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<£lje Constitutionalist AUGUSTA. GA.: Sunday Morning, November 21, 1875, Edgar A. Poe —Some Words with, a Venerable Iceberg. Four or five days ago, the writer re ceived an invitation to attend the me morial services at the new-made grave of Edgar A. Poe. The invitation was so tardj- and sent under such peculiar circumstances, that it was silently de clined. It is enough for us to know that, principally through Mr. Hayne’s article in this paper, Mr. George W. Childs, of Philadelphia, was induced to make up the deficiency in the fund necessary to the completion of the modest monument that has, with so much ceremonial, been built above the poet’s remains. In another portion of this day’s issue, we cull from the Baltimore Sun’s re port Mr. J. H. B. Latrobe’s interesting personal reminiscences of the gifted, but most unfortunate, man. The reader will not fail to be pleased with the orator’s sketch of Poe’s early struggles, his singular demeanor, his personal beauty, and the manner of his first great introduction to the world of letters, which he subsequently illumi nated, however garishly, with charac teristic and magnetic writings in prose and verse. Many a time, when a mere boy, we have wandered around the Churchyard where Poe slept, and, peering through the iron bars, wondered why he had no fitting monument. This reproach is now a thing of the past, and, in com mon with thousands of others, we re joice that the stranger in Baltimore may not be shocked at the neglect of the poet’s grave. During the memorial services, quite a number of letters were received by the Committee from distinguished men, very few of which however are of sur passing interest. From the mass, we select two, which are more remarkable for their strange contrast than anything else. Mr. William Winter, of New York, who seems to have a special knack for elegiac poetry, sent the following tender lines: Cold is the paean honor sings, And chill is glory’s icy breath, And pale the garland memory brings To grace the iron doors of death. Fame’s echoing thunders, long and loud, The pomp of pride that decks the pall, The plaudits of the vacant crowd— One word of love is worth them all. With dews of grief our eyes are dim; Ah! let the tears of sorrow start. And honor, in ourselves and him, The great and tender human heart. Through many a night of want and woe His frenzied spirit wandered wild— Till kind disaster laid him low, And Heaven reclaimed its wayward child. Through many a year his fame has grown, Like midnight vast, like starlight sweet, Till now his genius fills a throne, And Nations marvel at its feet. One meed of justice long delayed, One crowning grace his virtues crave— All, take, thou great and injured shade, The love that sanctifies the grave. God’s mercy guard, in peaceful sleep, The sacred dust that slumbers here, And while around the tomb we weep, God bless for us the mourner’s tear. And may his spirit, hovering nigh, Pierce the dense cloud of darkness through, And know, with fame that cannot die, He has the world’s affection too. These verses are graceful, tender and true. No matter what may have been the failings of a man like Edgar A. Poe, there was much iu his career to crave pity, forgiveness and even hope. At all events the humane, the world over, will commend Mr. Winter and the sentiments he expressed. But what shall be said of the sub joined cold-blooded letter from the venerable William Cullen Bryant, who appears to have carried to the verge of his own tomb a Puritanical starohness, a Pecksniffian self-righteousness, and a clammy pride of life neither credita ble to his head nor heart: New York, November 6,1865. I am very unwilling to do anything w ieh may seem disobliging, yet I cannot comply with the request in your note. A poem I could not furnish, for I never write verses for particular occasions except when opportunately prompted to it, nor do I see how 1 can co-operate in your de sign in any other manner. My difficulty arises from the personal character of Ed gar A. Poe, of which I have in my time heard too much to be able to join in paying especial honors to his memory. Persons younger than myself, who have heard less of the conduct to which I refer, may take a different view of the matter, and, certain ly, I do not intend to censure them for doing so. I think, h owever, that there should be some decided element of good ness in the character of those to whose example a public monument directs the at tention of the world. 1 am sure that you will take this expression of my views in good part, as it is intended. William Cullen Bryant. From the ear-marks, any one would suppose that Mr. Bryant’s frost-bitten candor proceeds from an intellect thoroughly saturated with Christian precepts. But has he not fallen short of the measure of genuine morality, when the greatest of virtues—charity— has, in his old age, been fenced out from his severe citadel of human respect ? •‘Yet gracious charity! indulgent guest! Were not thy power exerted in my breast, My speeches would send up unheeded prayer; The scorn of life would be but wild de spair, A tymbal’s sound were better than my voice, My faith were form, my eloquence were noise.” If we remember aright, Edgar A. Poe, merciless iu his criticisms of so many authors, was specially enthusiastic and full of admiration for Mr, Bryant. It is true that we are not bound to return praise for praise undeservedly; but, in the case we are now treating, that in tellectual iceberg and over-good man, Mr. Bryant, if he was too conscieutious to speak kindly of a fellow brother in the choir of the Muses, might have at least buckled his armor of virtuous super-eminence about him, drawn the visor of his egotism down to his mouth, with a pious clang, and kept his unsullied sword iu its scabbard. He might have at least imitated Long fellow, against whom Poe shot arrows dipped in bitterest gall, but who, when life’s combat had ceased, was too great and generous to arrogate to himself the sour spirit of a Minos or Bhadamanthus. We would call Mr. Bryant’s attention to what Mr. Long fellow has written in his novel of Hyperion. It is this: “The little I have seen of the world and know of the history of mankind teaches me to Jook upon the errors of others in sor row, not in anger. When I take the history of one poor heart that has sinned and suffered, and represent to myself the struggles 'and temptations it has passed—the brief pulsations of joy— the feverish inquietude of hope and fear —the tears of regret—the feebliness of purpose—the pressure of want—the desertion of friends—the scorn of the world that has little charity—the desolation of the soul’s sanctuary and threatening voices from within—health gone—happiness gone —even hope, that stays longest with us, gone—l have little heart for aught else than thankfulness that it is not so with me, and would fain leave the erring soul of my fellow man with Him from whose hands it came.” Mr. Bryant might ponder these noble sentiments of Longfellow with some profit, ere his heart, “ dry as summer dust, burns to the socket.” As Mr. William Cullen Bryant has had the good fortune to be proof against the temptations that ensnare the souls of men made of fire and dew, and not of brass and cement; and as he, by some special Providence, has been a constant gatherer of money and honors; and as he has been the reci pient of a vast amount of sunshine, whether deserved or not; and as ho never suffered the carking cares of Edgar A. Poe and men of his peculiar stamp, inherited, or the acquirement of infirmity of will and over-indulgence— surely it would be asking but a trifle from the lord of so many beautiful blessings to be merciful before the sepulchre of one who was not constituted as he is, and upon whom disaster fol lowed disaster. But Mr. Bryant, in the case of the Baltimore poet, follows in the same rut he marked out for his exemplary guidance when his mighty journalistic antagonists, Bennett and Greeley, passed away. No Ghoul of Eastern fable excelled him when the founder of the Herald was cold in death; and if the dread Judge of heaven and earth is as terrible in remembering imper fections or crimes as the author of Thanotopsis ; and if our trespasses are to be forgiven in the same spirit that we forgive the trespasses of others— Mr. Bryant must be immaculate in deed, if, when the final hour shall come for him, he can, in his own language, without a fear, attitudinize for the tomb “Like one that wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.” Thanksgiving Day. So far as we have been able to learn, Gov. Smith has not endorsed the Presi dent-General’s pronunciamento for a day of thanksgiving and prayer. He need not fear to do it. Every man has something to thank God for, and fel lows who think they have not can take their spite out on turkey and oyster sauce, as many excellent brethren will do. Perhaps the Governor looks upon such things, emanating from a Bepubll ean Executive, as poppy-cock, pure and simple. If so, and in order not to be discourteous ovei-mucb, we recom mend to him the following as a speci men proclamation. We find it in the Washington, D. C. Gazette, in the form of a paraphrase of the Presidential message: My Dear Sir, Madam, Master, or Miss, (is the case may be): You have had a very good time in this world, as s r ou very well understand. You have always had a plenty to eat and drink, good clothes, a comforta ble house to live in, and a fair allowance of gospel preaching at reasonable rates, which is the means of salvation. You are thankful for this I know, and the account is pretty nearly square all round. But as the year is coming to a close, and Congress is about to meet, I have, after the manner of our pious ancestors, thought it advisa ble—and in this, I am happy to say, I have the approval of my pastor the uncommon ly reverend John P. Newman—to requite you, in order to recover any unexpected arrearages, to put on, for one day only, as many pounds additional pressure of grati | tude as you can carry without personal inconvenience. To this end I have fixed upon Thursday, the 25th of November, as the time most appropriate; in advance of which you will make every proper prepa ration, so that not only the best individual but the strongest general effect shall be produced. In respect to the relative pro portions of solids and fluids to be expend ed in generating the pressure aforesaid, every citizen of the United States, irre spective of race, color, or previous condi tion of servitude, will be left free to consult his or her own tastes and circumstances. Yours truly. Now the Chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee of Mississippi, Hon. J. Z. George, calls upon and hopes that “all devout and patriotic per sons will unite with the people of the Union in the observance, by appro priate religious ceremonies, of Thanks giving Day, appointed by the President of the United States, and the Governor of this State, for Thursday, November 25th; and that they will, on that day, return thanks to our Heavenly Father for the many blessings which he has vouchsafed to us, in common with the people of the whole country, during the past year; and that they will espe cially offer praise and thankgiving to Him who rules the destinies of nations for the deliverance of Mississippi; and invoke his blessing upon our efforts to restore good government, material prosperity, and intellectual moral ad vancement, to our afflicted Common wealth.” The Governor can issue a proclama tion appropriate to Georgia and con stitutional government, and we hope he will do so forthwith. Voracious. —It is related in one of our exchanges that John Welkins, an Eng lish miser, wanted to cheat his mother; so on his death bed he ate up bills to the amount of §150,000. The numbers were registered and the old lady got the money back from the bank. We dare say he would have eaten up his mother, if he had known of her pre parations for a flank movement. Even So.—The Philadelphia Times, in view of the effort to find an appro priate inscription for Poe’s monument, suggests an adaptation of the epitaph written for the author of “Hudibras While Butler, needy wretch, was yet alive. No generous patron would a dinner give; Behold him now, when dead and turned to dust, Presented with a monumental bust. The poet’s fate is here in emblem shown; He asked for bread and he received a stone. Autumn poets are requested to write on both sides of the paper; one printer can then work while the other com mits suicide. —New Orleans Republican. Mercantile Morality. IN. Y. Express.] “Chas. Francis Adams has recently been quoted as saying that the thing necessary for a revival of business in this country was a revival of religion. What Mr. Adams meant, the Boston Advertiser has just discovered, and it tells us that the idea probably intended to be conveyed deserves more than a passing consideration, because the ex isting depression in trade is undoubt edly due, among other causes, to a low state of mercantile morality, and a consequent want of confidence. Among hard money men, some tell us that the currency of the country, bearing upon its face a lie, it i3 impossible to expect business men in the country to live up to the truth, but this is a very distort ed view of the case. Now it is true that the greenback era, with its over trading and excessive speculation, has caused a lamentable want of hon esty among business men. Slow growth in the animal is an indication of sound constitution and long life, and so of the growth of wealth of individuals and nations. Rapid fortunes engender the longing for equally rapid fortunes, and a consequent distaste has arisen for the old-time tedious methods of accumula tion. In the reckless pursuit of gain, men accustom themselves to question able methods of doing business, so that some branches of so-called business are not any better than gambling, and in vestigations into the affairs of bank rupt debtors aro constantly revealing gross deceptions on the part of men holding good social position. Cases like the following, given in the Boston Advertiser, serve as an illustration of this low state of mercantile morals, and the cases are all those of actual experience: The directors of a manufacturing com pany swear to a statement of its assets, and within sixty days from the date of their oath, upon the suspension of the company, its assets prove to be only one half of this amount. At the close of its business year, a house of excellent stand ing, and not in a speculative line, siiows upon making up its account net assets of nearly $500,000, and its credit is based on this statement. Within a few months this house suspends, and an examination of its affairs and a valuation of its assets shows a deficit of $900,000, a difference of $1,700,000 or more in less than one year. A large and influential national bank has a depositor that suddenly leaves the city; an investi gation into the paper held by the bank proves beyond a doubt the man to be a forger, or at least the utterer of forged paper with fraudulent intent. An expert detective discovers his whereabouts, and weaves around him a complete chain of proof. The bank, for the sake of an extra dividend of ten or fifteen per cent, on their claim, deliver to the man’s friends the paper they hold, pav their detective and him to keep quiet. Within a few weeks the forger appears in the market, buying goods for cash, with which to begin busi ness in a community ignorant of his true character. A national bank buys a piece of paper of a broker, and ascertains within a few hours that the promisors had sus pended the day before, and also finds, to its astonishment, that the note was sold for the account of another bank. “The cases from actual experience could be multiplied indefinitely. Crimes against moral law, which the statute law does not punish, do not at once send a man into retirement, but any transactions that keep within legal limits, however dishonest, seem to be recognized only as evidences of shrewd ness. Business men with no moral stamina are tempted into failing for a profit, when profit cannot be had rapidly enough by regular methods. They see how easily their neighbor gets a settlement, and they know that their surplus after settlement will soon place them socially and financially in good standing. A revival of religion, then, that i3 a revival of old-time habits of honesty and moral responsibility, bear ing such fruit, would be a good thing for the people.” Bilious. —The LaGrange Reporter says: “At the next meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University of Georgia, look out for anew rule for the government of students; namely: that they shall be fed on collards and comb their hair with cotton cards. This rule will be strongly advocated by an eminent ex-Governor.” How would it do to issue an order, after the man ner of the ancient Spartans, requiring that no boy shall get a square meal unless he steals it; to be soundly whipped, however, when detected? The great effort in many grown men is not to be found out. A Funny Request.— One of the re quests for prayer at Moody and San key’s meeting on Saturday last was from a pastor in behalf of his “uncon verted choir.” house. GIRARDETS JOPERA HOUSE. One Night Oniy. Thursday Evening, November 25. THE EVENTOF'THE SEASON, HALL’S COMBINATION! Mr. T. A. HALL Manager. This Brilliant Combination of Distin guished Dramatic Artists, numbering THIRTY PERSONS Will appear in the greatest dramatic suc cess of the age, entitled THE TWO ORPHANS! Produced with new and appropriate scenery, rich and elegant wardrobes, new mechanical effects and a cast of characters UNEXCELLED IN THIS COUNTRY, including, as it does, the names of accom plished artists and established Metropoli tan favorites. Admission, $1; Gallery, 50 cents. Seats now on sale at Geo. A. Oates’ Book Store, without extra charge. nov2o-5t TO BE RAFFLED, DURING RACE WEEK: Trotting Mare MAY BIRD. She is well bred, handsome, stylish and gentle. Valued at SSOO. One hundred chances, at $5 each. The Mare can be seen at the Race Track, where she is being trained by Mr. Edward Brown. For further particulars, apply at HEGGIE BROS’. STABLES. novlß-6l* Shirts, Shirts, Shirts. I AM prepared to furnish all kinds of UN DERWEAR for Gentlemen. guarantee ing, in every instance, a PERFECT FIT. SHIRTS cut to fit exactly around the neck, and which will not bulge up, but always remain smooth in any position, and at LOWER PRICES than can be furnished by Northern drummers, or obtained elsewhere in the city. JOHN KENNY, Agent, novl4-6 No. 25 Jackson street. JUST ARRIVING. JJUTCH HEURINCt, anohovies EDAM & SAP’S SAGO CHEESE, DUSSELDORF and IMPERIAL MUSTARD E. R. SCHNEIDER, nov!9-S 161 and 256 Broad Street. IMARRIKI ), On Wednesday, November 10th, 1875, in Christian county, near Trenton, Kentucky, by the Rev. Mr. Day, Miss Fettle B. Bell, daughter of Mr. John Bell, and Charles D. MoCoy, of St. Louis, formerly of Augusta, Off. SPECIAL, NOTICES. AUGUSTA JOCKEY CLUB. A MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA JOCKEY CLUB will take place on MONDAY. 22d inst., at 12 o’clock m., at tli • Augusta Club Rooms. A full attendance is earnestly requested. LE VIS JONES. nov2l-l Secretary and Treasurer. The Majority Ticket for the. Fourth Ward. MESSRS. EDITORS: YOU WILL PLEASE insert the following ticket $s the choice of very many voters of the Fourth Ward: foe mayor:) CHAS. ESTES. FOE COUNCIIiMIC.S: M. E. HILL. <3. W. CONWAY. J. H, PARKER.. nov2l-3 VERY MANY VOTERS. THE POPULAR Til KET. THE FOLLOWING GENTLEMEN WILL be supported for Mayor and Councilman in the Fourth Ward: j FOE MAYOR: : CHAS. ESTES. y FOR councilman: M. E. HILL. •; C. V. WALKER. E. H. PUGHL. novil-3* FOURTH WARD TICKET. FOE mayor: CHAS. ESTES. FOE COUNOILMFNI M. E. HILL, W. H. FOSTER. G. W. CONWAY, Messes. Editoks: You will please insert the above ticket as the choice of many citi zens and tax payers of the Fourth Ward. MANY CITIZENS. nov2l-3* THE PEOPLE’S TICKET FOR COUNCIL in the Fourth Ward: BERNARD DORIS, Db. M. J. JONES. C. V. WALKER; nov2o-tdecl FOURTH WARD. THE FOLLOWING NAMED CITIZENS will be supported for nomination for Coun cilmen at the ensuing meeting of tho Demo cratic Club of the Fourth Ward. M. E. HILL, C. V. WALKER. W. H. FOSTER. novl9-3t* MANY VOTERS. DENTAL NOTICE. DR. ZEKE CALLS THE ATTENTION OF IIIS friends and the public to ;his method of Filling Natubal Teeth v’tth Gold and other material for their preservation. Office Northeast Corner of Green*.- and Campbell streots. oct24-tf Colonists, Emigrants and Travelers Westward. FOR MAP CIRCULARS, CONDENSED timetables and general infer Lation in re gard to transportation facilities to all points in Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Minne sota, Colorado, Kansas, Texas. lowa, New Mexico. Utah and California, apply to or ad dress Albebt B. Wbenn, General Railroad Agent Office Atlanta, Ga. No one should go West without first getting in communication with the General Rail road Agent, and become informed as to su perior advantages, cheap and quick trans portation of families, household goods, st ck, and farming implements gone ally. All information cheerfully given. W. L. DANLEY, sopl4-6m -Q. P. & T. A. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. THE OLD MANJJ#I* ! Before leaving New York we purchased a 10l of DRY GOODS at prices lower than they have been sold in twenty years. Our customere will receive the benefit of his close Gash Buying, to illustrate which we will mention only a few goods: Full regular English White Hose at $3 per dozen. Full regular English Half Hose at $3 per dozen. Table Damask Towels, Nap kins and Doylies. Black Alpacas at 25 cents. Something worth buying. Black Silks, Black Cash meres, New Undejrvests for Ladies, Children and Men. Four Hundred New Shawls. Christopher Gray & Cos. nov2l-ly JAMES A. LQFLiM, GB O C EK AND Commission Merchant, 266 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA., YY7ILL keep constantly on hand a good Tf assortment of Staple and Fancy GROCERIES, SUITABLE for the trade of this market. Parties favoring me with their patro nage, either in this city or Summerville, can have the goods deli vend at their resi dences if desired. nov2l-suwefrlm : • Chromos and Photographs. Cl ALL and examine the BEAUTIFUL J CHROMOS and PHOTOGRAPHS of celebrated Paintings just received by the subscriber. He has by far the largest assortment ever kept in this city. Prices ranging from 5 cents to S2O each. GEO. A OATES, nov2l-l 240 Broad street. COLES & SIZER, ) vs. j Bi ll for Account, JOHN M CLARK, } Etc, BENJ. C. FLANAGAN, I ET AL. J Richmond Superior Court, April lerm, 1874. The undersigned having been appointed Auditor in the above stated case, by an or der passed at the October Term (1875) of Richmond Superior Court, with authority, after notice, to sit and hear evidence, and investigate all matters of account in said cause, and to report the result thereof to said Court, notice is herebv given to all parties interested in said can e, whether as parties or as creditors, to present their re spective claims and accounts to me, at my office, No. 225 Broad street, : Augusta, Ga., at ten o’clock a. m., on the 9th! 10th and 11th days of December, 1875, with evidence to sustain the same. CHAS. A. HARPER, nov2l-sututh tlldecll Auditor. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Auction SSixle of Crockery, Glassware, Etc. By C. V. Walker. WILL SELL, ON MONDAY, Nov. 22d, at 10:30 o’clock a. m., in the Store, under the Planters’ Hotel, a large lot of Crockery and Glassware, consisting in part of Ewers and Basins, Toilet Sets, Cham bers, Pitchers, Bowls, Handle Teas and Coffees, Teapots, Mugs, Plates, Dishes, Goblets, Glass Bowls, Glass t-’ets, etc., etc. Sale without reserve. Terms CASH. Goods to be removed day of Sale. nov2l-l A CARD. WE, the undersigned, Policy-Holders in the Piedmont and Arlington Life In surance Company, of Virginia, or who have beeu Policy-Holders, and have had out rights under contract denied, or still held in abeyance, having satisfactory evidence that this Company has, in many instances, grossly violated the terms of its contract, as plainly set forth in “Notice to Policy- Holders,” on the back of its Policies, and in official letters which we have seen; and, believing it contemplates still grosser vio lations of its Agreements, and is totally unworthy of our trust and confidence, deem it expedient to combine together for the purpose of demanding Paid Up Policies, according to the terms of contract, and, if denied, then to seek redress in the Courts of Law; and wo earnestly invite the co operation of all parties insured, or other wise interested, to aid us in our efforts to obtain justice at the hands of this Company. Original Original Policy. Policy. A. P. Butler, $ 5,000 Mary L. Jones, $2,000 J.H. Yeldeli, 5,000 M. M. Padgett, 3,000 T. D. Padgett, 5,000 Mary Padgett, 3,000 W. S. Allen, 5,000 J, J. Bunch, 5,000 F. E. Allen, 5,000 Wm. Holmes, s‘ooo T. L, Martin, (two Wm. Parkman, 5,000 policies) 2,000 D. C. Tompkins, 5,000 L. K. Cogburn, 2,000 A F Broadwater, 5,000 L. B. Bushnell, 5,000 C. B. Blalock, 5,000 J. H. Brooks, 10,000 Wm. L. Stevens, 5,000 D. J. Gilchrist, 6,000 E. L. Stevens, 3,000 CMBurhhalter, 10,000 J. T. Ouzts, 3,000 F A Burkhalter, 5 000 B. F. Mays, 5,000 M. Burkhalter, 5,000 Elbert Devore, 20,000 M. Mathews, 2,000 J. L. Parkman, 2,500 Abrah’m Jones,lo,ooo And Others. All communications on tho above subject must be addressed to COL. A. P. BUTLER, Chairman, nov2l-l Hamburg, S. C. shoesTshoes ! SHOES! Boots ! Boots! Boots! 233 Broad Street. 233 (D. R. Wright’s Old Stand,) Opposite INI tv son i c Ua. 11 . Call and price my Goods. The Best and Cheapest in the State. No one can sell cheaper. Ask for any make and size. You can get it. J. Al. wise, 233 BROAD STREET, Augusta, Ga. nov2l-suwe3w BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL, Second Quarter, Monday, Nov. 22. IESSONS commence at nine o’clock.— j Readings, Wednesday and Friday Evenings. Terms in advance. JOHN NEELY, nov2l-l* Principal. Dennis’ Liver Assistant. A MILD Anti-Bilious Purgative, made of A. Roots that grow in Georgia. It works off the Impure Bile that causes Disease, and does not injure the System. Nature causes the best Medicines to grow where they are the most needed, to cure Disease. For sale by J. 11. Alexander, F. Von Kamp, D. G. Sheahan, Drs. M. M. & R. E. Tessier. and F. D. Ker.riek. nov2l-d&cl* Orders for Wood LEFT at Messrs. Schneikor & Myers’, corner of Centre and Broad streets, Messrs. Ramsey & D’Antignac, Commission Merchants: Dr. A. Beall’s Drug Store, Mr. A. F. Pendleton’s Book Store, will meet prompt attention. W. W. STARR, Sr., nov2l-l* Agent. New Calicoes, Jeans, Cassimeres, AT THE ONE PRICE HOUSE-HENRY L. A. BALK, 172 Broad Street. A fresii assortment of Calicoes, Jeans, Cassimeres, Flannels, Bedtieks, Sheetings, Shirtings, Drills, Checks, Stripes, Hats for Ladies and Gentlemen, Bibbons, Ruches, Feathers, Flowers—is now open and will be sold at tho Very Lowest Figures that have been seen in fifteen years. HENRY L. A. BALK, nov2l-l* No. 172 Broad street. BUTTER, POTATOES” L ARD and EGGS, On consignment and for sale by D. H. & J. T. DENNING. nov2l-l Drug Store for Sale. A RARE opportunity for any Druggist having a small capital. The Store is located in a thriving village on the Rail road and about 40 miles from Augusta. For particulars apply to BARRETT & LAND, nov2l-tf 270 Broad street. Doors, Sash and Blinds, Lime, Laths, &c., For sale at lowest market prices. D. H. & J. T. DENNING. nov2l-l OYSTER SHELL LIME. The Cheapest anil Best Fertilizer in Use in Georgia. NOTHING in the way of a Fertilizer and Renovator of old soils has been found equal to PURE OYSTER SHELL LIME. It is not only for one year, but its good effects are seen and continues for eight to ten years. Lime is greatly beneficial to all Grain Crops, applied as a top dressing, and also to Potatoes and all root crops, and should be applied in quantities not less than sto 30 bushels per acre. For Compost Heaps it is invaluable, and to the planters of Georgia this plan of using Lime is speci ally recommended to bring up our State to the front rank in Agricultural matters. The cheapness of our OYSTER SHELL LIME will recommend it to every farmer who has used fertilizers largely for tho past few years. Its value is greatly enhanced by its long years of 'service, acting as it does for years after its application has been forgot ten. In soils abounding in vegetable sub stances the manurial quality in Lime is more fully recognized. Nitrogen abounds in all soils of common fertility, but little of it is available—Lime unlocks this store house of Nitrogen and renders it readily available for plant food. A splendid and econo i ical com post fertilizer may be made by thoroughly mixing one bushel of salt and three of Lime, and let the mixture stand six to eight weeks bofsre using. This is specially adapted to using in drills for Turnips. The cheapness and facility of procuring this wonderful renovator of the soil ought to make it one of the first objects of the farmer (who desires to improve his land) to obtain it. Nothing in the way of a fertilizer or renovator has been found equal to it, as proved by the increased yield of crops and permanent improvement of the soil at a cost less, by far, than any other manure. We are prepared to furnish PURE OYSTER SHELL LIME in any quantity at $lO per ton of 2,000 pounds, free of cart age, on cars in Port Royal, S. C. We also have a Compound for Prevent ing Hot in Grapes for sale at SSO per ton. Give it a trial. TERMS STRICTIiY CASH IN ADVANCE. Send all orders to PORT ROYAL LIME CO.. PORT ROYAL, S. C. W. D. STYRON, Gen. Travelling Agent. RAMSEY & D’ANTIGNAC, Agents, Augusta, Ga. nov2l-dl&e3m .NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Augusta Music House, 265 BROAD STREET, HEADQUARTERS FOR PIANOS ™ ORGANS LOW PRICES! QUICK SALES! fTIWELVE of the Best Makers are repre- X sented. Every instrument warranted to give entire satisfaction and sold on easy terms of monthly payments, at lowest factory prices. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO CASH PURCHASERS. PIANOS with a good stool and cover, and ORGANS at New York and Boston prices forwarded to any point freight paid, with no advance in price, by G. 0. ROBINSON & CO. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS In great variety at the Augusta Music House, 205 BROAD STREET, IMPORTED direct through the Havannan Custom House, at lowest importers’ prices. SI ItIJVO INSTRUMENTS. Violins, Violincellos, Bass, Doublo Bass, Guitars, Zithers and Banjos. YtEXfiD instruments. Accordeons, Flutinas, Concertinas. Mando lins, Harmonicas, Clarionets, Flageo lets, Reed Pipes and Violin Mutes. Brass and Silver Instruments. Bands supplied with full sets at Manufac turers lowest prices. MISCE I iLANEOUS. Flutes, Tamborines, Dulcimers, Tri angles, Pieolos, Fifes, Drums, Cym bals, Music Boxes, Music Albums, Metronomes. Italian Strings for Violin, Guitars and Banjos, received monthly, direct from European Manufacturers, by G. O. ROBINSON & CO. MUSIC BOOKS A SID SHEET MUSIC Augusta Music House, 265 Broad street. The Latest Publications. I\TUSIC RECEIVED EVERY DAY BY IVJL MAIL OR EXPRESS. Any piece of Music or Music Book advertised in any paper or catalogue will be forwarded promptly by mail or Express. Charges paid by us on receipt of retail price. To prevent mistakes parties orderiug will please give the author’s name, also the Publisher’s. G. O. ROBINSON & CO. nov2l-tf TO SHIPPERS. TVovenibei* Deliveries THE MAMMOTH STEAMSHIPS SOUTH CAROLINA, Capt. Nickerson, and CITY OF ATLANTA, Capt. Woodhull, (aggregating seven thousand bales ca pacity) will sail from Charleston lor New York,' respectively, WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY next, 2ith and 29th instant, affording abundant margin for current deliveries. Engagements guaranteed and rates of freight as low as by any other com peting line. For Freight or Passage apply to W. STEVENSON, nov2o-3 Agent Steamship Lines. Dobbin’s Electric Soap! AND RETAIL. JAMES G. BAILIE & BRO., nov2o-5t Agents for Augusta, Ga. Apples on Consignment FEW BBLS. SHOCKLEY APPLES, At $4.50 PER BARREL. nov2o-3 JAMES G. BAILIE & BRO. City Loan and Building Association. A MEETING OF THE BORROWERS and Non-Borrowers affected by the decree of Judge Hull, will be held at the City Hall on MONDAY EVENING NEXT, at 1% o’clock. All are requested to attend. WM. A. WALTON, nov2o-2 • Receiver. CHINA TEA STORE BY It. N. HOTCHKISS. Cheapest House in tha City TO BUY Grroceries. TEAS-TEAS-TEAS— Also, a carefully selected stock of Pure Fresh-Roasted COFFEES, ground hero. Just arrived, Confectionery, Nuts of all kinds, New Raisins, Figs, Dates, Currants, Citron, Cranberries, Oranges, Lemons, Po tatoes and Apples, by the barrel, at lowest prices. Also, Choice Wines and Liquors by case or gallon. Champagne—Piper & Co”—by the basket —lower than ever before offered. Call and see us. A word to the wise, Ac. Remember the holidays are at hand. Opposite the Fountain—Red Gilt Front. R. N. HOTCHKISS, nov9-tf Proprietor. A CARD TO THE PUBLIC. H. BROOKS, OF THE OAK HALL CLOTHING STORE, Respectfully announces that his Fall and Winter Stock of Goods is now ready for inspection. I have pur chased an unusually complete stock of MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHING, FURNISHING GOODS, HATS, CAPS, TRUNKS, VALISES, BOOTS, SHOES, And everything pertaining to a first-class Clothing Store, and propose to keep my already well earned reputation of being the Leading and Cheapest Clothing Home in this section. Yours, truly, H. BROOKS, Qct3o-tf 182 Broad street. Augusta. Port Royal Railroad. Freight Department. Augusta, Ga., Oct. 2,1875. NOTICE TO SHIPPERS OF COTTON. ALL shipments of Cotton over the Port Royal Railroad to Port Royal, and over the Port Royal and Savannah and Charleston Railroads to Charleston and Savannah, are Insured in the Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company of California. T. S. DAVANT, oct3-3m General Freight Agent. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. _ NEW YORK MILLS AND WAMSUTTA LONG CLOTH FOR 13i AT JAMES A. GUAY & CO.’S, 194 and 196 BROAD STREET. nov2l-tf Holyoke Machine Cos., HOLYOKE, MASS,, MANUFACTURERS OF THE Boyden, Risdon and American TURBINES. WATER POWERS ESTIMATED AHD PLAHSiUBNISHEB. 0 RECORD OF ALL THE TESTS OF THE RISDON WHEELS MADE BY JAMES EMERSON FOR THE HOLYOKE MACHINE CO„ TO APRIL 29, 1875. == -r -r -r TT will be observed that the first 40 inch S -S& ® & Si 1 Wheel gave only 79 per cent., the pat • to terns were then changed to correspond o g e with the 36 inch and 25 inch Wheels. Tho H —8 vc 8 vi© ,8 new Wheel gave 90 per cent—See test No. .g £ £ M '© 10. We are now changing the 20 iu h and I I P- 1 1 i a-i 50 inch patterns, and hope for equally No. i.| 25 in. I 87.04 81.12 77.19 67 85 good results. The above Wheels were No. 2. 25 in. 85.93 tested by Mr. Emerson, at the request of No. 3. 20 in 79.58 the purchasers. We have no testing fiumo No. 4. 50 in. 80.54 of our own,and, therefore, have no means No. 5. 25 iu. 85.83 82.00 79.64 of knowing what our Wheels will do until No. 6. 30 in. 82.03 77.81 59.43 public test is made. These Wheels were No. 7. 50 in. 77.79 77.63 75 59 70.47 all of our ordinary construction and No. 8. 40 iu. 79.63 75.79 70.09 65.27 finish. In addition to the above ten No. 9. 36 in. 89.79 82.23 77.95 70,85 Wheels, we tested last December a2O inch No. 10. 40 in. 90.01 75.85 Experimental Wheel, which gave 70 18.100 per cent. This Wheel was condemned, 10 838.17 and no more will be made until patterns Average, 83 81.100 per cent. are made to correspond to the 36 inch and i ceitify that the above report of tests is correct. JAMES EMERSON. WJE ALSO MANUFACTURE Paper Engines, Web Super Calenders, Sheet Super Calenders, Friction Calenders, Platers, Hydraulic Presses with Iron or Bronze Pistons, Littlefield Pumps, Boiler Pumps, Gould’s Patent Beating Engines, Holyoke Rag- Dusters, Pin Dusters, Rag Thrashers, Ruling Machines with Kneeland’s Patent Dayboys, Hammond’s Patent Diversion Cutter, Stop Cutters, Trimming Presses, Patent Expanding Pulleys for Paper Machines, Size Washers, Size Pumps, Felt Washers, Rotary Bleachers, Holyoke Eleva tors, Morgan & Thompson’s Elevators with Patent Self Closing Hatches, Hydrant Valves, Warp Beamers, Pulleys for Angular Belting, Head-Gate and Flume Work. Send for Illustrated Catalogue. REFERENCES: F. Cogin, Superintendent Augusta Factory, Augusta, Ga.; M. F. Foster, Superintendent Langley Company, Langley, S. C.; S. W. Howland, Cranite viile, S. C.; J. S. Davis, Superintendent Atlanta Cotton Mills, Atlanta, Ga.: James Barrett, President Bath Paper Company, Bath, S. C. nov2l-3md&c WTS. ROYAL & CO. 188 BROAD STREET. BOOT & SHOE HOUSE. o Always on hand, the best assorted stock of boots and shoes. comprising every variety, from a very low price to the very be3t and finest goods made. Also, a large and well-selected stock of SOLLIER & CO.’S Celebrated “PROTECTION TOE” SHOES, FOR CHILDREN AND MISSES. WE WILL SEND BY EXPRESS, “C. O. D.,” ANY OF OUR FINE GOODS, AT THE LOWEST PRICES. nov2o-6d&4w G. H. MILLER, 184, Bread Street, Augusta, Ga., NEXT DOOR TO W. U. TELEGRAPH OFFICE, THb] MERIDEN BRITANNIA CO'S FINE SILVER PLATED WARE. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF NEW AND ELEGANT DESIGNS, AT FACTORY PRICES. novl4-su&elm IVSrs. V. V. Collins -187 BROAD STREET. YY7OULD inform her friends and the YV public that she has now on hand a complete and beautiful assortment of HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, Consisting of Crockery, China and Glass Ware, Decorated Chamber Sets, Fancy Ornaments, Japanned Chamber Sots, Tea Trays, Cutlery, Damps, Baskets, Ac., all of which will be disposed of at such moderate prices as to make it an inducement for all to give her a call. novJ.B-thsasulin JkHO SIGN -OF THE TWO MORTARS, YOU CAN BUY JEWETT’S WHITE LEAD, ATLANTIC WHITE LEAD, ENGLISH WHITE LEAD, LINSEED OIL, Haw, LINSEED OIL, Boiled, COPAL VARNISH, JAPAN VARNISH, DRYERS. SPIRITS TURPENTINE. All kinds of Colors. All kinds of PAINT BRUSHES, VARNISH BRUSHES, WHITE WASH BRUSHES. SASH TOOLS?, And everything necessary for PAINTINC YOUR HOUSE Cheaper than any other Establishment in the city HOW CAN WE CONVINCE YOU? Only by calling, asking and trusting the evidence of your senses. If we don’t realize our promise it is easy to avoid purchasing. COME. SEE, and REJUVENATE YOUR HOUSES. E. BARRY & CO., DRUGGISTS, 261 BROAD STREET. ootlO—eodly. Valuable Property for Sale. I OFFER FOR SALE the well-known Farm of MR. N. B. MOORE, recently deceased, situated one mile East of the city of Augusta. The tract consists of 102 45-100 acres, surrounded by an embankment, with anew plank fence. Upon the place are three large, well planned barns with storage capacity for the products of the farm, and the necessary buildings for la borers. The land lies beautifully level, and is set in Clover, Vetches, Guinoa and differ ent grasses, affording a succession of hay crops, and has been brought to a high state of fertility by constant manuring and the judicious management and skill of the de ceased. All the necessary implements, em bracing Mowers, Harrows, Wagons, (’arts, Plows, Hay Press, Tedder, Roller, and the Stock consisting of 4 Horses, are offered for sale. The profits arising from the crops have been of the most satisfactory character. Persons are particularly in vited to oxamine this property as it affords an opportunity for a good investment. I also offer for sale the House and Lot situated on Reynolds street, the late resi dence of Mr. N. B. Moore, deceased. The house contains 8 rooms besides the base ment, and is in thorough repair, having been recently painted, with the necessary outbuildings and a good brick stable, with an alley giving access to the yard and sta ble. The above property will be sold publicly on the first Tuesday in January next, at the Market House in Augusta, unless sold privately before that time. Persons wish ing to purchase, or examine the property are referred to Capt. W. H. Warren, of the firm of Warren, Wallace & Cos., who will give them any information they may de sire. W. G. WOOLFOLK, novb-tf Trustee. LONGLEY, MARCH & GO., COMMISSION MERCHANTS CINCINNATI, OHIO. Consignments ol* PEANUTS, DRIED FRUIT, AND OTHER Southern Products Solicited. LIBERAL ADVANCES when desired. Refers to Fourth National Bank and merchants generally. novl4-eod3m THE NATIONAL BANK OF AUGUSTA. SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES THIS BANK Is prepared to lease small SAFES inside its fire proof vault, at moderate rates, for the reception of Bonds, Securities, Deeds, Legal Docu ments, Plate, Coin, Jewelry, and valuables of every description. G. M. THEW, novlt-ly* Cashier.