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8 MWAH REPUBLICAN
SA/VANN A H:
SATURDAY MOBNINfi) SEPT’R 16.
The Surprise.
Daring the afternoon,JCapt*in Briggs, of the
steamer U. S. Grant, was summoned, he hav
ing no previous knowledge of the intended
honor which the liberal officers were about t»
confer upon him, and was considerably sur-
COMDUSRIIiL INTELLIGENCE.
Heavy Tariff of Freight.
Wo hivo several times recently had our atten
tion called to a printed tariff of the rates of
freight between Savannah and Thomasvtlle, on
the Albany and Gulf Railroad, and cannot bnt
rmice the exorbitant charge made for the trans
portation of many necessary articles, the freight
in many instances exceeding the original cost.—
l'or instance, the freight on a barrel of potatoes
and onions to Doctortown by steamer is $3 75,
while potatoes and onions can be bought in this
market for $2 a $3 per barrel; fowls and ducks are
charged 2<i cents each, about one half of what
they may be purchased for in this market; beef
cattle, $23 each; cotton, $13 per bale; liquor in
wood, $4 23 per 100 lbs.; and for small packages
$1 30 each. These are the charges by steamer to
Doctortown, which, in some instances, are higher
as will be seen, than the original cost of the ar
ticles, and in others nearly if not quite as high.—
How our merchants are to open up a trade with
Southwestern Georgia, with such charges as these
staring them in the face, we are at a loss to dis-
eern.
Savannah is just now struggling to build up for
herself a commerce second to none on the South'
ern Atlantic coast, and with the proper .assistance
of those interested in her welfare, this will be no
difficult matter. If a narrow policy is pursued, a
deathblow will be given to oar prosperity.
Charleston stands ready to embrace every op
portunity that may offer to build up her com
merce, and unless a more liberal spirit is evinced
by the owners of lines of transportation, her mer
chants wi.l step forward, seize the golden oppor
tunity, and wrest the trade of Southwesteen
Georgia from this city, and turn it into other
channels.
.We regret having oeoasion to call attention to
this matter,but a duty we owe to our merchants and
others, and a deep interest in all that concerns the
welfare of our city, has imposed the task upon
us, and we hope the matter will receive that at
tention whieh its importance demands, We are
well aware of the great expense incurred in run
ning these steamboat lines, but we loel sure that,
however large the expenditures, they will not
warrant the present enormous rates. We con
sider the present tariff as unwise, as unjust, and
unless a change is speedily effected, the most in
jurioas results will follow the suicidal policy
which is now rapidly tending to drive trade from
Savannah to Charleston. Big profits are all very
well, being both legitimate and desirable in every
branch of trade, when they can be jastly obtain
ed without oppressing the needy, and inflicting
injustice on the helpless; but this tariff approaches
the “penny wise and pound foolish” order, in ot
opinion, and though very remunerative at pres
cnt.it will not be long before we experience a rcac
tion, with all its disastrous result*, from extor
tienate rates of freight. Let your motto be, gen
tlcmen, at present, “large sales and small profiits,
until we are more firmly established in our com
tnercial le'.aiions, and the foundation once laid
profits will surely follow.
A FLYING YSliPrO FJRT
fUUSKi.
What We Saw There
Presentation of a Watch anc
Chain to Capt. Briggs, of
Steamer U. S. Grant.
C4-SK A. N U
&c.,
banquet,
&c., &c.
Savannah Market.
RnroBUCAN Office, 1
'365.)
Savannah, Sept 16, 1865
Cotton.—The receipts of Upland during the
week have been 4,090 bales; of Sea Island, 823
prised when Major Manning, one of the most b#)et and ot I)ome8 tics, 881 bales. The exports
popular officers in the service, and die gentle- 1 have been 2,333 bales Upland, 591 do. Sea Island,
manly and courteous commander of the Fort, I an d 516 bales of Domestics—leaving a stook on
in behalf of the officers of the 103d regiment U. | hand of 6,339 bales ot Upland, »8
S. C. Infantry, stepped forth and in a very neat
and appropriate speech, presented the gift as a
light token of the esteem in which he (Captain
Briggs) was held by the officers, for the many
acts of courtesy they had experienced at his
hands.
An Elegant Souvenir,
The present consisted of an elegant Souve
nir, a magnificent Gold Watch, richly
chased, and a solid Chain, manufactured at
Waltham, Mass, by the American Watch Com
pany, and purchased at
Mr. Jdoron in this city. The watch is a heavy
double case lever, and bears the following in
scription :
TO
CAPTAIN III11AM BRIGGS,
OF THE
V. S. GRANT.
BY THE
OFFICERS OF THE 103D U. S. C. INFT.
Sept. 15, 1865.
The Recijhnt's Resjionsc,
Captain Briggs, in accepting the Watch
from the hands of Major Manning, was some
what overcome, but soon recovering from his
astonishment, replied in a few happy remarks
thanking the officers for this unexpected mirk
of approbation fur what he considered the sim
ple discharge of his duty as a public servant of
Uncle Sam, and ho trusted he should always so
conduct himself as to win the good opinion of
those with whom he may be thrown in con
tact, either in a social or business way.
The occasion was a happy one lor all present,
and was ope of those pleesot episodes in life
which are not easily forgotten.
Incited Quests,
Among those present on the occasion, ve
noticed the foliowing officers from the 173d New
York Volunteers—Capts. Conrady, Berwick,
Lieuts. Totten, O’Conner, Spellman and many
others whose names we do not remember.
The Dress Parade.
Late in tne ar'ihrnpop we witnessed the dress
parade ot the 103d U. S. C. Infantry, apd tyere
struck with the tidy and soldierly appearan3e
and the precision manifested in the drill ot the
regiment, which occasioned general remark from
thefvisiting officers.
En Route for Savannah.
After foejparade. and a mutual farewell, the
party embarked on board the Sampson, on their
return to the city. The pleasures qf foe tjay did
not however end with leaving the fort, for op
their way up the river, the company were enter
tained in an agreeable and pfoasapt manner by
Capt. DenDett, of tbe SatnpsoD, who, by foa
gentlemanly bearing bas won golden opinions
(if not a gold watch) from those who have had
occasion to travel on his steamboat.
Capt. Briggs leaves this department in a short
time, the U. S. Grant being outof commission
and ordered to New York, and carries with him
the well wishes of bis numerous friends in this
city.
The following are foe ofooera connected with
the 103d C. S. I ufantry:
John A. Bogert, Lieut. Col. Comdg. Regt., pow
absent North on sick leave.
Wm. C. Manning, Major.
J. Boyce. Surgeon.
W. W. Wesner, Surgeon.
William T. Easton, Captain.
Edw. Dove, “
Clark H Remick, “
H. I, Stone, •"
A. W. Leonard, • “ #
Chas. O. Hallett, “
John H, Watrone, “
John Henderson, Jst Lieutenant.
John Moore, l‘
S. K. Petit, It
J. A. Corwin, ft
A. H Mulligan, “
A. Maischetti, “
M. D. Wells,
Felix Brannigne, “
W. H. Cronk, "
Chas. S. Tillingliast, “
G. H. Tuttle, 2nd Lieutenant.
II. A. Holenbeck, “
Jesse Charles, “
W. H. Bailor, “
J. W. 1L Johnson, “
Geo. Hancock, “
A. S. Rose, t‘
Geo. Fox, “
J. H, Miller, Sutler.
bales of Sea
Island, and 601 bales of Domestics. Our market
during the previous week had declined, but since
then has rallied, and the lower grades have ad
vanced half a cent, while the better qualities
are fully one cent higher than last week’s quota
tions. During the past few days quite an ani
mated demand has existed and sa'es are readily
made at the following quotations ;
Ordinary 27 a 28 1-2
Middling 34 a 36
Good Middling-, ,37 1-3 a 39
Sea Island.—No change has taken place in the
ueiiuou I prioe 0 f this quality of cotton since our last re-
the establishment of | ^ ?he recejpta have been to , fair exlent ,
and all placed on the market meets with ready
Real Sea Island, of the best qualities, is
selling at vjO oents. The greater portion of the
receipts are of an ordinary grade, and sell at 55
fo 65 cents.
COTTON STATEMENT.
Receipts since September 9, 1865.
Uplands. Sea Isl’d. Domestics.
Ry Riper ..3,668 226
By Central R. K... 23
By Wagons 374 97
881
Total receipts 4,090
323
881
Exports since September 9, 1865.
Uplands. Sea Isl’d. Domestics.
This week ...2,838 5i|l
STOCK ON HAND, 1865.
Uplands. Sea Isl’d.
Stock Sept. 1 3 724 281
Rec’dlast week 3,884 661
Kec’d this week 4,953 348
12.Pt; l
Exported since lstinst.5,722
Stock on hand
15. 1865. . .
Sept.
6,33 9
1,290
1 252
3S
5iq
Dom.
236
681
881
1,798
1,197
1 Reported for the Republican.]
Through the kind invitation of Lieutenants
Mulligan and Kailor, of the 103d Regiment U
S. C- Infantry, we were one of a party to wit
ness the presentation of a splendid gold watch
and chain, to Captain Hiram Briggs, of the
steamer U. S. Grant, by the officers of the
above regiment, stationed at Fort 1‘ulaski.
The Departure.
We left the city in the steamer Samson,Capt,
Dennett, and it was really refreshing to an ex
hausted denizen of the city to watch Savannah
fade away with its steeples and foliage in the
dim distance. After a pleasant run of two hours,
highly enjoyed by the social and njo'vial party
on board, we reached the Fort, passing
through its gloomy sally ports (Sally was’nt
there, though,) we found everything a la mili-
taire and in admirable condition, its cleanly and
military appearance, attesting the discipline of
that excellent officer, Major Manning, com
manding the Fort. The garrison appears to
he in the enjoyment of good health, and the
police of the Fort is unexceptionable.
Pulaski.
Fort Pulaski, with its frowning parapeti
lined with the savage dogs of war, is at pres
ent a plaee of considerable interest, containing
within its battered, war-begrimmed, historic
walls, several distinguished prisoners of the late
Confederate States. Among the prominent
men now confined there are Gov. Magrath, of
South Carolina, G. A. Trenholm, late Secre
tary of the Treasury of the defunct Confedera
cy, D. L. Yulee, of Florida, Secretary Sed-
don, Judge Campbell, General Mercer, and
others. The prisoners were warm in their
praises of Major Manning, who is a native of
Massachusetts, and an educated gentleman.
The Inner Man.
About 3 o’clock tbe company sat down to a
sumptuous dinner, prepared with lavish hands
in recherche style, and provided for the occa
sion by the committee of arrangements, (who
by the way proved themselves connoisseurs and
gentlemen of taste,) which was enjoyed with a
keen relish, especially by those who have been
confined within the heated and dusty limits of
the city, and.to whom the invigorating sea
breeze was a treat of the rarest kind, and one
seldom enjoyed by those connected with the
daily press.
Anti-Temperance Pledi/e.
v After the removal of the cloth, the party
pledged themselves in many a bumper of
sparkling Heidsick, (although none got head-
Masonie Hall.
A short time since we had occasion in
speaking of the want of a public hall in
Savannah, suitable for select assemblages I wit b sales from the wharf at $10, per 100.pound?,
601
Bacon —The market still continues well sup
plied with this article. We quote prime Sides
at 20a22c; and Shoulders at 20c. Baltimore
cured Bacon is selling as follows for a prime
artiplg ; Sides, 23c ; Shoulders, 21c ; Hams, a
choice article, is selling at 28c. The retail prioe
tor a first rate article of Hams is 30a35c. Family
Pig Pork $25 per half fcbl, and Fulton Market
Beef is selling in small lots for family use at
$17 50 per half bbl.
Bagging.—The demand for this article bas
been very good, and the stock on the market bas
been sufficient to igeetthe demand, and we quote
tbe article of Guuuy llnggii g at 2yc by the
bale. Sea IslaDd Bagging is selling at 27a2«c.
Butter.—This article maintains its own. and
there is a moderate demand for Western, in
firkins, at 35c, while Goshen ts selling at 35a40c
per lb in tubs.
Beeswax.—There is a decline of 4c in Beeswax
during the week—the article selling at l2cper lb.
The receipts have peen qujte Ugh’-
Corn.—There has been but little corn received
djiring the week. The market is bare ol South
ern white, and there bas been a slight advance
rn all grades, Prime Western is now worth
$1 30 per bushel, and Maryland White $1 45 a
1 50 per bushel. These sales have been made
from store in small lots. There is, however, bnt
little present demand for tbe article, in a whole
sale way.
Cheese.—The stock on sale is light, but j g
equal to the demand. We quote a prime article
of Pine Apple at 30c per lb, and Goshen at 17a
18c!
Coffee.—This article remains much the same
as reported in our last, the stock being still
further reduced by shipments to the interior,
and we quote St. Domingo at 33c; Rio, 84a35c,
and Java 40a41c per lb.
Candles.—Prices for this article continue as
last reported, viz: for Adamantine, 27a2»c. There
is a good stock of Tallow Candles on the market,
and we continue to quote Hull Mould at 20c per
pound by the box.
Flour.—There has been a good demand for
this article during the week, and the s ipply
being light there has been an advance of 50 cents
per bbl on tbe various grades. Good Ohio
family is selling at $10 50, and Fancy Brands at
$11 50al2 per bbl; Baltimore Superfine, $11 50;
Extra, 12al2 50 per bbl.
Fish.— there is a good supply of Salt Fish on
the market. We quote Mackerel in halt bbls at
$8 50; No 1 in kits at $3, and No 2, in kits, at
$2 75.
Hides —This article continues as last re
ported, and there Is but lfttfo doiug in the article:
Some few salos have been made during the week
at 5 cents for Dry Hides. The arrivals have been
very light.
Hay—Continues only in moderate demand,
Provisions.—Thera Is eh abundance of. all
kinds of Provisions on the market, with fair
sales. No change of consequence hM taken plaee
in ih#-rates, and prices are about the same as
last quoted. There is a fair stoek of Potatoes on
the market at $3 per bbl, while there it an abun
dant stock of Onions at $3a3 55 per bbl.
Raisins.—There still continues a scarcity of
this article in our market, and a prime article
will bring $8 in whole boxes; $4 for half ahd $2
for quarter boxes,.
Rope.—There has heen a very good demand
for this article during : the week. Sales of Rich
ardson’s Bale have been made at 18c. We, howa
ever, quote the article at 18al9c per lb.
Rice.—The receipts of this article have been
light, and the irregular prices at which sales have
been made, precludes the possibility of our es
tablishing quotations. The Receipts have been
of an inferior quality, and mostly volunteer rice.
Salt—There is a great Bcaroity of Liverpool
Salt in onr market, and the article has sold in a
retail way at $5 per sack. There is littfo or no
demand for Coast Salt, and we are without quo
tations for the artiplfi,
Soaps.—This article oontinues as last qnoted.
The market is well supplied with the various
brands. Colgate’s Family is sold at llaloo per
lb; Pale at 12al3, and Hull <L Son’s ’ at 14c per
lb.
Sugars.—There has been a good demand for
this article during the week, and there has been
an advance of 1 cent on all grades of Browns.—
Other qualities continue firm at onr last quota
tions. We quote Brown, 10al7c; Brown Coffee,
22c; Crushed, 22a23; Powdered, 22a24. The
Biock on the market is fair.
Starch.—There is a good, stock on haruj, and
we quote the article at 12al3 l-2c per lb by the
box. "
Shingles —There is a good demand for the
article, and it is sold immediately on arrival.
There has been an arrival of a few thousand
Cedar Shingles from Halifax during the week,
which is now discharging, and which is as yet
unsold. The stock of Cypress is light and $8 per
M is demanded for them.
Tea.—The supply is good, but during the
week the sales have been small. We quote Im
perial Green at $1 50al 75 by the box; YouDg
Hyson at $1 50; English Breakfast at $1 25al 50;
Oolong at $lal 50.
Toracco.—Tbe market for this artiple remain®
foe same as at qur last report.
Wool.—The receipts of wool during the week
have been to a fair extent. Such as have been
received, however, is of a very inferior grade.
Sales have been made at 36c.
Whiskey The sales during the week have
been very fair, but prices have undergone no
material change. Most of the sales have beet}
lor the interior markets. We quote Wallace’s
Brands as follows! Rectified Whiskey, $2 80 ;
Mixed Bourbon, $3 00; Pale Nectar, $8 50;
Chicken Cock Bourbon, $4 50; Crown Sheery
Wine, $4 00; St. Martin Port Wine*; $4 00; Bour
bon, in cases, $12; Nicholai’s Schnapps, $i2 50;
Cognac Brandy, $20; Ale, per dozen, $3; Porter,
per dozen, $3.
Exchange.—Sight Checks on New York con
tinue to still at par. 'fhere is no pbangp in the
rates of Gold. Purchasers give 42a44 per cent,
and sell at 45. Silver continues to sell at 1 30a
1 35. There is very little uncurrent money off ered,
and ‘.he rate is nominal. We quote;
Bank State of Georgia at 20c.
Marine Bank of Savaunah 50c.
Planters’ Bank of Savannah 15c.
Bank of Savannah 30c.
Central Railroad and Banking Co. of Ga....50c.
Freights.—During the week the demand has
been brisk for New York, but the rate has re
mained unchanged, viz : Cotton m steamships to
New yoik at 3-4c per lb, and $1 50 per baje for
domestics. A vessel is loading for Philadelphia
with railroad iron at $5 per ton.
of any kind, to deplore in common with
our citizens tbe loss of the finest hall in !
the city, viz: Miwonic Hall, where, in the I
halcyon days of peace, our people were
wont to convene for rational amusement.
The popular agent of Masonic If all, who I
is one of our most estimable citizens, Mr.
R. T. Turner, has yery unjustly beeij qc-
for ijorthern, while the price trom store is $1 30.
The market in a general way may be considered
as dull.
DryGoods—We notice no material change
during the week in Dry Goods, but prices have
an upward tendency to correspond with the ad
vanced rates at the North. No large wholesale
business has been done, and the trade has been
confined to supplying the retail demand: We
cused by parties ignorant of tbe facts of qaote Jjrown -footing at 2So; 44 Brown
the matter, -of neglecting to use his j Shirting at 30; Bleached Goods from lUaoB--, ac-
influence to prevent the hall from cording to quality; Prints trom 30 to 35c; Detain,
being leased for the purpose of a bar- I printed, at 40a45c; Calicoes sell at retail at 33a
room and billiard hall. Mr. Turner, as I “ 0 P er y ard -
the authorized agent, leased the building
to a gentleman in this city, supposing the
hall was to be used for exhibitions, con
certs, meetings, and similar purposes.
Lemons.—There is but a limited stook of this
article on the market, and a good article will
readily bring $6 per box.
Lumber.—There is a good demand for Lumber
of all kinds, while the supply on sale is very limi.
The Masonic Hull is now undergoing ted, and all lots are taken up as soon as placed
extensive alterations and repairs, Aiul is on the market. We quote White and Yellow Pine
to be fitted up in elegant style for a first * ’
class billiard hall, to which will be at
tached a bar. The proprietor informs
us that he intends to produce and main
tain one of the most sumptuous and res
pectable billiard halls in the country,
Lumber at $40a50 per M leet; Hickory, Oak and
Ash plank continue scarce and in good demand.
TiunkB.—There has been a slight advance • in
the article of ranging Timber. A lot of Pitoh
Pine was sold daring the week at $20 per M
feet.
Lard.—There has boon an advance for this
where strict decorum will always be en- article in the Northern markets, and holders are
forced, and where gentlemen may in- I in consequence firm. There has, however, been
dulge in the healthful and invigorating
game free from the presence of rowdies.
Nothing but light wines and choice cigars
will be sold at the bar. Seven superb
tables from the celebrated manufactory j
of Phelan, New York, with patent cush
ions, marble beds and silver plated
no advance in the market, thongh there is but
moderate stock on sale. We quote as last week
for Leaf Lard 27a28 oents, in tubs, and for Press
ed, 20a25 cents per lb.
Lime —The market is dull and wo hear of but
a limited demand for the retail trade. Rockland
is worth $1 per bbl.
Leather —There is a good demand for all
mountings, arrived in the city by the I ^i n( j a 0 j Lea her, both for the trade of the city
last steamer, together with a full supply and the interior. There is, however, a fair stock
of balls, cues, &c. on the market, whioh is being constantly added
The Hall when finished, according to toby receipts from the North. We quote Hem
the design of the proprietor, who intends luck tanned at 40 cents per lb
to spare no expense to make the hall a Obahobb The market is quite bare of this
perfect boudoir, will present a gorgeous article, and we are, therefore, without quotations,
and inviting appearance. The walls are Oats.—Some smallparcels have arrived during
to be repainted and decorated with fine ■ th8 week ’ but the dem “ nd ,tU1 contintteB • llght —
paintings, drapery curtains will soften
the light, while the furniture and other
surround- ings will be of the richest de-
We continue onr quotations of last week, viz :—
$1 at wholesale and $1 10 per bushel at retail.
. Molasses.—There is a very 1 imited demand,
and prices remain as reported last week, viz:—
Some lower grades at 6£c; Golden Syrup, 80c,
scription. We have referred to this mat
ter in order if there is any blame, to ex-1 and New York at 6Ua90o per gallon,
honerate Mr. Turner from all imputations) Nails.—There is a good demand for Nails of
eick), and the affair became “a feast of good 1 of complicity in renting the hall for this all kinds, and we quote assorted by the keg at
things and a flow of champagne.” purpose, 5 3-3*4 l-2o per lb for asssorted sues.
Characteristic Letter fiom Q-ov
Browr'icrw.
About John B'jii—The daises who
ae Bro willow.
Important hotter (rouifieurclary Har
lan- The Position ol President
Johnson on Negro Suffrage.
Department of the Interior, )
Washington, D. C., Aug. 26, 1865. j
To the Hon. Geo. D. Edmonds,
Celrmont, Iowa:
Dear Sir—1 have just received your letter of
the 21st iust., stating,among other things,that the
Union State Convention of lovya has ajdptpd as
a plank in its platform a recdnmiendation in fa
vor of negro suffrage; that the Copperhead Con
vention has indorsed President Johnson’s policy
for the reorganization of States, assuming it to
be in opposition #o negro suffrage; that this, in
your opinion, is the i»sue joined between the two
parties in Iowa; that heretofore the Union party
has derived valuable aid from me iu support of
its principles; that you regret, however, to observe
a newspaper report of a speech recently made by
mo, which places mo, as you think, in antagonism
with its present principles and policy, which gives
you paio.
In reply, I have to say, that If your opinion
was well founded, it would be a cause of greater
pain to me than to yourself; but I bog respectful
ly to state that you misapprehend the position of
President Johnson, and my own, as well as that
of the Union party at large. The real question
at issue, in a national point of view, is not wheth
er negroes shall be permilted to vote, but wheth
er they shall derive that authority from the Na<
tional Government or from the State Govern
ments respectively.
President Johnson maintains the doctrine that
the Constitution ol tbe United States does not
confer on the Federal Government the right to
interfere, primarily, with the question of suffrage
in any State of the Union; that the question may
arise and properly be decided by Congress, when
Senators and members present themselves for
admission to seats in that body, under the clause
ot the Constitution which makes each bouse the
exclusive judge of the qualifications and elec
tions of meqfoers; and thi;t other olause of the
Constitution of the flnited States, which pro
vides “that the United shall guarantee to every
State iD the Union a Republican form of Gov
ernment” I infer that if any State should
adopt a law on the subject of suffrage, which
would clearly show the State Government to be
other than republican, it would be tbe duty of
Congress to reject applicants lor seats and to
adopt whatever legislative remedies would in
their judgment be necessary to carry out the
guarantees of the Constitution.
That the State ot Iowa may take steps to ex
tend the right of suffrage, is not, as it seemB to
me, in conflict with this policy, and, cosecqaent-
ly, those who support the policy of the J’resi-
ident on this subject are not in antagonism with
the Dlatform ol the Union party of Iowa.
Tbe Union party of that State propose that
the State shall modify its owd Constitution, so as
to include ss electors persons who hare not, un
der its present provisions, the right to vote, This,
as President Johnson maintains, a State may do,
but that the National Government would have no
right to require Iowa, or any other State, to
modify its own Constitution on th s or any other
subject, when not in conflict with the Constitu
tion of the United States.
If I should be in Iowa when that question is
submitted to the people, if it shall be so submit
ted by tbe Legislature, 1 would vote to extend
the right to all classes of persons possessing
tbe requisite intelligence and patriotism to be
intrusted with .a participation in the manage
ment ot public affairs, State or National, with
out regard to their nationality, as 1 do not be
lieve that the liberty of any class of people can
be considered safe wbq are to be permanently
deprived of the exercise of fois right.
1 do not disguise these opinions; you may
therefore make what use ot this letter you deem
proper.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully,
Your obedient servupt,
Jas. Harlan.
The California Telegraph Line-No
Indians on the Route-The Wires
Working Well—Anticipated. Battle
on Big Horn Hirer.
Omaha, N. T., Sept. 7, 1865.
The overland telegraph line to California is
in excellent working order.
There are no Indians on the route, and np
further troubles froflj foat source are apticir
pate?].-
News is expected daily of a battle between
Gen. Connor’s forces and the Indians, on or
near Big Horn River, a branch qf the Yellow*
stone, in the Rocky Mountains.
The follow i e tt er from Governor Brownli w
appears ir. the KnoxviUe Whig:
“Nashville, Aug 5.
Her. Dr. Sebon, after an absence at the South
for some time, has returned, and is on his way to
ashington {q search of pardon. He talks like a
man of sense, and admits that he did not aet like
a mat of sense when he joined in with the rebel
lion. The Doctor is thoroughly subjuga
ted, and intends to make a good oitizen from this
out.
“I have had %long interview with John Bell.
He is ten years older, in appearance, than when
the war began. IDs teeth are out, and that af
fects his speech. His hair and whiskers are very
gray, and be is very much stooped, and leans
upon his staff like an old man is expected to do.
I treated him very kindly. He talks very freely
about the rebellion, and in opposition to it. He
says the seoessionists in the Booth are *11 luna
tics without any lucid intervals—that is to say,
they are orazy all the time. I believe it is a
principle in law, that if a lnnatic have lucid in
tervals at times, he is responsible for ads
perpetrated in those intervals. And medical
writers say that luoatics without lucid intervals
are incurable.
“I accompanied the old gentleman to the head*
quarters of Gen. Thomas, and after a short bnt
agreeable interview with the General, we went to
the office af the Frovost Marshal General where
the old gentleman took the amnesty oath, and
placed himself right on the record.
“Those who are so greatly displeased with my
course as Governor, and who see such revolting
doctrines in my editorials and proclamations,
are of the following classes, in nine oases out of
ten: '
“1. They are rebels and have been gnilty of
trying to destroy tbe government.
“2. If not rebels, they are rebel sympa
thizers, and have rebel kin involved in the re
bellion, and my teachings have not aided any in
their release.
.“Last of all they are persons who have lost
their dear negroes, and they are outraged with
the federal government, and at war with all who
do no not regard Lincoln’s emancipation procla
mation as unconstitutional and contrary to God’s
Word!
W. G. Browrlow,
“Editor of the Whig.”
Horace Maynard’s Speech.
The reader need not be reminded qf fop great
ability aod sterling loyalty of this worthy son of
Tennessee. Hs i$a paodidate for Congress, and
qi coufse is talking to the people. In a recent
speech be says :
A great clamor is made against negro suff rage.
I do not think that a majority of the American
people have determined to establish the meas
ure unconditionally, but if you desire to prevent
it, hostility to the Government will not keep jt
off, but will rather hasten its ealah’ishmeet, ff
tbe nation finds that qll its ipeguapimous offers to
you are in vain,it will fie yerV apt to give suffrage
tp foe negro population, wbo pave all through
this war proved its fast and faithfuf friends. This
measure, in that event, will be adop‘ed as an in-
disponsable meansjof establishing loyal civil gov
ernment in the South. wj>en the seditious wuite
population refuse to submit to the laws and dis
charge their duties as prudent citizens.
Some of yon threaten to rebel in that case.—
You tried that once before, when you were a
f reat deal stronger thau you aie now, and you
now the sad result. What will your rebellion
amount to ? It would only give the Dalipp a
good cause for doing what it >you|d pow avoid.
As Major Genefoi Lpgan said in a speech the
ptfaer day “Let them rebel again, that is just
what we want j" Now, you want to live at peace,
obey the laws and turn away from those unprin
cipled politicians who cry out ‘Blue bellied Yan
kee,” “Abolitionists,” and Nigger Equality,” to
get your votes. They are the same men who
asked you before the war, how you would like
to see your daughter marry a “big buck nig
ger.”
Much has been said abont the radicalism of
Chief Justice Chase’s views on the subject of
negro suffrage. Mr. Chase believes that a?
the white Unionists of the go^fo are jh'fop
minority, yeyy faygeiy' so in many localities,
it'will become a matter of absolute neoessity
to enfranchise the black population, which i*
universally loyal, in order to prevent the Re
bels foom regaining the government of their
respective States at the ballot box. He be
lieves that the nation will be compelled to re
sort to negro suffrage for self-preservation, es
pecially for the preservation of the white loy
alists of the South. Now, the nation was
not eager to resort to emancipation, but you
forced a resort to that measure by obstinate
rebellion. It hesitated to enlist negrq soldiers,
but was forced to qrm them by the continued
rebellion'of the South, and it found that they
made very good soldiers, and could shoot as
well as anybody. This revolution is not yet
over, and a great many of these subjugated
Rebels are acting and talking very boldly.—
Rest assured, that if you still defy tbe National
Government, the natien will be forced to think
seriously of putting the ballot in the hands of
loyal negroes to enable them to vote down the
rebellion.
Fl'NERjfL INVITATION,
Tf;e ffipnos and acquaintance of Capt. L. Christie
and family arc invited to attend the funeral of Mrs
CHRISTIE, at 10 o’clock THIS MORNING, from their
residence, 144 State street, third door west of Bar
nard.
Departure of Steamships
Steamers.
and
fOR NEW yOR^.
• c foaiualiiii Zofljuc, Saturday, September 10th, at 4
o’clock.
> teamship A merica, t aturday, f eptember 16th, at
4 o,clock.
Steamer Varuua, Thursday, feptember 21st, at 9
o'clock, a m.
FOR PHILADELPHIA.
Steamship Minnetonka, Thursday, September 21st,
at — o’clock.
FOR AUGUSTA.
Steamer Qc-p Berry, 10 o'clock to-day,
Sfopnier Oak on Saturday at C p m.
Heamcr Helen, Wednesday, eptember 20th, 7
a m.
tteamer H M Cool, with dispatch.
FOR DOCTORTOWN.
Steamer W G Gibbons, every Tuesday morning at
9 o’clock.
FOR PALATKA, FLA.
Ft earner Fountain, every Saturday morning at f>
o’clock.
r teatner Helen Getty every Thursday morning at
10 o'clock.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
54 VANN AH, SEPTEMBER 15.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Wm G Gibbons, Philpot,|Doctortown, to
Erwin & Hardee.
Steamer R H May, Jones. Augusta.
Steamer Jeff Davis, Austin, lliltou Head.
Steamer O M Pettit, Hemdndez, Tybee.
Fchr Mary and Emma, Cousins, Boston, to Hay
wood & Gagc-
Brady & Smith’s flat, from Augusta.
CLEARED.
Steamer Samson, Dennett, Hilton Head.
Passenger*
Per steamer Wm G Gibbons, from Doctortown—
J V Connerat, Geo L Blount, Miss Rosa Cook, James
W Jackson, P shift, Mrs Shift, J Davis, H B Felt, Miss
( arah Davis, J Hilton, a Letter, W A Couper, Mis J
T Groover and son, Dr Troup Miss A F Bryan, Miss
Georgia Foreman, W C Jelfcs, Geo M Rhodes, Lieut
Kendall, L Cook, Capt U L Bolster, Mr Bpping, W
Milieu, and 2 deck.
Consignees,
Per steamer Wm G ’ Gibbons, from Doctortown.—
M Loweutlial, J T Jarman, L Lcavy, J H Deppiafo L J
Gnilm - rtiu & Co, M Beytagh, Rose A Arkwrrcht, Jos
Llppman, F P Duzo, Duncan & Johnson, Erwin A
Hardpa, |J L Miller, Crane A Uraybill, D McDonald, E
Me Migat, Linville & Gleason, and others.
Per steamer KII May, from Augnsta.—O Cohen, A
Holst, Olagbom & Cunningham, I' M Myrcll, Dewitt
A Morgan, U Gcmenden, S M teperer.
Brady A tmith’e flat, from Angusta.-Brady A
Smith, Yonng A Steward, O Cohen, M Finn, and
others.
Beceipta,
Per steamer Rg May, trom Augusta.—200 bales
upland cotton, 1S3 do domcstlca, Ac.
j Per schr Mary and Emma, from Boston.—233 tons
j of ice.
Brady A Smith's flat from Augusta.—*46 bales up.
land cotton, 43 do sea island, 61 do domestic*, $o,
I By Central railroad this week—25 bales upland
c ttou-
By wagons this week—3T4 bales upland cotton, 9T
t do sea Wand.
New Advertisements
OAR’D.
We, the undersigned, desire to express onr regret
that onr temporary agent, Amos Woodruff; Jr., should
have interfered in any manner whatever with Col. J.
B. Presdee, in reference to the steamer Oak, as the ut
most confidence has ever existed between Col. Presdee
and ns in all onr business transactions, and any reflec
tions made by our temporary agent in regard to the
Colonel was wholly nnanthorized by ns, and evidently
prompted by ill feeling.
It affords us pleasure to state to the business com
munity of Savannah that the same connection still ex
ists between Col. Presdee and onr house as heretofore-
The steamer Oak is now in Col. Presdee*s hands, to
whom ail applications for freight, Ac., is to be made.
SACKETf, BELCHER & CO.,
septfl New York City.
TIISCHABOED UNION SOLDIER.
JL/ who was advertised in Poet Oflice yesterday, will
find steady employment by calling at the oflice ot
seplti 1 CL. COLBY A CO.
W ANTED.—
An energetic yonng man wonld like to obtain
employment; can read and write well. Please direct
to J. V. ALLEN, at this office, stating wages, Ac.
sept 6 i
Wanted to Purchase
A STEAM ENGINE, from thirty to fifty
horse power, with or without Boilers, Smokestack,
Ac., complete. Address Box 150, Postoflicc, with full
particulars. 1 ' sepl9
Notice to Consignees.
C ONSIGNEES per schr. Sarah Mills, from New
York, will attend to the receipt of their goods,
now landing at Anderson’s wharf. All freight most be
paid at onr office. E. KOETHCKE A CO.,
seplG cor. Bay and Whitaker streets.
NOTICE.
T HE undersigned will resume business on the 18th
Inst., at his old stand in the Market, and will be
prepared to fnmish shipping, steamboats, hotels and
citizens with fresh Meats and Vegetables, and will be
thankful for the patronage of his friends.
sep!6 2- wm. U. DAVIS.
Notice.
A til> parties having claims against the steamer
Oak for stores or repairs, conti acted since the 1st
September, 1865, will present the same, with proper
vouchers, on or before Tuesday, September 19th, to
JNO. N. KnlN, Receiver,
apple 3 at Rein & Co.’s, 114 Bay street
Notice.
M B.. S. F. KLINE is my duly authorized agent
and attorney during my absence from the city and
State, and will attend to all legal business for me.
A. HAR1G,
cor, Whitaker and Broughton st, Sav’h, Ga.
»epl6 3
PUGHES
AUGUSTA DIRECTORY
A.N X>
Advertising- Medium.
T HE undersigned will pnblish, as soon as practica
blc, a Directory of the. city of Augusta, Ga It
will contain the Names, Residences and Places of Busi
ness of every person for several miles around Augusta,
and wiH also include Hamburg, S. C,
As an Appendix, foere will Be a Business Directory,
In which will be found every Branch of Business, Pro
fusion or Trade in the city, alphabetically arranged
and daaeiflod under their appropriate headings.
As the Directory will have an extensive circulation in
this State, as well as South arolina, it will afford the
best possible medium for advertisers extending their
business notices.
The Directory will be printed on fine white paper,
and neatly bound in stiff covt rs. It will contain a
magnificent colored map of the State of Georgia.
Advertisements will be beautifully and conspicuous
ly displayed, with new type ordered expressly for the
Directory.
Each advertiser will be entitled to a copy ol the Di
rectory Gratis.
Rates of Advertising—One-third of page. $5; half
page, $f0; w^ofo page, $15; payable when the Directo-
Ty is issued. E. H. PUGHE.
Advertisements received by
E. O. WITHINGTON,
sepifl—lm at Geo, N. Nichols' Printing Office.
NOTICE.
U^S. INTERNAL REVENUE, \
•Collector's Office, 1st Dist. Ga./
Agents of Vessels
Shipping from the
PORT OF SAVANNAH,
Will rceeive no Goods for shipment, subject to Internal
Duties, without receipts from Collectors that such Tax
has been paid.
A. F. WILSON, Collector.
Office over Adams’ Express. eod3 sep!6
For Augusta.
The light draft steamer
HELEN,
Capt. J. K. Reilly,
Will leave Stoddard’s Wharf WEDNESDAY MORN
ING, Sept. 2t)th, at 7 o’clock. For freight (which will
be received at any time and stored in warehouse up to
day of sailing without extra charge.) and passage, ap
ply to KEIN A CO.,
sep!6 4 114 Bay street.
STEAMER GEN. BERRY
Will start for
AUGUST A
THIS DAY, AT 10 A. JL
First class passage $15
Second class passage T
River high and rising. Apply to
sep!6 1- c. L. COLBY & CO.
FOR SALK.
FT1HHFE LOTS, on which there are Seven
X Houses, say—
Three one and a half story Houses on Stewart street.
Two one story Houses on Wilson street, and
Two one story Houses, newly built, on Roberts street.
For particulars apply to Mrs. 8. Hatfield, on the
premises, or to GEO. GEMBNDBN,
sepl6 tf Planter’s Hotel.
Boarding,
M ISS M. CARSON has opened a Boarding
House on the northeast comer of t-onth Broad
and Montgomery streets, and is prepared to accommo
date transient and permanent boarders. Her house is
pleasantly located, and within easy distance of the
business portion of the city and Central Railroad.
ang30 law3w
Just Opened
A SELECT STOCK OF
MILLINERY* FANCY GOODS
DRESS TRIJnJMJrGS,
Also, a choice assortment of Ribbons, Flow
ers, Velvets,Feathers and Straw Goods.
Also, Fancy Goods of all kinds, at Whole
sale and He tail.
New York latest styles always on hand.
M. G. EHRLICH,
Under St, Andrew's Hall,
Jefferson st., one door ffom Broughton.
. sep!4•eodivr
$5.00 Reward.
T OST, a Cuff Pin Sett in hair; valuable to the own-
JL# ex. The above reward will be paid at this office.
aepI4
SIGHT
QAA1IB 60 BATS’ SIGHT on New York
O and Baltimore, for sale by
eep!4—9 ROBT. HABERSHAM A SONS.
EXCHANGE.
SIGHT DRAFTS ON NEW YORK,
For sale by
aeplS BRIGHAM, BALDWIN & CO.
OATS.
SPECIAL KOTlCEs
TOlwIllg
op
we
and
ed
to
of
In answer to numerous inquiries l m
abroad, wewouldsayth.it we A11E pr .
pared to take charge of, put in order anc
ship any lot of COTTON in the States 0
Georgia, South Carolina or Akbanr
“ have Joe'* 1 agente at almost everyth
1 a corps of most efficient men, select
for integrity, capacity and experience
take charge of every lot.
We will also pay all taxes and clam,
every description, and make Ifocrlj
advances on the COTTON. In ^
we will take charge of the COTTfiv ’
• i , ■‘•■‘■van on
receipts or orders and give the owners ao
trouble whatever, from the time We 1
ceive it until sold and returns are mi ,j
by our houses.
WATTS, CRANE & CO.,
New York, or
W. C. WATTS & CO.,
Liverpool, Eugkmj,
We invite the special attention of non.
residents to our facilities.
E. H. BRUCE A10.
Augusta, August 23,1865.
Notice.
Capt. CALVIN H. PIKE, Tax Cafe,
tor, bas his office in the Eschau;-e Build
ing, foot of Bull street. Hours, from 9 a. m. tin 3
m.
auito
6*
UDOLPHO WOLFE, 1 *
22 Beaver Street, New York,
Offers for sale of his own importations, in bond and
duty paid, the largest stock of Wines, Liquors, t .j
any other house in this country, comprising in part of
Otard, Hennessey, Pinct Castillon, Martel, Godard
Brandy, Rochelle Brandies in half, quarter and eighth
casks; also Otard andRouyer, Lafcrriere and Rls Bran
dy, in cases of one dozen each.
“GIN.”
Udolpho Wolfe’s Schiedam in pipes. Schiedam Aro
matic Schnapps, in bond and duty paid, in cases of one
dozen quarts and two dozen pints.
“WHISKY AND RLM,»
Scotch and Irish Whiskey in hhds. and cases of one
dozen each. Bourbon Whiskey in barrels and cases of
one dozen each,
RUM-
"Jamaica” and “St. Cruix Sum.” in hhds. and cases of
one dozen each.
MADEIRA, SHERRY, AND PORT
WINES.
More than twenty different grades, in halrcs, quar
ters and eighth casks, also in cases of one dozen each.
“HOCK, CHAMPAGNE, MOSELLE,
AND CLARET WINES,”
From Peter Arnold Mumm in Cologne, proprietor of
Johannisberg estate; J. H. D. Becker & Fils; Esclien-
auer, Benecke & Co., Bordeaux; Barton & Gucstin,
Bordeaux, and from other well known houses in Ger
many and France.
Oils, Cordials, Sardines, Bitters, Mustard,
Olives, Brandy, Preserves, &c.
Twenty-five years’ business transactions witb the
Southern States, with some of the largest and most re
spectable dealers, should be sufficient guarantee that
every article offered by the advertiser for sale hi pure
and genuine.
Samples can be seen, and catalogue of prices obtain
ed, by addressing the above. 3m _
BATCHELOR’S HAIR DIE
The Original and Best in the World! The only true
and perfect Hair Dye. Harmless, Reliable and Install
taneous. Produces immediately a splendid Black or
natural Brown, without injuring the hairorskin-
Remedies the ill effects of bad dyes. Sold by all Drug
gists. The genuine is marked William A. Batchelor.
Also,
Regenerating Extract of Millefieurs,
for Restoring and Beautifying the Hair.
ang!5 CHARLES BATCHELOR New York _
P OOLE A HUNT, „ ,
Baltimore, Maryland,
MANUTAOTUEKES
Portable and Stationary Steam Engines and Boilers,
Steam Fire Engines,
Portable Saw Mills, Gang and Single Saw Mills,
Mining Machinery,
Portable Grist Mills, Flour Mill Machinery,
Cotton Screws,
Railroad Care, Car Wheels and Axles,
Hydraulic Presses for Oil and Tobacco,
Tobacco Moulds,
Gas Works Apparatus of all kinds.
Salting, Pulleys and Hangers.
aug3 6m
COLGATE A CO.
Beg to infoim their customers that they still contra®
the manufacture of their various styles of Fan” f
and Toilet Soaps, Starch, aud 4* B *
dies.
Prices current forwarded by mail on application.
COLGATE A CO ’
Nos. 33 and 55 John st., New lot
jy28 3m
Atlantic White Lead and Linseed Oil Off*
OF NEW YORK,
Manufacturers of Pure W'hite Lead,
Lead, Litharge, Glass Makers «
Lead, etc. ,
Also, Linseed Oil, Raw, Boiled an
Refined. For sale by Druggists and Lfoafen, S
erally, and by
ROBERT COLGATE & CO., General Ago” *
jnlyl 3m 287 Pearl street, b’t*
GLASGOW FERTILIZER CftMPAXW
Phosphatic and Ammomatea
G- U A. 1ST O-
Barrels, 250 lbs. each.
GLASGOW FERTILIZER COMPAQ
nsnovsD ,
Super phosphate of ‘
Address, GRIPPING BROTHER A
No. 60 Cortiandt st., N®* ^
(Bbls. 250 lbs, each.j 3m ——' '
Xj . S. HOYT’S
ammokiatzd B.S® . a
Super-PhospnateofLir
or the most approved qMlity, a substi
Peruvian Guano. cr ncRl,
OFFICEi NO. 194 WATER*
Adjoining United States Hotel,
new yob>;
has proved its value each year, and th
q pSied in barrels in good order, uniform wetg^
lbs, each. 3m
HARKING INK.- , by „
L ANDING from the Zodiac and for sale, 3000
bushels Oats. Price low.
aepli N, A. HARDEE & W«