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SLljc Constitutionalist AUGUSTA. GA.: Friday Morning, December 17. 1875. Tile Republican Tactics in Congregi — bet Us Hear from Mr. Stephens. The design of Mr. Blaine, in the House, and Mr. Morton, in the Senate, is to madden and annoy the Democ racy, and, if possible, betray them into rash utterance and grave parliamenta ry blunders. Mr. Blaine’s proposed Amendment to the Constitution, con cerning sectarian schools, is an effort to stir up a religious strife; and Mr. Morton’s resolution concerning tlu “ Nation” and “Secession,” is an adroit attempt to revive discussions which are now in abeyance. An adhesion to Mr. Morton’s theory of centralization and the formation of the Government would be giving the lie to history and the founders of the Republic, as well as to the public documents by which each State formed the Federation ; but whether this is the time to open up that discussion or not, we are hardly prepared to say. If it could be argued temperately and without passionate appeals to bad elements, we see no ob jection to it, the more so as, in our opinion, the advocates of a Federal Republic are founded upon the rock of truth. Bat Mr. Morton’s intention is, we believe, a sinister one, and it may be just as well to foil him by a counter irritant, as Senator Stevenson did, the matter of whiskey ring investiga tions. But if the discussion of the rights of the States in contradistinc tion to consolidated despotism be fairly presented as an issue, the Demo crats have no need to evade it; but they must have a care to put forward champions who are able to maintain the faith. The great trouble : .s that, iu and out of Congress, very few persons are conversant with the history of one hundred years ago,, and are grossly ignorant of the Constitution of their country. This stupendous and almost unpardonable ignorance was and is the cause of many troubles. Truth need never fear to grapple with Falsehood on anything like equal grounds; but even Truth may suffer a temporary 7 re verse, when the' judge and jury are packed against her. When too late, perhaps, the people of the United States will appreciate the wise form of Government adopted by the Fathers, and look with despair upon the over throw of that glorious fabric by the Radical Republican party. Ex-Senator Schurz thinks, so far as Blaine’s amendment is concerned, the Democracy vould be wise to accept the challenge and send it whirling through Congress to be disposed of by the States. But is there not grave danger iu this ? Will not the depths be stirred up by such an issue, whether it suc ceeded or not ? If ever there was a time for the Democratic party to have words of wisdom uttered to it, that time is the present. No man living has had more experience than Mr. Stephens; no man is so thoroughly equipped iu every way to give good counsel. If he can not take his seat in Congress, can he not warn his fellow-countrymen of danger, if there be any? Again: what man is so competent as he to lay down a policy for Democratic success? His words would be powerful everywhere; and if his people or his political oppo nents hearkened not, all the more il lustrious would be his name, in future generations. We are disposed to be lieve, however, that the party to which lie belongs would be eager to accept his views, since he possesses their con fidence, in a greater degree, than any other living statesman. The Trade Drift.— The New York Bulletin says : “If but few people are probably making, money, it is some thing to know that we are hearing of fewer losing, it or going into bank ruptcy; and, on the whole, there is much less croaking than there used to be. The West and Northwest are busy now with pork and beef packing, an industry, which always comes in on the heels of the Fall’ trade to keep busi ness in that quarter from drifting into absolute listlessness. Throughout New England the aspect of things presents but few features for special encourage ment.” So far as the South is con cerned, we are, perhaps, neither better nor worse off than a few months back; save that the practice of economy has been more generally adopted. People everywhere seem to be looking for re lief from Congress ; but the poor devils thus depended upon are just as much at sea as everybody else is on the bus - iness conundrum. News.— The Cincinnati Gazette says : “ Three citizens of Georgia, able bodied and with a good rebel record, applied for places in the document-room of the House. They wanted positions, they said, where it would not be necessary to read or write. The Democratic House ought to appoint boot-blacks, in order to provide for gentlemen.” What has the fact of a man being a “rebel 5 ’ got to .do with his application for office, ;in these Centen nial times? We think it a shame for able-bodied men, of any section, to be come pap-suckers, but probably the three Georgians above mentioned could, even as boot-blacks “take the shine” out of Deacon Smith and his wicked partners. Sarcastic.— Deferring to recent de velopments, the Chicago Times thus foreshadows the advertisements of the future : “ Died, , , aged ninety seven. His excellent table was always supplied with meat by ; and with fine groceries by . The funeral will take place to-morrow. The satin lined coffin is furnished by & Cos., and the embroidered shroud was one of a number imported by & . The corpse will be resurrected ten days from date by the celebrated body snatching firm of- & w^° have already sold it to the lowa Medi cal College,' where the highest prices are always paid for cadavers. Country papers please copy.” Senator Gordon and Nepotism—A No ble Example. The Washington correspondent of the New York Herald speaks in the highest terms of a recent noble action of Senator John B. Gordon. He says: “In contrast with the great zeal shown by Southern members of Congress to secure positions under officers of the House for relatives and friends, the ex ample of Senator Gordon, of Georgia, is worthy of special notice. His son, who is studying law, wished to relieve his father from the financial embar rassment of supporting him during his studies, and he secured one of the best positions in the gift of the Doorkeeper. Senator Gordon, who believes that ne potism is the curse of our Government, promptly informed his son that he must not accept the office, and he made him send a letter to Mr. Fitzhugh, thanking him for his friendship and his offer, but positively declining any posi tion whatever. What is more remark able about this is the fact that Senator Gordon, who was one of the most ac tive and influential advocates Mr. Fitz hugh had in canvassing for the posi tion, is not rich, and the salary tender ed young Gordon would have been of great assistance to h*n. But, unlike the majority of the so-called great men of this country, the father refused to countenance Ms son’s aspirations for office, even for his own personal ben efit.” Gen. Gordon is a high-toned, honor able man, incapable of a meanness, and, at times, rises into true sublimity of speech and action. He sometimes, out of very generosity of his soul, displays a want of tact; but these are mere spots on the sun of his valor and rectitude. It is a natural failing, when a man is in power and caD control in fluence, to put his family connections in the way of supporting themselves by services rendered to the public. But out of this nepotism great evils have arisen in all parts of the globe, and the Muse of History accords highest honor to the potentate or statesman who re fuses to make his position a stepping stone for the aggrandizement of his re lations. At this time, too, when the Republican officials, even the very highest, are accused of this practice, it is well that a gallant man like Gordon— an ex-Confederate, too —should choose a different course. He, doubtless, took the step he did with only the best and purest motives, without a thought of self; but the country, which is not so very fruitful of noble sacrifices like this, wiil applaud him for it, and his State will be the prouder for her wor thy son. The Speakership. —The Springfield (Mass.) Republican has the subjoined interesting statistics: Massachusetts has had the honor of supplying the Speaker duriug ten years, all told; Virginia during thirteen years; Ken tucky during sixteen years—ten plus thirteen plus sixteen equal thirty-nine. Indiana has had the Speaker eight years ; Pennsylvania, Maine, New Jer sey and North Carolina six years apiece; Tennessee, five; New York and South „ Carolina, three apiece ; Georgia and Connecticut, two apiece— forty-seven in all. As there are now thirty-seven States iu this glorious Union, we arrive by a simple process of subtraction to the thrilling fact that twenty-four of them have not as yet been represented in the chair. The first Speaker, Muhlenberg, of Penn sylvania (elected April 1,1789), seems to have been chosen purely on person al grounds, as were Trumbull, of Con necticut (1791) and Dayton, of New York (1795). Muhlenberg was called to the chair a second time in, 1793, by the way. Sedgwick, of Massachusetts (1799), was elected by the Federalists on the party issue. In 1801 he was succeeded by Macon, of North Caro lina, a Democrat. Since, and including his term, the Democrats have held the chair forty-nine years, the Whigs sev en, the Republicans eighteen. Run ning through the list of names, we find three of the trisyllable sort—Muhlen berg, Stevenson (1827), and Penning ton (1859) ; twelve dissylables; and thirteen monosyllables— Clay, Cheves, Bell, Polk, White, Jones, Cobb, Boyd, Banks, Orb, Grow, Blaine and Kerr. Of this baker’s dozen of short-name Speakers, one (Polk) reached the Pres idency ; two (Clay and Bell) were nom inated for it; one has “ great expect ations.” No Third Term. —The Cincinnati Ga zette announces, in double leads, and on good authority, that “President Grant is not a candidate for re-election, and would not, under any circumstances, accept a nomination. He does not care to say so formally, for reasons that the public will appreciate when they recol lect how persistently he has been charged with seeking a third term, but he is not in the field, and the tongue of slander should now be silent. General Grant, upon the termination of his present term of office, will retire to private life, and he will be all the more respected by his countrymen for hav ing set at rest this third-term question. The President, the Kepublican party, and the country are to be congratu lated upon the decision that has been reached.”- This is important, if true. It was said of Julius Gesar, with equal confidence, that “thrice did he put away the crown.” It may be General Grant’s intention to retire to private life, but there is an' “almighty squint ing” the other way. Sued.— Bishop Wood, of Philadel phia, has been sued by his parishion ers for $161,000. This case grew out of the Gerdemann affair. Going into debt heavily to build expensive ecclesi astical establishments usually ends in mortification and disaster. The Crop. —The current estimate of the cotton crop of 1875-’76 is 4,100,000 bales. Denied. —An indignant friend of the late Vice-President denies that he was of gypsy descent. “Vel vot of it?” Enterprise.— Now that Stanley has turned missionary, the New York Herald is organizing an expedition to discover Tweed. This announcement has frightened every j fat bald-headed man in the United States. i Tlie Democracy iu Congress —Ben Hill anti the Leadership. The consuming trouble with the Democratic majority in Congress is the want of a leader. Fernando Wood has fizzled; Cox is too funny and undigni fied; Lamar is too much on the gush; Stephens is absent and sick, and Ran dall seems to have lost his heft. In this extremity, the Richmond Dispatch says: “B. H. Hill, of Georgia, is the ablest man in the House. If he shall prove to be as prudent as he is pow ful, he will be more than a match for Blaine, ‘or any other man.’ ” The doubt about his “prudence” rather kills him. Mr. Hill is more eloquent than Blaine and quite as ready a de bater. But he lacks Blaine’s long ex perience as a Congressman, his know ledge of the rules, and his wonderful parliamentary tact. We are sorry to see so fine an army as the Democratic majority weakened by the want of a consummate leader. Perhaps the man of men will be developed after Christ mas. Brevity.— The art of condensing much matter into a small space ought to be taught at Colleges. Public docu ments especially are getting to be in tolerably long-winded. The following anecdote, anent this subject, is recalled by one of our exchanges : “Mr. Gre ville, in his memoirs, tells us about a bishop who rose to speak in the House of Lords, and announced that he should divide what he had to say in twelve parts, when the Duke of Wharton in terrupted him and begged indulgence for a few minutes, as he had a story to tell which he could only introduce at that moment. ‘A drunken fellow was passing by St. Paul’s at night and heard the clock slowly chime twelve. He counted the strokes and then looked up at the clock and said : ‘Why couldn’t you give us all that at once?’ The story put an end to the bishop’s speech. We hope it will serve as a hint to many who are not bishops.” Grant and Henderson. —Believirig that the President’s dismissal of Hen derson was an unfortunate event, the New York Tribune, however, adds that “ there is no reason whatever to assert that in so doing Gen. Grant was actu ated by any .desire to suppress the truth. We certainly have always given him hearty praise for, his zealous sup port of the Secretary of the Treasury in the prosecution of these cases, and we do not believe that anything will occur to make us retract that commen dation. The appointment which he has just sanctioned of Mr. Henderson’s successor is an indication that the vigor of the war is not to be relaxed. Mr. Henderson’s familiarity with the cases will, of course, be missed ; but there seems reason to hope that there will be no lack of energy and skill in the new management.” This is rapid ly growing to be the common opinion among all who are not mere partisans. Another Blunder.— Striving to show that the Democrats are continually blundering, the New York Herald's Washington correspondent gives, as an example, Senator Merrimon’s introduc tion of a bill to repeal section 4,716 of the revised Satutes. Those who were curious enough to refer to the para graph found that it was a section of the Pension law which provides that “no money on account of pensions shall be paid to any person or to the widow, children or heirs of any deceased per son who, in any manner, voluntarily engaged in or aided or abetted the late rebellion against the authority of the United States.” The mistake, if any, was its introduction by a Southern Senator. It seems to us that, if the whole Centennial business is not a gi gantic humbug, section 4,716 ought to be repealed forthwith. Kara Avis. —The editor of the Colum bus Times has been permitted to view a great wonder—a young planter out of debt. He made this year two thous and bushels of oats on one hundred and fifty acres, corn and meat enough, and twelve bales of cotton. Ho only employed two regular hands, hiring others when necessary, by the day. He has made money, and been annoyed very little. He says if he had hired eighteen hands, and planted his plan tation in cotton, the place would have been very heavily involved in debt. When young planters like that become numerous, the South will be the richest country on the globe. Bismarck’s Daughter. —The death of Count Wendt Zei Eulenberg must have been a terrible blow to the daughter of the Grand Chancellor of Germany. We learn that Prince Bismarck did every thing in his power to dissuade her from engaging herself to Count Eulenberg, but she had quietly and firmly put aside all objections, refused every other offer, and persistently clung to her first love, until her father was forced reluctantly to acquiesce in her wish. Now the grim hand of death has torn from her the prize for which she has so courage ously battled. Gambling.— The laws against gamb ling are very severe in the State of Maryland, and they are vigorously en forced. Prince Keno, King Faro, and the lottery policy shops have been vir tually suppressed. Hence we learn that the sporting fraternity of the Monumental City propose to try their fortunes in other places. We hope they will confine their migrations to the East and West. We should say that the South had all she could do to support her local gamblers. amw Methodism. —Bishop Haven is catch ing it hot and heavy from members of his own communion, North and South. The New York Methodist declares that whoever undertakes to dispose of the vote of the denomination will find it difficult to deliver the goods. Policy.— The New York Times says: "If the Democrats have nothing defi nite, and solid to propose, they may as well prepare to retire to the condition from which they were so unexpectedly called.” The Republicans are doing all the “proposing” just now. Perhaps the Democrats will take a turn after Christmas. SPECIAL NOTICES. SOCIAL LODGE NO. 1, F. arid A. M. A CALLED COMMUNICATION OF Social Lodge, No. 1, will be hole: at Masonic Hall, THIS (Friday) EVEHIKG, at 7% o’clock. . ( . i jgj The Ev A. - . Decree will be conferred. By order S. F. Webb, W.\ M.i :■ WM. H. CRANE, decl7-l Secretary. Cavalry Survivors 5 Association. ALL MEMBERS OF THIS ASSOCIA TION are earnestly requested to meet at their Hall, corner of Broad ai:d Campbell streets, THIS (Friday) NIGHT, at 7% o’clock, sharp, for the transaction of im portant business. Let every member be present. By order W. B. Young, President. JAMES F. THOMPSON, deel7-l Secretary. National Exchange Rank of Augusta, ) Augusta, Ga., December 12tb, 1875. f THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE Stockholders of this Bank, for the election of Directors, will be held at tiie Banking House on TUESDAY, January 11th, 1876, at lo o’clock a. m. J. S BEAN, decl7-3 Cashier. DR. A. S. CAMPBELL HAS REMOVED HIS OFFICE TO NO. 189 Broad street, north side, below Mclntosh. decl2-sutusa-3 NOTICE. Augusta Water Works, i December 16th, 1875. f THE WATER WILL BE SHUT OFF from these Works THIS DAY (Friday), at seven a. m., for a few hours, for repairs. T. W. GUMMING, decl6 1 Engineer A. W. W. Georgia Railroad and Bunking to., ) Augusta, Ga., December 14, 1875. j DIVIDEND No. 88. A DIVIDEND OF FOUR DOLLARS per sliaie was declared this day by the Directors of this Company, payable on the 15th of January next. No transfers of stock wiil be made for ten days from this date. JOHN P. KING, declo-wefrsu&wel President. A CARD. TO ALL WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM the errors and indiscretion of youth, nervous weakness, early decay, loss of manhood, etc. I will send a recipe that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE* This great remedy was dis covered by a Misionary in South America. Send a self-addressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station D, Bible House. New York City. nov23-tuthsa*c3m Colonists, Emigrants%nd Travelers Westward. FOR MAP CIRCULARS, CONDENSED timetables and general infer cation in re gard to transportation facilities to all points in Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Minne sota, Colorado, Kansas, Texas, lowa, Now Mexico. Utah and California, appiy to or ad dress Albert 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 inform and as to su perior advantages, cheap and Quick trans portation of families, household goods, st /Ck, and farming implements gene. ally. All information cheerfully given. W. L. DANLEY, sepli-Sm G. P. & T. A. 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, novl4-ly* i Cashier. Molasses and Sugars. gQ HHDS REBOILED MOLASSES 10 Hilda Muscovado Molasses. Barrels Reboiled Molasses. Barrels Now Orleans Molasses. 25 Barrels Refined Syrup?> 150 Barrels Refined Sugars. 20 Shds New Orleans Sugars. WALTON & CLARK. dec!2-6 JAS. A. LOFLffl, General Grocer & Commission Mereant, NO. 266 BROAD STREET, HAS now on hand a full assortment of STAPLE and FANcY GROCERIES, consisting: of all the different grades of FLOUR, MEAL, BACON, HAMS, LARD, and the finest MACKEREL, A UTS ana FRUITS of all kinds, just received from Northern markets. EGGS and DRESSED POULTRY always on hand. A variety of the best LIQUORS for family use. Goods delivered in the city and Summer ville without extra charge. decl2-tf NATIONAL HANK. OF AUGUSTA, ) Augusta, Ga., Dec. 13, 1815. ) AN election for seven DIRECTORS of this Bank for the ensuing, will be held at the Banking House on TUESDAY, the 21th day of January next, between the hours of 11 and 1 o’clock. G. M. THEW, decl4-lnws Cashier. LEASE FOE, SALE. WILL sell, on the Fair Grounds, on SAT URDAY, JANUARY Ist, 1816. at 10:30 o’clock a. m., the unexpiri and lease of Bacon & Jones on said Fair Grounds. Same hav ing been leased from the Cotton States Me chanical Fair Association for ten years from March 6tfi, 1874. Also the personal property of said Bacon & Jones. Sold for the purpose of closing the copartnership iif said firm. The | personal property consisting of two Mules, one Cotton and Hay Press, one Two-Horse Wagon, anil Farming Implements, etc., etc. Terms of Sale.—For the unexpired lease, Half Cash, balance in twelve months, with note bearing interest from day of sale. The purchaser to give bond for balance of pur chase money, and for the faithful perform ance of the Contract made between the Cotton State Mechanical Fair Association and said Bacon & Jones. Terms for tho personal property, Casii. Purchaser to pay for papers, decli-frsuwetd ? THE POLICIES -OF THE- Old v4Etna, CASH ASSETS OYER SIX MILLIONS, AFFORD ABSOLUTE INDEMNITY FROM LOSS BY FIRE. Call and Get One. CHAS. M. CRANE, dec!2-2weod AGENT. NOTICE. THE Arm of S. D HEARD & SON was dis solved on the 18th inst, by tho death of S. D. Heard. The affairs of the firm will be settled bv R. W. Heard, surviving partner, who will ••■tinu# tk# business in all its brandies. aov2B-W NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. GIRARDEY’S OPERA HOUSE. FRIDAY M SATURDAY, DEC, ii 418. REAPPEARANCE OP Hall ’s Combination ( OF Distinguished Metropolitan Artists! irth, WILL be produced for the first and only time, Bronson Howard’s brilliant satire on the Fancies and Follies of the day, in five acts, entitled S I* A. r JC O GS- A. ! SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 18TH, Will be produced the great successor an entire season in Paris and London, entitled FROU FItOlI! A drama of powerful human interest, in five acts. Incidantal to this drama, occurs the re hearsal of ANTONY and CLEOPATRA, prices will remain as usual. GRAND FASHIONABLE MATINEE* SATURDAY, AT Q M. When Boucicault’s five act comedy LONDON ASSURANCE. will be presented with a truly magnificent cast of characters and costly wardrobe. Seats can now be secured at Gate’s Book Store. decl4-tf TROTTING RACE BETWEEN R. G. BASIL DIKE —AND— GREY MARE LUCY! —AT the— Fair Ground Race Course, —ON— SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18TH, 1875. POOLS will be sold at the Globe Hotel FRIDAY' NIGHT, and on the Track the day of Race. dec!7-2 Printing Press for Sale. ANY ONE wishing to buy a good No. 4 •Washington Hand Printing Press,cm hear of a bargain in one by addressing “PRESSMAN,” care of the Atlanta Daily “Constitution.” The Press is a good one, and is now printing a paper 24x36. Address as above at once, it you wish to secure a bargain. decl7-tf Office Macon anti Brunswick R. R., ) Macox, Ga , December 11, 1875. f THE unersigned Board of Directors, ap pointed by His Excellency, James M. Smith, Governor of Georgia, by virtue of the authority given iu the act approved March sth, 1875, invites sealed bids up to 12 o.elock meridian of Tuesday, January 25, 1876, for tire lease or purchase of the Macon and Brunswick Railroad, extending from the city of Macon to Brunswick, in Glynn county, Georgia—a distance of one hun dred and eighty-six miles, with the branch road extending from Cochran to Hawkins ville, a distance of ten miles, and about five miles of side track on the main line of the road, and about two miles of extension in the said city of Brunswick, together with the franehizes, equipments and other prop erty of said railroad (which was sold on the first Tuesday in June last as the property of the Macon and Brunswick Railroad Company), consisting of .ts road-bed su perstructure, right oi way, motive power, rolling stock, depots, freight and section houses, machine shops, carpenter shops, grounds; furniture, machinery, tools and materials connected therewith. Also, tlie following property of said com pany, to-wit: Tracts or parcels of land Nos. 1,3 and 4in District Twenty, and Nos. 121,126, 127, 111,115,146,151,155,156 and 157, in District Twenty-one, all lying and being in Pulaski county, Georgia, and con taining each two hundred and two and a half (202%) acres. Also, a certain tract or parcel of land in the city of Brunswick, known as the wharf property of tlie Macon and Brunswick Railroad Company. Also, one half (undivided) of lots Nos. 3 and 1 of block 37, in the city of Macon, known in the locality as the Guard House property. Also, city lots Nos. 1, 2 and a portion oi No. 3, in square No. 55, in the city of Macon. Also, a tract or parcel of land in said city of Macon, there known as “Camp Oglethorpe,” containing ten acres, more or less. Also, city lots Nos. 1 and 7, in block No. 10, in Southwest Macon. Also, city lots Nos. 3 and 5, in square No. 13, in said city of Macon, with the building thereon. Also, tract or parcel of land No. 217, in District Three, Wayne county, Georgia. Also, four hundred anil forty shares of stock in the Southern and Atlantic Tele graph Company, certificate 1,009. The foregoing property is offered for cash, for bonds of the State of Georgia, or lor tlie first mortgage bonds of the Macon and Brunswfck Railroad Company, en dorsed iu behalf of the State under author ity of the act approved December 3d, 1866- all or a part of either. Bids involving time payments, or instal ments, not exceeding seventy-live per cent, of the amount will be entertained. By the conditions of the 3d section of the first above-named act, no sale or lease can be binding without the written approval of the Governor, as is therein required. Should any bid be accepted by the under signed, and approved by the Governor, notice thereof wili be given as soon as pos sible to the party interested, and fifteen days from date thereof will be allowed to arrange for compliance. If not promptly done the Directors reserve the right of ac cepting the next best bid. They also reserve the right of rejecting any and all bids. Any special information concerning the property will be furnished on application. E. A. FLFWELLEN, W. A. LOFTON, G. S. JONES, Directors Macon and Brunswick R. li. decl7-lawlw ASSIGNEE’S SALE. BY virtue of an order from A. G. Foster, Register in Bankruptcy, will be sold free from all incumbrances, at the Court House door, at Appling, in Columbia county, in the State of Georgia, between the legal hours or sale, on the First Tuesday in JANUARY next, at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, two tracts of land lying in the sain county, about three miles from AnpliDg, the Sroperty of S. A. Gibosn, a bankrupt, ; to-wit ne tract of land, coniaining one hundred and ninety-one acres, more or less, adjoin ing J. P. Williams. S. A. Gibson, the Holmes land and the road from Appling to Saw Dust; also another tract, containing one hundred and forty acres, adjoining lands of Mrs. M. A, Benton, Joseph P. Williams, Peyton R. Mar tiuan(l S. A. Gibson. pACLaHm , SON Assignee of S. A, Gibson, Bankrupt. decl6-iaw3 OREENE’S muni mom. A. DELICATE, FRAGRANT and LASTING PERFUME FOll THE TOILET AND HANDKERCHIEF. Prepared from the original formula by CHAS. H. GREENE, Pharmacist, AT DR. JOSEPH HATTON’S DRUG AND PRESCRIPTION STORE, NEAR THE BELL TOWER, AUGUSTA, GA . N. B.—None genuine that does not bear qhe written signature of Chas. H. Uresne. nov!4-6m NEW DRUG HOUSE. FRANK J. MOSES, 280 Broad Street. FRESH ARRIVALS of everything con nected with a Wholesale and Retail Estab lishment. ~THE BEST Brandies, Wines ami’Liquors A.LWAYS on hand, and at prices to suit the timda, for medisal purposes only. For sale by DR. FRANK J. MOSES, 230 Broad Street. PRESCRIPTIONS C/AREFULLY PREPARED by an expe rienced Pharmacist, who has been closely connected wi h the business for many years. Go to the store of DR. FRANKjJ. MOSES, 280 Broad Street. callT Drug Store No. 280 Broad Street, and you will And all articles! fresh, pure and genuine. Satisfaction guaranteed. DR. FRANK J. MOSES. PATENT MEDICINES Of ALL KINDS, including Hegernan’s, Caswell, Hazard & Co.’s preparations of Calisaya Bark and Iron. Also, a full as sortment of Cod Liver Oils, with and with out Phosphate of Lime. For saie at the store of DR. FRANK J. MOSES, No. 280 Broad Street. _ Perfumery, Soaps, XoiLET ARTICLES, Hair, Nail and Tooth Brushes, of both foreign and do mestic manufacture. For sale by DR. FRANK J. MOSES, 280 Broad Street. SICK FEEDERS, TaBLE, Teaspoon'and Drop Glasses, and all articles necessary and pertaining to the Sick Room. For sale by DR. FRANK J. MOSES, 280 Broad Street. Toilet Sets of Bohemian Glass Ware, AIND CUT GLASS. Also Cologne Bottles, cut glass, and named. For sale by DR. FRANK J. MOSES, No. 280 Broad Street. MUSTAIiI), In BULK and Packages, Ground Mace, Cloves, Nutmegs, Cinnamon, etc. War ranted fiesh, pure, and free from adulter ations of any kind. For sale by I)R. FRANK J. MOSES, decl2-tf No. 280 Broad Street. carpets! SHADES, ETC. FOB CHRISTMAS. New Patterns Brussels Carpets. just opened. New Window Shades, All sizes, from £1 upwards. . New Chromes, 200 New Chromos just opened. Crumb Cloths, _ All sizes at cost to close out lot. Cocoa Mattings. striped and plain. New 3-Ply Carpets, from $1.25 to $1.50 per yard. Wall Papers and Bor ders, Paper Shades and Side Lights. 5,000 Rolls New Patterns Opened this week. Hearth Rugs and Door Mats, New, Pretty and Cheap. Ottomans and Has socks, 500 at $1 each. New Ingrain Carpets, from 50c. per yard up to the best Scotch. Genuine English Floor Oil Cloths, 24 feet wide, cut any size. Cheap Carpets. 20 Rolls at 25 to 40c. a yard. Table Oil Cloths and Covers. in all colors and widths. Oil Cloth, Rugs and Mats. of all sizes. Floor Oil Cloths, from 3 to 18 feet wide, pretty and cheap. Stair Carpets, Stair Rods and Pads, Stair Oil Cloth and Stair Linen, Lace Curtains, Lace Lambraquins, Window Cornices and Bands, French Terrys, Reps and Damasks, Picture Cords, Loops and Nails. Plano Covers and Table Covers, Fringes and Gimps, all Colors, Curtain Loops and Table Mats, Drapery and Lambraquin Tassels, and many other Goods suitable for Christmas Presents, usef il and desira ble, opened and for sale cheap, at .IAS. 0. BAILIE & BKO., 805 Bron<l Street, decl2-tf TO PARTIES Desiring' to Hold Cotton. WE WILL make liberal CASH AD VANCES on COTTON in store. Also, Consignments, which are respectfully so licited. DOZfrER, WALTON & CO., decl-12df&c Augusta, Ga. The Important Question, WHERE TO BUY Ladies’ and Misses’ Hats, OF THE RICHEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE Material, at low rates, is answered. Go to MRS. M. RICE, No. 198 BROAD STREET. Ladies’ and Misses’ FELT HATS, from 50 cents to $2.25. decl2-suwefrtiljanl NOTICE. AN ASSIGNMENT OF ALL HIS EF FECTS was made to the undersigned by Elmore A. Dunbar, November 4, 1875, and left for record November sth. All in debtedness of every kind due to him must be paid to us. josiAH MILLER, KENT BISELL, nov9-tf Assigness. SIGN OF TWO MORTARS TTFt TTGrS. If YOU want your PRESCRIPTIONS ac curately compounded at moderate prices, send them to E^BARR^^^OO^ If YOU want Pure FAMILY MEDICINES that may be relied on, always prepared ac cording to the Pharmacopia, get them from E. BARRY & CO. If YOU want PROPRIETARY MEDI CINES, isuch as Elixir Bitters, Cod Liver Oil, Vermifuges, etc., etc., you can get them genuine at If YOU want genuine GERMAN CO LOGNE, Atwood’s, Caswell & Hazard’s, the Golden Bell, and our own; also. Lubiu’s, Atkinson, Low, or any other Extract, you can be supplied at E. BARRY GtROUND GINGER, Pepper, Spice, Mus tard, Gelatine, Cooking Extracts, etc., etc., at E. BARRY & CO.’S. "We ARE constantly receiving fresh supplies of everything in our businsss, and will guarantee all we offer to be as repre sented. Please call and see us before purchasing. E. Barry & Cos. APOTHECARIES, CIIILSU A DRUGGISTS Stil Broad Street. decl'J-tf FOR SALE. WILL be Bold, on the FIRST TUESDAY in MARCH, 1870, before the Court House door, in Sparta, Hancock county, Georgia, between the hours of 10 o’clock a. in. and 4 o’clock p. m., if not disposed of sooner at private sale, THE Montour Cotton Mills, LOCATED AT SPARTA, On the lin of the Macon and Augusta Rail road, for the manufacture of SHEETINGS, SHIRTINGS, OSNABURGS, COTTON YARN and COTTON ROPE. The main building is of brick, four sto ries, and thoroughly well built; 56 feet wide by 111 feet long, with two wings 26 feet long; Engine and Picker Room 21 feet long, the Boiler Room making 55 by 188 feet full length. FIRST FLOOR of main building contains 96 looms, Folding Machine, Cloth Shearer and Brusher, Sewing Machine and Rope Room, with all necessary machinery for making Rope. „ SECOND FLOOR contains 40 Cards, 36 inches, and all necessary machinery for making Roping, &c. Second floor over En gine Room contains 3 Pickers. THIRD FLOOR contains 32 Spinning Frames, 160 Spindles, each making i l all 5,120 Spindles. _ FOURTH FLOOR—Sizing Room, Beam ing and Reeling Roomjand Packing Room, and all necessary machinery for doing good work. THE STEAM ENGINE is 150 horse-power and in fine order. All necessary Out houses, Machine Shop, Blacksmith Shop, two Cotton Houses, Wood Shed and Sta bles, Waste Houses, Oil House, &e., 37 Op erative Houses, together with 51 % acres of Land, on which said buildings are situated. Also, 615 acres of LAND, known as part of the Bryant tract, near Mt. Zion—Bß acres adjoining Turner and others, pur chased from B. T. Harris’ estate; 106 3-5 acres adjoining Pardue & McCray, aiso purchased from said estate; 195 acres ad joiaing Twilley, Knowles and others, pur chased from M. A. Sasnett; one Lot in Sparta, on corner of square on which C. W. Dußose’s residence is situated, eont lining % acre; one lot between said corner lot ana said Dußose’s residence, containing Y a acre. ATI said Lands lying in said County, and all other property belonging to said Mon tour Company. Terms—One-half cash; the other half credit 12 months, with mortgage on pre mises; interest at 10 per cent. GEO. W. WATKINS, E. F. COTHERN, SAMUEL A. PARDEE, nov6-tilmarl Stockholders. 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 piannod 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, Guinea and differ ent grasses, affording a succession of hay crons, 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, Carts, Plow.*! Ray 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 examine 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 tiie 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 thev mav de sire. W. G. WOOLFOLK, nov6-tf * Trustee. SCHOOL WANTED. A GENTLEMAN (native of France), who, during the past sixteen years, lias followed the profession of Teacher and Principal of Female Academics, both in Virginia and Maryland, desires to take charge of a School where he can teach. Winter and Summer, in some pleasant and healthy location in Georgia. He has in his possession a large number of Testimonials from heads of Colleges, Academies and Seminaries, where he lias been employed; also, from members of the Clergy. Will be pleased to correspond with Trustees or Directors of Schools, in any part of the State where a vacancy may exist. Please address PROF. LOUIS GANBIN, No. 4,220 I Street, dec7-tf Washington, D. C. LONGLEY, MARCH & GO., COMMISSION MERCHANTS CINCINNATI, OHIO. Coiißignmcnt h oi~ PEANUTS, DRIED FRUIT, AND OTHER Southern Products Solicited. LIBERAL ADVANCES when desired. Refers to Fourth National Bank and merchants generally. novl4-eod3m Mrs. V. V. Collins* 187 BROAD STREET. WOULD inform her friends and the 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 Sets, Tea Trays, Cutlery, Lamps, 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. novlß-thsasulm HORRIBLE COAL OIL ACCIDENT I Ts A FBEQUENT HEADING in the new* columns of our papers. If families will buj' the genuine FIRE-PROOF OIL, PROOF OIL. Price, 50 cents per gallon. For sale in any Quantity & LAND 270 Broad Street. FINE BRANDIES. PARTIES in want of strictly pare Bran dy for Medical use, will find a supe rior article atour OLIVE OIL. T“s“bf tVIr ‘ r BAB’KETI4teb. POr 270 Broad Street. SPICES. THE best SPICES, suitable for the Holi days,. For sale j^gj^vpiLAND. TEAS. AVERY fine assortment of GREEN and BLACK TEAS. For sale at 270 Broad Street, by BARRETT & LAND. decl2-tf COTTOH STATES ■RAH mm, OF MACON, GEORGIA. CAPITA! AND GUARANTEE NEARLY $1,000,000. WM. B. JOHNSTON, President. J. W. BURKE, Vice-President. GEO. S. OBEAIt, Secretary. W J, MAGILL, Superintendent Agencies. Dr. JAMES MERCER GREEN, Chief Med cal Officer. RESIDENT DIRECTORS—STOCKHOLDERS, AU GUSTA, GA. JOHN P. KING. .fOSIAH SIBLEY, JOHN OftAIG, J. J. PEARCE, JAS. G. BAILIE, GEO. R. SIBLEY. THE only Company doing business in the South that has ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS deposited with the authorities of the State of Georgia, for the protection of policy holders. Policies Upon All the Various Plans of Insurance. All* Policies Non-Forfeitable—Strictly a Home Company, with its capital and in vestments at home. ENDOWMENT INSURANCE AT LIFE RATES. Low Premiums—Definite Con tracts. The Cotton States Life Insurance Com pany, of Macon. Ga., desirous of meeting the demand of the insuring public for low rates, and contracts that can be under stood by all. offers the Endowment Life-Rate Policy, With cor fidenee that an examination of the plan is all that is necessary to commend it to the favor of all desiring insurance. This plan secures two objects: Ist. It provides for those dependent upon us in the event of death. 2d. It provides for our old ago in case we attain a stipulated age. The low rate of premiums, and the fact that the insurance is payable within the ordinary period of life, makes it The Most Desirable Form of Policy Now Offered the Public. The premium is as low as the usual life premium where the insurance is payable only at death, or the age of ninety, and the time for payment of the insurance ranges from the age of 61 to 73 years, or at death if prior. This period may be short ened at any time, at the option of tne in sured, by additional payments for that purpose. To illustrate the difference between this plan and the usual endowments, the fol lowing is sufficient: In all Mytual Companies the ordinary premium at age 41, payable at age 68, is $42.75 per SI,OOO. The premium on Endowmont-Life-Rate plan at age 41, payable at age 68, is $32.47 per thousand dollars. Showing a saving of Twenty-five per Cent, to the Policy Holder. Reasons for insuring on the Endowment Life-Rate Plan : Ist. It gives the insurance at the lowest possible cost. 2 i. It provides for your family In ease of death. 3d. It provides for yourself in old age. 4th. There can be no loss. In case pre miums should be discontinued, paid-up in surance is given for the amount paid in premiums. sth. It is better than a savings bank. The first premium paid secures a fortune, and if pa> ments are continued the accu mulations and amount insured will be much more than could be earned bv the most fortunate savings bank. 6th. It secures the amount at a stipulated age, within the ordinary period of life: and 7ti). By this means it is no longer neces sary to “ die to win. Endowments at Life Rates. Annual Premiums to secure SI,OOO, pay able at ages indicated below, or at death, If prior: • annual P’ble at ! | annual fP’bie at a piem. Death Age i | prem. Death •< for sl.‘ioo or Age llfor $i ,oo > or Age 20 17 74 61 41 32 47 68~ 21 18 12 62 42 33 72 68 22 18 53 G'2 43 35 05 68 23 18 96 62 44 3G 4ti 68 •24 19 42 63 45 37 97 69 <5 19 89 63 46 | 39 58 6t 26 20 40 63 47 41 30 69 27 20 93 13 48 43 13 99 •28 21 48 64 49 45 09 70 •29 22 07 64 50 47 18 70 30 22 70 64 61 49 40 70 31 23 36 65 52 51 78 7l 32 24 05 65 53 64 31 71 33 24 78 65 54 67 02 71 34 25 66 66 | 65 69 91 71 35 26 38 66 56 63 00 72 36 27 25 66 57 66 29 72 37 28 17 66 68 69 82 72 38 29 15 j 67 69 73 60 73 39 30 19 67 60 77 63 73 40 31 30 j 67 REASONS FOR INSURING IN THE - Cotton States Life. Ist. It is a Southern Company. 2d. Its Investments are made in the South. 3d. It has already paid to Southern fam ilies upwards of $300,000. 4th. All claims are paid promptly—no long delays in consequence of distance. sth. For security of policy holders it has on deposit with the authorities of the State of Georgia, $100,000; also, s£>o,ooo with the authorities of South Carolina. Cth. It has a Guaranteed Capital of $500,000. Good Agents Wanted Throughout the South. BRANCH OFFICE, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, 2 mcintosh street. J. H. MILLER, Special Agent. STEELING C. EVE, M. D„ Medical Examiner. decl2-2m FOR RENT. fJiHE STORE. NO. I*l BROAD STREET, Apply on the Premises. decs-tf