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<J|jc (Constitutionalist A.XJGHJSTA. Q-A..: 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. decs-tf (nov2l-lyct) 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