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JIUwAItBE*, - - * Editor. Morning, March 24, 18G4. Col. L. Q- C. Lamar, of Mississippi* will Address the citizens of Columbus on Wednes day evening, at Temperance Hall. The ladies are specially invited to attend. fCOMMPWICATED.} Tlie First Congress- Brief Review of Some of its most prominent Acts. SUSPENSION OF THE WRIT OF HABEAS COKPUS. As the public mind is considerably exer cised at this time in reference to the suspen sion of this writ, I select this from among the Acts of the Congress as the first upon w ic to make some comments; and the first inqui ry I makejin/eference to the Act, is. does t e Constitution of the Confederate States author ize it to be done ? Is there any power grant ed by the Constitution to the Congress, or to any body, at any time, to suspend the writ. And to test this matter, we must appeal to the Constitution itself-let it speak for itself. In the 9th section and 3d clause of the Con ■titution, we find the following language, and I quote the entire clause, and all there is on this subject: “This privilege of the writ of habeas corpus •hall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion, the public safety may require it.” Now, what did the framers of the Constitu tion mean when they put into it the above clause ‘t Hid they mean to prohibit the sus pension of the writ under any and all conceiv able circumstances ? Can any man, lettered or •unlettered ; can any fair man read the above clause and say that the Constitution prohibits the suspension of the writWe think not; and we can hardly conceive how any one can have the hardihood, with that clause before him, to oontend that the suspension is uncon stitutional. We understand it to mean the ■ame as if it had read as follows —making a slight transposition of the words, but not altering the meaning: “When in case of re bellion, or invasion, the public safety may re quire it, the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus may be suspended/’ Again, the clause can fairly and grammati cally be transposed thus : “The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall be suspended only when in cases of rebellion or invasion, the public safety may require it.’’ Can anything be more manifest than the meaning of this clause of the Constitution ? Is it not clear as daylight, that the framers of the Constitution intended that times and cir cumstance# might come about when the writ might be suspended ? Why say anything about the suspension of the writ. ? The same clause,word per word and letter,per letter is in the old Constitution of the U. S. It has been copied into ours, and, saying nothing of the wisdom of this question, we have been accus tomed to ascribe great wisdom to the men of the revolution of 1776, and to the framers of that old Constitution. They put in that clause then. The framers of our Constitution copied it without amendment. They all meant some thing by that language. 1 will not ascribe to them the folly of inscribing mere twaddle and meaningless claims in the Constitution. No, they meant what they say, that the privilege of the writ may be suspended under certain circumstances. But it may be asked, whefl can the circum stances arise to authorise it? This question is plainly answered in the clause under con sideration, to wit: “When the public safety may require it.” When is it likely “the pub lic safety would require it?” That is plainly announced in the instrument itself—“in case of rebellion or invasion.” To my mind, this language is plain and explicit, that, there is a clear and absolute delegation of power to some body and at some time, under the Constitution to suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus ; and I understand it farther to mean, that this may be done when the coun try is engaged in a war. Iu time of war, then, the writ may be suspended. Certainly the terms invasion or rebellion can have no broad er meaning; can-not be more threatening to the “public safety,” than the actual existence of war. So much for the meaning of the above clause in the Constitution. Again, some light is thrown upon this sub ject by reference to our “Code of Georgia.”— This Code has been lately adopted. The fra mers of the Code and the members of the Leg islature who adoptod the Code, have put upon record their views of this matter, the right to suspend the writ in some cases. The “Code of Georgia,” in the 8906 Section, after granting the right to all persons who are restrained of their liberty, to sue out this writ, lays: “And this right shall be suspended, or denied in only times of existing wav,and, then, only to such persons as shall be in military confinement.” What does this language mean ? What j meant the Legislature when they adopted it ? The Legislature adopted this very section, and the Governor gave Lis assent to it on the 19tli day of December, 1360. I suppose the free dom of the citizen wag as dear to him then, as it is now. And what said our legislatures, and what said our Governor then ? They said in so many words, “that in time of existing War," the privilege of the writ might'be sus pended as to all such persons as should be in “military confinement.” Now, under what circumstances are persons ordinarily held “ military confinement V" How are they arrested, and by what authority '? Is is necessary there should be an affidavit aud a warrant from the hands of a Justice of the Inferior, or Superior Court ? Is that the mode in w T hich persons are found under “mil itary confinements." No saue man will con tend for any such thing. Military arrests are made by military authority, and by military men and by a military order, aDd under rules and regulations prescribed by all civilized Governments. No affidavit, no Justice of the Peace, no Bailiff is required. For instance, a man deserts from the army, a “ corporal’s guard’ is sent out to bring him back. Is it necessary before they can constitutional to ar rest the deserter, to have an affidavit, to lnive a Justice of the Peace, and after he is commit ted, to have a writ of habeas corpus to inquire into thejloyftlity of ljia commitment? How they manage such arrestsin China, I do not know, but I have never heard or known in any civ ilized, European or American Government, of military arrests being made in that way. Thus we see that the Constitution of the Confederate States authorizes the suspression of the writ in terms of “rebellion” or “inva sion, ’ and the Code of Georgia authorizes it as to all such persons as shall he in military confinement. Again, when the the State of Georgia adop ted her Constitution, she prefixed to it certain “fundamental principles,” adopted them as a part of the Constitution, and in them, “ the following, touching the suspension o >e writ of habeas corpus : “The writ of habeas corpus shall not be sus pended, unless, in case of rebellion or invasion, the public safety may require it. This is subsatntially the same as the clause in the Constitution of the Confederate States. Again, I find in the same “ fundamental principles,” in the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as recently adopted, the following “fundamental principles “Martial law shall not be declared, cx cept in cases of extreme necessity.” Marshal law is defined to be “the rules or dained for the government of an army or military force.” Martial law, then, is a sus pension of all civil law. And the State of Georgia has declared it a fundamental princi ple, that in case of extreme necessity, all civil laws, habeas corpus included, may be suspended. LOBBY. [Correspondence of the Times.] Georgia Legislature. Mii.ledokvili.e, March 19th. a. m. After prayer by Rev. Mr. Flynn, and the reading of the journal, Mr. Gartrell moved to reconsider the resolutions on the writ of habeas corpus. He sustained the motion in an able speech, and was followed by Mr. Mathews, of Oglethorpe, in support of the motion. Mr. Mathews spoke with much earnestness and torce, as he always does. Judge Stephens replied briefly and called the previous ques tion. On taking the ayes and nays there was a tie ; ayes 14, nays 14, and the Speaker voted yea, so the motion to reconsider prevailed. A Senate bill to change the time of holding the Interior Court of Washington county to the first Tuesday in each month was passed. A Senate bill to amend the distillation act, passed. It provides for the seizure of stills | run in violation of the law'. Leave of absence was granted to Captain Rawls, of Effingham, who is with his com mand in tho army. A message was received from the Governor, asking that the General Assembly take some definite action in reference to the militia of the State, and notifying them that if they adjourned without directing him how to act in view of the enrollment of the same, he felt it his duty to convene them on Monday. He renewed the expression of his opinion that the withdrawal of the militia from producing avocations, would be fatal to our means of subsistence. A Senate bill authorizing the impressment of railroads to transport supplies under the relief acts of the State, passed. The resolution to adjourn at 12 o’clock, M., was rescinded, and a Senate resolution to adjourn at 11 o’clock to-night, was adopted A resolution by Mr. Lawson, of thanks to our gallant soldiers who have re-enlisted, was adopted. A resolution explanatory of the act to char ter the Ucmulgee Railroad passed. It defines the duration ot its charter, which was omitted in the bill. House took up the Senate resolutions in reference to the recent military law of Con gress. Mr. Stephens offered a substitute, instruct ing the Governor to detain the militia as organized. Mr. Wallace made an excellent speech in support of the Senate resolutions, showing that the act of Congress exempted far more men than the militia bill did, and that the President could, under it, call out the whole, organized ; and that therefore it. was better lor our producing interests, as well as our duty, to yield to the act of Congress Mr. Wallace is a clear and poitiled speaker, and one of the ablest men in the House. Mr. Adams moved the indefinite postpone ment of Mr. Stephens’ substitute, on which the ayes and nays were called, and stood; ayes, 58 : nays, 63. So the motion was lost. The House then adjourned until three o’clock. P. M. In the afternoon, the unfinished business— the resolutions on the militia were taken up. Messrs. Mathews and Wallace sustained the Senate resolution, which yielded to the action of Congress. Mr. Stephens sustained his substitute. Mr. Dever, from the Military Committee, oflered a substitute to the substitute offered by Mr. Stephens. Messrs. Carswell, Hill, Lam bo and Wood, sustained the substitute of the Military Committee. Messrs. Du Bose und Stephens spoke briefly in opposition to it. The previous question was called, and sus tained. The vote then was. on receiving the substitute irom the Military' Committee, and was not sustained. The resolutions from the Senate were then adopted. They areas follows: Resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia, That declining to express any opin ion as to the wisdom of the act passed by Con gress, enrolling such persons as had been enrolled under the State law, we recommend that His Excellency the Governor interpose no obstacle to its enforcement, and the Gov ernor is requested to open a correspondence with the Secretary of War, and request him to exonerate from the penalties of said act, such persons between the ages of 17 and 18, and 4o and 50,- who did not volunteer or enrol within the time specified, supposing their en rolment under the State law to be legal. Tlie reconsidered resolutions on the sus pension of the. habeas corpus were taken up Mr. Russell, of Muscogee, moved his resolu tions as a substitute for the resolutions of Judge Stepheus, and in taking the ayes and nays the vote was 68 to 71. So it was lost. The question was then on Judge Stephens’ resolutions as amended. The vote was 71 to 68. I will try to send a copy of them. Mr. Barnes offered the following resolutions, which were adopted unanimously. Resolved. That notwithstanding the differ ences of opinion entertained by members of this Legislature in reterenee to the wisdom and constitutionality of the recent act of Con gress suspending the writ of habeas corpus, the General Assembly of Georgia hereby express undiminished confidence in the integrity and patriotism of Jefferson Davis, Chief Mages trate of the Confederate States. The House then adjourned to 7-30, Saturday Night Session. The House met at half-past seven and eon tinned in session for the signing ot b,Ha, and an-aiting the action ot the The usual resoluVons ot H anks to Speaker were adopted ; also resolutions com alimentary to the ladies. The Governor was notified that both Houses were ready to adjourn, and at o'clock the Speaker pronounced the House adjourned sine die. Friday, March 18th P. M. In the Senate this afternoon, the question of the suspension of the habeas corpus was un der consideration. Mr. Walker spoke in sup port of the resolutions offered by him, declar ing the act constitutional, and requesting Con gress to repal it. Mr.. McClusky replied, in defense of the action of Congress. The dis cussion occupied the entire afternoon session, and no vote was taken. Saturday, March 19th, 1864. In the Senate this morning, resolutions in reference to the militia of the State was under consideration, and elicited considerable dis cussion. A substitute was finally adopted, which proposes to throw' no obstacle in the way of enrollment by the Confederate Gov ernment. The ayes was 18, nays 13. The bill to encourage the organization of a volunteer Navy, was passed. A message w r as received from the Governor, in reference to the adjournment, and the ques tions for which he had convened the General Assembly, He desires an expression of opin ion on the enrollment of the militia, the habeas corpus act, and the way to make peace, and notifies the body that he shall feel constrained to convene them on- Monday, if they adjourn without taking action. The special order—the habeas corpus ques tion—was taken up, and Mr. Pottle opened the debate in support of a series of resolu tions offered by him. He maintained that in his opinion the suspension of the act was un constitutional, and Congress should so modify it to conform to the limit of Legislative pow er. Congress has no right to exercise the power in the way provided in the bill. He argued, that, no arrest could be made, save by the due process of law, and on oath or affir mation. The act give3 the President power to arrest and try' a citizen by a military court martial. [During his speech, just before the hour of 12, the .Senate rescinded the resolu tion to adjourn at 12 in., and resolved to ad journ at 11 o’clock, p. m. At, the conclusion of Mr. Pottle's speech, the Senate adjourned to 3 p. m. In the afternoon, the habeas corpus question being under discussion, Col. Lloyd offered resolutions expressing no opinion of the con stitutionality of the act, and expressive of confidence that it would be exercised wisely. He made an able, niul well-timed and temper ed speech in support of his resolutions. Col. Lloyd is a man of fine ability, and a leading member of the Senate. Col. Gaulden then spoke in behalf of reso lutions submitted by him, declaring the action of Congress unconstitutional and unwise. The vote was taken ou the substitute of Mr. Lloyd, which was lost—ayes 12, nays 23. Col. Ramsey moved to nostimm* all further consideration of the question, which was lost —ayes 13, nays 22. The question was then on Mr. Walker's resolutions, pronouncing the act unconstitu tional, &c. Mr. Walker spoke briefly in their support. Col. Ramsay, responded iu a long, animated and eloquent speech, in which he made a searching argument in support of the administration, and the act, and against ar bitrary legislation and a fault-finding spirit. At the conclusion of his speech, the Senate adjourned until half-past seven. SATURDAY NIGIIT SESSION. The Senate met at half-past seven, and af ter laying on the table the proposition of Mr. Walker, an effort was made to take up the House resolutions on the habeas corpus act. After protracted engineering, they were brought up, and adopted by a large majority. I regret that the late hour, and the hurry of the closing business prevents me from send ing the ayes and nays on the final vote in either House. The Senate then passed the. following bills : A bill to amend the act amending the char ter of the Macon and Western Road—provides that they may charge the same rates as the Central Road. A bill to exempt cotton belonging to the Confederate States from texation. A bill for the relief of Habersham county. After passing the usual complimentary reso lutions, the President pronounced the Senate adjourned sine die. The result of the action on the habeas cor pus question has, I believe, suppressed even then friends of the measure. A week ago, it was thought that the measure could not pass either house, and especially That the Sen ate would kill it by a large majority. The friends of the resolutions have used untiring energy and great ability,in urging the measure forward. The restlessness of the members under the Governor’s notice that he would convene them on “Monday if they did not act on them, caused some to yield their hesi tation, and let them pass. The influence of the distinguished Vice President, who has been a constant listener to the debates, has been material in affecting the result. Other influences mightjbe named, but it is perhaps best not to allude by them. The resolutions are much modified intone, from the originals, and probably will not produce the mischief that many anticipated. They do uot show the cordial support of the administration which is .important to maintain iu such a cri sis. Change or Schedi will be seen by ref erence to advertisement that the schedule on the Muscogee Railroad has been changed and trains will hereafter leave Columbus for Macon at 6.15 p. m., and arrive from .Macon at 5 a. m. Gen. Wool has published in one of the Albany papers his'ptan of subjugating the South. He would nave two hundred and lifts’ thousand men under Gen. Grant, and as many more under Gen. Meade, moving upon the enemy at once and with irresisti ble power. A special dispatch from Washington says Secre tary Chase is about to resign on account of unpleas ant relations growing out of the Pomeroy Presiden tial circular. Maj. John E. Davis, Post Quartermaster, gives notice that all demands against him or officers of the poet, must be presented by the 24th, for pay ment. Come forward, gentlemen, and get your money. Why do you stand back for so much per suasion ? T 38 L 38 Gr R A P E 10 . Reports of tiie Press Association. Entered according to act of Congress in the year ff&k by "• Thrasher, in the Clerk’s office of the District Court of the Confederate States for the Northern District of Georgia. Richmond, March 21.—The Herald ot the 18th, contains the proceedings and speeches of a monster mass meeting at the Cooper In stitute on the previous evening. One resolution adopted, earnestly recom mends a concerted effort to plaoe the heart of the Government on a man whose wisdom, in tegrity and firmness the country may rely, for a speedy suppression of the rebellion, vt cessa tion of bloodshed, the maintenance of the Union and independent States. Another res olution declares in favor of McClellan for President. All were adopted with acclama tion. A body of rebels 1500 strong w r ere reported within 15 miles of Guyandotte, Western Va. Government securities have declined three per cent. A New York freight train w r as captured and burned by guerrilas near Nashville on th e 16th. The Paris correspondent of the New' York Times says the French Government has been officially notified that she w ill be held respon sible for damage the Rappahannock may do to American commerce. A formidable expedition up the Red River, is freely spoken of in Yankee papers. Richmond, March 20.—U. S. papers to the 17th received this morning from City Point. Washington dispatches state positively that Meade will be superceded next week, llis successor is not known. Lincoln has ordered another draft for two hun dred thousand men on the loth of April, to provide an adequate reserve force for all contingencies. It is believed in New York that the Italy ship Regulator foundered at sea on the 7th, with 400 men on board. The bill authorizing the sale of gold passed both Houses of the Yankee Congress. Gold closed at 161 on the afternoon of the same day, the 10th, in New York. European advices to the Cth received. There is nothing- confirmatory of the recognition rumors, except a statement that Mason has returned to London, it is supposed, in connection with the al leged recognition.. , Richmond, March 20.—1 t is reported that Gen. W. F. Smith will be assigned to the command of the army of the Potomac, at the particular request of Gen. Grant. The World denounces Butler as a malicious hu man brute. A-dangerous state of feeling is growing up at the West. The democrats are organizing in secret against the soldiers, who ure committing outrages without rebuke from the military authorities. The Chicago Times advises armed resistance and retali ation. A letter from Vallandighaui gives similar counsel to democrats. The small pox is spreading in the West. At Cin cinnati it is worse than ever known before. At Cleveland 1200 cases are reported. The funeral of Mrs. Beauregard at New Orleans on the 3d inst. was attended by over 0,000 persons.* Maximillian arrived at Paris on the sth inst., and and it is reported will embark for Mexico on the 25th. New York, 17th, p. m. —Gold advanced, closing at 103. Grant has formally taken command of the fed eral armies, llis headquarters for the present are with the army of the Potomac. Returned prisoners arrived this afternoon. Im mense concourse of people at the wharf and Capitol square! ('abounded enthusiasm! Tribute of Respect. The members of the Columbus Bar met this mor ning according to previous uotice, at the office of Messrs. Iverson Jc Williams, for the purpose ot taking some suitable notice ot the death of Col. Seaborn Jones. When on motion of Col. Craw ford, the lion. A. Iverson was called to the Chair, and J. J. Abercrombie was appointed Secretary of the meeting. On motion, a committee of three, consisting of the Hon. G. E. Thomas, the Hon. M. J. Crawford and the Hon. Porter Ingram, were appointed by the Chair, to draft, and report a memorial and res olution on the life and character -f ti.o deceased. The said committee, through their chairman, the lion. (_l. E. Thomas submitted the following which were agree to: Brethren of the Columbus Bar: Again are we called on to mourn the departure of another broth er; one long and favorably known to the whole fraternity; a strong man of towering intellect and of almost world-wide fame as a jurist. Col. Seaborn Jones is no more ! Great has been the mortality' among our pro fessional brethren since the commencement of this calamitous war especially with Chattahoochee cir cuit. “Friend after friend departs, and who has not lost a friend.” Some in the Spring, not a few in the Summer, and now one in the Winter oflife has been snatched away by resistless hand. Many whose well known faces and familiar voices so often seen and heard in the court room, have been recently removed to their resting places among the silent, sleeping dead. No one has been taken from us whose career at the bar has been so marked by every trait of mind, every gift of na ture: and who has so fully illustrated the learning, the philosophy and the power of the legal profes sion as the distinguished brother, whose demise, on yesterday morning, at his ow a loved home, in the circle of his own dear family, has been the melaneholly' occasion of our assemblage this mor ning in this office. His professional laurels have all been well earned, being the fruit of many years of close and intense application and practice.— Nature and art both conspired to lift him high up in the temple of Jurisprudence. Quick and dis criminating in mind, clear in perception, ingeni ous in argument, profound in learning, unrivalled in tact, calm and even in temper self-possessed on all occasions, and courtly in deportment, his learnirtg was such as to command, not only the respect and confidence, hut the admiration of all who heard him in the court room. If any man was ever born a lawyer, Col. Sea born Jones was that man. Many others of the profession have justly risen to eminence by dili gent improvement of someone peculiar quality of mind, hut it was his good fortune to unite in himself every qualification and to excel in every branch and department of his 'profession. He was equally happy'in the presentation of the facts to the jury as in the array of law before the Court, applicable to! the cases of his clients. His mis takes were “few and far between.” We never shall see his like again. No man enjoyed more of the universal confidence of his fellow citizens, as an acute, able and successful lawyer. Full of years with all the honors of the profession crowning a long and bripiaut career, when the summons came, which must come to all, “of dust thou art and un to dust shalt thou return,” he bowed his venerable head in death, in meek and patient submission, and in humble hope of sins forgiven. He was called by r the suffrages of his countrymen, In till several important and responsible stations in pub lic life, in all of which he was the watchful, and indefatigable public servant. And whether we view him in the Court or in the Legislative Halls of the State or of Congress, he was equal to all oc casions and inferior to no one in ability and fidel ity of execution. He was a. remarkable and won derful man. His gifts were peculiar, they are a part of his inheritance, and will accompany him in his immortal career of expansion, surviving his body, his name, bis fame, his generation and ail things material. He delighted in the amenities oflife and the courtesies ofhis profession. To us. his bretheren, his death created a void which none can fill. To his deeply afflicted family', his loss is irreparable. HH long protracted and eventful life of labors and usefulness has closed, his gradu ally descending sun has set. “A mighty man has fallen.” ‘‘No further seek? his me*ts to disclose, Or draw his frailties from dread abode; There, they alike, in trembling hope repose, The bosom of his Father and his God.” Therefore, Resolved Ist, That we tender to the bereaved aged and excellent wife of his life, to his amiable and affectionate daughter, and to all his immediate family and friends, our sincere condo lence in this Sad and painful dispensation of Provi dence. 3d. Resolved, That this memorial and these resolutions be reported by the chairmau of this meeting to the Judge of this cercuit at the opening of the Superior Court at its next term in this coun ty, with a request that the same be spread on the minutes of said court as a testimonial of our regard for the deceased. On motion of Maj. Williams, it was further re solved, that the members < f this liar attend, as a body the funeral of our deceased brother at his late residence on to-morrow. On motion of Crawford it was aha resolved, that this memorial and thes.e resolutions be published in all the public papers of this city, and that a copy of the same be forwarded by the chairman to the family of the deceased. A. Iversox, Chairman. J. J. Abercrombie, Secertary. Saturday, March 19. CITY MATTERS. T. J. JACKSON, Local Editor Consignees per Mobile & Girard R. 11. —March 22,*64. —Major Humphries; Major Allan; Capt. H. D. Cothran ; J. J. Clapp; Dr. M. Woodruffs Mrs. Chalmers; Mrs. S. Grimes: Powell. Frazer & (Jo Warnock & Cos.: Woodruff' & Go.; W. . Williams. Sa lbs To-Day. —Ellis, Livinvstou A Cos, will sell a number of valuable negroes and olher prop erty to-day. See advertisements. “The Angel Daughter.” —This is the title of a handsomely printed and neatly bound little vol ume which has been kindly presented to us by the hand of a most cherished friend. It is the memoir of a most estimable young lady of this communi ty, who died something over a year ago. The author’s name is net given, but an attentive peru sal of the work, satisfies us that it is the product of a truthful and polished writer who possessestbe power to soar among the exquisite fields of thought and learning, and at the same time play upon the heart-strings with a master touch. In fact we have read nothing in a long time that combines such beautiful, truthful and even brilliant powers of description, with the deep-iiowing current of a powerful mental perception, under the operation of which the author not only baudles his theme with the ease and grace of a perfect scholar, but adorns each sentiment with a vivid glow of im passioned feeling, a richness of language and a terseness and power of beautiful imagery, that fully establishes his character as a finished writer and an adept in the use of words. Asa general thing, memoirs so highly color their subjects, that they not only do injustice to their authors but also to the memory of the dead whose praise they speak. But from a long and intimate acquaintance with this lamented lady, as well as from the united testimony of all who knew her, we feel an abiding consciousness that the lit tle work before us, is but a deserved tribute to de parted worth, —one whose many excellencies as a perfect model of her sex cannot be overestimated or too highly colored. This little volume was printed a t the office of the Atlanta Intelligencer, apd the mechanical skill evinced in getting it up reflects groat credit upon its publishers, and proves beyond question that Southern printers can do as handsome work as can be done anywhere. We are sorry that the au thor has not thought proper at present to strike pff a few thousand copies of this precious memoir, as we would bo pleased to see it in every Sabbath School in tho South, as it could not fail to interest all, and presents a model that -the youth of the country would do well to imitate. This memoir is dedicated to the memory of Miss Helen Augusta Young, daughter of Wui. 11. Young, Esq., of this city, who, we trust, will pardon us for the liberty thus taken. + Barnwell Light Artillery. —The reader’s attention is invited to the advertisement of Lieut. R. G. Jones, of the above company, who is now in this city. lie wishes to enlist 25 recruits, to whom the usual commutation and bounty will be paid.— This is a fair opening for the patriotic. Financial. —We learn that up to last evening there had been funded at the Depository iu Co lumbus, nearly four millions of dollars. The pres sure to invest has been constantly on the increase, and as the time has nearly- expired, we presume there will be a grand rushjluring the present week There is no time to be lost, and all who intend to ■procure bonds should no longer procrastinate, as the probability is strong that on tho last day or' two of the month, many will he crowded out.— The depository will he open all day during the week, and persons who desire to fund would greaty laeilitate operations by properly preparing their packages before going to the office. Packages should be labelled with the amount contained, the name of the party for whom the certificate is to he issued, and the county and State in which he or she resides. By' taking this precaution persons will he detained at the office hut, a lew minutes, as the hank officers would thereby he enabled to pro ceed very rapidly. Another thing should he re membered, #,nd that is that no certificates are is sued for less than one hundred dollars, and no fractional part of one hundred dollars will he re ceived. e learn tha t the Depository in Macon is great ly ahead of us in funding, that city having issued certificates for nearly eight millions. This may he accounted for in two ways—first, there are de positories .at Eu fa ill a and Montgomery, which leaves but a comparatively small scope of country for the operations of our depository, while Macon draws from a large surrounding country, with am ple railroad facilities. Secondly, the press of that city has kept the importance of funding constantly before the minds of the peoplo. Confederate Taxes.— We learn from Col. Lee, our very efficient Confederate Tax Collector, that his office will he closed for the present, until the new Confederate currency gets in circulation.— During the last four months, the whole amount of tax money collected by this officer in Muscogee county, has reached tho handsome sum of nearly two million dollars, and there is a large amount still due to he collected. We heartily congratu late the Confederacy in having procured the ser vices of such a capable and faithful officer for this important duty. A gentleman of enlarged busi ness (jualifications, of untiring energy, of unyield ing integrity, Col. Lee is emphatically the right man in the right place, and an officer that the country may well delight to honor. If the Con federacy had exercised so much wisdom and dis cretion in the selection of all its public servants, we might rest assured that its business would be well managed. Rainv ami Cold. —On Sunday night a cold, disagreeable ruin set in which continued all that night and most of yesterday. Such a spell of cold and wet hears a strong resemblance to the dead of winter, when the animate world is Compelled to draw in from active out-door pursuits. Although we fear another frost on the present full moon, we sincerely trust that old winter is making his dyiug struggle, and that the present foreboding aspect of the weather will be superceded by clear skies and genial sun. March seems to have reversed its usual order—this time it “came in like a lamb and is going out like a lion.” Substitute for Shoes. —We met one of Gen. Lee’s old veterans yesterday morning who had managed to cover his feet with a hit of dug skin that had been cutout while wet, and was°after wards confined to his feet with leather thongs.— Although their appearance was somewhat clumsy the soldier declared he never walked easier in his de. and rather than pay from seventy-five to a hundred dollars lor shoes, he intended to wear the substitute white he remained in the service It would he an immense saving if plantation negroes were taught how to make and wear the same ar ticle by their masters.- Montgomery Advertiser. Stray Horse. A GRAY HORSE, with light mane and il. tail, about 14 hands high, and in thin order, es caped on bunday night. (20th), in Wynnton, with harness on. Any person giving information in ref erence to said horse, or deliver him at the residence of Hon. James M. < hambers, in Wynnton, or Rev. Jos. S. Key. t-olumbus, will be liberally rewarded, besides eonfering a great favor upon the owner. Rev Robt.J. H’arp. march 22 It* Will Be Rattled At til© Elciorado, ON Tuesday Night, at 9 o’clock, 22d, a sett of PEARLS, the handsomest in the Confederacy. Twenty chances at SIOO each, march 22-lt* AUCTION SALES. By Elli*, Livins»»{oi& & Cos. ON Tl EBDAY . 22d March, at 11 o'clock, we will sell in front of our store, A Ao. 1 l>«»»il>ie Carriage, In first rate order, with Harness to match, mar 18 Id *6 50 _ By Llli*, Livingston A €o* LIKELY NEGROES. ON TUESDAY, 22d of March, !«t 11 o’clock, we will sell in front of our Store, 1 NEGRO WOMAN, 30 years old, fair cook and washer, with 0 likely children. 1 NEGRO WOMAN, 22 years old good cook, washer aud ironer, and her three chil dren. 1 NEGRO WOMAN, 24 years, fine seam stress, washer and ironer, and house servant, and 4 children. These negroes are all extra likely.— Sold for no fault and can be seen anytime be fore the day of sale, mar 21 $lO 50 HO FOR SAVANNAH. LIGHT ARTILLERY ! TWENTY-FIVE RECRUITS WANTED! SSO BOUNTY. LIEUT R. C. JONES, of Barnwell's Light Artil lery, ’.Maxwell's Battalion Light Artillery, sta tioned at Savannah, is now in this city recruiting for his Company. Now lithe time for young men to join the most desirable arm ot the service. You will rccieve SSO bounty, uniform complete, and transportation to camps. All wishing to join will report to him at the store Os Messrs. Acce Collier, or to Mr. .J. B. Collier, or to Mr. I. W . Acee at the Confederate Shoe Shop, lie will return on the 2Sth inst., and will take clothing or provisions to any members of his Company, mar 21 till 2Stlu ; I wish to hire 20 or 25 hands, men or women, to whom I will pay Hie highest government price and give permanent employment. Enquire at the office of the Lee Hospital, over Spear’s Jewelry store, J one's building. W. ROBERTSON, mar2ltf Surgeon in charge Lee Hospital ‘GKi VITLVILLE GOODS.’ A TII3EJ ciuiiraiiiE tmmrriM. it WILL SELL AT AUCTION ON THIJRSDAY, MARCH 94, THEIR ENTIRE ST' Civ OF DOMESTIC GOODS, Consisting of Upwards of 200 Bales. Bales 3-4 Shirtings; Bales 7-8 Shirtings; Bales Drills; Bales 4-4 Sheetings; Bales 8 oz-Osnaburgs. Sale to take place at Graniteville, S. C., ami commence at ten o’clock. WILLIAM GREGG, Treasurer. Graniteville, S. C., March 12, 1864. —Ot PUBLIC SALE Ol? IMPORTED GOODS. BY JTAifIEN K, TAILOR. . Oil WEIL\'ESIHY, March *23. A Tift o’clock, will be sold, without reserve, in my Store, Corner of Campbell and Broad Streets, Augusta, a very handsome line of freshly imported Goods, consisting in part of 1 bale Regatta Stripes, 2ft pieces Black and White Ginghams, 1 case Melton Cloths, 1 hale Grey Flannels, 7 eases 23 1-2 inch English Prints, 5 cases 23 1-2 inch English Prints, Collies’, 2ft doz French Felt Hats, 50doz Calf Skins, French 200 gross Lead Pencils, 30 doz cotton Undershirts, “as are,” 11 bags Rio Coffee, prime, 48 pieces No, 10 black Taffeta Ribbons, 75 pieces No. 12 black Taffeta Ribbons, 5 cases Bleached Cottons, Collies’ C, 5 cases Bleached Cottons, Collies’ 11, 5 cases Bleached Cottons, Collies' X, 2 pieces Scarlet Cloth, 1 piece Beaver Cloth, 180 M Needles, 5 to Ift, 20 cases Wool Cards, 1 case Felt Hats, 21 2-12 doz, 7 doz White Cotton Shirts, fancy bosoms, 2 cases Men’s Calf Shoes, 5 bales Gunny Bagging. 1 barrel Turlington’s Balsam, 1 bale Fancy Tweeds, 1 bale Melton Tweeds, ftftO pair Cotton Cards, 2 cases Playing Cards, 2 cases J/ixed Pins, white, 1 case Legal Cap Paper, 2 cases Hair Pins, 1 case Melton Cloths, 5 pieces white and red Flannel, ALSO, 1 hhd English prepared Chick or y, 1 bag Alspiee, 3 casks assorted Hardware, 3 cases assorted Hardware, scases assorted Shoes. Conditions cash, in any Confederate Bills. “mar 17 td JAMES H. TALYOK. 1 :* ppen t e >•* Ha n led. 'TWENTY CARPENTERS to work on the new 1 IP..ii bebnv the Nnv.s Vard, lor which the highest wages will be given. Apply to JOSEPH HANSKRD. mar lo ts \e£T©«*s Wanted. 'TEN i able-bodied negro men wanted for two * month.>, Good wage; will be given. Apply to H. S. SMITH, Jr., mar 17 lw* or J. K. REDD. FOR SAXeT Flour and Meal, fresh ground. Nails, assorted sizes. Tobacco of all grads. Osnaburgs and Yarns. Coperas and Extract of Logwood. Snuff—Maccaboy and Georgia Rebel—in packages. Cigars, Needles: Pins, Writing Paper, En velopes, Yarns, Osnaburgs, and a variety of Dry-Goods. For sale by - H. FISCHACKER, mar 15 lw 104, Broad Street. NOTICE. Claimants for negro hire on the Columbus De fences are requested to call for payment before the 26th inst. THEODORE MORENO Captain of Engineers. Columbus, Ga.. March 19, Is*>4.—-It. Desirable Land for Sale. A TRACT of land in Hines county. Miss., one and a fourth milesfrom Raymond containing 8<)0 acres 500 of which are cleared and in a fine state ot culti vation, the’ most of which is creek bottoms not sub ject to overflow, and as tine cotton and grain land as anv in that portion of the State. . . '-On the premises is a gooddwelhng house with six rooms, kitchen, smoke-house, potatoe house, chicken house Bor 10 good negro houses, with brick chim neys, good stables with 10 or 12 stalls, double cribs, a good S»n house with mill, good overseers’ house, with two rooms, a goed cistern and well, with milk house.: _ , ... This land, if not sold in a few days, will be with drawn from theinarket. Persons wishing to purchase should call immediately at the office of A. t. -'lc- Gehee, Broad street, mar 21 4t