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Oldest Democratic Payer in Georgia.
J. R. RANDALL, Editor.
AUGUSTA, a A--.
Friday Morning. February 9. 1877.
The Grand Commission.
No doubt the gentlemen who have
never had any faith in the ethereal and
non-partisan character of the Grand
Commission are much encouraged in
their honest and sturdy unbelief by
the action of that body on Wednesday.
We confess that much of our own con
fidence has received a sudden shock,
but there is no reason yet for an utter
unconditional surrender. The present
outlook is that, by a strict party vote,
Florida will be counted for Hayes and
Wheeler. This is but one step in ad
vance. The Courier-Journal, looking
this possibility in the face, says: “The
only finality about the Florida vote is
that, if the Democrats get it their
whole ticket is elected, or if it is thrown
out their President will certainly go in,
and both their candidates may go in.
Florida does not present so strong a
case for the Democrats as does Louisi
ana: so if it should not be decided as
wo want it, there will be no need of
being disheartened. If it should go
for Hayes on the ground that the Com
mission cannot go behind the Gov
ernor’s certificate, there will be the
same difficulty about going behind the
cer tifleate of the Governor of Oregon
and the Democrats will be left in un
disturbed possession of their 185 votes.”
The Philadelphia Times, an inde
pendent paper, takes the same broad
view and enlarges upon it in these
words: “We regard it entirely unwar
ranted, to assume that the decision of
the Florida case, if favorable to Hayes,
will in any measure narrow the inquiry
or foreshadow the decision as to the
Louisiana vote. Or course the rejection
or the vote of Florida, or counting it
for Tilden, would dismiss Hayes from
the contest; but, assuming that it
shall bo counted for Hayes, the Louis,
iana case bristles with legal issues
which fairly present themselves to the
commission for determination. Florida
is not entirely free from doubt, even on
the face of the returns, for their rag
gedness and irregularities deform the
records of nearly every county ; but in
Louisiana there is no dispute as to the
face of and the majority
is so large that there must be the most
absolute mandate of a justly adminis
tered law to warnyit their reversal.
W do not see any way clear for the
electoral tribunal to count the vote of
Louisiana for Tilden, but it would
seem to be a legal impossibility to
count it for Hayes. H\yes has
a false and fraudulent return —
a return that is rotten with
both legal and actual fraud, and ’Til
df.n has no return at all that can avail
In this proceeding. A certificate signed
by Mr. McEnery as Governor, and lack
ing all the formalities demanded by the
law, cannot be vitalized into a legal re
turn. McEnery was doubtless elected
Governor of Louisiana, but that ques
tion has long since ceased to be a dispute
that a judicial tribunal could take no
tice of in a collateral issue. The Presi
dent, the Senate, the House and the
people of Louisiana, have with more or
less distrust and reluctance, recognized
Kellogg as Governor, and McEnery’s
certificate to the Tilden returns is sim
ply the certificate of a citizen of the
State, and without the semblance of
legal authority. But to count the vote
of Louisiana for Hayes involves the
strict legal integrity of the return by
the board, and who will pretend that it
can bo so judicially declared ? If done
at all, it must be done by some legal
estoppel that only a court could define,
for, with a trace of equity or justice to
follow the law, there could be no such
judgment. We regard Louisiana as
the embodiment of the great dispute,
and if it can be counted for Hayes, it
would be a waste of time to quibble
about Florida and Oregon.”
Some of the contingencies above
enumerated we presented in an article,
a few days ago, notably the peculiar
status of Louisiana. It would seem,
therefore, that Louisiana will become
the pivotal State before the electoral
tribunal. The New York Journal of
Commei'ce, while having strong grounds
of belief that Gov. Tilden would get
the vote of Florida before any just
tribunal, yet, omitting that State alto
gether from the calculation, says: “No
intelligent man, not completely blinded
to truth and justice, by foregone preju
dice, can fail to understand, that the
State of Louisiana is Democratic by
from seven to thirteen thousand ma
jority, voted for the Tilden electors by
at least seven thousand, and has been
outraged in her electoral vote by the
stupendous villairy of the Returning
Board. This Radical machinery for
setting aside the will of the people and
keeping the Republican party Id power
through daring fraud, has been in
operation at three elections in that
State—that of ’72, that of ’74 and that
of last November. The glaring ras
calities practiced in the past have been
so thoroughly exposed, that every
honest man in the United States, who
has paid any attention to politics, is
aware of the wrongs of Louisiana and
of the manner of their perpetration.
These are so well appreciated as to
have been the prime cause of the po
litical change which swept over the
North in ’74, and sent a majority of
over two-thirds Democrats to the
House of Representatives.”
It may be that the Republican mem
bers of the Commission will shrink
from giving the vote of Louisiana to
Hayes, but they will not count it for
Tilden, if they can help it. If the Re
publican members of the Commission
dare even to associate themselves with
Wells, Packard & Cos. they will award
the State to Hayes; but until they do
eo, we shall at least believe that Loui
siana at the very worst must either be
given to Tilden or thrown out alto
gether.
A Washington correspondent of the
}iew York Sun has, most likely, hit up-
on the true modus operandi when he
declares that there is a purpose on the
part of the Republican leaders to pro
long indefinitely the contest if the Coifi
miasion decides that the face of the
Hayes returns are not conclusive. If
the judgments of the tribunal are un
favorable to the Democrats, it is prob
able that they will also seek by some
sort of tactics to get things in a shape
where the House can decide that there
has been no election, and then proceed
to elect Mr. Tilden.
From present appearances, the best
thing expected of the Commission is a
decision that will eventuate in Tilden
and Wheeler; the worst thing, Hayes
and Wheeler. We shall soon see
what’s what.
Meanwhile a level-headed correspon
den of the New York Express begins to
fear that some juggling is manifest
This wide-awake correspondent gives
the grounds of doubt and states that
not a few sagacious persons would
have us believe
First—That the action of a Returning
Board (though composed of political
knaves) cannot be inquired into.
Second—That if it is shown that fraud
and forgery are resorted to to set aside the
will of the people, and that 8,000 rotes for
Tilden and Hendricks were thrown out
illegally to secure the return of Hayes and
Wheeler electors, not legally elected, the
votes of such electors must be accepted.
Third -That if the votes of such electors
aro not accepted Tilden and Hendricks
cannot be declared elected, though they
may hare a majority of the votes cast in
the Electoral College.
Fourth—l hat, though it should appear
that Tilden and Hendricks were justly
entitled to a certificate of election, the*
Senate, haviDg a Republican majority
would be justified in selecting William
A. Wheeler as Vice-President.
The same correspondent, elucidating
this idea still further, says :
The carrying out of this scheme is the
last hope of a band of conspirators, and
that monster, grim death, is expected to
bear Samuel J. Tilden from the White
House, that the conspirators may again
become the recipients of executive favor.
Are American Senators so lost to all
sense of shame as to look with favor upon
so startling a proposition?
Are they willing to become the instru
ments for “counting out” one of the purest
statesmen of the country, and to lie down
under the same coverlets with Wells,
Anderson, Casanaye and Kenner?
Is the fame of Roscoe Conkling, rising
from out the fog and mists surrounding
the American Senate Chamber, and shining
as the orb of day, to be obliterated in a
moment?
Is the voice of Gbobge F, Edmunds to
be hushed in silence and a reputation for
holding the scales of justice with an even
hand to be blasted forever ?
Are the names of Anthony and Burnside >
of Howe and Frelinghuysen, of Booth
and Allison, to go down in disgrace ?
Are the rights of the people to be pro
tected by statesmen, or shall they forget
statesmanship and bow to the behests of
party ?
'these are questions of the hour, and
men who love their country should remem
ber that the nation’s honor is at stake, and
that truth, justice and right must prevail
over error, injustice and wrong.
We commend the above extracts to
our readers for digestion. It is not a
little curious, in this connection, to no
tice that some of the more powerful
Republican organs have come to the
conclusion that the game was in their
hands so soon as the Democrats con
sented to go into a courtj composed of
their adversaries. Indeed, the Chicago
Tnbune significantly declares that “the
Republican papers who are whining at
the supposed betrayal of thej party
will yet thank the Republicans who de
vised the arbitration for their wisdom,
patriotism and services to the whole
country.” If this means anything, it
means that the organs have had new
light, and that Conkling and Edmunds
were too smart for Thurman and Bay
ard. We trust that this prognostic of
the organs will be turned to dust. But
we shall see what we shall see.
Mr. Charles O’Conor in closing his
argument before the Electoral Com
mission, said that he did not believe
there was a man who had not lost the
faculty of blushing who could look
another In the face and assert that
the Hayes electors were elected in
Florida. Eight men in the Grand Com
mission have an opportunity of testi
fying and demonstrating that the
faculty has been lost so far as they are
concerned.
On Sunday last we quoted the New
York Sun’s distrust of the Electoral
Commission, which ended thus; “The
gain to the Republicans in this Elec
toral bill is immense and unparalleled,
while the Democrats have been signal
ly circumvented. The Democratic
House of Representatives had the de
termination of this great question in
their own hands, and now it is in the
hands of Joseph P. Bradley.” We are
in peril of realizing Gen. Toombs’ illus
tration that when a fellow holds a full
hand he la a fool to bunch the cards.
Field carght a tartar when he under
took to bulldoze W flls.— Union-Herald.
Yes, tartar emetic. The old Return
ing Boarder was under the influence of
liquor and bad passions. How much
of a Tartar he was, the Washington
correspondent of the reliable Baltimore
Sun thus shows : “Toward the latter
pait of the examiuation Mr. Field suc
ceeded in landing his trout beautifully.
Wells said that the original returns
showed a majority for Hayes. He ad
mitted that some ten thousand Tilden
votes had been thrown out, and that
the returned by the
Board was about 3,500. This was the
moment of Mr. Field’s triumph,-and
he was so overjoyed that he rose up
from his seat. * Said -he : ‘lf Hayes
had a majority on the original returns,
and you threw out'.ten thousand Tilden
votep, how was it that the majority re
turned by you for ’Hayes was only
3,500?’ Wells pondered over this
awhile, and after discovering that there
was no system of arithmetic by which
he could reconcile such statements, he
reluctantly said he had been misunder
stood, and that Tilden had a majority
on the face of the returns.”
The New York Jfation remarks that
Blaine, congratulating Hill on his
election to the Senate, gave “the finish
ing touch of burlesque to the great
‘bloody shirt’ campaign of the centen
nial year.” The two men most bene
fited by it are Blaine and Hill. Rural
roosters will please take notice.
The New York Sun's correspondent
from Albany explains some of the stum
bling blocks to speedy and wholesome
legislation, as well a§ the methods by
which corrupt lobbymen accomplish
their purposes. Although in session
for a month, the Legislature has done
nothing but talk. Important bills
slumber in committee rooms, and it is
possibly the intention that some cf
them shall remain there to be passed
or defeated in the confusion of the ses
sion’s closing hours. Symptoms of
jobbery are already discernible. Men
who hold profitable positions of trust
Daturally desire to be let alone to the
enjoyment of them, and will pay money
to prevent being molested. The lob
byman long ago ascertained this fact—
hence the appearance of many bills for
the abolishment of high-salaried offices.
Great corporations will give up their
cash rather than their secrets—hence
the appointment of numerous commit
tees of investigation into alleged irre
gularities. The Legislature’s reputa
tion is evidently in danger.
We hope Bayard and Thurman are
not the victims of misplaced confi
dence.
Our attention has been called to an
attempt before the Legislature to
change the charter of one of our sav
ings banks. It is said that this change
involves a repeal of the personal lia
bility clause. We should like to have
definite information upon this subject.
It seems to us that a repeal of the per
sonal liability clause in the charter of a
savings bank would not be a very at
tractive way of securing deposits.
It begins to look like the Supreme
Judges are merely human after all.
Tne Nashville American says : “If
the vote of Louisiana can still be count
ed for Hayes, then Fraud is the pre
aiding officer of American government,
and we*may as well recur to the Spar
tan system and teach our children to
steal, and install Mercury as the God
of American liberties, or apotheosize
Wells as the deity whose especial
care shall be Returning Boards and
ballot boxes, with an altar erected at
every precinct.” Respectfully referred
to the High Old Joint now sitting at
Washington.
Senator Bill Eaton must have
“smelt a mice.”
We do not like to hear Nashville
American subscribers in Augusta twit
ting us with publishing telegrams
twenty-four hours old. And yet they
tell the truth. This looks like selling
No. 3 mackerel for No, 1, at the highest
market price.
Gen. D. H. Hill on Dueling.
James Gordon Bennett, Proprietor
of the New York Herald, fought a duel
last week at Havre de-Grace, Mary
land, with Fred. May, who had cow
hided him. May was slightly wounded
and the honor of both gentlemen was
abundantly satisfied. Bennett, by his
own confession, had acted badly to
wards May’s sister and deserved the
thrashing. It would seem then that the
woundiDg of May has but added to the
wrong already done. This brings up
the whole question of the so-called
code of honor. The objections to it
may be brieiiy stated thus : “First, It
is an uncertain mode of righting wrong.
The injured man is just as likely to be
killed or wounded as the aggressor.
In fact, the chances are against the in
nocent man. For the professed duelist
and the expert with deadly weapons
are mere apt to be offensive than other
persons. They give insults, accept
the challenge and select the weapons
with which they are the most familiar
and then kill or maim those they have
wontonly provoked. Second, The duel
settles nothing. Suppose A detects B
in some mean or wicked action and
charges him with it. Is B made less
guilty, because he kills A or kills him
self ? Is the offence against morality
or decency checked or encouraged by
the duel in the ease supposed ? Would
A have spoken of it, if he had known
tlat he did it at the risk of his life?
There have been duelists at the South,
who were licensed ruffians, the terror
of communities and even States. We
could readily name half a dozen not
able cases, familliar to all our readers.
People let these monsters do almost
what they pleased ; for meddling with
them was death. Third. The duel is
no test of courage. Every military
man knows that duelists, as a general
rule, are not as brave in battle, as other
men. The reason of this is obvious.
The duelist trusts in his skill, his tact
and address. On the battlefield, these
advantages are taken away and he is
just like other men. Hence the things
In which he trusted being removed, his
confidence and courage go with them.
Let a man habitually carry a deadly
weapon, he will be cowardly when he
does not have it with him. So a duel
ist may have the average courage of
mankind, but the advantages that he
has over other men on the dueling field
will make him cowardly in the battle
field. The greatest warrior of modern
times, the Ist Napoleon, understood
the demoralizing influence of the duel
upon the courage of his officers and he
punished it with death. So did Fred
erick the Great, and so does the Em
peror William. If these great war
riors had believed that the duel impart
ed a higher sense or honor and chival
ry, they would have enc ouraged it in
stead of repressing it. Every soldier
knows that old field bullies and court
house bullies were, as a general rule,
cowardly on the battlefield. The phil
osophy of it has justheen given. In
fist and skull encounters, they had su
perior strength or superior skill. Los
ing those advantages in battle, they
becomo more easily frightened than
other men. Precisely so with the
duelist, when placed where his skill
and address avail him nothing, the loss
of these advantages puts|bim below the
average scale in courage. Our atten
tion was first called to this at Con
treras in Mexico, where a Captain who
had killed three men in duels took to
his heels at the first fire and a grey
hound could scarcely have caught him.
It is our deliberate, opinion that a na
tion of duelists will becomo a nation of
cowards. Fourth.JThe code as we have
seen, gives birth to a*,class of bullies
who are little better than assassins and
in some cases have been killed like
mad-dogs to begot rid of. A few
years ago, one of this class was shot in
a most cowardly manner in Richmond.
Va., but the jury acquitted the mur
derer after a few moments delibera
tion, and the audieacejcheered their
verdict The tree must be judged by
its fruits ; a system that begets ruffians
and assassins must be a vicious system.
Fifth. Dueling is expressly forbidden
by the law of God. The command
“Thou shalt not kill,” prohibits the
taking of the life of another in a duel
and equally prohibits us from expos
ing our own lives in that way. No
casuistry can ra-’ie that right which
God has pronounced to be wrong.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Social Lodge No. 1, F.\ and A.*. M.*.
I’HE REGULAR MONTHLY Commuica
tion of Social Lodge, No. 1, will be held at
Masonic Hall THIS (Friday) EVENING, at
7 y, o’clock.
By order C. W. Harris, W.\ M.\
WM. H. CRANE,
Secretary.
Central R. R. and Banking Cos of Ga. \
Savann jh, Ga., February 7, 1677. ’ j
ON AND AFTER THURSDAY, Bth INST.,
the Night Passenger Train, between Au
gusta and Millen, will run as follows:
Leave Augusta at 8:05 and m
Arrive at Augusta at 6:08 a. m!
Connecting with Night Trains for and from
Savannah and Macon.
WILLIAM ROGERS,
fedß-3t General Superintendent.
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Ihe amount of testimony in favor of Dr.
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Dr. Schenck is professionally at his
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111 the above experiment I estimated
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Norwood, Ga.. Jan. 12,1877.
Meesrs. J. O. Multiewson & O), Augusta,Ua:
Dear Sirs: I have used the Pacific
Guano for several years with good success.
Last year I tried several kinds, viz: Barry,
Patapsco and Soluble Pacific.
On the 30th of March last I concluded to
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Seed. I manured three rows with Cotton
Seed only. I then manured three rows with
fifteen pounds of Pacific Guano and Cotton
Seod, using the same quantity of Bai ry's
and Patapsco mixed with Cotton Seed on
the same quantity of ground, which was
poor mulato land, all the same kind, and
all treat and alike:
t>2 £
Manure. ®g- £
.. 9 to 3
to io
Three rows Cotton Seed 10 17 27
Three rows Pacific Guano and
Cotton Seed 41 38 79
Tlxree rows Barry’s Fertilizer
and Cotton Seed 38 28 CO
Three rows Patapsco Guano
and Cotton Seed 37 26 63
The rows were 170 yard3 long, and I used
at the rate of four bushels of Cotton s >ed
per acre. Cotton was all picked on sunny
afternoons, I being present and weighed it
myself.
The experiment was made to ascertain
what Guano was best suited to use with
Green Cotton Seed.
Very respectfully yours,
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CORN,
Shelled OR IN THE EAR, in quanti
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feb6-3 151 Broad street.
JF YOU WAN £ GOOD HOME RAISED
Fruit, Plant Trees and Vines
Now, you can get almost any variety Fruit
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on the Milledgeville road, two miles from
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Looking Glass & Picture Frame Factory
Old Frames Regilt to Look Equal to New.
Old Paintings Cakenuli,y Cleaned,
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Augusta Opera House.
MISS ANDERSON’S RETURN!
Next Tuesday, Feb’y 13th.
TT is respectfully announced that the
JL gifted young Tragedienne, MISS MARY
ANDERSON, will return to Augusta
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY,
Tuesday Evening, February 13th,
Wueu she will appear in her admired per
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The Heroine of Bulwer’s Famous and
Beautiful Play, the
LADY OF LYONS;
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The Sale of Seats will commence on Sal ur
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Time Price, S3O from Augusta; and Cot
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NOTICE.
Augusta, Ga , February Btb, 1877.
r 1 EO. T. JoCKSON has THIS DAY nur-
VX chased the interest of Marion J. Vcr
dery In the firm of GEO. T. JACKSON &
CO. 'J ho business will be conducted as
heretofore, under the firm name or GEO.
T. JACK'ON & CO.
GEO. T JACKSON.
JNO. T MI LI, Eli.
WAL’IER M. JACKSON.
HAVING disposed of mv interest in the
firm of GEO. T. JACKSON & CO. with
the view of demoting my attention exclu
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Bonds, stocks, etc., with the firm of M. J.
VERDERY A Cos., at 47 Jackson street, 1
respectfully ask the favors of my friends
and the punite genet ally
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NOTICE.
1 HE Regular Monthly Meeting of the
Board of Education of Richmond County
will be held at the Court House on SA TCR
*DAY, the 10th lust., at eleven o’clock.
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febß-3t President.
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ALSO,
BEAUTIFUL MEDIUM PRINTS,
Suitable for the present season, and sev
eral cases and bales
BLEACHED AMI BROWN JIRTI.MiS,
feb4dfw-tf M. S. KEAN.
FRESH ROASTED COFFEE
—AT THE—
CHINA TEA AND COFFEE STORE,
OLD GOVERNMENT JAVA,
RIO AND LACUARA,
FRESH GROUND WHILE YOU WAIT.
Prices have advanced, still
we are selling at old prices
and will give our customers
every advantage in our power.
We have just received anew
line of Canned Fruit in all va
rieties. Also CIGARS, in
cluding all the mo it popular
brands. Try our
“King,” “Extra” and “Plantation/*
If you wish to be suited every time.
R. N. HOTCHKISS,
jan2P-if Proprietor,
CARPETS,
SPRING TRADE!!
1077.
Newjand ha ndsomejstyles of
CARPETS,
WINDOW SHADES.
FLOOR OIL CLOTHS,
WALL PAPERS AND BORDERS,
LACE CURTAINS, AND
CORNICES, RUGS, MATS
AND DRUGGETS
Opened this week for Fall Trade, at
Prices to Suit the Times.
At JAB. G.,BAILIE A BRO’S.3
*3-1,00 J yards Carpets 18c to 35c per
yard. nov3
LEECHES, LEECHES.
PRIME SWEDISH LEECHES will here
after be found always at
ALEXANDER'S DRUGSTORE.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
AUGUSTA
JOCKEY CLUB RACES!
Annual Meeting on Fair Grounds
Course will Commence Wednesday,
February 7th, and Continue
Three Days.
FIKST jjaY.
FIRST RACE.—MiIe dash for all ages.
Purse, $100; S3O to Hist and $2) to second
horse.
SECOND RACE.—Hurdle Twice, mile
heats; over eight hurdles. Purse, $100;
S3O to first, and S2O to second horse.
SECOND DAY.
FIRST RACE.—One and a half mile dash
for ail ages. Purse, $100; SBO to first and
S2O to second horse.
SECOND RACE.—MiIe heats for all ages.
Purse, $125; SIOO to first and $25 to second
horse.
THIRD DAY,|
FIRST RACE.—MiIe dash for three year
olds. Purse, $100; SBO to first, and S2O to
second horse.
SECOND RACE,—Dash of two miles for
all ages. Purse, $100; SBO to first, and S2O
to second horse.
THIRD RACE.—Consolation Race for
beaten horses; mi o dash. Purse, $100;
$75 to first, and $25 to second horse. Fl\e
pounds allowed to those beaten once, seven
pounds to tnose beaten twice, and ten
pounds to those beaten three times.
Entrance Fee, 5 per cent of Purse, and
two or more required to start. Entries to
be made v ith secretary at 5 o’clock p. m.
on day before the race,
Races will commence at half-past two
o’clock, sharp.
Pools sold and paid off at Augusta Hotel
each evening previous to the race**.
KER BOYCE, President.
Lewis Jokes, Secretary. feb6-2
LOOK!
—8 K E T H K—
INDUCEMENTS
—OFFERED AT —
W. T. Anderson & Co.’s.
WE Envelopes, sc. pack, 25 in a WE
pack; Note Paper, sc. a
BUT quire ;Smith&Sons’ Needles, SELL
sc. per paper; Sewing Ma-
FOR chine Needles, 6 lor 25 csntb; FOR
Ladies’ standing Collars, 4c.;
CASH. Ladies’" Collars, Embroider-CASH,
ed ends, sc. to sl, cuffs to
match; Gents’ Linen Collars,
6 for sl, standing or turn
down; Ruchings, immense
WE quantity, 2c. each, to 10 and WE
12% for silk edge; Elastic
BUY Cord and Braid; Millions of SELL
Silk Buttons, 6%c. per doz.
FOll SKIRT PROTECTORS, FOR
CASH. PARASOLS CASH.
WATERPROOF.
Table Oil Cloths, 4!>e. pei
yard; Spring Calicoes,Spring
WE ambries; Blue Black Al- WE
paca, 25c.; Black Si k, $1.25
BUY and on; English Pius, 5c.; SELL
Belts, Handkerhiefs, Hose,
FOR Harris’ Kid Gloves, sl, $1.25 FOR
and $2; Elegant Two-Button
CASH. Black Gloves, Cse.; %, % and CASH.
4-4 Sheetings, at
FACTORY PRICES
WE WE
Hair Brushes, Tooth Brush-
BUY es,; Toilet Soap. 40c. vet SELL
doz.; Combs, Cheap to Nice
FOR Handkerchiefs, Ribbons.' FOR
CASH. jq E w CASH,
EMBROIDERIES ! !
I
WE 2>£c., sc. to §1 per yard, WE
Z ANDERSON’S Z
CASH. CASH.
CELEBRATED
Wamsutta Shirts,
WE WE
BUY 75c " and ** 25 SELL
FOR WE SELL FOR CASH! for
CASH. w. T. ANDERSON & CO., CASH.
244 Broad street,
_ Augusta, Ga. l
The Heal Estate Agency
OF—
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA.
DO you want to purchase Plantations,
Farms or Lands?
Do you want to sell Plantations, Farms
or Lands?
Do you waut to purenase Houses and
Lots?
Do you want to sell Houses and Lots?
Do you want to purchase Building Lots?
Do you want to sell Building Lots?
Do you want to borrow money on Real
Estate?
Do you want to loan money on Real Es
tate?
D* you want tenants for II >u oos, Stores,
Plantations, Farms and Lunds’’
If so, communicate your wants to the
undersigned, and he will supply your
wants with dispatch. M. 11 YAMS,
jan2l-su&tulm Real Estate Agent.
NOTICE.
On or about the 18th of December, 1876,
my residence, on West Boundary street,
was entered, and the following articles
of clothing stolen therefrom:
One Back Coat, of plumb colored easi
mere, stiiped with three raised twilled
stripes, closely laid with a white thread
in plumb Held between; one long tailed
black cloth coat; one blue broad cloth
coat, with velvet colar, of recent style;
one single-breasted vest, to match the
blue coat; one double-breasted silk velvet
vest, scotch plaid— colors, blue, green
and black, with white dotted squares
or crosses over it; one black silk velvet
vest, plaided with uncelt velvet and silk
stripes, double-breasted; one I'aidsilkor
<fcc. vest, double-breasted, with buff or tan
dots on it; one light colored silk vest,
double-breasted, tan color.
A reward of $5 will be paid for the roturn
of the cloihing. A reward of $lO will be
paid for the return of the clothing, with
proof to convict the robber or robbers. A
reward of $25 will be paid informant
after the convictios. at the Court House,
of any one, two or more white persons be
ing implicated in the robbery.
JOHN K. PARKER,
at H. L. A. Balk’s,
172 Broad stieet,
feb6-2w Augusta, Ga.
YOUNG & HACK,
296 BROAD STREET,
Grocers,
11 avf. constantly on hand a largo and
well selected stock of Groceries and Plan
tation Supplies, for sale at lowest market
prices.
AGENTS FOR
Richmond Factory Stripes,
OSNABU RGS,
Sewing Thread and Woolens.
feb4-lw
Seeds, Plants,
BULBS.
SENT BY MAIL, to any Post Office. As
sortment large, prices moderate, and
selection best Send ron Priced Lists
Merchants, Druggists and Dealers sup
plied at lowest wholesale rates.
EDW'DJ. EVANS * CO.,
Nurserymen and Seedsmen, York, Pa.
janSo-law4td&w
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Bankrupt Sale of Jewelry !
Great Failure of the Milton Gold Jewelry Company
IN LONDON !
Their Entire Stock Consigned to Us to Raise Money as £ con
as Possible.
EVERYBODY has heard of Milton Gold J>• WEBBY, it having been sold in this mar
ket for the last ten years, and worn by the best and richest c!a<s of our population ,
Still it takes an expert to distinguish Milton Gold from Virgin Gold. In order tx | dis
pose of this large consignment in the speediest way, we have put up lots which we offer
to the public for less than the tenth part of their value.
50 CENT LOT.
One pair elegant Sleeve Buttons, retail
price $1 00
One set spiral Shirt Studs, retail price. 75
Cue beautiful Scarf Pin, stone setting,
retail price 75
Oue elegant Gent’s Watch Chain, lat
est pattern, xetail price 1 50
One Collar Button, retail price 50
One elegant Wedding Ring,very heavy,
retail price 2 00
Total $6 50
Remember, we will send you the above
named six articles, which we have retailed
for $6.50, by mail, post paid, for 50 cents, 4
sample lots for $1 50, or 12 sample lots for
$4.00.
91.00 LOT.
One pair Gent’s Sleeve Buttons, stone
setting $1 25
One set elegant Spiral Studs to match
same 1 00
Ono beautiful Ladies’ band Engage
ment Ring 2 00
One Gent’s large Seal Ring 2 00
One Ladies’long Neck chain 2 75
Ono Gent’s heavy plate Watch chain.. 175
One Gent’s ’’Lake George’’ Diamond
Stud 1 00
One beautiful Scarf Pin 75
One pair Ladies’ engraved Sleeve But
tons 1 00
Tota l sls 00
The above figures are the prices these goods have been retailed at in our Lading
Cities. We mention these figures to give you an idea of the goods.
A FINK SOLID SILVER WATCH FREE.
On receipt of sls we will send by express, one dozen 50 cent lots and one of each of
the others; also, one Elegant Watch. Ladies’or Gent’s size, gu u anteed to be a good
time-keeper. Such opportunity is offered but once in a life time.
We want our patrons and the public in general to understand that litis is Miiton
Gold Jewelry, and no common Plated Ware. Satisfaction guaranteed in every instance
or money refunded. Send money by P. O. Money Order or Registered Letter.
Our Firm and Milton Gold Jewelry is endorsed by all the leading newspa(>ers of the
country. Goods scut C. O.D. if $5 00 is sent with the order, not otherwise. Address all
orders to
RALSTON JEWELRY COMPANY,
IMPORTERS OF WATCHES AND JEWELRY,
feb9-t f LaSalle and Randolph Streets, Chieagn, Illinois.
~ PLANTERS
Loan and Savings Bank
293 BROAD STREET.
Capital, - - - - SIOO,OOO, With Stockholders Liability.
INTEREST ALLOWED ONf DEPOSITS.
o ——
T. P. BRANCH, President. J. T. NEWBERY, Cashier.
DIRECTORS s
rnos. W. COSKERY, GEN. M. W. GARY, . V LGER.
JUDGE WM. GIBSON, E. H. ROGERS. JAMES L.GOW.
THIS BANK solicits the accounts of all who wi-h to deposit money for thirty days
or longer, on w hich it pays per cent, interest. We offer extra inducements
to all gua’dians, trustees, or parties wishing to make a profitable investment, and one
on which they can instantly realize their capital. That the advantages and benefits of
the Bank may be available to all, we will receive sums of One Dollar and upwards on
deposit, and will issue therefor pass books or certificates of deposit, the latter available
in all portions of the United States. febS-ly
GRAND MASQUERADE BALL
-OF THE
DEUTSCHER SCHUETZEN CLUB!
MASONIC HAL L,
FEBRUARY 12th, 1 877.
miCKETB admitting ono Gentleman an<l two Lndies, $1; extra Ladies’ ticket, sl.
A Committee has been appointed to examine Ma c ks.
Servants will not be allowed In either Dressing Room. Responsible parties will be
in attendance in the Cloak Room.
Tickets can be obtained from the Officers of the Club.
No Tickets sold at the door. febl-sutufri&su
NOW RECEIVINGr
NEW AND BEAUTIFUL
SPRING GOODS
AT
Til m lEIRICKMG DRV GOODS STORK,
CORNER BY THE PLANTERS HOTEL.
INCLUDING WHITE GOODS, RUCHINGS, NECK TIES, HAMBURG
EDGINGS and INSERTINGS. in great variety. BEAUTIFUL SPRING
CAMBRICS, from 8 1-2 to 10c., Yard wide do. and PiRIALE , at 12 1 2c.
FIGURED and CHOICE STYLES PiaUES, at 12 1-2, 15 and 20c. All the
l-ading brands of Bleached Cottons and S eetings, at the lowest prices, in
cluding the imitation 4-4 LONSDALE BLEACHED COTTON, at Qc. Also,
150 pieces BLACK ALPACA, of pure and beautiful black, at less prices than
these goods were ever offered before—they were imported direct for our retail
sales, and we can recommend them. We will also receive this week some
Choice Styles
DRESS C3rOODS.
Suitable for Early Spring Wear. Also, Black end Colored SILKS, to which
we respectfully invite the attention of purchasers.
We will also receive full lines of low and medium grade* of GOODS, such as Pius,
at 2c. per paper, 280 pins to the paper; Good Needles, at 2%c. jn*r pap *i; H<*> > and
F,yeß, lc per card.; Pencils, at on** cent cacti; l<ubber-ne H ded leneils. at 2% -.;
Good Envelopes, sc. per pack; Good Note Paper, sc. p r quire; roll
ed tape. 2c. per roll; Gents’ Silk Bows, 5 and 10c. each; God Suspenders, i5 ad >oc ;
Ladies’ Hanu kerchiefs, sc. each;Gents’ Hemmed Harulkcreh'e s. targe size and go.> I. at
10c.;Good Dress Goods, at 10c. per yard ‘.Gentlemens’ Im tation W.-uu.suttaCoitoi. st.irt**,
at 50c ; vood Undershirts and Drawers, at 35c. each and Hundred- or other ai ti 1.-s at
equally low prices, to wh'eh we call the attention of ail who are in need oi su< ii ood.
V. RICHARDS & BRO.
CORNER BY THE PLANTERS HOTEL.
feb-t-tf
L. RICHARDS
AUGrTJBTA
DRY GOODS STORE
IS THE PLACE TO GET
REAL BARCAINS IN DRY COODS
THIS WEE K.
Tlx© Clearance Sale
* —AND THE—
BARGAIN COUNTERS,
WII.L CONTINUE
Dress Goods, Black Cashmeres, Black Alpacas, White Goods, Hamburg
Edgings, Table Damask, Doylies,Towels, Handkerchiefs, Ruchings, Hosiery,
Neck-Ties, Jet Jewelry, Necklaces, and thousands of little articles will be
offered on the BARGAIN COUNTERS THIS WEEK.
NEW SPRING GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
PRINTS, CAMBRICS, PIQUES. One case CORDED PIQUES will be sold out at 10c.
per yard—a great bargain. Real‘Lonsdale 1-4 Shirting, Real Fruit of the Loom 4-4
Shirting, Real Semper Idem 4-4 Shirting, Real Wamsutta 4-4 Shirting, just received.
TO SECURE BARGAINS IN THESE GOODS NOW IS TIIE TIME!!
L. RICHARDS,
209 BROAD STREET,
-febi-tf Augiata, Ga.
B‘J.OO LOT,
One set Gold Front Pia and Ear Rings.
One Ladies’ Long Neck hLn.
Oi e elegant Locket for the above.
One Ladies’ “Pompadour” Watch Chain.
One pair etone Sleeve Buttons.
One pair Lngrawd S.eeve Buttons.
One Amethyst Stone Bing.
One Gent’s large Seal Ring.
One Ladies' band Engagement Ring.
Oue set Spiral Shirt Stud a.
One Gent s Lake George Diamond Stud.
One beautiful Scarf Pin.
85.00 LOT.
One Ladies’ Opera Chain, with slide and
tassel.
One heavy Ladies’ Neck Chain.
One beautiful Locket for the above.
One Ladies’ “Cameo” Pin and Ear Kings.
One pair (2) elegant Bracelets.
One pair Amethyst Sleeve Buttons, inlaid
with pearls.
One pair Onyx Sleeve Buttons.
One set Studs to match the above.
One fine Gent’s Watch Chain, with charm.
One Amethyst King, inlaid with pearls.
Oue Topaz King, inlaid with pearls.
One La lies’ heavy Band Ring.
One Ladies’ ‘ liemise Button
One Geut’s Parisian Diamond Pin.
One Collar Button.
One i xtia fine set Studs.