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<J|jc (Constitutionalist
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Sunday Morninjf, December 19.51875.
Office-Seeking.
The rush for offices in the gift ot
Congress is said to be more persistent
aad disgraceful than has ever before
been known in the history of the Re
public. The Baltimore Sun declares
that the “ unwonted spectacle been
exhibited of men once holding high
positions not only in Congress, but on
the bench, embarking in the eager
competition for the subordinate places
at the disposal of that body or its
chief officers. The number and voraci
ty of the applicants for place, and for
any place rather than nothing, is
astound ng. It brings to mind the
story of the man who was said to have
once applied to President Jackson for
an ambassadorship, and when he could
not obtain that, gradually lowered his
claims till he was willing to accept a
second-hand pair of trowsers. If this
were an old and densely populated
country, with every department of en
terprise and industry crowded to over
flowing, the sight of a host of able
bodied men thronging the lobbies of
the capitol and besieging members of
Congress for the most insignificant
positions would not be so remarkable,
not to say disgusting, as it is now.”
Virginia is credited with furnishing
the largest quota of political mendi
cants, thereby showing that if she is
the mother of States and statesmen,
she is likewise the prolific parent of
a breed of politicians who are hungry
for the swill tub of the Federal Capi
tal and eager to live on public pap
rather than go to work and develop
the resources of their commonwealth.
On this point the Sun adds: “It is a
sorry spectacle this, of men, active and
muscular, who could readily find em
ployment if they were disposed to
work, turning their backs upon pro
ductive and independent industry, and
supplicating official patronage from
Congress and State Legislatures as if
they were almshouses where people
who are too proud to dig but not
ashamed to beg have a right to expect
support from the public. There ought
to be some means of protecting the
countiy from political as well as rural
tramps, both of which classes profess
to be continually in pursuit of ‘work,’
but never meet it, unless at the cost of
the community. While there are al
ways minor subordinate positions
which have to be filled by legislative
bodies, and while it is legitimate that
persons fitted for them should seek
such places, yet office-seeking as a voca
tion, is one of the last pursuits in
which men should engage who are
capable of self-sustaining and produc
tive industry. An official place is at
best precarious and uncertain, and
when it is sought only for what it can
yield, must be simply regarded as a
public charity. It is, of course, not
practicable to commit the political
tramps to workhouses and chain
gangs, like other vagrants, for this
would be ‘ an invasion of the dearest
rights of an American freeman ;’ but if
there were any way of prevailing upon
them to take off their coats, roll up
their sleeves, and employ the shovel
and the hoe in the ‘ development of the
resources,’ it would add to the wealth
of the nation and to their own dignity
and happiness, besides saving the
country the humiliating spectacle of
able-bodied mendicancy thronging the
doors of the capitol at the beginning of
every session of Congress.”
What is true of office-seeking at the
Federal Capital is equally true of the
same practice in the different common
wealths and municipalities. The nui
sance is wide-spread and ought to be
abated. How the remedy is to be ap
plied and enforced is a problematical
matter. But so long as there are such
immense hordes engaged in the busi
ness, the country will not prosper. One
of the more pronounced fears of Demo
cratic success in 1876 is on this very
score. Many thousands of voters see
ing so many lean rats on the outside of
the public cheese must stand aghast at
the possibility of their admission to
the fat interior. We do not mean to
say that such reasoning is correct; but
very persuasive to many persons is the
conductor’s plea for not being turned
out of his place, because he had feath
ered his nest and was satisfied, while
the other fellow had to get his dia
mond pin and pile of greenbacks. It
is to be hoped that the Democracy will
exhibit soberness and moderation, even
as office-seekers, for their own good
and that of the country. GeD. Gordon
has set a noble example and may it be
imitated on a grand scale !
Brodhead.—The Cincinnati Gazette
says : “ Col. James 0. Brodhead, who
suceeeds'ex-Senator Henderson in the
prosecution of the whiskey-ring ras
cals, is not likely, judging from his
antecedents, to allow any guilty man
to escape because he may be a friend
to those in authority. The new Prose
cutor is the same gentleman to whom
Frank Blair addressed his letter, of
June 30,1868, proposing that the Presi
dent-elect of that year should declare
the Southern reconstruction acts all
null and void, and drive out the * car
pet bag ’ governments at the South
with the bayonet. When will_the op
position journals admit that Grant
was in earnest when he said, ‘ Let no
guilty man escape !’ ” When no guilty
man is at large, then, perhaps, there
will be no clamor. But if all the rogues
are to be caught and convicted, jail
room will be lacking for their accom
modation.
Blaine. —The ex-Speaker is severe
ly taken to task about the
Foster letter and asked to explain.
True to his character as an artful
dodger, he declines to commit himself.
Logan—General Farnsworth is re
ported as saying that new whiskey ring
developments will make Senator John
Logan a great deal sicker than he was
in his recent attack of rheumatism of
{.he brain.
Do Coalitions Pay? The New South.
Carolina Judges.
Anti now the news' comes that the
South Carolina Legislature has elect
ed Wm. J. Whipper, one of the, most
notorious negro politicians in the coun
try, to the Judgeship of the Charleston
Circuit, and, as if that was not enough,
to add to the infamy and cap the cli
max, ex-Gov. F. J. Moses, Jr., the low
est in character, as he is the most
audacious in rascality, of all the num
ber of those whom corruption in public
affairs has brought to the surface, is,
at the same time, honored with a like
position in another circuit.
Where is Gov. Chamberlain all this
time ? What was he doing to prevent
the election of this man Whipper, whom
he declared to be, in a Repeblican cau
cus, a short time since, neither capable
nor honest, and the choice of whom
would disgrace and probably ruin the
Republican party ? It is understood
his influence was used against these
men. If it was not, he has not lived
up to his promises of reform; if he has,
it is very clear he is not able to comply
with them. In either event, he is of
no assistance. But why should the
good people "of South Carolina expect a
different result? In 1870 they tried
Carpenter, a Republican, and failed.
Carpenter returns to his vomit,
and has recently been elected to the
Judgeship of the Circuit Court just
over the liver, as a companion to Whip
per and Moses.
The next time it was-a carpet-bag
ger, one Reuben Tomlinson, and Moses
beat him. In 1871, when the tidal wave
threatened to engulf even the black
hosts of Carolina, they pursued the
same policy and were again defeated.
In 1876 they will try again, but how?
Will they seek a candidate in the ranks
of the enemy in the vain hope of de
liveiing to him the entire white yote,
and gaining the required number of
colored votes to make a majority?
Have they any reason to believe that
1876 will not be a repetition of 1870
and ’72 and ’74?
The Mississippi Democrats met a
defeat under Dent, a Republican, in
1869, under Alcorn, a Republican, in
1873, but in 1875 they succeeded under
Hemingway, a Democrat, and for the
latter they polled not only the entire
white vote, but twenty-five thousand
colored.
Why do not the South Carolina
Democrats read,the lesson, and pursue
the same policy ?
In the first place, it has the merit of
novelty, it has never been tried, while
the other plan has been repeated
ly attempted, and has only brought
overwhelming defeat.
In the next place it is right. The
Democratic party of South Carolina are
in a position to say to all good citizens,
of whatever race or color or political
creed, that they have for the last seven
years met every overture extended to
them by disaffected Republicans, and
have uniformly endorsed their candi
date, and given to them honest and
manly support, without avail ; but that
now, feeling it both honest and expe
dient to raise once more the Democrat
ic banner in defense of Federalism
against Centralism, in support of hon
est and capable men, who are not only
worthy of, but are able to secure the
support of all good eitizens, and in de
fense of honest and c eonomical gov
ernment against robberies and rascali
ties of every kind aud character, they
appeal to the people of South Carolina
to join them in one grand assault upon
the enemies of the State, for its re
demption.
Such a cause will appeal to all good
Democrats, all friends of honest gov
ernment and constitutional liberty
throughout the country. If the expe
riment accomplishes no good results,
of one thing we are morally and abso
lutely certain, it cannot do any damage.
Johnston.—Hon. John W. Johnston,
the re elected Senator from \ irginia,
is thus sketched: He is a native and
resident of Washington county, in the
extreme southwest part of the State, is
a lawyer by profession, and up to the
beginning of his Senatorial career his
only political service had been one
term in the Virginia House of Dele
gates. During the war he was a Con
servative Union man, though his sym
pathies were strongly with the people
of his section. After the war he was
appointed a Circuit Judge by Governor
Pierbepont, and discharged the duties
of the position with acceptance. In
1869 Mr. Johnston and Hon J. F. Lewis
were elected United States Senators
from Virginia, and the former drew the
short or two years’ term. He was re
elected for a full term in 1871, and the
nomination yesterday assures him
another term, beginning March 4,1877.
Whilst not a brilliant man, Mr. John
ston is clear-headed, industrious and
conservative, and the Virginia Con
servatives have doubtless done well in
continuing him in his present position.
Senator Johnston is a nephew of Gen.
Joseph E. Johnston.
A Religious Squabble. —An Indiana
couple held different religious opinions.
Their child died. They buried it first
in the Protestant, then in the Catholic,
then in the Protestant graveyard again,
and finally adjourned home to fight it
out over their surviving child. The
mother ran away with it to Louisville,
the father came after and recaptured
it, and that’s the way the fight stood
at last accounts.
M
Herring-Brown,—Alluding to the re
joinder of Mr. Herring to ex-Gov.
Brown, the Atlanta Herald says it will
be read everywhere in Georgia, and
that there is not a dull line in it. Now,
for Gov. Brown’s sharp stick.
Morton.—Some of the knowing poli
ticians declare that Morton’s little
game is to repeal the Tenth Amend
ment to the Constitution, which pro
vides that “all the powers not delegated
to the United States by the Constitu
tion, when not prohibited by it to the
States, are reserved to the States re
spectively, or to the people.” Morton
still believes in the efficacy of the
“bloody shirt,” and labors to make
capital for his party by alleging that
any man who votes against his resolu
tion is a secessionist.
Navigation of the Upper Savannah.
The Washington, Ga., Gazette, in a
long and able article, favors a canal
system for the improvement of our
State. Referring to projects to im
prove the river above Augusta,
and the engineer’s statement of
its impracticability, our contem
porary thus speaks: “We do not
presume to put our opinion against
that of the engineer, but it does seem
strange to us that, with the present
knowledge and skill of engineers, it is
impracticable ; and we cannot help
thinking that if the Savannah river
was in a Northern instead of a South
ern State, boats of a light draft would
have been running far up upon its
waters. It is true that it might have
been at heavy cost, but the United
States Government would have borne
most, if not all, the expense. But
there is one way in which we are
confident this river can be made
navigable at veiy small cost, and
light draft steamers be enabled to run
very far up towards its source. This
is by digging canals, as we suggested
above, around the shoals. This can be
done, doubtless, at far less cost than it
would take to clear away the shoals
and make a channel for the boats. If
this is impracticable, then why not go
far up the river above any point where
a steamer of the lightest draft could
possibly run, and dig a canal to Augusta,
or to Savaunah,if necessary? And also
dig another canal along Broad river, and
let the two unite, as the two rivers now
do, and thus reach a much more ex
tended range of country. This will be
infinitely better than the construc
tion of a railway up the Savannah
river valley. An attempt has been
made, since the war, to build the Au
gusta and Hartwell Railway. If those
who subscribed to that enterprise will
just invest their stock in an endeavor
to make the Savannah navigable by
the construction of a series of short ca
nals, and also to applying the same un
dertaking to the Broad, or digging a
canal directly up the valley of the
Broad, they will accomplish something
much better and will open up a vast
area of the best part of this State and
South Carolina to the rest of the world.
The enterprise will be obliged to pay a
magnificent interest upon the invest
ment, and prove far better than the
railway, both to those who undertake
it and the people for whose benefit it
will be constructed.”
We thought this scheme had been
finally dismissed, but if there be any
practicable way of improving the up
per liver and thereby increasing the
trade of Augusta, our columns are open
to the discussion of it. We may say,
however, in passing, that, as matters
stand, very little financial aid can be
hoped from this part of the country,
but we are willing to let Uncle Sam
spend as much as he can offord.
Artful Dodging.—What an amount of
artful dodging the Democracy are com
pelled to resort to, in order to prevent a
square vote on some of the propositions
presented on the other side of the House.
They will be compelled, ere long, however,
to come out and show their true colors,—
Washington Chronicle.
It looks very much as if ex-Speaker
James G. Blaine is so far the “artful
dodger” of the House. On Mr. Spring
er’s resolution against a third term, he
thought the cloak room the proper
place to hide in, and when the Clerk
called his name and looked where he
ought to be, he was not there.
He was too modest to vote yes, be
cause he might be thought to be fur
thering his own interests as a candi
date, and as a friend of Mr. Grant he
didn’t think it the proper place to dis
cuss the subject. Ob, rare Mr. Blaine!
As the witty Mr. Butleu was wont to
say:
“Of ways that are dark,
And tricks that aro vain,
There are none equal to those
Of Mr. Blaine, of Maine.”
Ben. Hill.—Referring to the Rich
mond Dispatch’s remark about Ben
Hill’s capacity for leadership and
possible want of prudence, the Balti
more Sun says : “Prudence seems to be
a rarer quality than talent. The “ras
cally virtue of discretion,” which one
of Washington’s enemies in the revolu
tion said he undeniably possessed, told
in the end. The highest genius with
out it is, in the words of the wise man
“a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout.’
We trust that Mr. Hill will demon
strate that he is practically wise as he
is brilliant and eloquent.”
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FINE DIAMONDS,
FINE GOLD JEWELRY,
GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, ETC,,
A T CJT I O N.
BY BIGNON & CEUMP, Auctioneers.
ON TUESDAY NIGHT NEXT, 20th Inst.,
at 7 o’clock, and during the week, we
will sell at Store,
A large lot of FINE DIAMONDS, GOLD
•TEWELRY.GOLD aud SILVER WATCHES,
OPERA GLASSES, etc., etc., being the
stock of Mr. M. H. Prince, of Washington
City, who will be present, and cordially
invites the public to call and patronize
him. declß-td
GIRARDEY’SJ) PERA HOUSE
ONE NIGHT ONLY.
Wednesday, December 22.
THE OLD RELIABLES!
HAPPY CAL WAGNER’S
MINSTRELSJp JIASS BAND.
reorganized for the season of 1875-’76.
The LARGEST and most COMPLETE
Traveling Troupe in America.
Our Comedians, Song and Dance Ar
tists, Quartette and Orchestra
ha vc no Rivals in the
Profession.
MR. CAL WAGNER will positively ap
pear at each entertainment.
Admission Popular prices.
Reserved seats can be secured four days
1 n advance at Oates’ Book Store.
declß-4
NOTICE.
United States Internal Revenue,)
Collector’s Office, 3d District, Ga., \
Augusta, December 16, 1875. )
violations of Section 3299, Revised
1 Statutes United States Laws. I seized,
on the 18th day of November, 1875, Five
Barrels Peach Brandy, consigned to John
W. Bessman, Augusta, Ga.
Any person or persons claiming said
Peach Brandy must file their claim or
claims in this oflice, within thirty days
from this date.
W. M. MOORE.
dec!B-d&c2 Deputy Col. 3d Ga.
MARRIED.
On the 16th inst., at the residence of Mrs.
M. L. Stoy, by the Rev. W. P. Kramer,
C. C. Gordon to Mrs. M. E. Wienges.
sr Edgefield ami Charleston papers
please copy.
On Thursday, December I€, 1375, at the
residence of Mr. C. H. Johazmsen, by the
Rev. D. P. Oammann, P. Ffi jd Peterson
and Louise M. W. Betzler, step-daughter
of Mr. C. H. Johannsen. *
FUNERAL NOriCES.
THE FUNERAL SERVICED of Mr. Chas.
D. TiLLy will take place from St. Paul’s
Church, THIS (Sunday) AFTBRNOON, at
three o’clock.
THE FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES
of Mr. and Mrs. A. Myers, and Mr. and Mrs -
J. Myers, are respectfully im ted to attend
the funeral of Mr. A. Myers, from his resi
dence, corner of Campbell aad Reynolds
street, THIS (Sunday) MORNING, at ten
o’clock.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Webb Lodge, No. 166, F. and A. M.
THE REGULAR MONTHLY COMMUNl
cation of this Lodge will be held at Lodge
Room, Masonic Hall, TO-MORROW (Mon
day) NIGHT, 20th inst, at 7 o’clock.
This beiDg the Annual Co-nmunication,
an election of officers will be held.
By order of Jno. S. Dav.dsi.n, W. M.
dec-19-1 GEO. ADAM, Sect’y.
Company “B” Oglethorpe Infantry,
Attention! :
YOU ARE HEREBY ORDJ'RED TO AP
pear at your Hall, on TUESDAY EVE
NING, 21st inst., at 7% o’clock, sharp, for
drill and business of importance. The
presence of every member is desired.
By order of the Captain. \
decl9-l A. J.TVfIGGS.O.S.
National Exchange Bank off Augusta, )
Augusta, Ga., December
• THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
Stockholders of this Bank, for the election
of Directors, will be held at the Banking
House on TUESDAY, January 11th, 1876,
I at lo o’clock a. m. J, S. BEAN,
i decl7-3 1 Cashier.
Georgia Railroad and Banking C 0.,)
Augusta, Ga., December 14,1875. j
DIVIDEND No 63.
A DIVIDEND OF FOUR DOLLARS
per shaie was declared this day by the
Directors of this Company, payable on the
15th of January next.
No transfers of stock will bo made for
ten days from this date.
JOHN P. KING,
decls-wefrsu&we4 President.
i.VTIOXAL BASK OK AUGUSTA, )
Augusta, Ga., Dec. 13, 1875. f
AN ELECTION FOR SEVEN DIRECTORS
of this Bank for the ensuing, will be held
at the Banking: House on TUESDAY, the
21st day of January next, between the
hours of 11 and 1 o’clock.
G.M.THEW,
dec!4-laws Cashier.
A CARD.
TO ALL WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM
the errors and indiscretion of youth, nervous
weakness, early decay, loss ol! 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.
nov-23-tuthsa*c3m
Colonists, Emigrants and Travala?.. Westward.
FOR MAP CIRCULARS, CONDENSED
timetables and general infer ation 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 Albert B. Wrenn, General Railroad
Agent Oflice Atlanta, Ga.
No one should go West without first getting
in communication with the General Rail
road Agent, and becomo informed as to su
perior advantages, cheap and quick trans
portation of families, household goods,
st ck, and farming implemeuts gene ally.
All information cheerfully given.
W. L. DANLEY,
sepll-6in G. P. & T. A.
Xf* You Want
Presents for Christinas!
CALL AT
E. H PUCHE’S,
Jackson Street,
And purchase—
GOLD PENS,
FANCY STATIONERY,
PAPETERIES, for Ladies and Children,
And 1,000 Other Things.
•t
dec!9-l _J
Handsome Silj& Ties,
JUST RECEIVED by i
KEAN.
BEAUTIFUL RUOHINGS, Just received
by ,M. S. KEAN.
TO ARRIVE MONDAY, Several cases
PRINTS. Some Standard Makes at
6 x /i cents. M. S. KEAN.
TO GOOD HUSBANDS AND FATHERS
we will offer extra iinducements in
BLACK SILKS, and all othef Dress Goods,
FURS, etc. And what mo&e appropriate
present can you make your joved ones?
decl9-sutu M. S. KEAN.
NOTICE.
XN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE PAS-
L SENGEItS for Macon, and points on the
Macon and Augusta Railroad, on and after
MONDAY, December 20tb, a Passenger Car
will be attached to Up Through Freight
No. 1, which leaves Augusta at 10:50 a. n:.,
makiug close connection a); Camak wilh
train for Macon. o
S. K. JOHNSON, Sup nt.
Augusta, Ga., Dec. 18,1875. decl9-tf
City Loan and Building Association
THE Court has authorized me to allow
an additional credit of THIRTY (S3O)
DOLLARS per share on the stock of all
borrowers who will settle at once, and if
payment is not made durhg the present
week, I will be compelled to levy upon ard
declO-l Receiver.
FLORA! PIECES, MOTTOES
and
NEW CHROMOS,
To bo opened Monday, for Christmas.
decl9-2 JAMES G. BAILIE & BBC.
AN ASSIGNMENT OF ALL HIS EF
FECTS was made to the ; undersigned
by Elmore A. Dunbar, November 4, 18%
and left for record November sth. All in
debtedness of every kind due to hirn muet
be paid tome. rpaiAH MILLER,
fckNT BISELL,
_nov9-t/ _ Assignee*.
FOR RENT.
FJdHE STORE. NO. I*l BROAD STREfiI.
Apply on the Premise*.
dees-tf
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Ij. P. Q. S.
HOLIDAY GIFTS !
Augusta Music House!
265 BROAD STREET.
ELEGANT CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
SUPERB PIANOS !
SPLENDID ORGANS!
A Large Assortment to select from.
All First-Class Instruments, fully
Guaranteed, at Lowest Factory Prices
for Casli or Monthly Payments.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS!
Augusta Music House,
265 Broad Street.
Prices Reduced for the Holidays!
STRING I\STIt i; MK.\' TS.
REED IiVSTRUMEXTS,
BRASS AND SILVER INSTRUMENTS
In Great Variety.
ALSO
Flutes, Music Boxes,
Music Albums, Dulcimers,
Tamborines, Triangles*,
Picolos. P ifes,
Cymbalo, Drum si.
Metre nonius.
Toy Trumpet^
Trombones,
Music Folios,
Piano Stools,
Piano Covers.
Italian Strings.
Music Books and Sheet Music.
The Latest Publications!
C. O. ROBINSON & CO.
decl9-2wd&c
Dolls I Dolls! Dolls!
The largfst and finest assort-
MEM OF DOLLS in the city at Mrs.
WEEDENS, 182% Broad Street.
SPEAKING AND CRYING DOLLS.
FELT HATS GIVEN AWAY.
VELVET CLOAKING & VELVET CLOAKS
Made to Order.
JEWELRY,
NECK TIES,
EMBROIDERIES,
And a Fine Assortment of Fancy Goods
for Christmas.
HATS and BONNETS, Stylish and Cheap,
selling at Cost. dec 19-2*
BLANK 800 KST
ALL PERSONS IN NEED OF
BLANK BOOKS,
Such as
LEDGERS,
JOURNALS,
CASH, DAY,
MEMORANDUM,
And all other kinds,
Can be supplied at
NEW YORK LIST PRICES!
By calling at
E. H. PUGHE’S.
decl9-l Jackson street, Augusta, Ga.
SANTA CLAUS
HAS ARRIVED AT THE
CHINA TEA STORE
WITH
FIRE WORKS FOR CHRISTMAS.
ROMAN CANDLES, Sky Rockets, Pin
' Wheels, Scrolls, Triangles, Garden
Pieces, Serpents, Flower Pots, Blue Lights,
Bmgalas, Mines, Balloons, Lanterns,
Flags, Crackers, Double Headeis, Torpe
does, Pistol Matches, Match Pistols.
Cracker Pistols, Cap Pistols, etc., all of
which will be closed out this week,
ALSO,
A couple of tons of CONFECTIONERY,
including Choice French Mixture. Candy
Toys of every name, including Lockets,
Babes, Pitchers, Baskets, Cordial Vaces,
Chocolate Creams, Slippers, Trumpets,
etc., together with a full line of everything
for the Holiday, at the
LOWEST LIVING PRICES.
We are trimmed and evergreened for the
approaching anniversaries, and we wish
our customers and friends all the compli
ments of the season.
R. N. HOTCHKISS,
PROPRIETOR,
Opposite Fountain, Red and Gilt Front,
143 Broad street.
decl9-tf (novletly)
LOOK HIIRU!
I WILL SELL
American Lead Pencils
AT NEW YORK COST.
Not Deducting Discount.
Call and see Prices.
E. H. PUCHE,
decl9-lt AUGUSTA, GA.
The Best Pen in the Market
11HE ESTERBROOK PEN IS ACKNOWL
EDGED to be tho best in the Market.
The Undersigned will sell—
FALCON—At 60c. Per Gross.
ENGROSSING-At 75c. Per Cross
Seventeen other Kinds at 50c.
Per Cross.
WHO CAN BEAT THE PRICES ?
E. H. PUCHE,
decl9-lt AUGUSTA, GA.
Wood Given Away!
ANY FARMER TWENTY MILES FROM
Market will give you as much Wood
as you wish, if he choses to. I don’t in
tend to give away any, but I will sell it SO
CHEAP the poorest of you will feel like
having Roast, Turkey for Christmas. I
have made arrangements for keeping a
full supply of the best Oak and Pine Wood
at my Coal Yard. If you wish any kind of
Wood or Coal, I will sell it to you VERY
LOW. If your credit is good, you can pay
your bills whenever I choose to call for
them. If it is not good you can pay when
you leave your order, and then sleep
soundly and eat heartily, untroubled by a
little debt for fuel. It’s a pity some of you
in search of a now sensation would not try
paying your debts, “just for once.” Try
it and see how pleasant it is.
decl9-sutuw JOSEPH A. HILL.
GIVEN AWAY!
AT C. J. T. BALK’S, No. 136 Broad street,
near L >wer Market, on Monday Morn
ing, for a little fractional currency, THE
NICEST SILK SCARFS IN THE CITY!
Come early and get one before they are all
taken. decl9-l
NOTICE.
Having resumed my old trade,
I am prepared to repair Watches,
Clocks and Jewelry, in the best manner
and at reasonable prices. The patronage
of my friends and the public is respectfully
solicited. Satisfaction guaranteed. No in
ferior work sent out.
W. J. FREEMAN,
At G. H. MILLER’S,
184 Broad street,
First door below Tel. Office.
decl9-sututhu*
•NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
I. Barry & Cos.
onceTweek.
DRUGrS.
SIGN OF
TWO MORTARS
-
WE GENERALLY ORDER AND RE
CELVE ONCE A WEEK
Pure Chemicals and Medicines,
With which we prepare all PRESCRIP
TIONS our friends may favor us with, and
lor which we charge a moderate price.
P U R £
COGNAC BRANDY and WHISWEY,
FOR MEDICAL USE.
We have just received a full assortment of
Persons requiring such can have the
peculiar kind ADAPTED TO THEIR CASE
applied arid fited in a private apartment by
a Physician, without extra charge.
We have also a large supply of
PERFUMES, COLOGNES,
[SOAPS, EXTRACTS,
Brushes, Combs,
Teeth Brushes,
Turkish Towels.
Turkish Sponges,
Spices of all kinds.
And everything a first-class Drug Store
should have, at lowest prices possible for
the quality.
Call at sign of TWO MORTARS, 261
Broad street. ded'J-tf
NEW DRUG HOUSE 7
FRANK J. MOSES,
380 Broad Street.
I BESH ARRIVALS of everything eon
nected with a Wholesale and Retail Estab
lishment.
THE BEST
Brandfes, Wines andLiquors
A.LWAYS on hand, and at prices to suit
the timw, for medieal purposes only. For
sals by
DR. FRANK J. MOSES,
280 Broad Street.
PRESCRIPTIONS”
Carefully prepared by an expe
rienced Pharmacist, who lias been closely
connected wbh the business for many
years. Go to the store of
DR, FRANK J. MOSES,
280 Broad Street.
CAL L
.A.T the Drug Store No. 230 Broad Street,
and you will find all articles] fresh, pure
and genuine. Satisfaction guaranteed.
DR. FRANK J. MOSES.
PATENT MEDICINES
Of ALL KINDS, including Hegeman’s,
Caswell, Hazard & Co.’s preparations of
Calisaya Bark and Iron. Also, a full as
sortment of Cod Diver Oils, with and with
out Phosphate of Dime. For sate at the
store of DR. FRANK J. MOSES,
No. 280 Broad Street.
Perfumery, Soaps,
Toilet ARTICLES, Hair. Nail and
Tooth Brushes, of both foreign and do
mestic manufacture. For sale by
DR. FRANK J. MOSES,
SICK FEEDERS,
XaBLE, Teaspoon'and Drop Glasses, and
all articles necessary ami pertaining to the
Sick Room. For sale by
DR. FRANK J. MOSES,
280 Broad Street.
Toilet Sets of Bohemian Giass Ware,
And OUT Glass. Also Cologne Bottles,
cut glas3, and named. For sale by
DR. FRANK J. MOSES,
No. 280 Broad Street.
MUSTARD,
In BULK and Packages, Ground Mace,
Cloves, Nutmegs, Cinnamon, etc. War
ranted fresh, pure, and free from adulter
ations of any kind. For sale by
DR. FRANK J. MOSES,
decl2-tf No. 280 Broad Street.
Port Royal Railroad.
FVeigrlit Department.
Augusta, Ga., Oct. 2,1575.
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,
oet3-3m General Freight Agent.
The Important Question,
WHERE TO BUY
Ladies’ and Misses’ Hats,
OF THE
RICHEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE
Material, at low ratos, is answered. Go to
MRS. M. RICE,
No. 199 BROAD STREET.
Ladies’ and Misses’ FELT HATS, from
50 cents to $2.25.
decl2-suwefrtiljanl
THE POLICIES
-OF THE—
Old
CASH ASSETS OVER
SIX MILLIONS,
AFFORD ABSOLUTE INDEMNITY
FROM
LOSS BY FIRE.
Call and Ght One.
CHAS. M. CRANE,
deal 2-2 wod . AGENT.
“THE BOYS IN OREY^
WE were wont to admire the boys who
wore the grey, though it was not for
the grey alone, but for the noble, chival
rous hearts that beat under it. They com
manded the admiration of the true and the
brave in every land. But how few admire
a tine head enveloped in grey hair and
whiskers!—very few. We all love admira
tion, and nothing in our appearance is
more calculated to secure it than pretty
hair. If old age, sickness or sorrow has
robbed you of it, you can regain it by the
use of Dr. Tutt’s Hair Dye. Its populari
ty is so great that it can be found on th#
shelves of every druggist in the land.
octlS-euwedfr&cly
CHRISTMAS.
0
We call attention this week to the following
Goods, suitable for Christmas Presents :
A Beautiful line of Ladies’, Misses and
Children’s Cloaks and Suits.
Black Silks, universally conceded to be the
cheapest ever offered in Augusta.
Colored Silks in great variety.
Ladles’ and Gents’ Colored Bordered H. S.
Handkerchiefs.
Ladies’ and Gents’ H. S. and Tape Bor
dered L. C. Handkerchiefs, in endless variety.
Ladies* and Gents’ Kid Gloves.
Table Damasks, a splendid line.
Towels, Napkins and Doylies, all prices.
Those who desire to make Presents that
are useful, and therefore certain to be appre
ciated, will do well to call and examine these
Goods.
JAMES A. GRAY & CO.
(leclibtf^
BLANKETS!!
THE MOST MAGHN IFICENT STOCK of
BED BLANKETS
Ever Shown in Augusta is now on Exhibi ion at
JAMES A. GRAY & CO.’S.
nov24-tf
DRY GOOODS.
FOR THE SEASON'
BLANKETS !
12-4 Fine White Blankets,
for $4. Comforts, Woollen and
Cotton Spreads.
Heavy Cassimeres, Jeans,
and Flannels.
Undershirts lor Ladies, Men
and Children.
Super Stout Fose and Half-
Hose. Woollen Hosiery for
C hildren. Umbrellas.
Christopher Gray & Cos.
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MVIiOM! IlliVliOOIIS!
—AT—
MDLLARKY BROS,
SG3 Broad Street.
HAYING constantly on hand, and receiv
ing daily, a varied assortment of DRY
GOODS, wnich, from our lacilities, we are
prepared to display at the VERY LOWEST
PRICES. Knowing full well the many ob
stacles placed before the people of Augusta
and community at large during the past
year, we are determined to sell our Goods
at such prices to enable all to procure their
WINTER SUPPLY.
We do not pretend to numerate the arti
cles kept by us, but simply give the names
of tiiose which we are determined not to be
surpassed iu, and which we intend making
a specialty of. *
DRESS GOODS
In all the newest and most fashionable
shades and styles.
BLACK SILKS
In the best makes, at unprecedentedly low
prices, and in which we defy competition.
BLACK ALPACAS AND BRILLIAXTINES
Which are of the best and favorite brands,
and will compare with any that can be had
in any market iu the South. For our
WOOLEN DEPARTMENT
Wo simp'y ask an inspection, as we are
satisfied thereby to convince those that fa
vor us with a call that it is the best assort
ed stock in the city. It comprises
Cassimeres ! Teans !
RED AND WHITE FLANNELS,
And all the select shades in
OPERA FLANNELS.
—OCR—
NOTION DEPARTMENT
Is, as usual, kept well supplied with all the
leading articles; and for our
CALICOES
It would be wasting time to say anything
about them, as the public are well aware of
the styles and qualities we display in our
Retail Department. Having one of the firm
always in the Northern market, wo are en
abled thereby to have the newest and best
styles at quick dispatch.
To City and Country Merchants.
We would call vour attention to our
WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT, as we are
prepared to offer you for cash the greatest
inducements imaginable. FACTORY
GOODS at manufacturers’ prices. OSNA
BURG STRIPES and CHECKS of the best
makes and colors. JEWELL’S GRAY and
BROWN WOOLEN KERSEYS always on
hand. If you wish to derive all the benefits
of a house that purchases strictly for cash,
call at
MULLARKY BROS.
MILLINERY GOODS.
CHEAP HATS.
(jTOOD FELT HATS at 35 cents each.
FINEST WOOL FELT HATS at 75c. and sl.
BEST FRENCH FELT HATS atsl and $1.25
The above Goods in Ladies’ and Misses’
sizes. All other Goods correspondingly low.
FINE LINE OF
FANCY GOODS
for the Hollidays. Very Cheap.
MRS. LECKIE,
Uecl6-thsu&th3 220 Broad street.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF AUGUSTA.
SAFE DEPOSIT BOIES
lAHIS 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* Cashier.
HORRIBLE
COAL OIL ACCIDENT!
Is A FREQUENT HEADING in news
columns of our pap rs. If families Will
buy the genuine
FIRE-PROOF OIL,
and us* no other, such accidents will never
occur. Be sure you get the genuine FIRE
PROOF OIL. Price, 50 cents por gallon.
For sale in any quantity by
BAKltBt'T & LAND.
270 Broad Street-.
FINE BRANDIES.
PARTIES in want of strictly pure Bran
dy for Medioal use, will find a supe
rior article at our store, 270 Broad Street.
BARRETT Jc LAND.
OLIVE OIL.
THE finest Virgin Oil, for Table use. Por
sa.eby BARRET r & LAND,
270 Broad Street.
SPICES.
THE best SPICES, suitable for the Holi
davs. For sale by
BARRETT <fc LAND.
TEAS.
AVERY fine assortment of GREEN and
BLACK TEAS. For sale at 270 Broad
Street, by BARRETT & LAND.
dec!2-tf _ _
JAMES A. LOFLIN,
GROCER
AND
Commission Merchant,
266 BROAD STREET,
AUGUSTA, GA.,
XAT’YLL keep constantly on hand a good
Yv assortment of
Staple and. Fancy
GROCERIES,
SUI TABLE for the trade of this market.
Patties favoring me with their patro
nage, either in this city or Summerville,
can have the goods delivered at their resi
dences if desired.
nov2l-suwefrlm
< J K EENE'S
II,Will! tOLOtiNi.
A DELICATE,
FRAGRANT and LASTING
PERFUME
FOR THE TOILET AND HANDKERCHIEF.
Propared 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 bsar
Ahe written signature of Chas. H. Greene.
ovl4-fl'n
STOCK privileoes7
$lO. SIOO. SSOO. SIOOO.
Often realizes immense profits hen in
vested in STOCK PRIVILEGES. Ci culars
containing full explanation of the mode of
operating, and quotation prices of all
Stocks dealt in, at the
New York Stock Exchange,
sent FREE on application to
SIMONSON, BARREIBAS & CO.,
Bankers and Brokers, No. 6 Wall street,
Opp. N. Y. Stock Exchange. New York.
jels-tuthsalv
I IT M To agents auu others, male
V4l w EilM and female, a SSO secret and
beautifully illustrated 100-
m ii jk w page Novelty Catalogue. R
AWAY F. Touno & Cos.. 29 Broad,
way,.New York. iy29-lawly