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Cljc Constitutionalist.
iAUCiXJSTA. OtA.z
Friday Morning, December 22, 1876.
J. R. RANDALL, Editor.
The Oldest Democratic Paper in the
State of Georgia.
CURRENT TOPICS.
Grant and Chandler think that the
beet way to preserve the constitution is to
preserve it in whisky .—Baltimore Gazette.
Zack C'HANDLER-eipher-dlspatch to the
Louisiana Returning Board: ‘’Give us a
fiir counterfeit.”— St. Louis Times.
m “Brick” Pomeroy has just married his
third wife, a proof-reader in the office of
his paper. His second wife is a theatrical
star, and his first wife has just taken her
second husband.
The Chamberlain State Government
wants to arrest the Hampton State Gov
ernment, but, as our friend Dundreary
would say, “The tail ain’t strong enough
to wag the dog.”— St. Louis Times.
If Mr. Orton had attempted to maintain
his present position in the whisky ring
cases the famous dispatches on which
Avery was convicted and Babcock con
demned would not have seen the light—un
til Mr. Orton had been taught his duty—
Utica Observer.
When some futuro Schlieman comes to
America to dig up the grave of the God
dess of Liberty, he will And in her tomb a
pair of Grant’s spurs and Zach Chand
ler’s empty demijohn.
Ben Hill explained some years after
the “Delano Banquet” that his object in
associating with and eulogizing Delano
was to spy out the infamies of the Bul
lock administration. Well may be Ben is
now only on a nosing expedition into
Hayes’ infamies .—Atlanta Telegram.
President Grant is soon to retire to pri
vate life, after a long and illustrious career
of public service. His sincere well-wishers
would be sorry to see him go out of the of
fice with his reputation tarnished by acts
which law abiding men of neither party
can defend. The sooner he abandons
Chamberlain the better it will be for the
peace of the country.and for his own tran
quility and tame.—New Yorn Herald.
Although there may be no truth in this
statement about the deputing of commis
sioners to open a parley with leading Dem
ocrats South and West, we have no doubt
that there will be every effort made to
soften Southern hostility upon promises
that would damn any van who listened to
them.— Richmond Dispatch.
Ben Hill is reported as having said
that there aro many Democrats now clam
oring for Tilden or a fight who are in
vincible in peace and invisible in war. If
the phrase wore original with Benjamin it
would be good, but that wasn’t what we
sat down to say. What we wish to enquire
Is where did Ben bury his dead I—St. Louis
Times.
Tho popular vote for President has been
reported with the usual carolessnoss this
year, the average vote for electors being
used in some instances and the highest in
others. In several States tho vote has
been declared with some counties lack
ing, which have been added later. The
most trustworthy figures, however, give
the total vote as 8,339,150 : Tilden, 4,268,-
267; Hayes, 4,027,215; Cooper, 80,792;
Smith, 10,055; scattering, 2,791. Majority
for Tilden over Hayes, 211,022; over all,
147,384.
Charlotte Observer: Alexander Ste
phens, who has figured so prominently in
the history of this country for more than
a quarter of a century and who is now a
Democratic Representative from the State
of Georgia has come out in a bold, manly
and patriotic letter which we think will
put the matter at rest. He has always
been considered at the North as an ex
tremely moderate man, but bis sentiments
this time certainly have no obscure or un
cjrtain meaning. He declares in language
as plain as words can make it that he
would scorn to advise his people to en
dorse a President who obtained his posi
tion by tho boldest conspiracy and the
basest fraud. We hope this expression
from Mr. Stephens will put this matter ef
fectually at rest.
The Herald, speaking of the last mad
freak of Governor Chamberlain, says :
“This desperate man has been driven by
his insolent and ignoble ambition to medi
tate a measure which stamps him either
as a Cataline or a maniac. The most
charitable treatment his friends could be
stow on him would be to shave his head,
put him in a straitjacket and commit him
to some kindly ipanaged retreat for the
insane. If his power was as great as his
temper is ungovernable and wicked, he
would be a dangerous man to be left at
large. What he now threatens is to arrest
Wadh Hampton on a charge of treason.
The atrocity of this wild throat does not
consist in the intended consequences to the
viotim. The hanging of General Hampton
would be small crime in comparison with
the Incendiary effect of such an attempt.
A maniac who should carry a torch Into a
powder magazine, or a villain who should
smd a fool on that errand, would hardly
excite more horror than an Incendiary
politician undertaking to arrest for trea
son the most popular and trusted citizen
of South Carolina in the present in 11am
mable condition of public feeling in that
State. Ama imnst be absolutely insane
not to know that such an act would kindle
the whole State into a conflagration.”
St. Louis Times: It is not true at all
that there has been a separation between
Governor and Mrs. Phelts. They have
but two children, ono a farmer, who resides
here near Springfield, and the other a
daughter, the wife of Colonel Montgomery,
of Oregon. Mrs. Phelps has passed her
time for the last eight years with each of
her children in turn, and has lately re
turned from Oregon, where she has been
visiting her daughter. Both of the chil
dren are equally devoted to their parents,
and Mrs. Montgomery, in compliance with
the wish of both, will assist in dispensing
the hospitalities of the gubernatorial man
sion during Governor Pheli'3’ incumbency.
Mrs. Phelps is well known as a lady of un
usual intelligence and address, and one
who counts her friends, as the Governor
counts his, by the thousands. Mrs. Mont
gomery will add greatly to the attractions
of Jefferson City society. She is a highly
cultivated lady, has traveled extensively
is possessed of infinite tact, and will do a
great deal towards making the administra
tion of her father, to whom she has always
been tenderly devoted, socially very popu .
Baltimore Gazette ; Cuambhklajn threat
ens to arrest Wade Hamaton and try him
ror treason. This is the logical result of
the infamous fraud and violence by which
he has been placed in authority. Nothiug
else remains for him to do to complete tho
most filthy and villainous usurpation
known to modern history. But Chahbeb
rain, desperate as he is. hardly dares to do
this tor Wade Hampton has caught the
public eye and won the admiration of aH
men by his noble dignity, patience and
patriotism in these trying times Thl
vilest insults, wrongs and oppressions
have not been sufficient to dZuZ the
serene poise of his temper, nor to provoke
him into violence. It is h e that repress
by his wise and good counsels the dangers
of violent outbreak against the insufferable
tyrannies that goad the people of i
Carolina into desperation. *s£££2s
attempt to “hang Wade Hampt on wou id
bring the thing to a crisis.
A* Y. Herald i The scrutiny of the votes
in the disputed States goes on. Does the
President mean to support the Louisiana
Returning Board in resisting the demands
of a Congressional committee to seq its
work ? Does he mean to interpose himself,
as the “representative” of a party, between
the country and the discovery at wrong in
those States? Is h 9 so completely the
victim of the Camerons, Chandlers, Mor
tons, Logans and other extreme partisans
that he cannot see how these men are, with
a contempt they scarcely conceal, using
him for their ends ! Does he imagine that
they did not perceive long ago that he was
ignorant of civil affaire, and therefore a fit
tool for them, because they Can easily de
ceive him ? General Grant means to travel
in Europe. How does he hope to face the
men he must meet there ? How can he es
cape their keen and cynical contempt if,
in these weeks, when a great question is to
be honorably decided, he does not rise
above the petty “representative” of a
party ? And where, we ask him, will L>e
be If, when divested of the power, influence
and respect of the Presidency, once more a
private citizen, he shall figure only as the
“representative’’ of a party ? Can he not
see the painful, the ludicrous, the humili
tatiug futureAe is preparing for himself ?
The Only Issue.
We do not undertake to speak for
the South as a section, or even for
Georgia as a State. There are two
parties hereabouts as there are else
where in the Onion and while the Re
publican organization in this region is
cocapolfed entirely of negroes with a
few trifling exceptions, yet it ought to
be able to do its own thinking and ex
press its own opinions even at such a
time as this. But as Democratic jour
nalists, reflecting to some extent the
sentiments of the Georgia Democracy,
we propose to address our brethren
elsewhere, and as many other fair
minded men throughout the country as
are disposed to hearken unto us, in
what our friend, Mr. B. H. Hill, until
lately a candidate for Senatorial hon
ors, is wont to call “the language of
truth and soberness.”
We assume for our premises but one
fact, to-wit: the election of Gov. Til
den to the Presidency. This fact might
just as well be conceded first as last.
Every voter who had sufficient intelli
gence to find his polling place and de
posit his ballot on the seventh of last
November knows that Gov. Tilden re
ceived at least 19G electoral votes, and
that thero is no more reason why Flori
da and Louisiana should not be counted
for Tilden than that Ohio should not
be allowed to Hayes. He knows that
the majority of ex-Gov. Wickliffe,
Democratic Elector-at-Large in Louisi
ana, over tho lowest Republican elector
is larger than Tilden’s majority in
Connecticut, Delaware and Indiana
and considerably more than Hayes’
majority in New Hampshire, Rhode
Island, Nevada, California, Oregon and
Wisconsin, or his own State of Ohio.
These facts being known to every
one, denied by few and controverted
by non a , the only issue presented the
American people, especially the Demo
cratic portion thereof, is whether a
half dozen desperate scoundrels at
Washington are to be allowed, of their
own motion, in defiance of the popular
vote, to make Rutherford B. Hayes
President for the next four years. And
this question must bo decided right
now. The idea advanced by some
newspapers that the inauguration of
Hayes as the result of a fraudulent
count will drive the Republican party
from power in two or four years is the
silliest nonsense, if it is proposed to
judge the future by the past. If a Re
turning Board be allowed to elect a
President in 1876, no chief magistrate
will hereafter be chosen by any other
means and we must accept the edict
cf such creatures as J. Madison Wells
& Cos. in lieu of a popular election. The
American people, instead of undoing
the Durell fraud of 1872 in Louisiana,
contented themselves with a few mild
protests. Consequently 1874 was but a
repetition of 1872 and the same damna
ble villians emboldened by their suc
cesses, have now presumed to elect a
Republican President by throwing out
13,000 Democratic votes in a single
State. So will it be in 1880.
If Hayes be allowed to usurp the
Presidential office on the 4th of
March next (and his taking it at all
will be usurpation) no power on earth
can prevent his re-election four years
hence though he should then be in a
minority of 1,000,000 votes and 100 in
the Electoral College, as Returning
Boards will_ readily supply any defi
ciencies.
This is the situation, and it must be
grasped handily and at once by our
leaders at the North. our
President and Vice-President. There
is the Speaker of tho people’s House of
Representatives our especial leader at
this crisis. They must be at all times
ready to act promptly for the good of
the whole country and their leadership
will be recognized always by the De
mocracy of Georgia. Our State is a
part, and no insignificant part, of the
Federal Union, and its fate must be
our fate. Every blow at free institu
tions in this country is as much aimed
at the State of Georgia as the State of
New York and the Empire States of
the North and the South, as well in
fact as all the States, must stand or fall
together.
The crisis of 1861 was no such crisis
as this, nor was the danger to Republi
can Government at all considerable in
comparison. Had the South been suc
cessful in that strugglo there would
have been two Federal Governments,
instead of one in this country, both
under almost identically the same Con
stitution. The rights of no citizen of
either section would have suffered, and
the ability of the people for self-gov
ernment would never have beeu ques
tioned. But now the issue is plainly
and flatly : Shall we have a free gov
ernment at all ? Whether we are to
keep our Federal Union, or in its stead
have at Washington one great consoli
dated despotism held in its place by
Beturning Boards, propped up by the
bayonets of a disgusted soldiery, is the
issue of the hour, and as we said be
fore, the question must be decided now.
The responsibility for the plan of
action rests with the Democrats
of the North. They must make no
movement until it be well considered
and above all let them bear in mind
stout old John Hampden’s motto nulla
vestigia retrorsum. Let the lines be
sharply drawn. No compromise with
Radical villiany and fraud, No recog
nition of results accomplished by in
famous Returning Boards under in
structions from Zack Chandler and
his crew. A generous submission to
everything that is right. A perpetual
warfare upon the last thing that is
wrong.
The Democrats of Georgia are no
laggards. They have never been
coolly indifferent when the institutions
of their country have been imperiled
and it is not likely they will be now.
Gov. Tilden has been elected Presi
dent and he must be inaugurated.
“ Tlie Union.”
At last we have, what has always
been a necessity, and never so much as
now, a Democratic daily paper in
Washington. During General Jack
son's administration, the Globe, under
the leadership of Francis P. Blair,
was the right bower of tho Democratic
parry an J a terror to the enemy. Now,
The Union, with Montgomery Blair as
oditor-in-chief, a worthy son of a noble
sire, bids fair to exercise the same in
fluence in the councils of the Demo
cratic party. We congratulate our
brethren throughout the country that
at last we have at Washington an able
and firm exponent of Democratic prin
ciples.
The Oregon Postmaster.
What was thought in the better days
of the Republic of that constitutional
provision under which votes for Post
master Watts, in Oregon, were thrown
away, appears very plainly from a re
port, made to tho United States Senate
in 1837 by three such famous men aB
Henry Clay, Felix Grundy and Silas
Wright, which concludes as follows:
Tho committee are of opinion that tho
second section of the second article of tho
Constitution, which declares that “no Sen
ator or Representative, or person holding
an office of trust or profit under the Uni
ted States, shall be appointed an elector,”
ought to be carried in its whole spirit into
rigid execution in order to prevent officers
of the General Government from bringii g
their official power to influence the elec
tions of President and Vice-President of
the United States.”
“Into rigid execution” is the language
of these statesmen, then representing
both the great political parties of the
day. “Into rigid execution” is all that
is asked now.
Christmas is Coming.
[Philadelphia Times 1
Tho frosty air; the snow falling in
silent showers, to be trodden under
foot by the crowds upon tho streets ;
shop windows, brilliant with all man
ner of beautiful and costly things ; the
evergreens in the market places and at
the street corners, these and countless
other unmistakable signs proclaim that
Christmas is coming. “The time draws
near the birth of Christ,” and the whole
world seems to prepare itself, perhaps
unconsciously, to listen for the augels’
song. Well for those little ones and
those still young in heart, to whom
thi3 yearly-recurring Advent season
brings only joyous thought and bright
anticipations. To most grown up folk,
wo fancy the approach of Christmas
brings some thoughts of soberness, if
not of sadness. There are thoughts of
past Christmases, when the world
seemed so much brighter and joys so
much keener; there aro memories of
absent ones who can never join our
sport and laughter again; there are
thoughts of the thousands about us to
whom Christmas brings no joys, and
the thought, too, of tho dark, uncer
tain future, that presses upon us tho
more as winter follows winter. It is
always at a time when we know and
feel that we ought to rejoice that any
despondency we have within us asserts
itself, and it needs all the sunshine we
have in our hearts to drive tho shad
ows away. But surely there is sunshine
enough in this Christmas season to
lighten any but a wilfully dull heart,
and opportunities enough of making
others rejoice to mako ourselves
rejoice with them. It is a good
thing for any people to keep this dear
holiday, and there is not a family in
the land that may not have some rays
of the Christmas sun to shine upon it.
The darker the times, the more need
wa have of Christmas joys, and the
gloomiest croaker among us has no
good reason to shake his head over the
luxury and extravagance suggested by
the resplendent shop-windows, and tho
well-deesaed crowds on all our
broad streets. Tho Christmas shop
ping is at least not selfish, and though
the purchases this year are likely to be
m ire modest than usual, there ought
ti be just as many of them. Do
not let the little ones suppose that
Svnta Claus comes only in prosperous
times. Let his gifts bo smaller if need be,
but do not let him miss a single little
stocking this year. Rather let us send
him around with gifts to all whom we
can reach; for if each one of us who
has something to spare, however small,
would remember to give to some ono
who has nothing, what a merry Christ
mas wo might make. Hard times
should never darken our Christmas
holidays, for out of poverty and gloom
the Star of Bethlehem arose, and here
in our day, in cloud or in sunshine, in
sorrow or in joy, the CniusT-child will
come to every one who opens his heart
for Him.
Mr. Pulitzer wrote to the St. Louis
Times, from Washington, as follows:
“The difficulty, so far, has been with
the Southern members. They were so
fearful lest their opposition to the
treasonable designs of the new rebels
should be misrepresented in tho Noitb,
so anxious to show their loyalty to the
Federal Government and] tho UnioD,
so apprehensive that their position
would be attributed by the partizan
press to the old :‘rebel” spirit that
they—these “rebels” counseled tho
policy of moderation which meant sub
mission at any price and to anything.
And it was, L no doubt, the well-meant
action of these patriotic men that In
spired tho new rebels about tho White
House and the Senato chamber with
daring to openly avow their plot. This
and tho nearly unanimous support re
ceived from their party press were tho
main elements which, added to Grant
and his bayonets, caused the new con
federates to boldly announce their pro
nunciamento to ‘count in’ t HAYES,”
Death cf Gen. W. F. Bartlfltt.
There is not a man in the South who
will not regret to hear of the death of
Gen. W. F. Bartlett. Tho Richmond
Dispatch says of him : / ®
He endeared himself to many of our citi
zens by his. social virtues, and especially
by his statesmanlike and liberal opinions.
He fought against the Jttpth and received
some fearful wounds, Jwjhjch we suppose
were the cause of his ealfc-death; for he
was a young man. By (Kef Ris wounds
he lost a leg. - ,j Hm -
General Bartlett was a Democratic can
didate upon the State ticket of Massachu
setts at the last election, and did all he
oiuld to help on the Democratic oause. He
was greatly esteemed here, and his death
will be lamented by the South. He was one
of nature’s noblemen, who had the gener
ous heart to appreciate the worth of the
Southern citizen who contended bravely In
the field for rights he deemed his own. He
fought for the Union, and in his last days
used all his inflnenc# to restore peace and
harmony to the nation. Peace to his ashes.
The Boston Advertiser has this brief,
but touching tribute:
General William F. Bartlett was a
hero of the type of tho early knights. He
had hardly reached tho prime of life, but
the world had no honor to confer greater
than he had already won. A handsome,
gallant youth at the beginning of the war,
ho entered into it|with the spirit of a train
ed soldier. His companions and elders
recognized his superiority and welcomed
his command. Battle had no terrors for
him. The greater the danger, the greater
was his daring, gis spirit rose with the
pressure that was laid upon it. For twelve
years he has borne the burden and pain of
his wqurjls with tho same chivalrous spirit
which distinguished him in the midst of
the stormy events in which he received
them. His death closes a pure, noble and
heroic life,—a life without fear and without
reproach.
Mr. Pugue, of Pennsylvania, has found
his naturalization papers.
A native of Georgia, and a life-long
Southerner, declared to a correspondent of
this paper, yesterday, that if Hayes were
Inaugurated, the old Union element of the
South would soon bo reorganized on the
basis of equal rights and national unity,
and further, that it would include at least
one-third of the white population. The
race that once followed Clay and Wees i kb,
in the South is not extinct.— Cincinnati
Gazette.
Name your native Georgian.
FCNBiItAB NOTICKS.
THE FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES
of Miss Margaret Mobley, and of Mr.
and Mrs. John Coskery and Mr. and Mrs.
D. R. Wright and family, are invited to at
tend tho funeral of the former, from the
residence of the latter, THIS (Friday)
MORNING, 22d inst., at 11 o’clock, to Sum
merville Cemetery.
THE FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES
of M. D. O’Connor and family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral of M. D.
O’Connor, THIS MORNING at 9% o’clock,
from his late residence on Fenwick street.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Banneker Lodge, No, 3, F. A. M.
THE MEMBERS OF BANNEKER Lodge.
No. 3, are hereby notified to appear at their
Hall, Mclntosh btreet, THIS (Friday) EVE
NING, December 22d, at 7 o’clock, to attend
tho installation of officers at Trinity
Church.
An address will be delivered by J. H.
Deveaux. M. W. G. M. dec22-lt
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Receiver of Tax Returns.
WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO A NNOUNCE
W. A. RAMSEY as a candidate f< r Receiver
of Tax Returns of this county.
dec2o- MANY VOTERS.
For County Constable, 120tR Ds
trict, G. M.
MESSRS. EDITORS: PLEASE AN
nounce M. P. MoLEMOIIE as a can iidato
or County Constable, 120th Disti ict, G. M*.
Second Ward), at the ensuing election, to
bi held on the 6th day of January next
and oblige, MANY VOTERS.
deel7-td
FOR~SHERIFF,
MESSRS. EDITORS: Y U ARE AU
THORIZED to announce Mr. Charles H.
Sibley as a candidate for re-election to
the Office of Sheriff of Richmond County,
subject to the nominHionof tho Demo
cratic party. decl7-G
MR. EDITOR, PLEASE ANNOUNCE
Mr. C. A. FLEMING as a candidate for
Sheriff of Richmond county—subject to
the ratification of tho Democratic Conven
tion. MANY VOTERS.
c'ecl2-td*
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.
Dlt. ROBT. M. McNAIR WILL BE SUP
portod for Tax Collector of Richmond
county, subject to the ratification of the
Democratic Convention, by
declO-td MANY VOTERS.
foil ORDINARY RICHMOND COUNTY
MR. EDITOR:—PLEASE ANNOUNCE
that Capt. W. 11. DICKINSON is a candi
date for Ordinary of Richmond ( ounty,
subject to the ratification of the Demo
cratic Convention. dec2o-4t
MAJ. A. H. McLAWS IS A CANDIDATE
for Ordinary, subject to nomination by the
Democratic Convention. nov7-tf
Mr. Editor PLEASE ANNOUNCE
JAMES T. BOTHWELL as n Cand date for
Ordinary of Richmond County. Subject to
the ratification of the Democratic Conven
tion. MANY FRIENDS.
MR. EDITOR:— PLEASE ANNOUNCE
JAMES E. HARPER, Esq., as a candidate
for Ordinary of Richmond County, subject
to the ratification of tho Democratic Ccn-
V a*lg234f MANY VOTERS.
THE FRIENDS OF MAJOR WM. E.
EVANS desire his nomination by tho Dem
ocratic party of Richmond County, for
Ordinary.
THE FRIENDS OF COL. C. V. W A L KER,
desire his nomination by tho Democratic
party of Richmond county for Or unary.
augG-tf MANY VOTERS.
THE UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFULLY
announces himself as a candidate for re
election to the office of Ordinary of Rich
mond county. SAMUEL LEVY.
julyßo-Ld
THENAMEOF JOHN B. POURNELLE
is announced as a candidate for the office of
Ordinary of Richmond county, subject to
the nomination of tho Democratic party.
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FOR CHRISTMAS.
A. LARGE and select assortment of
Toilet Sets, Vases,Violet and Boquet Stands,
In Glass and Bohemian Ware; small Toilet
Sets for Christmas for childrens’ presents,
will bo sold low, by
DR. FRANK J. MOSES,
380 Broad {Street.
dee!7-7
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
TOILET ARTICLES
w E have just received a nice lot of Fine
’brystal ana Bohemian Glass,
To'let Sets and Vases,
Dressing Combs,
Fine Combs,
Hair Brushes,
Infants’ Brushes,
Tooth Brushes,
Nail Brushes,
Clothes Brushes,
SMOKERS’ SETS!
Also, a good assortment of
Lubiu’s Extracts and Fine Colognes,
TOY TEA SETS, Ac., Ac.,
AT
W. H. TUTT & REMSEN’S
Drug Store.
dec2l-3t
Valuable Greene Street Pro
perty For Sale at Public Out
cry, Positively Without Re
serve.
WILL positively be sold, without re
serve, to the highest bidder, on the
First J uesday in January next, at the
Lower Market House, in the city of Au
gusta, between 12 m., anti 1 p. m., all that
lot or parcel of Land, .vith the improve
ments thereon, situate, lying and being in
the city of Augusta, on the north side of
Greene street, next below St. James’ Metho
dist Church. The lot fronts on Greene
street 5 feet, more or less, and runs back
of equal width, 133 feet, more or less, half
way through to Ellis street.. The dwell
ing is in good repair, contains seven rooms,
is two stories and a half, kitchen, servant’s
room, and dining room in one building in
the yard, connected with the dwelling by a
covered shed; brick smoke-house two
stories high in the y.ud; water in two
places in yard. This property will be sold
by consent of all parties who have any in
terest, lieu or cluiiu whatever attaching to
the same, and the titles will be perteet or
no sale. Possession given immediately if
desired; if not, present tenant will pay
purchaser reasonable r fit tdl the first of
October next. City taxes to be paid for
1877 by the pu: chaser, who is also to pay
for titles. Terms cash.
ELIZABETH M. WILSON.
ItEV) HEN B. WILSON,
decai-td MARY J. CASSELB.
Wanted for Cash.
ANYONE having old-fashioned Vases,
. Pitchers, Cut Glass, Silver Plated
Ware, C&ndlebranches Brass Fenders, Door
Knockers, Andirons, Mahogany Ball Claw-
Foot Chair-, Tables, etc., will find a ready
easli purchaser by addressing Mrs. SHANE,
at Mrs. Martin’s, northeast corner Centre
and Broad streets. dec2l-:R*
SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE. )
Augusta and SummekviptjK R. R.,
Augusta, Ga , Dec. 20, 187 C. )
Stable Manure for Sale.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received
at tins office until January Ist proximo,
for the purchase and removal of the ma
uure from the stable of this company dur
ing the year 1877.
information regarding conditions, etc.,
can be had upon application to the under
signed. ED. S. MOSHER,
dec2l-lw Superintendent.
Malaga Grapes, French. Chestnuts,
Florida Oranges, Dehama Dry Rai
sins, No. 1,
California Pears, 500 Cocoanuts,
Apples by the bbl, Parched Peanuts,
Raw Peanuts, Fine Lemons,
All Kinds of Nuts,
And a fine lot of French Confectioneries.
L. MERZEAU,
dec2l-2t 59 Jackson street.
NOW OFFERING,
AT AG PER CENT, below City Assess
ment, Brick Residence on lot fronting
liufeet north side Ellis street, running
back 98 feet; enclosed by brick and iron
fence; surrounded by an alley 12feet wide,
located between Jackson street and Opera
House. No oetter location for public, as
well as private purpose, in the city.
Also, one Fine Piano, one small Iron
Safe, at low price. Apply to
W. W. BARRON, or
JOHN S. DAVIDSON,
dec2l-tf Attorney.
Qt 1 A DAY at' orno. Agents wanted.
Outfit and terms free. TRUE fc
CO.. Augusta, Maine. __
Ready for Agents!
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BRUSHES, ETC.!
BRUSHES of all kinds, a great variety
for Toilet and Kitchen, at
Dr. FRANK J. MOSES’,
280 Broad Street.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT!.
UIM# Plliill
JN VASES,
TOILET SETS,
MOTTO CUPS,
FANCY MUGS
and WORK BASKETS, at
HAMMOND’S,
282 BROAD STREET.
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elegant
HOLIDAY PRESENTS!
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Augusta Music House.
a. 0. BOBINSON. LUDDEN & BATES.
G. 0. ROBINSON & 00.
LOW PRICES I QUICK SALES I
THE
TRIUMPH OF ART I
THE
NEW AND CHARMING
Piano-Harp Organ !
The most Beautiful Combination of Mu
sical Tones can bo used separately or in
connection with either or all tho stops of
the Organ. Manufactured by tho Cele
brated MASON & HAMLIN ORGAN COM
PANY. Patented in Europe and America.
PIANOS AND ORGANS
The Most Complete and Attractive As
Bortment South of Baltimore.
THE BEST MAKERS!
THE LOWEST PRICES!
SSO to SIOO SAVED!
Is tho Verdict of the Numerous Pat
rons of the
AUGUSTA MUSIC HOUSE!
Now York Wholesale Prices to CASH
BUYERS. Small Cash Payments Monthly
will secure an Elegant l’iano or Organ at
Lowest Factory Prices.
Musical Instruments,
Of Every Variety.
Sheet Music und Music Books,
The Latest Publications.
Orders piomptly filled at Publishers’
prices.
Best Italian Strings, and everything per
taining to a first-class Mus:c House.
PIANOS AND ORGANS FOR RENT.
Tuning and repairing by a fltst-cliss
workman, of 25 years’ Maetlcal exp ri
enco. Orders 'rom the country will re eive
prompt attention.
G. G. ROBINSON A CO.,
Augusta Music House,
octk-ly 965 Broad Street.
CHRISTMAS
GOODS
will bo opened all this week at the
China Tea,
AND
COFFEE STORE!
Fire Works ! Fire! Fireation !
Do you hear the tribulation
Of those who need, but will not buy,
When Children make the playthings
fly.
R. N. HOTCHKISS.
Sign of Monument Tea Chest,
Opposite the Fountain.
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C. J. T. BALK’S,
No. 136 Broml Street,
Between Monument and Centre streets.
New Shawls from 50c. up to sl.
New Felt Skirts from 35c. to $3.
New Felt Cloaks for Children.
Plain and Plaid Dress Goods.
Silk Scatfs, Silk Pocket Handker
chiefs.
Belts, Collars and Cuffs, etc., etc.,
IN GREAT VARIETY!
—AND AT—
VERY LOW PRICES !
For the accommodation of those who
cannot well come in day time, I will keen
my ESTABLISHMENT open every night
this week until 9 o'clock.
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CLOAKS!
0
T O ARRIVE
TO - MORROW,
SATURDAY MORNING,
100 ELEGANT CLOAKS!
FROM $3 TO 330!
0
JAMES A. GRAY & CO.
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Santa Claus
OKT THE RAMPAGE
o
IN
ENDLESS VARIETY
AT
J. H. TRUMP’S,
NO. 220 BROAD STREET.
OCt3l-J.cl7-3m CENTRAL HOTEL BLO K.
New Goods for Christmas
AT THE NEW STORE.
H. W. LANDRAM,
NO. 268 BROAD STREET.
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I HAVE just received, and will open out. on MONDAY MORNING, lots of NVw G> •
Suitable for Christmas presents, a few of width we will name.
103 Beautiful New
100 Setts Furs, from (heap to fine, at prices to ptease.
50 Pieces Black Alpacas, Mohairs, Cashmeres, and other new Black &
at right prices.
21 Pieces Beautiful Black Silks, tho best in the market.
59 Pieces New Fancy Dress Goods, at all prices.
5,000 Yards Cotton Ftunnels, from 9\ to the best..
5,900 Yards all Wool Flauuels. white, etc., from 20c. up.
5,000 Yards 10-4 Sheetings, at ail prices.
SPECIAL.
Lots of Notions, Fancy Handkerchiefs, Holeery, Corsets, Ribbons, Beautiful Fcaif
and Fancy Shawls for the neck, and at all prices.
100 Pairs 10-4 Blankels from $2.25 up to the Best.
SPECIAL.
10,000 Yards New P ints, from 6*£c. up to the best, at B.\
50,000 Yards Check St rices, Brown-Sheetings, at low prices by the piece.
750,0(0 Yards Bleach Siiirtings, from sc. up to the best.
39,000 Yards Kentucky Jeans, from 10c. up.
MF.R HAMS wilt do well to call and see the above GOODS. All the ahweGOOl'
have been bought at low prices, for cash, and will be sold the same way.
Lookout the coming week for the NEW STORE before buying elsewhere.
H. W. LANDfeAM.
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Thousands of Useful Articles
SUITABLE FOR
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS,
AT
W. T. Anderson & Co’s
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TYfE WON’T give prices this time, though ovory one who has visited our esu - •
” . ment heretofore, will know what we mean, viz: LOW PRICES. Every
mentioned is less than market value - Regular SLEDGE HAMMER PRICES.
Undervesta, Corsets, Cuffs and Collars, Gents’Collars,
Buttons, Hooks anil Eyes, Coat Btndii g Ladies Ho^e,
?. lns : Ribbons, Note Paper, Misse-’ H >se.
Needles. La..es, Envelopes, Gents’ H ; ‘.f Bose,
Ihiead, Edging, Hairpins, Gents lies.
„‘k, , Handkerchiefs, Linen Floss, Gents J-cir,-.
Hair Brushes. Velvet, Pocket Books, Gents (doves.
Combs, Tooth Brushes, Bracelets, E^’.hiVP
Braid, Embi’d Sacques, Gloves, bilk Ham-ke.i * '
Tapes. Bootees, Collar Buttons, Balbriggan B"~ .
Machine Needles, Wool Mits. Cuff Buttons, Belts,
Ited Hamiel. Bleached Shirting, Gingham, Cassimeres,
White do. Brown shirting, Lindsey, Cottonaues,
I willed do, Blenched Sheeting, Drills, Dress Goods,
• Brown Jmns, Alpaca-.
Plaid do. Mattress 1 i k. Kersey, Cashmeres
Canton do, Feather Tick, Water Proof, DeLaioes,
OtiClotn. Stripes, Italian Cloth, Silks.
.Our celebrated Wamsutta Shirt, at 75c.
Furs, Muff and Cape at $1 95.
Harris’ beamless 2 button Kid Gloves at $2.
Harris’ Donna Maria Kid Gloves at $1 25.
•Touvin’s Kid Gloves at Si.
Alexander's Black Kid Gloves at 50c.
TO THE CASH TKADE.
AV. r r. AADERSOA &
dec!7-tf 242 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA _
MAGIC LANTERN
entertainment.
THERE will be a Magic-Lantern Exhi
bition for the benefit of the First Ward
Baptist Church and Sabbath Sehoo , in
their house ot worship, corner of Greane
aid Houston str els, I'HID AY EVENING,
December 23d, at 8 o’clock. No tickets.
Admission, 25c. dee2o-3t
(} TO
T. J- BLACKWELL
TO buy your fine Fruits and Confection
eries; tine Oranges, iine Apples at ti e
lowest prices. Fine Candies, fine Nuts at
the lowest prices.
T. J. BLACKWELL,
388, 164%, 16<% Broad street.
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WINDOW GLASS.
XT'BENC H an 1 AMERICAN
F GLASS, all sizes, cut to oiw r.
and Singlo thick, by * l *}® jacksand
light. Also, Putty and Glaz.en, l
UI TH.A L LMA!?Dtay DBCG M*®
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J. F. A J. C- HART,
Real Estate Asr®""
Union Point, Greene Cos., Ga.
Will Sire Prompt
to all Business Entruste
Care.
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