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sir authority. ACTS AND BENOLITIONS i,f the Second Session of the PROVISIONAL CONGRESS of the CONFEDERATE STATES, 1861 (No X3.) AS ACT for tho leqjoatntioa or tlie «tates, prop-rtv aud ef fect* of alien eiiemiea. and for the iiideinuilj ol ritizrtia of the Confederate State- and person. aiding tile sameiu tile ex- iatinjt war with th«* L'uitfd States. Wfljrt-M, Tiu- G overt! n-ent and people of the Uuited States have departed from the usage* ot civili/. *d warfare iu coutisuatinR au-i dsftrojiuK tbe property of the people of the Confederate Stile* of ail kiuda. whether used for military purpose* or not; a.id whereas, our only protertioo ogaiu*( such wr»»ii#t« is to U* f mud iu such measures ol retaliation a» will ultimately indemni fy our own citizens for their losses, and restrain the wuntoueac- C **ses of our euemies: Therefore— Section 1. Be it enacted bv the Congress of tlic CoiifederaU* Srates of America, That all ami every the lands, tenements and hereditaments, gtxjdeaud ehatuis, r^mts and credits within these C.mfederate st.de., and every rislit and interest therein held. otriied,pjiU4>Nnrd or enjoyed by or for any alien enemy si nee the SIst day of May. one tnousauu eight hundred and sixty-one, ex- c *pt such debts due to au alien enemy a* may hav been paid into t ie Treasury of any one of the Confederate States prior to the passage of this iaw. be, aud the *auie are hereby, sequestrated bv the Confederate States of America, and •hall be hour for the full indemnity of any true aud loyal citizen or resident of these Con federate States, >>r other prrsou a'ding said Confederate States in the prosecution of the* present war'between said Confederate States aud the I'n'tsd States of America, and for which he may suffer any loss or injury uuuer the act of the United State,, to wuicb this Act is retaliatory, or under any other aet of the United States, or of nnv State thereof authorizing the seizure, c indemuHtion or eontiseation of the property of citizens or rcsi- d uits of the Confederate States, or other person aiding said Con federate Srates, aud the same shall l»e seized aud disposed of as provided for iu this Aet: Provided, however. \Vheu tbe estate property or right* t.» In* rflecUd by tills Aet were, or are, within a >me State of this Coufeileraey. which has become such since slid twenty-first d iv of May, then this Act will operate upon, and a* to su. h estate, property or rights, ami shall person* cluim- iug the same from aud after tfiedav such Stute so became n mein- t* r of tills C mfi'de.acv. and not before: Provided further. That the provisions of the A< t shall not extend to the stocks or other public securities of tbe C »ul«*dt rate Governun*ut or of any ot tue States.i* tiiisOuUleracy, held or owned by any alien ene my, or to wnv debt, obligation, or sum dm from the Confederate Government, or a:iy < ■* the States, to such alien enemy : And provided, aiso. That the provision* of this Act shall not embrace theprorierty of citizens or residents of either ol the States of D lawure, Maryland. Kentucky or Mi — .uri, or of the District of Columbia, or the territories ol New M**xi<o, Arizona, or the lu- diau Territory South of Kausa*. except sueh «*f said citizens or residents as snail commit actual hostilities asain-t the Confed erate State*. or aid and al**t the United Slat* s in the existing war against the Confederate State*. , . „ , .. Sec. 2. And be it further euac-ted. That, it is, and shall Ik-, tin- duty of aud every eitizeu of the Confederate States speedi ly to give information to the officers charged with the execution of this law of any aud every la*ids. tenements and fiend ltaments, pK*da and chattels, right-.md credits within this Confederacy, a id of every right am! interest therein held, owned, possessed or enjoyed by or lor any alien enemy as at ore-aid. •Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, That it shall lr- ilie duty of .-very attorney, agent, former partner, trustee or other w-w-u holding ore »ut rolling any »ueh lands, teeeoieuts or heriditauu*iits, good* or char. Is, rigid* or credits, or any interest therein, of or for auy surhali-u enemy, apeedily to iulorm the Receiver h* re limiter provided to ba appomteti, of the same, and to render an account thereof, and, so tar as i* practicable, t<» place the same in the hands of such Receiver; whereup m. such person shall he fully aequit- t *do; all r,*sp »usioilitv for prop -rty and effects so reported and tirnedorer. Andany-u h peia m wiiiully ;ailing to give *ucfa inrormation and render such account shall 1m* guilty of a lngn misdt-ojeauor, and upon indictment and conviction, snail Ik* fined i i a sum not ex ceding fivet t ,ou*aud dollars m:d impris *:«ed not ljuger than s.x mouth*, said tine and imprisonment to be deter mined by the court trying the case, aud .-hall further be liaale to \x' sued by said Coufederate Stab-*, and subject to pay double the value of the estate, property or* tf-ct* of tu * alien enemy held by ubiect to hisjvmtroh^B bin Sec. 4. i'f-Tiall he the duty of the rev] fjderacy to git • rhi* Act *p. cially iu char*: 1 .! iidge this Con- •*( tuepf* Confederate Scat, ting welland truly t:» enquireurn henditajients, good* ana chattel iutereat there.a, n*itni» the ju Iii'M by or Air any alien eu< iny. i V'Ts, appointed uiut to the Grand Ju ich *it- -vtral R.k control of i ail be their duty at < ,*p ,rt .ill lands, tenement* aud •ixut* and credits, and every diction of «aid Grand Jury, ; it shall Is* tin-duty of the this Act, to take a copy of obtaining the posses*ion and i property aud effect* rep »rted. aud to iustitute proceedings for the sequestration therjot intne manner hereinaf ter provided. See. 5. B-it further enacted. That each Judge of this Cor.fed- eraev *uall, as early as practicable, appoint a R»-«*eiver tor each ■ -ft ion of the State for which he holds a court, and shall n ^uire him, before entering upon the duties <»;’ his office, to give a l»ond iu such p -ualtv as may bv prescribed by t he J udge, with good and sufficient security, to be approved by the Judge, conditioned that he will diligently and faittifnlly discharge the duties imposed up.m him by law. And said oliiccr shall hold his office at the pleasure of the Judge of tbe district or section for which he-is ap pointed. and shall be removed for incoinpt-Icuc v, or in^ffieiency, or infidelity in the discharge o r his trust. And siionld the duties of auy anen Receiver, at auv time, uppeni t«* the Joricc to be r than can bv efficiently le-rionm o by uiu t:ieu the duty U tin* ease, nun to appoint u It- district*. And every such up.m the duties of ni* offi Judge of tb- district or *«*» gently, well and truly to ssitii present war, against tire tmit* d net "fth* it ■•♦ a i I 2! le8e tliat he has been put to loss under the lt Umted .St*** retaliation of ihicb this act is pa*s- aUy V tber act °fthe Uuited States, or of auy Mate ofth,. nr ^the seizure, condemnation or confiscation Cl an y citizen or resident of the Confederate nr..uMii» P eraon aiding said Confederate Stutes in the Liinmi,,: ^against the Uuited Stare*, aud tlie finding of such evirb-i «• • »l rH m favor ot any such claim shall be priuia facie „ rtl> ._x' ., correctness ol the demand, and wheneverCou- V* ai i n f tbe same shall be paid from any money j j 1 q. l '? ur y“^ r,ve d from sequestration under this act: Fro- v- ti MX -^ “ f oar< ^ °f Commissioner* shall not continue be- r . f! T - an * zat, "i | \» f the Court of Claim*, provided for by the virf Jl! ! l » U ,r tM ' vhi «b Court of Claim* the duties herein pro- d, ^'h«rgeil by Commissioners *ball lielongupou the ot Court. The salaries of said Commissioner* snail heat tnt* rate of two thousand live hundred dollars per au- u im, ana snail h»- paid from the Treasury of the Confederacy. And it shall be the duty of the Attorney General, or his assis- Tttiir, to represent the interest of this Government in all case* arising under this act before suid Board of Commissioner*. 2v*c. lj. Beit further enacted. That all expenses incurred iu proceedings under this Act shall be paid from the sequestered fund, and the Judges, in settling accounts with Receivers, shall make to them proper allowances of compensation, taking t\ and a half per cent, on receipts, aud tue same amount on * p«*nditun*K. ^ reasonable compensation, in all cases. The fe the officers of court shall be such a* are allowed by law for similar services in other cases, to be paid, however, only from n^iSIir* uu ^ : .Provided, That all sums realize! by any y ** ar ,or bis sen-ices, exceeding five thou* paid Into the Confederate Treasury, for the dollai . of the (’unfed' Sec. 16. Be it further enacted, Tfiat the Attornc; snail prcscniie such uniform rule* of proceedings nndei m otherwise provided for, a* shall meet tbe i General his law, . . . —^ K.U..UCU iwt. » ..>au mrci CC8«itie of the *kec. 1<. Be it furtherena-ted. That appeals niav lie from final decision of the court under this law, in the"same manuer and within the same time, as is now, or hereafter limy be by law pr«-8cribed for appeals in other civil case-. •it further enacted. That the word “person’* in ides all private corporations, and in ail cases, when become parties, and this law require* an oath it shall be made by some officer of such corpora- ?***■; Ip- Be it lurther enacted. That the courts are vested ith jurisdiction, ami required by this act. to settle all pnrtner- i‘ps heretofore <*xisting between a citizen and one who is au 10. B this law inel c »rporations to be made. tion. i ali« <*rny <-parate the intvr^t of th And it sliall, also, concerned, aud seqm-strut alien all alien lie it further enacted. That in cases of administra- tion of any matter thing, under this aet, the court having .lrisdictiim. may make such orders touching the preservation 'f the property or effects under the direction or control of the teceivt-r, not inccnsisteut with the foregoing provisions, as it hall MH-iJi proper. And tin* Receiver may, at any time, ask mljmve thc iiistrucfions of the court, or Judge, respiting his it of any property or of this Confederacy shall be s of property or effects sold effect* under hi* control. . 21. That the Treasury no ruble in payment of all pure! under this act. 22. Be it lurther enacted. That nothing in this act shall becon- triu-d to destroy or impair th«- lien or other right*of any credi- «*r. a ritizcii or resident ofeitlierof the Confederate States, oi iff any other person, a citizen or resident of any country. State -rritory with which this Confederacy is in friendship, aud n person is not in actual hostility to this Confederacy. Ami any lien or debt claimed ugaiur-t any alien enemy, within the m-aniug of this act. shall lx* propounded and filed in tin* court, n which the proceedings of sequestration are had, within twelve nontlis from the institution of such procet-dings for wquestra- i-»u: and the court shall cause all proper parties to bo made um notice* to be given, and shall hear and determine the re- peotive rights of all parties concerned: Provided, however, uat no sales or payments over of money shall be delayed tor. »r by reason of. such rights or proceedings; but any money re- ti.zedbv tiie Receiver, wl cthn paid int4» the court, or Trea*- i-v. or still in the Receiver’s hands, shall stand in lieu of that vincli produced said money, and In-held to answer the demands •! the creditor* aforesaid, iu the saint* inaimer as that which ieh money wn-. And al 1 claims not propounded aforesaid, within twelve mouths as aforesaid, shull as * to exist ugainst the estate, property, or effects ueques- t*d, or the proceeds thereof. Approved August30, 1861. 19 4t id tiled I ' Ik*I • the of kill apjv offic •«l, di! the ribed i L-cut«-the dutiei See. 6. Be it further enacted. That it shall Ik- the duty of tie- several Receivers aloreaaidto take the possession, control and management ot all lands, tenements aud hereditaments, goods and chattels, rights aud credit* of each ami every alien enemy within the section for which h-* act*. And to this end he is em powered and required, whenever necessary lor accomplishing the purpoi- *of to is Act, to sue for and recover the name or said Confederate Sfat<*s, allowing, in the credits, such delays as may have been, or may be, auy State as to tne collection of debts therein durirua me »«. And the form aud mode of action, whether the matter be of jurisdiction in law or equity, shall 1** by petition to the court ■-ttiug forth, a* best he can the estate, property, right or thing ■ought to be recovered, with the name ot th** p»*i*oii holding, ex ercising supervision over, in possession of or controlling tin* Mine, us the case may be, and praying a sequestration thereof. Notice shall thereupon be forthwith issu' d Uy the clerk of the cjurt, or by tue Reeciver, to such person*, w ith a copy of the i^etition, aud the »ame shall he served by the Marshal or hi* deputy, and returned to the court a* other mesne process iu luw case*: whereunon, the cans** shall b-* docketed and stand lor trial iu the court according to the usual course of it* business, and the court or Judge, shall, at auy time, make all orders of seizure that may seem n ecessary to r - lire the subject matter ol the suit from danger of Ion*, injury, destruction or waste, ami may, pending the cause, make orders of sale in case* that may seem to such j udge or court necessary to preserve auy property *.led for from perUhrng or waste; Provided. That in any case when the C*mt'*dcrate Judge shall find it t*» be consistent with * safe-keeping oft he property i the nler the i al ■ol of i slave* debtor 1 debt e niihll • o! of Hi state and slaves w i se4*urity for the si i,it- h- Ie* may deem suffici abide fay such lurther orders - shall i lixty-o: stati Ik* in p-wisessiou ot tm* said proji same to remain in the hands aud under tin or or per**.n in who*** hand* the seized, requiring iu #*v**ry sueh ca* k**«*pin« of the property and credi 1 lor the purpose aforesaid, and t< the court may make in tne prem. apply to hank or other corporation stin k, or dividend* due «>r which muy be due then-ou, or to rent* on real estate iu cities. And no debtor or other person shall Ik* entitled to the benefit of This proviso unless he him first jwid into the hand* «*1 the Rc- U-iver all interests or net pr->fits which may iia' ' the twentj-hrst May. eignteeu hundred and all case* renting tinuer this proviso, sack debtor S1BIT Wwuuo t > pay annually to the Receiver, nil interest which may accure aa tin* same falls due; and the p *r»ou in whose hands auy other property may be left shall be bound to account for. and pay over annually totiic Receiver, the net income* or profits of saiu prop erty, and on failure ot such debtor or other person to pay over such interest. iu*t income or profits, as the name falls due, the Receiver may demand and recover the debt or property. And. wnerever, after ten day*’ notice to any debtor or person in whose hand* property or d«*bt* may be ieit. of an application for further security, it shall Ik* made to appear to th** satislactiou of tne court that the securities ot such debtor or per«ou are not ample, the court may, on the failure of the party to give suffi cient additional security, render judgment against al! tne parties on the bond for the recovery of the debt or property Provided further. That said court may, whenever in the opinion of the Judge thereof the public exigencies may require it, order the money due a* aforesaid lobe demanded bv tie* Receiver, and if upon demand of the Receiver, made iu conformity to a decretal order of the court requiring said Receiver to collect uny debt* for the payment of which security may have been given under the provisions <»f this Act. the debtor or his security shall fail to pay the same, then upon ten days’ notice to said debtor aua his secu rity, given by said Receiver, of a motion to 1m* made iu said court tor judgment for the amount so secured, said court, at the n-xt term thereof, may proceed to render judgment against said principal and Wcunty, or against tue p&ity served with such no tice, ii#r tin e.ui. so secured with interest thereon, in the name o. said Receiver, and to issue execution therefor. Sec. 7. Any percon iu the posB«*ssi<»u aud control of the s'lb- je<*t matter ol any such suit, or claiming any interest therein, may, bv order of the court, be admitted us a defendant and Ik* allowed to defend to the extent of the interest propounded by him ; but no person shall be heard i.i defence until h«* shall tile u pb a, verified by affidavit and signed by him, sitting forth that no alien enemy” has any interest in the right which he asserts, or for which he litigates, either diivctly or indirectly, by trust, open or seoet, aud tliut fie lififtto solely for himself, or for some citizen of the Confederate States whom he legally repre sents; and when the defence is conducted for or ou acamut ol another, iu wholeor part, the plea shall set forth tbe name und residence of su»*h other persuii, and the relation that the <!«*- feudaut b»-ar- to him iu the litigation. If the cause involves matter which should be tried by a jury according to the course of the common law, the defendant snail l»e entitled to a jury trial. If it involves matters of equity jurisdiction, the court shall proce- d a«cording to it* usual mode of proc4*dure in such eases, and tbe several court* oi this Conlederaoy may, from time to time, establi«ii rule* of proce*. ire under tin* act. not incon sistent with the ai t or other lawsol these Confederate States. Sec 8. Be it further enacted, That tbe de.s of the court shall, at the requestor the R*-eeiv»r. from time to time, issue writs of garnishment, directed t»» one or more persons, com manding them to appear at the then sitting, or at any future term of the court, and to answer under oath whut property or ©.‘foctsofauy alien enemy lie had at the- service of the proves*, or since hasha'd under his piseessionor control belonging to or held i'*r an alien enemy or iu what sum, if any. he is or w as at the time of service ot th** garnishment, or since has been indebted to any alien enemy, and the court shall have power to condemn tbe property or em-ets, or debt*, according v«) the answer, and to make such rules and orders ter the bringing iu of the third per- * >iis claiming or disclosed by the answer t'< have an interest in tlie litigation as to it shall scvmproper; but in no case shall any one be heard in respect thereto until he shall by sworn pica, • t forth substantially the matters before required of parties p coding. And the decree or jugdmeut of tne court, rcielrr«d in umformitv to this act. shall forever protect the gajniishee in rt- spect to the matter iuvolved. And in all cases ui garuiahmeut tinder this act. the Re<-eiver may test the truth ot the gar- ui'h( < t >, H answer bv thingu statement, uuder oath, that he be lieves the answer to be untrue, specifying the particulars iu which he believes the garui-he#* has, by omission or conimiwnon, not answered truly ; wiieroupua the court shall cause an issue t.i be made b- tui-eu the Receiver und garnishee, aud judgment rendered a* up m tlie trial of other issue*. And in all cases oi lit igation, under this aot the Receiver may propound iuterroga- t »ries to the adverse party touching auy mutter involved iu the litigation, a copy of which *hailbeaer«ed on the opposite party or uis attorney,"aud which shall be answered under oath within tiiily days of su«*h service, and upou failure k» to answer, tlu* court shall make sucu disposition of the c-ause ok shall to it a -em most promotive of justice, or should it deem answer* to the interrogatories necessary m order to secure u discovery, the court siiall imprison th«* party iu default until lull answer shall he made. ao;. It shall be the duty of tlie District Attorney of the Confederate States, diligently to prosecute all causes instituted under this act, and he shali reoei\c a* a compensation therefor two p-r cent, upou and from the fruit a of all litigation instituted under this act. Provided, That no matter shall be called l.ti- g%r- i ♦-x'-Kpt n defendant be admitted by the court, and a proper plea be filed. aec. io. Be it further enacted. That el uuder thi* a« i shall, at least every i oft met as he may be required, by the court, render a true and perfect account of all matter* in his hands or under his control under tin* law. and shall make and state ju*t and perfect ac- c xmts and settlements under oath of his coll«-«*tion8 of monies and disbursements under this law, stating accoont* aud making a-ttlement* of all matters separately, in the same way as if he w.-re administrator of several estates of deceased p<-ir»4-ii« by separate appointuierito. And the settlements and decress shalllH* f jr eai-hcaaeor «*state separately, so that the transaction in re- sp-ct U. each alien enemy's property may be kept warded an! preserved separately. No settlement as aboveprovid»*d s lall, however, be made until judgment --r de«-ree of seqnettra- tiou shall have pa«aed. bui the court may at any time pending litigation, require au ai-count of matters i«i litigation mid in the p tssesahm ol the Receiver, and may mnke such orders touch ing the same as shall protect the interest of the parties rou- cirsrd. o - 11. When the account * of any Receiver shall Ik* filed rc- sp *rtiug any matter which has pasxivl sequestration, the «^»urt a .tall appdut a day for aettletueut and u d ice thereof shall b-* p iblishod »5ousecutivelv for four weeks in some m-wspufs-r near fie place of hold iug too court, and the clerk of the court shall siidtt.'ipy of iiirli uewspMjw r to the District Attorney of the Ciufederst** Sfaf4**, for tiie Court, where the matter ia to be h -Ard, uml it shall be the duty of said District Attorney to attend t ic settlement and n pnnent the Government and to aee that a f ill, true and just settlement i* m*. J «\ Theaevend settlements p.*e«teding the final oue shall Ik* iuterbx utory only and I No. 241.] AX ACT inttkiiif- appropriations for tbe expenses of tiie Government in the Legislative, Executive und Judicial Departments, for the year ending eigh teenth of February, eighteen hundred ami sixty- two. The Congress of the Confederate States of America do enact, Tint the following sums be. ami the same are hereby appropriated out of any money in tlie Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the objects hereafter expressed, for the year endiugthe eighteenth of February, eighteen hundred and sixtv two : Legislative.—For compensation and mileage of members of Congress, forty-five thousaud dollars. Executive.—For contingent and telegraphic ex penses of the Executive office, two thousand five hundred dollars. Department of Justice.—For incidental and con- lgeiit expenses, ineluding printing aud advertising the laws, two thousand five hundred dollars. For salary of the Law Clerk of the Department ot Justiee, eight hundred aud seventy-five dollars. For salary of Superintendent of Pnbli.r Printing, in.1 Clerk and Messenger in his office, three thousand lollars. For purc'i.ns - of paper for the printing of Congress and tlie Executive Departments, under the fourth sec tion of tlie act of May fourteenth, eighteen hundred andsixty-one, seven thousand dollars. Treasury Department.—For one Chief Clerk to aid the First Auditor in auditing the accounts of the Post Office Department, at t wo thousand dollars per annum, per act approveil May sixteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-one, the sum of one thousand five hundred nail thirteen dollars and ninety-seven cents. For fifteen clerks, at twelve hundred dollars each, the sum of thirteen thousand six hundred and twenty- five dollars and eighty-two cents. For fourteen clerks, at one thousand dollars each, the sum of ten thousand five hundred and ninety-seven dollars and eightv-five cents. For one messenger, at five hundred dollars per an num, t lie sum of three hundred and seventy-eight dol lars and forty-nine cents. For one Chief Clerk for Second Auditoi’s office, at fourteen hundred dollars per annum, per act approved •May twenty-first, eighteen hundred aud sixty-one, the um of one thousand forty-four dollars anil thirty-nine cents, For Five Clerks,per same act, at twelve hundred dollars each, the sum of four thousand four hundred id seventy-six dollars. For five clerks, per same act, at one thousand dollar* each, tin- sum of three thousand seven hundred and thirty dollars, u met A ry.—For salaries ot Judges and District Attorneys of the Confederate States, and incidental and contingent expenses of Courts, twenty-two tliou- and dollars. Public Debt.—Forintcrest on the public debt, two hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Approved Ang. 24.1861. [Xo. 246.] AX ACT to authorize the issue of inscribed stock in the stead of Coupon Jlouds. Section I. The Congress of the Confederate States of America do enact, That in all eases where ‘bonds are authorized to be issued under the acts of Congress, to raise money tor the use of the Confederate States, the Secretary of tlie Treasury, at the request of the party interested, may cause to be issued, instead of Bonds, Certificates of Inscribed Stock, payable to or der, transferable at the Treasury for the same amount ot principal, at the same rate'of interest, and pay able at the same dates as are prescribed for the Bonds. Sec. 2. And be it furtherenacted, That if any per son shall taleely make, forge or counterfeit, or cause, or procure to be taisely made, forged or counterfeited, or willingly aid or assist in falsely making, or forging, or counterfeiting any certificate of stock, in imitation ot or purporting to be, a certificate of stock, issued in accordance with the provisions of any acts of Congress authorizing the issue of uny certificate of stock, or shall pass, utter or publish, or attempt to pass, utter or publisli, us true, auy false, forged or counterfeited cer tificate of stock, purporting to be a certificate of stock as aforesaid, knowing the same to be falsely made, forged, or counterfeited, or sliall falsely alter, or cause or procure to be falsely altered, or willingly aid or assist in taisely altering any certificate of stock, issued as aforesaid, or shall pass, utter, or publish,or attempt ti pass, utter or publish, as true, any falsely altered eer tificate of stock, issued ns aforesaid, knowing the same to be falsely altered, every such person shall bedeen and adjudged guilty of felony, and being thereof c vieted by due course of law, shall be sentenced to be imprisoned and kept at labor for a period ot not less than three years, noi more than ten years, and be lined in a sum not exceeding five thousand dollars. Approved, Aug. 24, 1861. [No. 246.J AX ACT to establish Assay (J dices at Charlotte and Dahlonega. Section 1. The Congress of the Confederate States of America do enact, That the President be, and he is hereby authorized to appoint an Assaver at Charlotte North Carolina, and another at Dahlonega. in the State of Georgia, whose duty it shall be to assay and certify the fineness aud value of such gold and silver as may be submitted to them respectively to be as sayed. .See. 2. The said Assayers shall, respectively, execute a bond of the Confederate States, with sufficient sure ties, in such sum as inay be approved by the Secre tary of the Treasury, to discharge the duties of his office audslmlltoke oath to discharge the said duties and to support the Cunsititiition of the Confederate State whereupon the Secretary of the Treasury shall place i his charge, and subject to his use, tlie buildings used lor the mint, and tbe tools und implements used the tlie Xavy 1 urd at Norfolk, for the year ending Feti- ruaiy eighteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, one hundred and fifteen thousand land filty-oiie dol lars. I or the construction, equipment and armament of two iron clad gun-boats, for f Ije defence of rite Missis sippi river and the city of Memphis, one hundred and sixty-thousand dollars. Approved Aug. 24,1861. [No. 248 ] AX ACT to repeal the fourth section of “an net to regulate foreign coins in the Confederate States,” approved March 16th, 1861, and for other purposes. Section I. The Congressof the Confederate States of America do enact, That from and after the passage ol this Act, the fourth section of “An Act to regulate Foreign Coins in the Confederate States,” approved Marcii 16,1861, be, aud tbe same is hereby repealed, and that hereafter the following gold coin shall pass current as money within the Confederate States of America, and be receivable for the payment of all debts and demands at the following rates, that is to say.- The Sovereign of England, of no less a weight than five pennyweights and three grains, and of tlie fineness of (91;> 1-2) nine hundred and fifteen and one- halt thousandetlis, shnll be deeme 1 equal to four dol lars anil eighty-livecents; the Napoleon, of the weight ot not less than (4dwt. and 2 1-2 grains j four penny weights, three grains and one half, and of a finenessof not less than (8119) eight hundred and ninety nine thonsundeths, shall he deemed equal to three dollars and eighty-five cents; the Spanish and Mexican Doubloons, of unless a weight than (17 dwt. 8 1-2 gns.l seventeen pennyweights, eight grains and one-half, and of the fineness of not less than (899) eight hundred and ninety-nine thousandetlis, shall be deemed equal to fifteen dollars and sixty cents. Approved Aug. 24, 1861. [X.Tlk] AX" ACT to fix the fees and costs in Admiralty ca ses. The Congress of the Confederate States of Ameri- ica do enact, That for all services rendered by clerks, marshals, and district attorneys in admiralty ca ses in the Confederate Courts, and tor which no com pensation is now fixed by law, there shall be paid to said officers, and allowed to them in tlie settlement of their accounts, ti e same costs and fees as were allowed under tlie laws of theUnited States inlike cases, which were m force on the eighteenth February, eighteen hundred and sixty-one. Approved Ang. 29,1861. [Xo. 256.] AX ACT to amend the second section of “an act con cerning the transportation of soldiers and allowance tor clothing of Volunteers, and amendatory of the act for the establishment and organization of the army of the Confederate States.'” Section 1. The Congress of the Confederate States of America dn enact,That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby authorized and required to provide, as far as possible, clothing for the entire forces of the Confederate States, and to furnish tlie same to every regiment or company upon the requisition of the com- inundertlicreof.tlieqmintity, quality and kind thereof to bo establisned by requisition of tlie Department, to be approved by the President : and, in case any State shall turnish to its troops aud volunteers in the Con federate service such clothing, then the Secretary of War is required to pay over to the Governor ot such State the money value of tlie clothing so fur nislied. Sec. 2. The commander of every volunteer eom- muta- pany sliall have the privilege of receiving cornu tion for clothing at the rate of twenty-five dollars man for every six months, when they shall h nislied their own clothing. Approved Aug. 30, 1861. [No. 257.] AN ACT to authorize the eMtabli&binent of recruiting stations for Volunteers from the States of Kentucky, Missouri, Maryland ami Delaware. Section 1. The Coiqjrcss of the Confederate States • >f America do enact, That tlie President be, and he in hereby authorized to eftnblitdi recruiting stations with in the Confederate States for the reception of volun teers into the military service of the Confederate States from among persons who are, or have been, residents of the .States of Kentucky, Missouri, Mary land and I)( la ware. Sec. *J. That tiie President be authorized to grant commissions as Captains to such persons as he may think lit to raise anil command companies to be com posed of such volunteers; upon the condition, how ever, that such officers sliall not hold rank or receive pay until such companies have been raised aud are mastered into service. See. 3. Whenever such recruits shall amount to a sufficient number to be formed into companies, tlie President may direct the some to be organized, ap pointing all commissioned officers of tbe several com panies in addition to the captains provided for in the preceding section. And such companies limy be or ganized into regiments in like manner, under tlie di rection of the President. Sec. 4. Until such recruits shall amount to a suffi cient number to be organized into companies, they ha!I receive no compensation except their clothing and rations. Approved August 30, 1961. 20 4t. CITATIONS. GEORGIA, Twiggs County. WHEREAS, John R. Andrews and William T* A. Andrews, makes their application to me in terms of law, for letters of Administration on ihe estate of Abisha Andrews, late of said county, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said de ceased, to be and appear before the Court of Or dinary, on or by the first Monday in November next, then and there to show cause, if any, why said letters may not be granted. Given under my hand officially, at Marion. Sept. 2Gth. 1801. 19 5t. LEWIS SOLOMON, Ord’v. MONTHLY CITATIONS GEORGIA, Wilkinson County. WHEREAS, W. M. Whitehurst. Administra-] TT tor on tbe estate of John L. Whitehurst, de-j ceased, has tiled his petition for letters of dismis- GENERAL ADVERTISEMENTS. Southern Masonic Female COLHiEGE. Iheseare therefore to cite and admonish all j I Under the Control of the Grand Lodge Tsons concerned, to show oahsp whv said neti- L of Georgia.] persons concerned, to show cause, why said peti tion should not be granted in terms of the law-, in such eases provided. Given under my- hind and official signature, this •28th July, 1SCL 11 mt >m- ELLIS nARVILL, Ordy. GEORGIA, Bulloch County. V HEREAS. William D. Branan. Executor of w Sarah Everitt, deceased, applies to me for letters ol dismission from said trust. 1 liese are therefore to cite and admonish all per sons interested, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why letters should not be granted the applicant ;n terms of the law. Given under my hand officially, this 20th day of August 1861. Uintini. [dh] WILLIAM LEE, Ord’y. CEORGIA, Bulloch County. Iu all persons ichom it way concern. \\? HEREAS, Charles and Thomas Knight, v * Administrators of tlie estate of Alexander Knight, late of said county, Yieceased, applies to me for letters of dismission from said Administra tion. lhese are therefore to cite and admonish all persons concerned, to be and appear at my office w’Miin the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why said letters of dismission should not be granted to said applicant. Given under my- hand officially, this 10th day of May, 1861. n n 51 mGm WILLIAM LEE, Sen. Ord’y' GEORGIA, Wilkinson county. W HEREAS, John Holder, administrator of James L. Sanders, deceased, applies to me tor letters ot dismission from his said administra torship. 1 herefore all persons concerned are hereby re quired to show cause, if any they have, why said John Holder should not be discharged from said administration, on the first Monday in January next. Given under my hand officially, at office, this *28th June, 1861. ‘"Km. ELLIS HARVILL. Ord’y. GEORGIA, Twiggs County. [ITHEREAS, Willi,'nn Biyan.Exe 117 tlEKEAS, Willi,urn Biyan, Executor of tl TT last will arid testament of Algernon S. Bryan, late of said county, deceased, makes appli cation for letters of dismission from said trust, he having fully executed the same, as will more ful ly appear, by reference to the Records of my office and vouchers of file. 1 hese are ther. fore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and others concerned, to he and appear at my office, on or by the second Mon day in January next, then and there to show cause.il any they have, why said letters may not be granted. Given under my hand officially at Marion, June 28th, 1861. 7 ‘nB'ft- LEWIS SOLOMON, Ord’y. Rev. C. P. COOPER, A. JI. Prraiileat. Abraham Delocb ^ Libel for Divorce, Echols vs- >Superior Court, April Term, Jane Deloch. ) I860. I T appearing to the Court by the return of the Sheriff, that the defendant in the above euti tied cause, is not to bo found in the County ot Echols ; and it further appearing, that said d fendant resides out of the State of Georgia. It is on motion of William H. Dasher, Attorney for plaintiff, ordered, that service be perfected b' publication in one of the Gazettes of this State once per month for four mouths prior to the next term of said Court. WILLIAM II. DASHER, Plaintiff's Attorney. A true extract from the minutes of said Court May the 1st, 1861. J. P. PRESCOTT 6 m l in Clerk S. C. GEORGIA, Bulloch County. To all ichom it may concern. VITHEREAS, Nathaniel J. Du gger, Executor TT on the estate of David Dugger, late of said County, deceased will apply at the Court of Or dinary for letters of dismission >from said Execu torship. These are therefore to cite and admonish all whom it may concern, to be and appear before said Court, to make objection, if any they have on or before the first Monday in December next otherwise, said letters will be granted. Given under my hand officially, this 16th day [nit] WILLIAM LEE Sen., Ord’v of May, 1861. 52 mGm. GEORGIA, Wilkinson county. To all whom it may concern. \%J HEREAS, John Bragg having applied to me Tt for letters de bonis non, on tho estate of Samuel Bragg, late of said county, deceased. This is to cite all and singular the creditors and next of kin of said deceased, to he and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any- they have why letters ce bonis non, should not be granted to John Bragg on Samuel Bragg’s estate. Given under my hand and official signature 24th Sept. 1861. 19 5t ELLIS HARVILL, Ord’y. ».np**a<-ne<l r final •t*v»* rat'd < fraud. i*pr. 12. B»-it further pti diction tit the matter*hn!l. -meats, which latter sliall bet impeached within two years, cted. That the Court h»W» lor Ulfie Xfn other tin shall s ktc*, sequestered uti • «*m best, and *'ich rule shall pas* the title win** property the -ame has l»eeii sequestered. 1 I? 4 -- . I i. AilWttU-fiierit* ol U-count* of roeeivers for Hoqurs- teretl pronertv shall be recorded, and a copy thereof shall he for warded hr tl.e i*lerk of the Court to tlie Treasurer oftheCon- lelerat.- ffutes, within ten days after the decree, interlocutory or final, hs- W n pn-M*d. and ail balances found nsuinst the K‘*eej\er shall by In- paid over into the Court, subject to the • YHrutiou nhah israc therefar ,„d l„: »|,tU |*. liable to arta. ftl ul-ot !*)’ tlie Court, mid to .u.t „p, m hi . , B „ 1(1 And a „ T -Jlbezz. lin, any mo.,;-; under tbi, A. t .b.ll U- liable to i'ndirt- meut. and on conviction sliall be confined at hard Jalior for not less than six mouths nor more th»*. five v *-ara in tlie ‘ t»on of the Court, aud fined iu double* the ’ amount en»he» •led. ot ‘ / '* If. Be it further envied. That the President C Jiifederate States shall, by and with the advice end re tioajtre**, or of the Senate, if the appointmn.t he made nnder the permanent Government, appoint three discreet Conunit- s oners, learned iu the law, who shall hold at the sent of Gov ern meat two terms each year, upon uotice given, who hIihII sit the business before them shall require; whose duty of tlie Got., i it shall bo. under rich rales a* they may adopt, to hear ar.d ad- *vli claims as may bo brought before thorn by any one Sec. 3. It shall be tlie duty nf the said Assaver t<. take proper care of the aaiil buildings, grounds and property, keep the same in good repair, and to restore the same to the Confederate States in like condition in which they were received; he shall hold his office for two years; and shall employ under him, at imcli rates as he may agree upon, sueh workmen and inferior officers a* he may see tit. Sec 4. The whole expense of the establishment shall 6® defrayed by the Assayer; and, in order to defrav Ihe same and to reeeivea reasonable compensation fol ios service, lie shall be entitled to retain from all metals or ores submitted to him (or assay, such seignorage or charge as will enable him to receive an animal salary not exceeding two thousaud dol lars. Sec. 5. The sail Assayers shall, from time to time, as required by the Secretary of the Treasury, make an accurate report of ail proceedings at their offices, in such form as may be requited bv the Secretary ; and their officers shall, at nil times; be'subject to such or ders and regulations as tbe Secretary of tbe Treasury may from time to time, make or direct. Approved Aug. 24,1861. AUY AO [No. 247.1 AN ACT making additional appropriations for the * H '. v l- onfreierate St at**.**, for tire year etiHini' rebruary eighteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty- The ('ongrefs of the Confederate Slates of America do enact. That there be appropriated, out of auv money iu the Treasury, not otherwise appropriated tor the year ending February eighteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-two. the following an ms /or the Navy: fror the purchase and building of steamers and gun-boats for coast defences of the Confederate States the sum ot titty thousand dollars. For repairing and fitting the steamer Memmacasan iron-clad ship, the sum ot one hundred and seventv- two thousand five hundred and tweiit v-three dollars * For raising the ships of-the-line Columbus. Dela ware, Pennsylvania, and tlie brig Dolphin, Ihe sum of twenty-five thousand dollars. For pay, subsistence, and other wants of five hun dred additional seamen, ordinary seamen, landsmen and Imys, and firemen and coal heavers, the sum of ninety thousand dollars. For medical supplies ami surgeon’s necessaries, the sum of four thousand dollars. To pay employees at the Navy Yard, Norfolk, Vir ginia, from the first day of July, eighteen hundredand sixty-one, to the eighteenth of February, eighteen hundred and sixty-two. the sum of six thousand seven hundred dollars. For floating defences for New Orleans, Louisiana, ■ iglit hundred thousand dollar.-’. To ennstrnet sub-marine batteries for the destruc- tion of Vessel-;, fifty thousand dollars. < ’ f ’ l y lr,1< 9 u centrifugal gun, invented bv Charles ■>. Dickinson, subject to the condition of" the Act pnssed for that purpose, five thousand dollars, r or expenditures in the Ordnance Department of GEORGIA, Twiggs county. W HEREAS, Joseph Williams makes applica tion to me in terms of lav/, for letters of ad ministration on the estate of Samuel Fowlet, late of said county, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceas ed to be and appear at my office on or by the first Monday in November next, then and there to show cause, if any, why said letters may not be granted. Given under my hand officially at Ma rion, September 23d. 1861. 19 5t LEWIS SOLOMON, Ord’y. GEORGIA, Jasper County. \\/ HEREAS, Jarrett B. Kelley, Executor to TT the last Will and Testament of Benjamin W. Banks, late of said county, deceased, make application to me for letters ot Dismission from said Execntorship. These are therefore to cite and admonish nil persons Interested in the estate of said deceased, to be and appear at my office, on tiie first Monday in December next, to show cause, if any they have, why letters of Dismission should not be granted the applicant in terms of the statute. Given under my hand and official signature at office, tliis'tli day of May. 1861. 51 m6m. M. II HUTCHISON, Ord’y. GEORGIA, Baldwin County. W HEREAS, Margarett F. Iloggess, appl for letters of administration on the estate of A. J. Boggess late of said county deceased. These are therefore to cite all persons concern ed to tile their objections, if any, to the granting the administration to said applicant, on or before the first Monday in November next. Given under ray hand officially the 24th. Sep tember 1861. 185t. JOHN HAMMOND, Ord’y. GEORGIA, Wilkinson county. To all whom it may concern. TVFHEREAS, Erasmus Bulloch makes applica- T T tiou to me for the Guardianship of tho per son and property cf the minor children of Wright Sheffield, deceased, to-wit: Win. B. and Geo. W. and Julia V. Sheffield. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular any person that may be concerned, to he and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law. to show cause, if any they can, why said letters should not be granted to said Erasmus Bul loch. Given under my hand and official a.-nature 24th September 1861. 19 5t ELLIS HARVILL, Ord y, GEORGIA, Wilkinson county. To all whom it may concern. VirilERLAS, Alexander Baum having applied TT tome tor permanent letters of administration on the estate of Miehal Batun, late of said county, deceased, this is to cite all and singular the credi tors and next of kin of said deceased, to be and ap pear at my office within the time allowed by law, and show cause, if any thoy can, why permanant letters of administration should not be granted to Alexander Baum on Miehal Baum’s estate. Given under my hand and official signature, Septemder 24th 1861. 19 5t ELLIS HARVILL, Ordy. GEORGIA, Wilki nson county. To all whom it may concern, W HEREAS, John Bragg having in proper lorin applied to me for letters oi administra tion on the estate of Sarah Bragg, late of said county, deceased. This is to cite all and singu lar the creditors and next of kin of said Sarah Bragg to be and appear at my office within the time allowed by law, and show cause, il anv they can, why said letters of administration should not he granted to said John Bragg on Sarah Bragg’s estate. Given under my hand and official signa ture September 24th 1861. 19 5t ELLIS HARVILL, Ord’y. GEORGIA, Twiggs county. W HEREAS. Asa McWilliams makes applica tion to me in terms of law for letters of ad ministration on the estate of Joseph Maxwell, late of said county, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditors of said dec’d , to be and appear at my office on or by the first Monday iu November next, then and there to show cause, if any, why said letters may not be granted. Given under my hand officially, at Marion Sent. 23d 1-GI. lit 5t LEWIS SOLOMON, Ord'y. GEORGIA, Bulloch County. V17HEREAS, Miles Scarborough, Administra »T tor with the will annexed on the estate of Catherine Kirkland, deceased, applies to me for letters of dismission from said trust. These are therefore to cite and admonish all persons interested, to be and appear at my office on or before the first Monday in March next, to show cause, if any they have, tvhy letters of dis mission should not be granted the applicant iti terms of law. Given under my hand officially, this 20th day of August, 1861. [d. ii.] 14 mCm. WILLIAM LEE, Ord’y. GEORGIA, Twiggs county. W HEREAS, William A. Andrews, adminis trator with the will annexed, on the estate of Bennett Tull, late ot said county, deceased, ap plies to me i'o. - letters of dismission from said tiust, lie having executed the same, as will more fully ap pear from the records in my office. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindled and others concerned, to to be and appear at my office on or by the first Monday in Marcii next, then and there to show cause why said letters may not be granted. Given under my hand officially at Marion, Sep tember 2nd, 1861. 16 mtim. LEWIS SOLOMON, Ord’y. GEORGIA, Baldwin County. W HEREAS, David M., Gilbert M. and Laz arus B. Anderson, Executors of the will ot William Anderson, deceased, have tiled their final return, and petitioned the Court for letters of dis- missiou. These are therefore to cite all persons adversely concerned, to tile their objections on or before the first Monday in April next. Given under my official signature, this 10th SeDt. 1861. 16 mtim. JOHN HAMMOND, Ord’y. “CHEAP FOR CASH! ~ iTIillcdtgrvillr ('lothing Store, HOTEL No. 1. T HE Subscriber having just returned from the North, is now prepared to furnish his old friends and cus tomers (to their advantage) Clothing of nit)' Dracription, from a very large assortment of the best, qualify ever brought to this City. All made to order, and the work warranted I can give you as good a bargain for cash as any other establishment, but not asluic iloim either in price or quality. A. C. VAIL, Agent. M illedgeville, November 5, 1860. (f resume exercises on the 25th of SEP TEMBER next. An efficient corps of seven Ladies and Gentle men will comprise the Faculty, representing, as far as practicable, every Protestant denomination of Christians. This Institution appeals to the patriotism and benevolence, as well as interest, of the Southern public for its support. The proceeds, beyond current expenses, for the next Collegiate year, will be tendered by the Pres ident to the Treasury Department of tlie Confed erate States. Orphans of deceased, and daughters of indigent Masons, will, as heretofore, continue to receive gratuitous tuition. Cheapness to patrons, and thoroughness to pu pils. are aimed at in the system proposed to be pur sued. No pains or expense will be spared to secure the best talent for the various Departments, to be exclusively selected from among South erners. A Preparatory Depaitment is attached to the College, where particular attention will be given to laying well the foundations of education, as absolutely necessary to further successful advance ment. Tlie useful, the practical, and the ornamental, will he sought to be blended and developed throughout the whole regime of the Institution. The moral and religious culture of pupils will be scrupulously kept, in view. French and Spanish will be taught by a lady perfectly conversant with both of these lan guages. Tho Musical Department will be conducted by a gentleman, assisted by an accomplished lady, both possessing experience and genius to an eminent degree, and occupying tine social posi tions. The late President resigning, to attend to pri vate affairs, unites with the retired Vice-Presi dent, and the Trustees, in commending the Insti tution, under its present direction to the public confidence. The President is honored with most complimen tary credentials from Bishop G. F. Pierce, Hons. Joseph H Lumpkin, T. R R. Cobb, and Col. Win. II Jackson, President of the Board of Trus tees of the Georgia University. Covington, the location of the College, is pleas ant and healthy. Board can be obtained from $14 to $15 per month $12 to $14 in ordinary times. By order of the Presidential Board. JOHN HARRIS, D. G. M., President of the Board. W. W. Clarke, Secretary. Aug. 10, 1861. 13 4t. SPRING AND SUMMER Hiss caiuh fiiWil has on hand a large beauti ful assortment of SPRING AND SUMMER BlSimiiSS CAUliS MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEOItGIA, AT AUGUSTA, T HE thirtieth session of this Institution, will open on MONDAY, the 4th November next. Anatomy, 11 F CAMPBELL, M. D. Surgery, L A DUGAS, M. D. Chemistry. .JOSEPH JONES, M. D. Materia Medica and Therapeutics, I i* GARVIN. M D. Institutes and Practice, L D FORD, M. D. Physiology, II V M MILLER, M. I). Obstetrics,.! A EVE. M D. Adjunct Professor of Obstetrics, ROBERT CAMP BELL. M I). \V H DOUGHTY, XL D , Clinical Lecture “at City Hospital.’’ S B SIMMONS, M. D. Prosecter to Professor Anatomy. H W D FORD, M. D., Demonstrator of Anatomy. Lectures, (full course) $105. Matriculation Fee, $5. The College building has been thoroughly re novated, and many additions made to former facili ties for instruction. I. P. GARVIN, Dean. Sept. 24, 1861, 18 2m Consisting of all the LATEST and most desirable styles of French flats of every variety* Also, many rich and fancy articles, beautiful Em broidery, elegant Laees and Velvets, Head- Dresses and Dress Caps, Bead Netts, Hair Pins, Bonnet Pins, Fancy Buttons, Lace Veils,Kuches, French and American Flowers, and a very large and well selected stock of RIBBONS. MARSALAIN SILKS, HOOP SKIRTS. &c., &c. Call and examine for yourselves before purchas ing, as it will bo much to your interest. She is thankful for past favors, and solicits a liberal pa tronage from our city and surrounding counties. Milledgevilie, Aprii 8tn, 1861. 46 tf METROPOLITAN HOTEL, AT SPARTA, CA. T IIE undersigned having recently purchased the premises generally known as “ Mackies old stand” has opened a Hotel for the accommoda tion of the people. The proprietor will nse every effort for the com fort and convenience of all who may favor him with their patronage. The table will be furnished with the best that a Hancock county market affords. Drovers will be supplied with provender, good stables, and open lots for the exhibition of theii stock. Conveyances can be had at all times to an} point on either of the Rail Roads. J. M. STANFORD. Sparta.,Ga., Jan. 2, 1860. 3-> tf. munuoiuvs pills. EXTRAORDINARY CURES, The Infallible Gum Coated Pills, Are a certain and specific cure for all Urethreal 'Discharges, Gonorrhoea, Gleet, Stricture,andIrri tation ot the Kidneys, Bladder, Urethra, and Pros- m trate Gland. They are tasteless,and free from giv- I ing odor to the breath. Prepared bv K.Bradfok . I New York City,and sold by HERTY & HALL ’/ Nf illedgeville, Ga. Price $1 per Box. They will / be sent by mail, free of postage, when ordered.^ ( | Are I Dis Mew Clothing! JUST RECEIVED AT THE Milledgeville Clothing Store. HOTEL NO. 1. A General Assortment of 2A- Geuts, Youths, and Bovs SPRING & SUMMER CLOTH ING, ail made to order, and the work warranted. Also, a general assortment oi HATS! Beebes fashionable Moleskin and Cassimer, and a variety of SOFT CASS., and Light Summer HATS, for Men and Bovs. Also a great variety of TRAVELING TRUNKS. VA LI&LS, BAGS, due , Ac. A. C. VAIL, Agent. April lt»th,1860. 47 tf. THE SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY. BY IIANLEITER & {ADAIR, ATLANTA, GA. T he daily southern confederacy, under arrangements just completed, will contain nil the latest intelligence of every kind, reported express ly for us by Magnetic Telegraph, and the Mails. Also, daily reports of tbe Atlanta aud oilier Markets, Local Incidents and Items, &c., &c. Price—$5 n-year: $3 for six mouths, or 50 cents for one month—always in advance. Tbe WEEKLY SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY is made np from, and contains the cream of, the Daily. It is a large sheet, aud gives more fresh reading matter than any other Weekly in the Confederate States. Its Market Reports, will he full, aud made up from actual transactions. Price $2 a year; or#l 25 tor six mouths invariably in advance. rFM’< istmusters are authorized to aet as our Agents obtaining subscribers and forwarding the money— for which they will be allowed to retain, as commision, iwentv-five cents on each Weekly, or tiftyeents on each Daily subscriber. Persons getting up Clubs of five, ten ormore nbscribers, will he supplied with the copies ordered at 12 1-2 per cent, less than our regular rates. LdTNo name will be entered on our books until the money is paid; aud all subscriptions are discontinued when tlie time expires for which payment is made, unless the same be renewed. Address, HANLEITER & ADAIR, Atlanta, Georgia. March 30. 1801. 47 Jacobs Cordial. This valuable’inedicine can be obtained al the Drag Store of HERTY & HALL, alsoforsale by GRIEVE CLARK, Milledgeville. No family should be without it. See notices &e. GIN GEAR. I HAVE ON HAND FOUR SIZES OF GIN GEAR, and will manufacture to order other sizes if required. They will be sold to suit the times. JAMES DUFFLEY. Milledgeville, August 19th, 1861. 13 Tax Laws of Georgia, COMPILED BY L. H. BRISCOE, A FEW eopiesoftheTAX LAWS are on hand and for sale at this office.—Priee Jtl per eopv GEORGIA, Twiggs County. W HEREAS, Isaac Carrol makes his applica tion to me in terms of law, tor the Guardian ship of the persons and property of the orphan minors under the ago of fourteen years, of Willis S. Moore, late of said county, deceased. These are to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred of said minors, to be and appear at my office on or by the first Monday ir. December next, then and there to show cause, if any. why- said letters may not be granted. Given under my hand officially, Marion. Oct. 3rd, 1861. 20 5(. LEWIS SOLOMON, Ord’y. GEORGIA, Baldwin ) By John itainiuuuu, ui County. ) dinary of said County. To Eliza F. Carter of said Countv, James F. Carter of the County of Macon and State of Ala bama, and John H. Furman,Testamentary Guard inn and Trustee of Farbli C. Furman and John H. Furman, minors. The said Eliza, James F. and Farish C. and John H. being Devices. Legatees and Heirs at Law of Farish Carter, late of said County, deceased. TITHEREAS,Samuel M. Carter, as nominated I* Executor, and one of the Legatees, under the last will and testament of the said Farish Car ter, deceased, has duly tiled his application before us in our said Court of Ordinary for the probate of the last, will and testament, and the codicils thereto annexed, of the said Farish Carter, dec’d. in solemn form—said probate to be made in and before our said Court to be holden on the first Monday in November next. These are therefore to cite and admonish you and each and every one of you, to he and appear be fore us in our said Court to be holden on the first Monday in November next, then and there to show cause, if any you have, why said last will and testament and the codicils thereto annexed, shall not he admitted to probate in solemn form. according to the petition and application of tbe said Samuel M. Carter, and make other and fur ther proceedings, be. then and there had, and ac cording to the statute in such cases made and pro vided. JOHN HAMMOND, Ord’y. July 27th, 1861. 10 3in. DROPSY CURED! NO YANKEE nUMBUG! Don't gn e vp until you try Broom's Anti- Hydropic Tincture ! T HE undersigned would respectfully call the attention ot the public to their justly celebra ted ANTI-11YDROPIC TINCTURE. A fair trial s all we ask to convince the most incredulous that our treament is no humbug. Many who have de- paired of recovery have been entirely relieved mi der our treatment. VVe would say to those afflicted with that loathsome disease, the Dropsy, to delay no time in giving us a call. Remember the old proverb, “Procrastination is the thief of time VVe will visit patients when desired and reasona bly compensated for our trouble. On the receipt of ten dollars we will forward to any Railroad de pot its value in our medicine. M. & J. H. BROOM P. S.—All communications must be addressed to the undersigned to meet with prompt attention, he can be consulted by calling at his office on the North side of public square. JOSEPH H. BROOM. Carrollton, Georgia. CERTIFICATES. Powelton. Hancock county, Ga., Jan. 16, 1856. Joseph H. Broom, Esq.—Dear Sir : This is to cer tify that in the year 1856, l had under my care a case of Dropsy, which I directed tube placed mideryour treatment. The above case was placed under your care and treatment, and in the space of six or seven ks you made a final cure. The above specified ease has since been under my notice, but no sign ol Dropsy has since been visible, i would therefore direct all who have the Dropsy to give you a trial, for I tLink vour — J: -iue the greatest ever discovered for Dropsy. Yours respectfully, K. V. SEAY, M. D. Lorn,Coweta county,Ga., Feb. 6, 1861. This is to certify that Mrs. Elizabeth Nixon sign ed the above certificate in our presence.—We further certify that we were acquainted with her condition before she commenced taking Dr. Broom’s Anti-IIy- drophie Tincture, nnd so far as you know, all she states in the above certificate is true. She wns en tirely helpless, and dependent entirely upon charity for a support for herself and family. No one thought that she could ever bo relieved. She is now, to all a-> pearance, entirely well and able *o work and suppo. herself nnd family. WESLEY W. THOMAS, JOSUA MOORE, JOHN T. McCOY. J. P. Greensboro, Ga., Jan. 20, I860. Gentlemen : This is to certify that in the year 1853 I had a negro man afflicted with Dropsy. I gave him Broom’s Anti-Hydropie Tincture, which I believe ef fected a permanent cure. This negro wns treated by other physicians, but to no effect, nnd I cheerfully re commend any one who has the Dropsy to try Broom’s Anti-Hvdropie Tincture. [32 ly ] Respectfully, NANCY BICKERS NEW HOTEL! PLANTER’S LOUSE. Cherry Street, Macon, Ga. T HIS HOUSE is Two Blocks from the Railroad Depot, IN THE BUS INESS PART OF THE CITY, and near the Ware Houses and Wholesale Stores. A Porter will be in attendance at the Depot. J. O. GOODALE, Proprietor. August 1st, 1861. ]] g,,^ Ur. J. H. McLEAN’S STRENGTHENING CORDIAL AND BLOOD PURIFIER! The Creates! Remedy In the AYorld, y AXD THE Most Delicious AND Delightful Cordial EVER TAKEN. THE tLonsandd upontlion- H-mir. who are daily i[-i.!/ M c i. e a n ’ a Strengtheuiug Cordial, certify that it in a I,, solutely an iniallibe remedy for the renovating and IN- n . . .*.- VIGORATINUthe -hut;er- ■ T j . Before taking,> d and diremod ,y»ie.„, pn-Aiter taking. rifying and enriching the Blood—restoring the sick suffering invalid to HE AL T H AND NTREIS’OTn. THERE IS NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT. IT will cure Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Diarrhcen Dysentery, Headache, Depression of Spirits, Ft-vei and Ague, Inward Fever, Bad Breath, or any diseasi ot the Liver, Kt..mao!i, or Hmvols. tr* GENTLEMEN, do you wish to be Health Strong and vigorous? LADIES,do you want the bloom of Health mount to your cheeks again?—then go at once and gel .Vli-I.cnn’* .’Slrcnglhcniug CokIiiiI and IS I w oil Hurificr. Delay not a moment: it is warranted to givt satisfaction. It will cure any disease of the Kidney Womb, or Bladder; Fainting, Obstructed Menstrua tion. Falling of the Womb, Barrenness, or any diseasi arising from Chronic or Nervous Debility, it is nu In fallible Remedy FOR CHILDKK N. Do you want your delicate, sickly, puny Children, t be healthy, strong and rebust!—then give them McLEAN’S STRENGTHENING CORDIAL, (se the directions on each bottle) it is delicious to take. One table-spoonful, taken every morning fast ing, is a sure preventive against Chills and Fever, Yel low Fever, Cholera, or any prevailing disease. EF* CAUTION!—Beware of Druggists or Dealer: w4m may try to palm upon you a bottle of Bitters o; Sarsaparilla, (which they can buy cheap,) by saving i is just as gond. There are even men BASE enongl to steal part of mv name to dub their VILE deeoc tions. Avoid such infamous PIRATES and their vil lainons compounds! Ask for Dr. J. H. McLean’i Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier. Take notl ing else. It is the only remedy that will Purify voni Blood thoroughly, nnd, at the same time, STRENGTH EN and INVIGORATE the wholeorgauization. Iti.- put up in Large Bottles— $1 per bottle, or six bottle tor *o. :ooo: Dr. McLean's Universal Pills. For Liver Complaint Biliousness, Headache, k, There has never been a CATHARTIC medicine, of fered to tbepublie, that has given such entire satisfac tion ns .McLEAN’S UNIVERSAL PILLS. Being entirely vegetable, they are perfectly inno cent nnd can be taken by the most tender infant; yei prompt nnd powerful in removing all Bilious secretions. Acid or Impure, Feted Matter from the Stomach, li fact, they are the only PILLS that should be used it malarious districts. They produce no Griping-, Sickness or Pain in the Stomach or Bowels, though very active and searching in their operation, promoting healthy secretion* of i L. Liver and Kidneys. Who will suffer from Biliousness. Headache and foul Stomach, when so cheap a reme dy can be obtained! Keep them constantly on hand-, a single dose, taken in season, may prevent hours days, and months of sickness. Ask lor Dr. J.H..Mc Lean’s Universal Pills. Take no other. Being coated they are tasteless. Price only 25 cents per box, and can he sent by mail to any part of the United States. ooo: Dr. McLean's Volcanic Oil Liniment. The Rest Kxlernal in the World for in ti ii or Rrast. Thousands of human beings have been saved a life of decrepitudc'and [misery, by the use of this invalua ble Liniment- It will relieve PAIN almost instanta neously, und it will cleanse, purify und in id the foulest SORE in an incredible short time. McLEAN’S VOL CANIC OIL LINIMENT will relieve the most in veterate cases of Rheumatism, Gout or Neuralgia. For Paralysis,contracted muscles, stiffness or weakness in the Joints, Muscles or Ligaments, it will never fail.— Two applications will cure Sore Throat, Headache or Earache. For Burns or Scalds, or any Pain.it is an infallible Remedy. Try it,and you will find it an in- dispensihle remedy. Keep it always on band. PLANTERS,FARMERS, or anyone liavingcharge of horses, will save money by using McLean’s Volcan ic Oil Liniment. It is a speedy and infallible cure for Galls, Sprains, Chafes, Swelling, Lameness, Sweeney, Sores, Wounds, Scratches, or any external disease,— Try it, and you will be convinced. DIt. j. H. MeLEAN, Sole Proprietor, SAINT LOUIS, Mo. The above preparation, will be manufactured in New Orleans, La. Sold by GRIEVE A CLARK, Milledge ville. and by Druggists everywhere. 47 ]y BRISCOE 6L deGRAlTENBTr,„ ; ATTORNEYS AT LA¥ ' JULLEIMaEVlLl.E, t£0. ■yy !LL practice in the courts of the Ocnmlge, Mitiedgeville, Ga., March 1,1858. 4" ly. Messrs. A. H. A L, HTEEnijP Are Associated in the Practice op Law Office 1 st Door upon 2d floor of MASONIC HALL. Jan. 23d, 1857. 35 tf. DIM. II. CVMiHINq, " Irtcinton, IW'ilkinson County q* . Tenders his Professional services to the citize of Wilkinson county. [j an g 5? THOMAS J. COX, ATTORNEY AT LAW NEWTON, Baker county, Ga * March 18,1856. ’ ^ TTHERIDGE & SON, ‘ Factors, Commission and Forwarding MERCHANTS 8 SAVANNAH, GA. f W. D. ETHERIDGE. W. D. ETHERIDC.F T* July 15th, 1856. 8 tf Thomas Hardeman, jr. J. wTgrhW HARDE9SAN dt QRIFFIS WYlOLYSALEt iiUOCEUS. D ealers in wines, liquors, tobac CO, bEGARS and Groceries of every d*. scription. J U9 ' Corner op* Cherry and Third Sts., MACON GA. Sept. 2.1859. ]4 “ f ATTORNEY 1 AT’LAW ACWORTII, COBB COUNTY, CL, ? P RACTICES in Cobb, Cass, Cherokee, Milton Paulding, ana Fulton. —:oo:— REFERENCES. Hon. J. W. Lewis, Atlanta; Gen. A. J. Hanseu Marietta; Roberts, Coskery & Co., Augusts- E. L. Litchfield, N. & G. S. Avery aU worth. Any information as to responsibility of par- ties promptly given^l y March 9th, 1861. 42 ly NEWELL & WELLBORN. ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Milledgerille, Ga. W ILL PRACTICE in the Counties of the Ocmulgee Circuit. Milledgeville, Ga , Feb. 1(5, 1860. 39 ] 7 IAW CARS. The undersigned have associated themselves to gether in the practice of Law, under the firm name of CLARK, IRVIN & TAYLOR, and will give prompt attention to all business entrust ed to their care in the counties of Docghertv. Lee, Sumter, 1 HKitr.i.i., Worth, Mitchell Calhoun, Early, Decatur,’ Miller, and by special contract, in any conntv in SnutliWe.t- eru Geiirgia. RICH’D. H. (’LARK SAM'L D. IRVIN, Albany, Feb. 14. 1S61. WM. TAYLOR. 39 tf. OFFICE IN THE MASONIC BUILDING MILLEDGEVILLE, GA.. Alloperations performed with care and war- rented satisfactory. Milledgeville, May 5th, I860. .50 tf. TAILORING. j. C. S P E R LIN O, 8m. thankful for past favors A Ass'- would inform his old friends nnd customers, that he is still at his BUSINESS and ean be found next door to the Recorder office. His tits and work, warranted to give SATISFACTION. Nov. 1st, 1860. 24 tf. DR. CHARLES H. HALL H AS removed his residence and OFFICE to JBFFERSOXW STRBBT. C^Resideni’E—the House recently occupied by Mr. Chamberlain. Office next door. Jan. 5th, 185*. J3 tf New Arrangement. Change of Schedule, on and after Monday IltA inst. THE Subscribers are convey- ing the U. S. Mail from Mil- leagcville via Sparta, Culver- ton and Powelton to Double; Wells,and would respectfully invite the attention of their friends and the travelling public, to their new and complete arrangement for travelling facilities over this line. SCHEDULE— Leave Milledgeville after the arrival of trains from Columbus. Macon and Savannah: Ar rive in Sparta at G o’clock P. M. and at Double Wells same evening. Leave Double Wells after the arrival of morning trains from Augusta. Atlanta and Athens; Arrive at Sparta 11 o’clock, A. M.; Arrive at Milledgeville same evening. With good Hacks, fine Stock and careful drivers, we solicit a liberal patronage. MOORE Sic FORBS Stnjje OHicPU—MiUeilerriHc Hotel MilledffeviUe\G&» Edwards' House• Sparta. Moore's Hotel. Double Wells• July 11,1859. 8 tf. LAWS OF GEORGIA, SSSSZOZT OF I860. W E HAVE on hand a few copies of the ACTS PASSED AT THE LAST SES SION for salo at this office. PRICE—#216 a copy at the office, aud $2 50 when sent by mailt Postage pre-puid. March 28th, 1861. 45 tf. Important to Females!! Dr. Cheeseman’s Fills. N O T I C E—The combinations of ingredient, in these PILLS are the result of a long and exten sive practice. They are mild iu their operation, and certain in correcting all irregularities, painful menstruation,removing all obstructions, whether from cold or otherwise, headache, pain in the side, palpitation ofthe heart, disturbed sleep, which*!' ways arise from interruption of nature. Theye*® be securely used as a preventive. These pills should never be taken in pregnancy, as they would be sure to cause a miscarriage. Warranted purely vegetable, and free from anything injurious to life or health. Explicit directions, which should be read,accompany each Box. Price. $1 per box. For sale by Wm. Barnes, also by Herty & Hall of Milledgeville, they will be sent by mail, if wished, on the reception of $L they can also be obtained of Dr. C. L. CheesemMb Box No.4531, New York Post-office. 17 ly GEORGIA, Dooly County. S IXTY days from date application will be made to the honorable the Court of Ordinary, for an order for leave to sell the land and a port’on of tlie negroes belonging to the estate of John A. Red ding, late of said conntv. deceased. MARY J. REDDING, ? ROWLAND REDDING, ( August 23. 1861. SHOES! SHOES!! J UST received a very large lot of, shoes, for Ladies, and Children, to be I 1 sold cheaper than ever heard of before. * „ J. ROSEN FIELD- March 2, 1861. 41 tf. Admr’s. 15 9t. S IX rV days after date application will 1 e made to the Ordinary of Appling County, for leave to sell the lands belonging to the estate of Mary Johnson, late of said county, deceased. (J I.) JAMES JOHNSON, Adm’r. Sept. 3rd, 1861. 16 9t. Bulloch Administrator's Sale. W ILL be sold before tho Court Itiuse door in Statesboro’, Bulloch county, Jn the First Tuesday in NOVEMBER next: Eighteen hundred and fifty-eight acres of pine and, more or less, well improved, and hounded by lands ot William Bland, Sen., Mitchell Waters and Washington Waters, it being the late resi dence of William Little. late of said county, de ceased. Sold niiderun order of the Court of Or- dmary for the benefit ot the heiis and creditors of said deciased. Terms made known on the dav of 8a <T ♦ ,-.l ' rALBEKT LITTLE, Adm’r. Sept, loth, 1861. [ d, B.j 18 tds. S IXTY days after date application will be made to the Court of Ordinary of Echols county, for leave to sell the land and negroes belonging to the estate of Jesse Howell, deceased, for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased. JOHN G. HOWELL, Adm’r. August 24, 1861. [t n <:] 15 !)t. SAM’L D. IRVl.V. GREKNI.KE BVTt**- IRVIN & BUTLER, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. ALBANY, Georg*- P RACTICE in the Superior Courts of the South Western Circuit,—in Terrell, Randolph, and fc*r- ly counties, in the Pataula Circuit,—in Worth and M*j eon Counties, in the Macon Circuit, iu the l uiteo Stutes Circuit Court at Savannah,—and by sped* 1 contract, in any County iu Southern Georgia. January 1st’I860. 34tf- BP" S IXTY days afterdate application will be made to the honorable Court of Ordinary of Bul loch county for leave to sell all the lands belong ing to the estate of General E. Mikeil, late ol said county, deceased. JOHN GOODMAN, Adm’r. July 19th, 1861. (p k) ]() 9t. S IXTY days from date application will be made To tlie Court of Ordinary of Twiggs County for an or der tor leave to *«ell all the landn belonging to the Ks- tate of James T. Pearson, late of said county de ceased. JAMES PEARSON, > , — -• ”— - ——^ 7 Aflmr 8. Aue 28th 1861. F. F. PEARSON, [L. S.J Blackberry Wine. A PUKE article of this Wine, ran be hadstth# Store of Grieve Se 4’lnrk, also at the ' H ' riety Store of J. CONN 4k NON*’* This" 1 "* is lour years old, and in taste much resembles tlie very best Old Fort. A few dozen of this age can obtained. t~jp Price $125 per bottle._ CASTLEN <fc WHOLESALE HD RETAIL DEALERS II DRUGS, MEDICINES, Ac. MACON, GA. November 13th, 1960. 26 d*w ly- 15 9t. CIXTYdays from date application will be made to O the Court of Ordinary ot Twiggs County for an order for leave to sell all the Lands and Negroes be longing to the Estate of John Pope, late of said county deceased. D. G. HUGHES. Admr’s Ang. 28th, 1861. ljp“No medicine can alwnys cure, but whatevr be effected, through human agency, towards on s Dysentary, Diarrhoea. Cholera Morbus, Ao-iis none T , “Jacob’s Cholera, Dysentary and Diarrhma Cortiao Sold by GRIEVE & CLARKE, Milledgeville, also by all Druggists generally. ° L. This Salve has accomplished extraordinary cure * and ha* gained a lasting reputation, siyi • no equal. For sale by Gihkvis * Cu*»