri
tory. The bill was made the special order for to
day two weeks, when the delegate from Utah is
expected here.
The Election committee reported in favor of seat
ing Swetzeler, from tlie ninth Missouri district.
The Niagara ship canal was discussed at great
length. Adjourned.
Washington, January 15.— Senate. —Mr. Stew
art, from the Judiciary Committee, reported favor
ably on a resolution for a Constitutional amend
ment. It provides that it is the right of all cit
izens to vote or hold office. This right shall not be
abridged on account of race or color. Congress is
to be empowered to enforce the above right in
every State.
The Judiciary Committee reported adversely to
the joint resolution that the President and Vice
President be ineligible fora second term.
After other unimportant business,the Sue Murphy
claim was resumed, and after a long argument the
whole matter, with various propositions and
amendments, was recommitted without decision.
Adjourned to Monday.
House. —The Election Committee reported on
tlie Sixth Georgia District, substantially as hereto
fore stated, viz: Wimpy, not elected; Christy,
elected, but not entitled to a seat, having voluntari-
ly aided the enemy.
The Niagara Ship Canal Bill, for the appropria
tion of twelve million dollars in aid of tlie enter
prise, was resumed. Among the notable features
of the discussion, General Sypher, of Louisiana, in
opposition, said grain was now being shipped from
Bt. Louis to New Vork via New Orleans at 17 cents
per bushel les* than via Chicago and Buffalo; and
to Liverpool at 20 cents less per bushel via New
Orleans than via New York, and in one-third less
time. The transportation via New Orleans is made
with perfect safety to the commodity, and at a cost
of about one cent per bushel for "transferring at
New Orleans by means of Higby’s Elevators. Be
sides all this, the Niagara Ship Canal would be
frozen four months of the year, whereas the .Missis
sippi is constantly navigable. The bill was finally
referred to the Committee of the Whole, which
amounts to a defeat this session. Adjourned to
Monday.
\\ ashington, January IS. — Senate.— Several pe
tions were presented favoring Jeneks’ Civil Service
bill and female suffrage.
Several Senators made personal explanations re
garding newspap r charges of personal corruption
in connection with grants of lands to various rail
roads and other enterprises.
A petition was presented for the revision and
amendment of tlie Naturalization laws, alleging the
practise of gross frauds under them as they now
stand.
Mr. Trumbull presented a memorial from the
Superintendents of the Insane Asylum Convention
at Boston, asking the removal of political disabili
ties from lusaue Asylum Superintendents through
out the South.
Mutual whitewashing of Senators and abuse of
newspaper correspondents occupied an hour.
Mr. Sherman, of the Finance Committee, report
ed a bill legalizing coin contracts, and reserving one
hundred and fifty millions annually from customs
for the payment of interest and the reduction of the
principal of the public debt; also authorizing ex
change of lawful money for new 10-45'a—five per
cent Gold bonds to be issued for the purpose; also
providing for the issue of Government demand
Gold noteiCnot exceeding in amount the coin in the
Treasury, to be used for the purchase in New York,
when in'the market, of six per cent securities, but
the amount to be expended for this purpose not to
exceed the amount of legal tenders surrendered for
new bonds. The bill also authorizes the Natioual
Banks to is»ue Gold notes to the extent of Cos per
cent on the auiouut of bonds which they may de
posit as security, regardless of present restrictions
of total circulation to three hundred millions.
The copper tarritf bill was discussed without
action. The Senate then adjourned.
House. —The House was engaged in matters af
fecting the District of Columbia.
Mr. Bingham introduced a bill for the admission
of Mississippi, it was referred to the Reconstruc
tion Committee.
Mr. Butler introduced a bill regarding negro
church property in the rebel States. It provides
that in regard to property used for charitable, re
ligious, educational, or other like purposes, bought
or given for use to congregations or associations of
colored men, heretofore held by trustees for the
benefit of such association, the title shall hereafter
rest in deacons, elders, or trustees, chosen by such
associations, as ars made a corporate body, and
such association shall call meetings on the iirst of
Mav uext, and every May thereafter, to choose
trustees for the ensuing year.
Mr. Wooten introduced a bill repealing the char
ter of the National Life Insurance Company of the
C nited States; also, bills preveutiug the loaning
of money on United legal tenders; for establishing
National Banks paying interest on deposits; ena
bling Louisiana to reserve public lauds donated by
the United States for agricultural colleges.
Mr Bingham introduced a bill to admit Missis
sippi to representation. , - „
A bill to regulate the number and rank of Gov
ernment employees in the several States and Terri
tories, and one to relieve J. 11. Christie, elected
from the Sixth District of Georgia, from political
disability, were introduced.
A bill was introduced oompelling the National
Banks to make six statements per year.
A joint-resolution against granting money or
lands to railroads was divided. The part against
granting mouey was passed; that against granting
lands was tabled.
A joint-resolution was passed that persona now
holding office iu Virginia and Texas, except those
whose disabilities have beeu removed, aud who
cannot take the test-oath of July 2d, 1662, be re
moved from office within thirty days from the
passage of the resolution, and that the district
commander till their places with men who can take
the oath. This resolution passed without a divis
ion.
The House went into committee of the whole ea
appropriations, and adjourned.
General News.
Washington, January 12.—The Supreme Court
argued the case of the boundaries of St. Louis.
Washington, January 12. —The President nom
inated Calvin J. Cooles for Assayer of the Mint at
Charlotte, N. C. ; A. S. Robertson, Collector of
Revenue Second District, Louisiana; David Specks,
Attorney General, Western Texas.
Butlers bill authorizes the Secretary of the
Treasury to issue three hundred and fifty million
i dollars, and such further sums as may be required,
i and after the 10th June, the National Banks cease
to be Banka of issue. The bill is quite long.
GEORGIA JOURNAL AND MESSENGER.
1 The argument in the case of the steamer Georgia
W. United States was concluded.
The Clerk of the House has desismated the
American Union, Macou, Ga., as the official organ,
vice National Republican, Augusta, defunct.
The President nominated Perry Fuller Collector
of Customs for New Orleans.
General Sherman telegraphs concerning the cap
ture of an Indian village of sixty lodges.
General Orders, No. 2, Issued by General Grant,
con tains an obituary of General Rousseau.
A delegation of citizens of Maryland visited the
President to-day, and presented a petition for the
pardon of Dr. Mudd, now confined at Dry Tortu
gas. The President referred them to Mr. Evarts.
Under the following letter, indictments against
Mr. Davis and Gen. Breckinridge both quashed in
the Criminal Court of the District.
Attorney General's Office, i
Washington, December 26, 1868. f
“ Sir: I enclose for your consideration a copy of
the proclamation of general amnesty, by the Presi
dent of the United States, under date of the 25th
December, inst. You will observe that by this
proclamation there is extended, and without reserve
to all and every person who directly or indirectly
participated in the late insurrection or rebellion, a
final pardon or amnesty for the offence of treason
against the United States, for adhering to their en
emies during the fate civil war. The object of my
present communication is to authorize and instruct
you in furtherance of the purpose and effect of this
general amnesty aud pardon, to make an examina
tion of the indictments pending in your district,
agahist any persons whomsoever, for the offense of
treason against the United States, or adhering to
their enemies during the late war, in order that as
early as yon shall have proper opportunity, you may
enter a nolleprowjui for the Government npou such
indictment. And if, upon such examination, you
should find any ease where, from the tenor of the
indictment, or the nature of tlie case, as known to
you, it should be doubtful whether it falls within
tbe embrace of the general amnesty and pardon,
you will be so good as to report the same without
delay to me, with such a statement of the indict
ment and of other particulars as may enable me
to give you further instructions concerning the
same. Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
Wm. M. Evarts,
Attorney GeneraL
To E. C. Carrington, Esq.,
U. S. District Attorney.
New- York, January 13.—1n the Swinson cotton
case, involving a million dollars, the verdict is
against the Government
Savannah, Ga., January 13. —The Morning Kem
publishes a report of a conversation held by one of
its editors, witli negroes concerned in the insurrec
tion on Ogeechee. The negroes say that Col. Will
liams, whose report was forwarded to Genl. Sibley,
only visited one plantation, three miles from the
scene of disturbance; did not visit other places to
ascertain the correctness of the report concerning
outrages; asked no questions except whether they
lmd any complaint to make against the planters;
whether they were in arms against the U. S. ; what
injury was done by Sheriffs posse. Asked no
questions about resistance to, and robbery of,
Sheriff. He went down late at night, and return
ed before daylight next morniug, and was accom
panied on the trip by one. of the leading disturbers
of the peace of Savannah. It is reliably reported
that the party was arrested there by the negroes,
and released from guard when Col. Williams ex
plained who lie was.
Sheriff Dooner published a card in the morning
papers, denying Col. Williams’ statements.
New Orleans, January 13. — The sternwheel
steamer Clide, hence for Red River, ran aground
and exploded at midnight, last night, about 50
miles above the city, lhe wreck burned to the
waters’ edge—cargos total loss. Five or Six were
killed or died of scalds ; about 25 injured—several
of them fatally scalded. The Steamers, J. G Block
ford and Thomas Powell, reached the scene in
about 20 minutes and rescued the survivors, who
were brought to this city by the Governor Allen.
The Governor Allen also brought tlie officers and
crew of the sternwheel steamboat Idahoe, sunk in
Ouichita river on Sunday. The boat and cargo
total loss, but no lives lost. The loss by the Idahoe
is estimated at twenty thousand dollars; by the
Clide, 25.000 on the boat alone.
New York, January 13. — The Henry Cbanuccy
brings a quarter million specie.
Advices from South Americastate affairs in Bo
gota as gloomy. The city iscrowded with soldiers.
It is reported that extensive gold mines have been
discovered in Santa Rosa and Chili. Earthquakes
continued along the Peruvian coast.
Richmond, Va., January 13.—The Virginia State
Agricultural Society, inactive since the war, was
reorganized to-day. All parts of tlie State were
represented. Win. M Sutherlin, of Danville, was
elected President, lie made a speech advocating
the wiping out all old prejudices, and starting
with new ideas, in accordance with the progressive
spirit of the country.
Tallahassee, January 13. — Tlie Senate to-day
confirmed Gibbs as Secretary of State, Meek Attor
ney General, and J. S. Adams Commissioner of Emi
gration, vice Austin, resigned—all appointed by
Gov. Reed since the impeachment last November.
Savannah, January 13.—The passenger train on
the Atlantic and Guff Railroad ran off the track
eighteen miles from tills city. Five cars were badly
damaged. No lives were lost.
Tallahassee, January 14. —In the Senate, a reso
lution to reconsider tlie vote of yesterday, confirm
ing Reed’s appointments, since the impeachment,
was lost.
The committee, sent by authority of tlie Ala
bama Legislature, composed of C. A. Miller, Sec
retary of State, J. T. Pennington, State Senator,
and A. J. Walker, ex-Chief Justice, to negotiate
for the transfer of West Florida to Alabama, ar
rived to day, called on Gov. Rued, and presented
credentials.
Wilmington, N. C., January 14.—Tlie steamship
Gulf City, from Galveston to New York, went
aground off Lookout at ten o’clock on Monday
night, and in a few hours was dashed to pieces.
Three of the crew were picked up by the steamship
W. P. Clyde, on Wednesday, at two p. m., and
brought to this place. There were twenty-five
persons aboard tlie ill-fated ship, and only three
are know n to have been saved.
New Orleans, January 14 — The clerk, mate,
and pilot of tlie steamer Glide have died of inju
ries received at her explosion. Several other
deaths have occurred among the wounded taken to
tlie hospital.
Philadelphia, January 14.—A fire at thecorner
of Niutli and Chestnut streest, lias destroyed a
marble block, and is still raging. The loss will be
two millions, unless tlie safes preserve tlie valua
bles.
Washington, January I.s. — After many confer
ences between the Virginia Committee and its in
dividual members, with tlie Judiciary Committee
of the Senate, and members of tlie Senate and
House, it seems pretty well understood that tlie
following definite arrangement lias been substan
tially agreed to. Following the precedents in the
Missouri compromise, and the precedings upon
the admission of Oregon, Kansas and Nebraska, a
bill will be proposed authorizing tlie admission of
Virginia, upon tlie adoption of the proposed Con
stitution, with certain clauses in regard to dis
franchisement, test oath, and probably other ob
jectionable features, stricken out When this bill
is passed it is believed it will be followed by au
amnesty bill, either universal or with very few ex
ceptions, to take effect upon the ratification of the
Constitution. It is understood that this adjust
ment meets the approbation of General Grant, Gen
eral Schofield, and a large number of the most
prominent members of both Houses.
General Gillem concluded his testimony. He
attributed the defeat of the Constitution to its pro
scriptive features. The white people nearly all
opposed it and many of tlie negroes whose gener
osity was appealed to, voted against it. General
Gillem thinks if the Constitution be re submitted
with the understanding that proscription is to be
governed by the Reconstruction laws, the Consti
tution will be adopted by a large majority.
Assistant Surgeon M. L. Ruth is ordered to the
Naval Hospital at Pensacola
The Lisbon, tlie Rio Janeiro mail steamer, brings
advices that tlie allies, after a desperate battle, car.
ried Villetta. Lopez - army was utterly routed and
destroyed. The allies captured three thousand.
The Brazilian iron clads have gone to Asuncion.
New Orleans, January 15. — Brevet Major R. M.
Marston, first Infantry, one of the victims of the
Glide disaster, died last evening, aud was buried to
day. He had been temporarily assigned to staff
duty, and was ordered bv Gen. Rosscnu to make j
some investigations in Western Louisiana. The i
Peruvian Minister received a dispatch announcing
the arrival at Pensacola of the monitors aud tenders,
having had a good run, the monitors making six to
seven knots per hour, easily. They remained in
Pensacola a few days.
Gen. Kosseau having died poor, a number of citi
zens, have been moving in the matter of presenting
a testimonial to his widow. Two meetings have
been held, and last night a committee of influential
citizens were appointed to conduct the matter,
Geu. Rosseau's horses, are being rallied off by
members of bis staff.
A bill came up in the House, yesterday, a first
reading, totally abolishing the present city govern
ment, and creating anew or provisional one, the
officers of which to be appointed by the Govenior.
Two bills also are in progress for abolishing the
present public school government, providing for
the appointment by the Governor of the School
Directors.
Savannah, Jan. 15.—The preliminary examina
tion of the prisoners captured on the' Ogeechee
commenced to-day. They elected to be tried sep
arately One of them, named Captain Green, was
arraigned. The Sheriff identified him as one of the
negroes who assaulted and robbed him and his dep
uties. W. S. Fitch, District Attorney, is delud
ing the prisoners. „ „ .
Trenton, N. J., Jan. 15.—The New Jersey Dem
ocratic caucus nominated John P. Stockton for
Senator. .
Washington, January 16. —By new allotment,
Judge Swayne is allotted to the Fifth and Sixth
Circuits. Judge Swayne formerly had the Fifth
Circuit
Washington, January 10.—The President sent
to the Senate yesterday a' protocol, fully recognizing
the naturalization of the United States, and abol
ishing the legal principle heretofore maintained in
Great Britain, of the indefeasibility of native alle
giance; also, a treaty for the adjustment of all
claims, including the Alabama claims, by a com
mission to sit at Washington, with a stipulation
to refer, when necessary, individual claims to the
head of a friendly nation.
General Sherman telegraphs from St Louis
a letter from General Sheridan, representing the
destruction of the Comanche village on Christ
mas day as breaking the backbone of the Indian
war. Eight chiefs came to camp begging for peace
and permission for their people to come in. asking
no terms beyouda paper protecting them from the
United State* troops while coming in. They re
port their people starving; all their dogs eaten and
no buffalo meat. Sheridan denies that Black Ket
tle was friendly, or that the tight occurred on his
reservation.
Generals Thomas and Gillem visited the Presi
dent to-day.
It is stated that Rollins has prepared anew tax
bill. It exempts newspapers.
The Virginia Committee has been receiving
official visitors to-day. Great importance is at
tached to the interviews at their rooms, though
no details are published. The Committee visit
Judge Chase iu a body to-night. The Committee
are, with the concurrence of leading members of
both Houses of Congress, engaged iu the prepara
tion of the bill designed to carry out the arrange
meut agreed upon.” They will remain here until
the work in which they are engaged shall assume
an entirely sat sfactory shape.
New Orleans, Jan." 16. —A lively debate occurred
in the House to-day over the Governor’s veto of
the joint resolution authorizing the payment of per
diem and mileage to members of committee* au- 1
thorized to sit during recess, but the House sus
tained the veto. Thirty-four out of thirtv-sixSen
ators were on these committees. The Senate had
passed the resolution oxer tbe veto.
Notices of contested election have been served
on all the new Louisiana Congressmen to whom
certificates of election have been issued, except L.
A. Sheldon. The contestants are busily engaged
in bunting up evidence in support of their claims.
General Sheldon has a letter from Hon. Henry L.
Dawes, stating that the thirty days for notice of
contest having expired without notice being served,
be considers bis ease as settled. He has never
known an instance where the House allowed a con
test to proceed after such failure.
Savannah, January 16.—The examination of the
Ogeechee prisoners was continued this morning.
The evidence, so far, shows Gen. Sibley’s report
incorrect in main particulars; the facts "regarding
the troubles being omitted, or were not ascertiuaed.
Richmond, January 16.—The Republican State
Central Committee is called to meet January 27,
to consider the propriety of calling anew State
Convention. It is understood that the new Con
vention is to consider the nomination of new can
didates for Governor and other offices.
Washington, January 17.—The Committee of
the National Colored Men’s Convention called on
the Judieiary Committee. They appeal for suff rage
in the North and West. The Chairman of the Ju
diciary Committee replying, said that Congress
was fully alive to the question of equal rights, aud
would not fail to take action in the matter in a
short time.
The Agricultural report shows last year’s yield
to be nine hundred and seven million bushels of
corn, and two million three hundred and eighty
thousand bales of cottou. Cotton distributed as
follows: North Carolina 140,000 bales; South
Carolina 180,000 bales; Georgia 290.000 bales;
Florida 35,000 bales; Alabama 285,000 bales ; Mis
sissispi 400,U00 bales; Louisiana 250,000 bales;
Texas 2b0,000 bales; Arkansas 265.000 bales ; Ten
nessee 200,000 bales ; other States 75,000 bales. The
report states that this estimate, which is assuredly
below rather tbau above the actual yield, is not
made for districts or cotton ports, but for States
separately.
Seward’ 6ent a treaty to the Senate whereby the
disputed boundaries of tbe island of Sau Juan is
referred to Switzerland.
Memphis, January 17.—Last night, nine militia
men of the foree stationed at Marion, Ark., went
to the house of widow Lanev, and assaulted the
widow aud violated her three daughters.
tion was giveu to Col. Watsou, commanding the
militia, who succeeded in arresting the guilty
parties. The greatest excitement prevails at Ma
rion.
Savannah, January 17.—A fire this morning de
stroyed the oil and paint store of W. D. R. Miller,
and Hutchins’ grain and feed store, on Bay street.
Loss s24,ooo—partially insured.
Washington, January 18. —The Supreme Court
is considering the California Land Claim.
A large number of business men throughout the
country are petitioning that sales of bonds by Gov
ernment be only made after due notice, aud that
sales of gold be made by auction.
-Mr. Bingham’s bill provides for the admission of
Mississippi when its Legislature shall have adopted
the Fourteenth Amendment, and removed the disa
bilities imposed by the sth section of the 7th ar
ticle of tlie Constitution, aud declared void tlie dis
abilities imposed by the 3d section of tlie 7th article
of said Constitution.
Tlie Senate Judiciary Committee lias taken no
formal action on the question of the Virginia Con
ference Committee.
Tlie President has nominated John Gadsden Sec
retary of Legation to Mexico.
The Virginia Committee, in a body, accompanied
by other Virginians, and Gen. Schofield, visited
Gen. Grant. The conversation turned on the busi
ness of the Committee, and General Grant, who
showed himself familiar with the Underwood Con
stitution, expressed himself in favor of a speedy set
tlement. The interview was of some duration. The
Committee expressed themselves highly satisfied.
They afterwards visited tlie President. The Presi
dent, in refereuce to the Senate’s Amnesty ques
tions, simply quoted the authorities upon which
his proclamation is based.
The House vote, on resolution declaring against
further grants of lauds or subsidies in money to
railroads and other enterprises, will carry.
President Johnson sent a message to Dr. Mudd’s
wife, favorable to his release.
The Reconstruction Committee examined wit
nesses connected with tlie Freedmeu’s Bureau in
Mississippi, contradictory of Gen. Gillem’s evi
dence.
The Supreme Court decides that greenbacks and
certificates of indebtedness are not liable to State
taxation.
Washington, January 18.—Senatorial caucus
ing in the Missouri Legislature shows Hamilton,
from Maine, and Tipton, from Nebraska, the favor
ites, and indicate bolting from Carl Seliurz, though
his election is considered probable.
A concurrent resolution has been introduced into
the Kansas Legislature, asking for a constitutional
amendment extending suffrage regaidless of sex or
color.
Tallahassee, January 18. —A resolution passed
the House to-day to go into au election for United
States Senator to-morrow. It was sent to the Sen
ate, where it was defeated, and also a motion to re
consider the vote.
Columbia, January 18.—The Legislature to day
passed a hill amending the Police Act, giving the
Governor authority to increase the foree, to what
ever number he may deem necessary.
Also passed an act to establish a State Orphan
Asylum.
Foreign News.
Madrid, January 12. —Five thousand soldiers
have volunteered to suppress the Cuban rebellion.
Paris, January 12-— For some unexplained reason
the Greek representative has been excluded from
the European Conference; he protests and applies
to his Government for instructions. The Confe
rence will wait theaction of Greece.
Paris, January 13. —It is stated that Raugabe,
Ambassador at Paris, from Greece, ha->beeu recall
ed, to preside over the Ministry.
Paris, January 12. —The French floating debt
has been reduced two millions of francs. The es
timates for 1870, show an excess of sixty-six mil
lions receipts over expenditures.
The budget congratulates the country on a return
of confidence, and the general resumption of in
dustrial pursuits.
The London Post, (official organ,) says that Bis
marck told the Austrian Minister at Berlin, that
tlie retention of Baron Von Buist in office, would
provoke serious action on the part of Prussia.;
Havana, January 12.—A commission of influen
tial citizens of Havana —native Cubans aud promi
nent members of tlie liberal party—left this city
yesterday, to meet the revolutionary leaders, and
attempt a compromise for the restoration of peace.
Havana, January 13. —Four hundred persons,
mostly cigar makers, attempted to leave this city
on Sunday, it is supposed for the purpose of raising
a revolt in Carlena. Their purpose was frustrated
Dulces’proclamation releases ail political pris
oners, terminates all trials for political offences
now in progress, and holds out unconditional par
don to all insurgents who lay down their arms with
in forty clays.
New York, January 14.—The Herald’s Havana
special has Nuevitas dates to the 10th inst.
Valmazeda was unable to reach the interior, and
was surrounded and hard pressdd by the insur
gents.
A portion of the Matanzas volunteers have gone
over to the Rebels
The returning troops are destroying the planta
tions iu their line of march.
Arms are frequently landed for the insurgents.
San Francisco, January 13. —The civil war is
considered over.
Madrid, January 14. —One of Maximillian’s
Mexican Generals is here, secretly engaging Span
ish scientific and military officers in a movement
to place Count Gergenti on the Mexican throne.
He wants 200 officers of high rank. Their pay will
be secured. Several members of the Government
assist the enterprise secretly. Prim grants officers
who desire to join the expedition unlimited, leave
of absence. It is said the Emperor Napoleon also
favors the project.
Paris, January 14. —The Conference had a brief
session to-day. Greece was not represented. The
Conference meets again on Thursday.
London, January 14. —The boons and documents
of the Cretan Government fell into the hands of
the Turks.
Madrid, January 14.—Dulce telegraphs for more
troops. He thinks he can suppress the rebellion
with four thousand additional men.
London, January 14. —The press of Paris and
London, almost unanimously condemn Greece’s in
sisting upon representation in the conference.
Glasgow, January 14. l‘he Prince of Wales
theatre was burned ; uo lives lost.
Madrid, Jan. 15.—The Liberals and Carlists
were tumultuous at Terotoga yesterday, but are
now quiet. The journals urge the Govei ament to
send Captain General Dulce ten thousand troops
to render Cuba secure.
Paris, Jan. 15.—At another Conference held to
day, the Greek representative was again absent*
The press generally urges a continuance of the
Conference.
Greece is preparing a diplomatic circular to the
Foreign Powers, on the questions at issue.
Havana, Jan. 15.—The police captured some
arms secreted iu this city. In the contest a police
man and a &oldier were killed and two others
wounded. The person who led the attack upon
the police was arrested.
Government advices represent that Valmazeda,
after several victories, had formed a junction with
Col. Louis, and the united forces were moving on
Bayama. These reports are flatly contradicted by
the insurgents. Advices, received privately, assert
that Valmazeda is defeated, with a loss of many
men. and part of his artillery and baggage train.
Lisbon, January 16. —Theallies lost six thousand
men in capturing Villeta.
The American Minister, McMahon, was in the
Paraguayan camp during the battle.
Madrid, January 16.—Dosta and Montpensier
will be prominent rivals for the throne, should tha
Cortez declare for a monarchy. General Pizueta
and Manuel Gazet were arrested for conspiracy.
London, January 16.—Minister Johnson” and
Lord Clarendon, the British Foreign Secretary,
have signed a treaty for the settlement of the Ala
bama claims.-
The great powers, except Russia, have united
in demanding that Greece withdraw her objections
to the Conference, as at present constituted.
London, January 16 —The treaty for the settle
ment of the Alabama claims elicits favorable com
ments from the newspapers. A large, enthusiastic
meeting has been held, favoring the' ballot in Par
liamentary elections.
Florence, January 16. —Riots, occasioned by
attempts to collect mill tax are frequent. The
military are freely used for their suppression.
Twentv-six rioters have been killed and wounded.
Bremen, January 16.—The mouey order system
between the large "North German towns and the
United States, commences February Ist—amounts
to be limited to about fifty dollars. The business
will be done by the agent's of the North German
States, through the Lloyds—the Postoffice Depart
ment having declined to enter into the arrange
ment.
San Francisco, January 16.—Mazatlan advices
represent great discont»nt against the Juarez GovJ
ernment, 'Open rebellion may be expected soon.
Don Placid* is mentioned as the leader.
Paris, January 17. —Another session of the Con
ference was held to-day, for the purpose of afford
ing an opportunity to the members to 6ign a
declaration of its opinion. The La Publique news
paper, savs that the declaration asks Greece, in the
interest of the European powers, to suppress all
bands and vessels intended for incursions into
neighboring States of the Ottoman empire, and
counsels Turkey to withdraw her ultimatum. It
concludes by expressing hopes of a speedy renewal
of diplomatic relations between Turkey and
Greece.
j Madrid, January 17.- -Elections in this city, and
in most provincial towns, were carried by the
: Government candidates.
Paris, January 18.—The European Conference
reasserts the policy of non-intervention.
1 Toe Turkish representative agrees to the main
points, but await* instructions before signing the
j articles.
War preparations at Athens continue The
Athens banks have loaned the Government twenty
j millions.
Eastern dispatches report complications between
Persia and Turkey. The Sultan’s Ambassador at
Teheran had withdrawn. Persia is massing troops
on her uorthwestern frontier.
Madrid, January 1$. —Additional reinforcements
for Cuba will sail soon under General Pelazo.
Returns from the Provinces exhibit an increased
and overwhelming majority for tbo Government
candid ites.
Florence, January 18. —It is reported that the
Duke of Ozaia has renounced the Italian succes
sion in favor of tbe Princess Clotilde.
London, January 18 —The captain aud crew o
the British ship Southern Empire, from New Or
leans to Liverpool, heretofore reported lost, with
all hands, is now reported safe.
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
Weekly Review of the Macon Market.
Monday Afternoon, Jan. 18,1869.
Trade generally has been good the week past. In
Dry Good*, a fine trade has been done In Bacon
and Provisions, a very good trade, though stocks
now light. There has been considerable inquiry in
Stocks and Bonds, and they are tending upward.
Changes are noted in our quotations.
Cotton.—The sales for the week, closing this
evening, sum up 2560 bale*. On Tuesday the de
mand wa» moderate, Middlings being quoted at
26% cents. Wednesday the market was steady,
with an advance on the previous day’s quotations—
the bulk of sale* at 27 cents. Thursday’s transac
tions were the largest of the week, but there was
no change in price*. Friday quiet, but closing
firm. Saturday tharc was but little done, and the
.market clgsed weak, with quotations at 27 cents.
To-day we have to note a very quiet market—hard
ly enough done to warrant quotations. The noon
dispatches report a decline in the New York Cotton
market, and in consequence this market is unset
tled. We, however, quote Middlings at 26 to 26%
cents.
The sales to-day were 83 bales; receipts 522.
and shipments 899 bales. Sales for the week 2,569
bales; receipts 9,576 bales; and shipment* 2,982
bales.
MACON COTTON STATEMENT.
Stock September 1, 186S 1,336
Received to-day 522
Received previously : 45,908 —46,430
Total 47,750
Shipped to-day 81*9
Shipped previously 33,307 —34,206
Stock on hand this evening 13,550
Financial.—Money is plenty for all legitimate
business, at our rates below In Stocks aud Bonds
there is considerable demand, and a decidedly up
ward tendency.
We quote :
UNITED STATES CURRENCY LOANS.
Per month 1% to 2 per cent j
EXCHANGE OS NEW YORK.
Buy Dg % tO % I
Belling par
GOLD AND SILVER.
Buying rates for Gold $1 S’*
Belling 1 35
Buying rates for (Silver 1 20
Belling 1 25
RAILROAD STOCKS AND BONDS.
Central ltailroad StocK 124 j
Central Railroad Bonds It 1 " j
Macon and Western Railroad Stock, ex-dlvu'd 120 .
southwestern Railroad stock #7 j
Southwestern Railroad Bonds luo j
Macon A Brunswick Railroad Stock 25
Macon it Bruns. Railroad Endorsed Bouus H i
Georgia Railroad Stock Ml 1
Georgia Railroad Bonds iu> !
Muscogee Railroad Stock M 7 i
Muscogee Railroad Bonds y:l |
Atlantic aud Gull Railroad (Stock 50 J
Augusta A Waynesboro Railroad Slock 1)0
Rope.—Dull. Greenleafs Rope, half coils, 11 j
cents; whole coils 10c. per pound. Other brands 9 I
to lOe.
Oats. —We quote Oats 90 to $1 0011 bushel, very
firm.
Corn.—lt is selling atsl 10® $1 15 from store.
Mess fork 83 1 00 to 3i o
Prime Mess 30 00 to 31 0
Rumps , 27 00 lo 28 0
Clear Sides (smoked) 20
Clear Ribbed (smoked) 19%
Shoulders (smoked) 16 to 17 j
Shoulders, Dry salt 14%
Bellies, (Dry Salted) 17 to 18
Long (C. K.) Sides 18%
Hams, plain 20 to 22
Hams, canvased 21 to 25
Bulk C. R. Sides IS
Bulk Clear Sides IS%
Lard. —In good supply at 22 cents
Bagging.—We quote:
Gunny Bagging, per yard 25
“ " Rolls periect 23 to 25
Richardson’s Greenleaf, per yard 25
Roll Gunny Patched 22 t 024
Kentucky, per yard 2>
Borneo 25 to 26
Flour.—Stock9 ample. We quote in sacks, at
wholesale: Superfine per hundred ss@s 50; Family
so@7 50. In barrels we quote choice Western
brands: Superfine $9 50(g)10 00; Extra sll 00; Hi
ram Smith, per barrel, sl6 00; Cream of the South,
$15.90
Molasses.—4B to 60c; Choice Syrups 75 to $1 00
gallon, by the barrel.
Whiskey.—There is a good demand for Whis
key. We quote: Common $1 25 to 150;
Rye $1 50 to $4 00; Bourbon $2 50 to $6. Gin $2 60
to $6.
Ale. —Imported Ale $3 25. American $2.
Hides. —Dry Flint, 17 cents.
Wool.—Burr 18 to 20; Clean 27 to 29 cents per
pound.
Nails.—s6.7s to $7.00 $ keg.
Tobacco —There is a moderate demand. We
quote low grades unsound 35 to 45c; medium
sound 50 to 55c ; good 00 to 65c; bright Virginia
brands from 75c to $1; fancy $1.25 to $1.50. Stock
light—prices stiffening.
Twine.—3s cents $ pound.
Domestics.—3-4 12c; 7-8 Shirting 14c; 4-4 10c —
advancing.
Drilling.—Heavy Brown 18c. Heavy Georgia
Stripes 20c.
Osnabuugs.—No. 1, 8 oz., 21 to 22c.; No. 2, 7
oz., 17c; Richmond, 19c.; Milledgeville, No. 1,22
cents; Flint River, No. 1, 23 cents.
Kentucky Jeans.—We quote the best Kentucky
Jeans 55 to 55c $ yard. Kentucky Linsey 50c.
Shali.ey.—Cuthbert 30c.
Sugar—A 17%; C 15 to 16; Extra C 16%c; B
16% to 17c; pound.
Coffee. —Rio 20 to 25 cent* If) pound. Java 40
to 42 cents.
Salt. —Liverpool $3 75; Virginia $2 50.
Guano. —Kettlewcll’s AA, SBS per ton. Whann’g
Rawbone Superphosphate S7O. (Justin's Rawbone
Superphosphate SOS per ton.
country produce—retail prices.
Butter:
Country—white 40c $ pound.
Country—choice 50c jj} pound.
Tennessee 50c $ pound.
Eggs —4oc a dozen.
Chickens— 3s to 50c—according to size; dress
ed, 25 to 45c.
Turkeys— Dressed 25c $ pound.
Potatoes :
Sweet $1 00 to 1 20 $ bushel. •
Irish $2 40 to 62 50 $ bushel.
The market poorly supplied.
Domestic Markets.
New York, January 18.—Noon. —Stocks un
settled and lower. Money easy, at6<27. Exchange
9%. Gold 36. ’62’s 13%. North Carolinas 65%;
new 63%. Virginias, ex coupons, 58; new 60.
Tennessees, ex coupons, 68% ; new 67%.
Flour declining. Wheat dull, and favors buyers.
Corn unchanged. Pork 9teady ; new mess 29 00.
Lard firmer; barrels 18%@19c.
Turpentine firm at 52%. Rosin quiet at 2 57%@
2 65. Freights steady.
Evening.—State and Western Flour strongly fa
vors buyers; superfine 5 70@6 20; Southern dull
and drooping—common to fair extra 6 65(g7 10.
Wheat heavy. Corn moderately active ; new white
Southern 92(a)98c ; yellow 98c. Mess Pork steady
at 29 00@29 25. Lard a shade firmer; kettle 19@
.9%c.~-
Spirits Turpentine 52<g52%c. Rosin 2 55@
2 62%c. Freights dull.
Governments closed firm ; ’62’s 13%. Tennes
see's, new, 68% Money and exchange easy aud
abundant, at 6(<|7; prime discounts 7-9. Gold
35%. Sterling 9%. Southern securities firm, ex
cept Tennessees, which closed heavy. Stocks ac
tive and excited all day, and closed strong but un
settled.
Baltimore, January IS.—Superfine Flour 6 50(5)
675 Wheat dull and receipts small; prime red
2
68@75c. Mess Pork 30 00@30 50. Bacon shoul
ders 14%@14%c.
Cotton quiet at 29c.
Virginias, old inscribed, 49% bid; 50 asked.
Coupons, old, 65 bid; uew 60 bid.
Wilmington, January 18.—Spirits Turpentine
quiet at 47%c. Rosin dull at 1 90q44 50. Tar
2 55.
Cotton flat, with a downward tendency, at 26%c
offered and refused lor middlings.
Charleston, January 18.—The Cotton market
is dull, and declined %c Sales 230 bales ; mid
dlings 28c. Receipts 1,150 bales.
Savannah, January 18. —Cotton is dull, and de
clined %c. The market is very irregular; mid
dlings 27%@28c. Sales 400 bales; receipt* 1,744
bales.
Augusta, January 18.—Cotton is flat, and the
market too unsettled to quote. Sales 291 bales;
receipts 194 bales. Holders are anxious sellers, but
there are no buyers.
Cincinnati, January 18. —Flour dull; family 7 50
@7 75c. Corn firm at 66@80c. Mess Pork* held
firm at 29 50. Lard 19%@20c. Bacon firm;
shoulders 13%c; clear sides 17%c.
St. Louis, January 18.—Flour dull, and a small
business doing. Corn scarce, at 69iu,72a. Mess
Pork firmer at 29 00. Bulk meats firm, with an
advancing tendency. Bacon stronger; shoulders
13%c ; clear sides 17%@17%c. Lard 19c.
New Orleans, January Is.—The Cotton market
is dull and unsettled ; middlings 27%(g27%c. Sale*
1,700 bales; Receipts since Saturday 7,142 bales;
exports 1,165 bales.
Sterling 48. Gold 36. New York sight %@%
discount.
Flour quiet, but firm ; superfine 6 87%; double
extra 7 30; treble extra 7 75(33 25. Corn steady;
white 77c; yellow 80c. Oats firm at 67(368c.
Bran dull and declined to 1 05. Hay dull; prime
24 00(525 00. Mess Pork dull at 29 75 Bacon dull;
shoulders 14%c; clear rib sides 17%e; clear sides
18%c. Lard irregular; tierce 19c; keg 21@21%c.
Sugar active; common 10%@10%c; prime 12%e;
veilow clarified 14(g;14%c. Molasses active; com
mon 58@60c; prime 67qs6Sc ; choice 70(g72c. Cof
fee steady ; fair 14%@14%c. prime ltJ%(®lß%c.
Mobile. January 18.—Cotton. —1 he market
is dull and entirely nominal. Sales 150. bales ; re
ceipt* 2,551 bales ; exports 2,25# bales.
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Liverpool Cotton Market.
Liverpool, January IS—Noon. —Cotton flat;
Sales 10.0X1 bales.
Afternoon.—Cotton continue* flat. Upland*
Orleans ll^d.
Evening. — Cotton dnfL Uplands 11 J*d ; Orleans
ll%d. Sales 10,000 bales. *
Hew York Cotton Market.
New York, January IS.—Noon. —Cotton Is a
shade lower.at
Eveuing.—Cotton lower. Sales 1,800
bales, at 29@29)ifc.
Foreign Market*.
London, January IS. —Noon.—Consols 93.
Bonds 7T>Y.
Liverpool, January IS. —Noon.—Corn 35s BJ.
Other articles unchanged.
Afternoon. —Breadstuffs quiet.
Evening.—Breadstuff* and provisions unchanged.
Havre, January IS. —Noon. —Cotton market
quiet and unchanged.
Frankfort, January 18.—Bonds
•• A LITTLE BILIOUS.”
How often this is the response to the Inquiry
after a friend’s health ; as if to be billons wa* a
trilling matter, hardly worth thinking about.
But let it be remembered That, as “tall oaks
from little acorns grow," so lormidable diseases
arise from being" a little bilious."
Severe bilious attacks are more common in
Spring, Summer and Autumn than in Winter
but the serious disorders of the liver which so
often occur at those seasons, might be traced, in
hundreds of instances, to Winter indulgences
and their neglected consequences. More highly
seasoned lood is eaten, more llery drinks Im
bibed, in cold than in warm weather, and thus
the biliousness Is produced which, under a warm
er temperature, culminates la remittent and in
termittent fevers.
The very best medicine for persons who are
either a little or a good deal bilious, Is HOST LT
TE R’S STOMACH BITTKKS. No blue pill or
calomel is required in such eases. Those power
ful mineral medicines cut two ways, like a
double-edged sword. They act, It is true, upon
the liver, but re-act most deleteriously on other
parts of the system. They “stick” there, and
cannot be got rid of. The Bitters contain vtgeta
ble agents of an autt-bilious tendency, that pro
duce a specific and most genial effect upon the
biliary organ, without entailing any evil conse
quences whatever. They are altogether wholesome
aui act favorably and simultaneously upon the
stomach, the liver, the bowels, the nervous sys
tem, and the brain.
138 East 31st Street, New Yoke. — Dear Sir —
For three weeks past l have been using your
Plantation Bitters. For more than four months
past I have been suffering from what iuy doctor
said was nervous prostration, being unable to en
dure hardly any physical or mental labor without
great fatigue. But 1 had not used the Bitters a
week before I was conscious of their benefiting me
as nothing else had, and I have continued to gain
very rapidly since, till now I atn able to be about
ray usual household duties. To all who arc atliict
cd with general debility I can testify from experi
ence. that the Bitters are invaluable.
Yours, truly, Maroaret B. Stone.
Magnolia Water.— Superior to the best im
ported German Cologne, aud sold at half the price.
J. H. Otto, Watchmaker and Jeweler, No. 90
Cherry street, keeps on hand u tin* assortment of
the best Gold and Silver Watches, Jewelry aud
Clocks. The best Violin Strings in the city.
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry carefully repaired
and warranted. Gold and Silver bought for Cash.
Look for the large Clock in the window and you
will Cud the place, No. 90 Cherry street
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If you suffer with billons complaints and want
mild purgative, take Kay ton’s P is.
Katton’s Oil of Life— Cures ail pains and
aches.
Kayton’s Oil of Life— Cures torus aud bun
ions.
Katton’s Oil of Life—Cures sprains, bruises,
burns, earache.
Kayton’s Oil *f Life—Cures rheumatism aud
neuralgia.
Kayton’s Oil of Life —Cures ground itch
swellings, insect stings and bites.
Katton’s Oil of Liss.—Cures headaohe and
toothache in half a minute.
Kayton’s Oil of Life and Pills—For sale by
druggists aud country storekeepers generally.
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All orders for Kayton’s medicines should be
addressed to Prof. H. H. Kay ton,.Savannah, Ga.
Kayton’s Pills—Cures dyspepsia and liver
complaint.
*•«
Katt*n’s Pills— Curs Siek Headache, and all
Bilious diseases.
EXTRA SPECIAL NOTICE.
Beware of Counterfeits! Smith’s Tonic Syrup
has been counterfeited, aud the counterfeiter
brought to grief.
SMITH S TONIC SYRUP.
The genuine article must have Dr. John Bull’s
private stamp on each bottle. Dr. John Bull
only has the right to manufacture and sell the
original John Smith’s Tonic Syrup, of Louisville,
Kv. Examine well the label on each bottle. If
my private stamp Is not on the bottle, do not
purchase, or you will be deceived. See my col
umn advertisement and my show curd. I will
prosecute any one infringing on my right. The
genuine Smith’s Tonic Syrup can only be pre
pared by myself.
The publie’s servant,
Louisville, Ky. Dit. JOHN BULL.
For sale by
L W. HUNT & CO.
OEGRGIA— CRAWFORD COUN I Y —To al> whom it
may concern—Whereas, Lewis O. chapman, ad
imristrator upon the estate of biles M. Chapman, late
of said county, deceased, applies fir letters of di-m s
sion from trie administration of said estate : There
s re. the kindred and creditors ■ f said deceased, are
hereby cited and admonished to file their ohjec ions,
i any they have, in my office in terms of the law.
Otherwise, letters di«mi sory will be granted the ap
plicant 'at the Augu-t tei m next of the Court of Ordi
nary f>r said county.
Given und-r my hand and official signature, this Jan
uary 6th, 1889- JAMES J. RAY,
ja!B 6m Ordinary.
POSTPONED SHERIFF’S SALE.
VIT ILL be sold, on the fir t Tuesday in February
W next, within the usual hours of sa e, before the
Court Hou*e door, in th i Town of Perry, Houston
County, the following property, to-wit: Four mules,
one two-horse wagon, four plow sto kg, and other
farming implements; one forty five-saw gin and gin
band. Property pointed out by plaintiff’s altorney
Levied on as the property of S. K. Smith, to satisfy a
fi fa in favor off and L K. Reed,issued from County
Courr. Tms January 6th, 1860
j»9-td—pf |3 60 JOHN R. COOK, Sheriff.
HOUSTON MORTGAGE SHERIFF’S
SALES.
IK7 ILL be sold before the Court House door, in the
Vt Town of P rry, Houston County, Georgs. on
the first Tuesday in March 1869 between the legal
hours of sale, a t ract of Lnd cods sting < f 190 acres of
lot No. 73. and twenty acres of ot No. 74, in !ne 10th
District, by original survey, .f said *ounty, being the
p.ace formerly (.weed by Turner Smith."and m w in
the po-f-esdon of Jes3“ D. Hkv sand Edwin Green,
the wnnle containing 2acres, more or less Levied
on by virtue of a mortgage fi. fa issued from Houston
Superior Court, at August «djou r ned term 1868. in
favor of Edw ird JacksoD, as-igneeof Louis M Houser,
Bankrupt vs. Jtff-rson G. Wav, morgagor. Property
pointed out in sard mor gage fi fa January Ist, 1869.
pf $7 JOHN Ik COOK, Sheriff.
f and EORGIA—BAKER COUNTY—Mary Clifton
IT applies to me for valuation ana setting apart
of personalty and homestead; and I will nass
upon the same on Monday, January 2T»th. 18419, at
10 o’clock, ▲. a. B. F. HUDSPETH,
Jal4-2t Ordinary.
EXECUTRIX’S SALE.
YX7IbL be sold on the first Tuesday in March next,
V V be fore the Court Home door in Perry, Georgia,
between the usual hours of sa e, fifty acres < ff the east
side of lot No. 53 and twenty five teres < ff the w-st
side of lot N» 78, in tne upper fifth di-tiict of Houston
coun y. Sold as the property of Thompson Fields,
deceased. Terms cash. Jan. 4 IS-9
MARY FIELDS,
jal2-td—pfiß Executrix.
( ' EOUGI \—PULASKI COUNTY —Murphy Lump
* 1 having applied for the setting apart atd valuation
of Horoeste a, this is to notify all persons interested
that I wi,l pass upon the fame atmy office on Monday,
the 18tu inst., at II o’clock. This Jan. lltn, 1869.
J. J. SPARROW’,
janl'2-2t—pf |2 90. Ordinary.
« EORGIA—PULASKI COUNTY.—Edward Hopson
having applied for the set ing apart and valu tion
of Homestead, this is to notify all pers ns interested
that I will p<»s uponthesame atmy office on Monday,
the 18th lest., at II o’c ock. Tcis Jan 11th. 1869.
J. J. SPARROW,
fan. 2-2 $2 90. Ordinary.
S < EORGIA—H' USTON COUNTY.—Sixty days after
\JT date, application wili bt maoe to the Ordinary or
Houston County fi r leave to se.t the lands belonging
to the estate of Thrmp-on Fields, 'ate of Houston
County, deceased. November 13th 1868.
nov!7-td MARY FIELDS, Executrix.
GEORGIA— HOUSTON K. Sim
mons has applied for exempl.on of Personalty
and the setting apart aDd valunti- nos Homestead, and
I will pa-s upon th- *ame at 10 o’clock, A. M ,ou th*
20th ct January. ISC9, at my office Jan. S 1869
jsnl2-2:—pf $2 00. W T. sWIFT 0. H. C.
ADMINISTRATOR’B SALE.
AGREEABLY to an order fr m the Court of Ordi
nary of Pu'aski C untv, will be sold, before the
Court Home door, in the Town of Abbev.lle, Wilcox
County, Ga. on the first Tuesday in March next,
within the legal hours of sa e, lot of land No 345. in
the 12th District of originally Dooly, now Wilcox
County, containing 2n2% screr. m .re or less. Su'd as
the prop rty of Green B. Fennell, late of Pulaski
County, deceased, and for the henefit ot the h' ir* and
creditors of said deceased. Term= January
14th, 1869 LEVI H HARRELL
jal6-td—pfti 50 Administrator.
/y EOKGIA—MACON COUNTY—Whereas, Ca
| T ieb K. Hill administrator on theestaie of t .
J BryaD, late of said counts', deceased, applies
to me for letters of dlsmlsalou from said auiuin
•stratlon • This is therefore to cit- and admonish
al' persona concerned to be aud appear t-t my
office on or betore the first Monday In July next,
and show cause. If any they have, why said let
ters dlsmissory should not be granted. Given
under my hand and official signature. December
22 1868. JNO. L. PARKER,
dc34-met—pf*7 Ordinary.
GBORGI A-CRaWFOBD COUNTY—Margaret
J. McKay, wife of John A. McKay, of said
counlv, tm* applied to me, by her next Irlend,
James W. p.istetl. fur exemption of personalty ;
and I will vas* non the same Rt Mo’clock K.. on
Tuesday, the :Mlh cl»y of January, 1869. at my
office. Tills January lltb, In'»9.
JAMES J. RAY,
ialfi 2t ordinary.
p EOROIA—HOUSTON COUNTY—Ann K. Sawyer,
"IT for hersetr and Edit h A R. Sawyer, minor, has ap
piled for exemption of personally. »nd setting apsrt
and vain t •..••• <.f home-tea ; snd I will pas* upon the
lawtl itrtV <-i; .» M.. on the 16th day of January,
1819 at my • dice. Tlus January 4th. 1869
jsT-J -pf W T. SWI FT, O. H. C.
(X EORGIA—HOUSTON COUNlT—William l). Mor-
I rs lias applied for exemption of personalty, and
for set ing of the same; and 1 will psss upon the
same at It) o'.-’ev-k a. a., on the lath day cf January.
1869. at my office. This January 4th, 1869
ja4 lit— pf |2 W. T. 8W JFT. O. H. C.
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DENISON’S
Condition Powders
FOR
HORSES, MULES,
Cattle and Hogs,
Aro unequalled for Coughs, Colds, L'ss af Ap
petite, Hide Bound, Yellow Water, Farcy,
Surfeit, I.ung l'cvcr. Colls, and all diseases
Incident to these animals. Warranted to J*
all that is claimed for them. If givsa aeeurJiui;
t* directions. Sco Circulars.
Manufactured by
D. M. DENISON,
COLUMBUS, Qa.
And Fur Bale by
J. H. ZFILIN * 00.,
L. W.HUNT A (XL
Macon, Ga.
Aud at Hawkissyillx, by
J. A. THOMPSON,
Mav23—<lAwi_' Druggtt
SASR BLINDS, DOORS,
MOULDINGS AND BRACKETS,
Ready-Made and Bash Glazed.
-ALL KINDS OF
-ORNAMENTAL, COTTAGE, HOUSE AND STOKE
Work done to order In the best and latest
styles.
House and Kitchen Furniture
Planing, Sawing and Turned Work, Counters,
Tables, and Stools for Stores.
Repairing of all kinds done cheaply, and wltb
dispatch. Bend or call at Factory, foot of Third
BUeet, on
Wharf Street, Macon, 6a,
GRENVILLE WOOD.
JandO-ly-wfim
PLANTERS’ WAREHOUSE^
F3URTH street,
OPPOSITE BYINGTON'S AND BROWN'S HOTELS
ADJOINING THE I‘ASSKNURU depot.
ADAMS JONES & REYNOLDS
rpAKE PLEASURE IN STATING THAT THEY
1 are now receiving liberally tlielavors of thelr
friends, for which they have our hearty thanks.
Our facilities for the
STORAGE AND SALE OF COTTON
Are unequaled.
LIBERAL ADVANCES
Made on consignments to our house.
nvs ddrwSm
Jonathan Collins & Son.
AT THE OLD
Coates & Woolfolk Warehouse,
THIRD STREET, MACC’.r, GA.,
WOULD RESPECTFULLY CALL THE AT
TENTION of their Planting ft lends, and
Cotton Shippers generally, to the fact that their
Warehouse, having been put in complete order
Is now ready lor the reception of consignments.
Thanking them for past favors, our utmost ef
forts shall ue to deserve their confidence in the
future. o<;12-d<few3m
MR IT .
if —
j I
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rpHK UNDERSIGNED IB PREPARED TO FUR-
I nish the TRADE with this
CELEBRATEDTIE,
ALSO,
SWEE T ’ 8
SELF-FASTENING BUCKLE,
In qualities from one ton and upwards, at LOW
EBT MARKET PRICES.
JAMES A. HALL,
ivti-d»wtf Agent,Middle ands. W. Ga.
COTTON PLANTATION,
IN DOUGHERTY COUNTY, containing Two
Thousand Acre*, will lie sold low
Inquire at
nov2l-d&w-tf THIS OFFIOE
PERUVIAN GUANO,
DISSOLVED BONES,
laA-ISTID BLASTER.
■\£7 E are now obtaining our supplier ol No. 1
Vt Peruvian Guano direct from the ships or
warehouses of theagentof (tie Peruvian Govern
ment In Ibis city every bag being branded by
the sworn Inspector of the State, aud personal
attentl' n being given to me selection of cargoes
richest in ammonia and driest in condition.
The experience of the moat prominent planters
proves tnat a mixture of one huudred | ounds of
pure Peruvian Guano, Dissolved Bones, and
Plaster, according to the formula of Mr. Davbi
Dickson, is equal in effect to double the quantity
of any manufactured article sold.
In consequence of large quantities of adultera
ted Guano uaviug been sold us genuine Peruvian,
WE GUARANTEE THE PURITY OK EVERT
POUND SHIPPED BY US.
We specially refer to the following letter from
David Dickson, Esq., ol Hancock county, and
many other prominent planters of the estate who
have obtained their supplies through our agency.
John mkkryman & <x>..
No, 69 W. Payette St., Baltimore, Md.
Agent in Macon:
J. W. BLOUNT.
Sfakta, Ga.. Nov. 23d, 1868,
The bearer of this, Mr. John Alerrymab, is tne
head pa:tner of the house fb John MeirymanA
Cos., of Baltimore, from whom I have purchased
my supply ol Peruvian Guano, Band Plaster, and
Dissolved Bones for a number of years, and have
universally received a genuine article. Khali or
der from them all I wish for the ensuing year,
being perfectly sntisfled that I am getting aha:
I order. I most cheerfully recommend the house
to all planters of the State.
i Signed] DAVID DICKSON,
oct2B dAw3m Os Hancock County.
CHRISTIAN Sc MERRY,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And general purchasing agents for
NORTH GEORGIA AND TENN. PRODUCE,
HAMILTON 8T„ DALTON, GA.
Reference—J. W. Burke & Cos. and Dr. F. F. Ta
ber, Macon, Ga.
All cash orders lor Grain will rereive prompt
attention, dcfift-oilm-wlm
CLAYTON HICH SCHOOL,
JONESEORO, GA.
rpHE NINETEENTH SEMI-ANNUAL. BEB-
J. SION of this favorite School will open on tbs
SECOND MONDAY IN JANUARY, 1868.
Its distinguishing characteristics are:
Ist. It is the most thorough and practical
School in Georgia. . .. _
2d. It is the ienstexpensive Hchoclin the South.
3d. It is attended by more pupils than any
other Krooni in tne State
4th. Jonesboro is an healthy a towu as there Is
on the continent. ,
sth. It s all i at we claim for it, and not an
ephemeral hum bus.
Two Hundred Dollars in currency will pay for
board, w-sblug. and tuition for an ENTIRE
YEtK. Tnere are no "extra" charges lor any
thing.
For Circulars, apply to
A. D. CANDLER, A. M..
deK-d<kw-lm Principal.
WE ARE COHSTRAINED TO RANK
MAPES’
NITROGENIZED
SUPERPHOSPHATE
OF—
Ii X M JES
HIGH IN THE SCALE
-OF
FERTILIZERS
NOW BEFORE THE PUBLIC,”
1 8 THE STRONG ITERMH EMPLOYED BY
the dlstlngulslied head of the Slate Bureau o!
Agricultural Chemistry, alter a thorough analy
sis, the details of which are as follows :
A. IST -A- Hi IT SIS
OF—
MAPES'
NITROGENIZED
Superphosphate of Lime,
COMPLETED
JANUARY 11th. IBGO.
SAMPLES TAKKN IN HAVANNAH, AND /m-
MEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO
THE LABORATORY.
Soluble Phoepboilc Acid 6 60
Equal to Rone Phosphate of Lime dis
solved _ 14 41
Common Phosphoric Acid 17 46
Equal to Bone Phosphate of Lime 37 91
Sulphate of Lime 15 06
Soluble and Insoluble Silica 11 to
Organic Matter - 28 to
Yielding Ammonia 4 27
Containing Nitrogen 3 M
Moisture Expelled at 21S°Far 16 82
Oxide of Iron, Alumina, and Salts of
Potassium, Sodium, and Magnesia,
not estimated severally 2 67
100 OO
From the chemical results of the foregoing
analysis, and oar knowledge of the elementsot
nutrition required by the aitides generally
grown upon our soil, we are constrained to rank
Mopes' ZfUrogenized Superphosphate of Lime high
in the scale of fertilizers now before the public.
The amount of Ammonia which It contains
must hasten germination, and rapidly ad vance
early growth, while the amount of Soluble Phos
phate of Lime will sustain further advancement
to full maturity, the Insoluble Phosphate being
also valuable by decomposition, and feeding tke
soli belter for succeeding crops.
A. MEANS,
Inspector of Fertilisers for the tttateof Georgia.
Chemical Laboratory,Savannah, Jan. 11,1869.
FOR FULLER PARTICULARS
!
and prices,
Send for Pamphlets containing certificates from
leading Agriculturalist* In every portion of the
Stale.
Address
PURSE & THOMAS,
111 BAY STREET. SAVANNAH, GA.
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