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Reported for the CmstitAtthonalut. j SJiLi.KiiGKviLi.B, Feb. 15,1956. Sketch of the Tfdxdein tl* Senate, on motion of Dr. Screven, <f Chatham, to reconsider the action relar ting to the disposal of the majority and mihoritb Report* on the “ Amnia Rank ” whuft were laid on the table for the falarice <f the session. Dr*, f Screvev tittered a few remarks why be liad made the motion. He said that he was a member of V.ie majority committee, and that that commit tee had labored very hard to sift the truth out. and hr* thought they deserved to be heard, ana not flighted by no attention being paid to them. They were actuated bv the best of motives, by a desire to *jo good, and he hoped the Senate would reconside x its action of yesterday. Judge Cone, of Greene—Mr. President, I have a few reas 011 s to state why I think that this motion should »prevail, and will presume upon the time of the Sen .ate long enough to state those reasons, i wish e- ferv member, sir, to exorcise his unclouded reason and impartial judgment in deciding this matte r, for-I consider it one of grave and deep ini porta nee, aftd demands more consideration than the f ,nmmary, hasty, disposition that was made of it yi jgterday. Ido not wish gentlemen to vote as Id< j unless they think so, but I would have every on< j» 8 decision tlie result of mature deliberation. 1 co flsider the action of yesterday as too hasty, it lo oka as if the gentlemen desired to hush up* and si s op investigation. This l_r not a proper way of a £tmg upon such a matter; u should rather be an * ibject to investigate and cxj mine to the utmost and ascertain everything that elucidates truth, than <quksh the search and let an i nsound banking in stitution live and be a curse upon the country. ]lf this Bank is sound, why be afraid to undergo . "the most searchiug examination? no harm or m ury can be done, and the Bank will be placed upon a firmer basis; if it is unsound, then it is the duty of the Senators to annihilate it. Sir, the Governor, in his message, recommends an investigation in the subject of foreian eircula- Si&rbtr, and ooudomns, as rcprchciinibte, tnC plan Os an institution of sending their bank notes into some out of the way place, at a considerable dis tance from the locality of the Bank, and putting them in circulation there, while at home they arc almost entirely ignored and unrecognized.’ Sir, this is a great evil, and has a tendency to depre ciate the currency of the State, and tbe most un ceasing efforts should be made to remedy the evil. I live in the neighborhood of Greensboro’, not a great distance from Atlanta, yet even there the notes of the Atlauta Bank are not received. And upon the railroad in many places no one will take them in payment. Now, sir, I say it is not a sound Bank whose notes are not current iu its own neigh borhood, are not used in trading, in the every-day transactions of business; and I consider it our du ty, as Representatives, to notice such an institution, and commence such investigations as will clearly manifest whether it is a safe depository for the peo ple’s pecuniary confidence. 1 stand here to dis charge my duty with an eye to the public good, and anything that will depreciate property and de stroy labor, should be unrelentingly crushed; and if there is anything that will produce such detri mental, injurious effects upon the prosperity of the people, it is a bad, unsound, unsafe banking cur rency. Confidence at home and abroad is injured, and a great blow is struck at Vour commercial in stitutions. Sir, since the publication of our report we have been made the objects of most virulent and gross attacks by the. Atlanta press. They have assaulted men who were engaged. in the holiest endeavor to discharge a duty which had beeu placed upon them by their country. Actuated by the purest motives, uninfluenced by prejudices, trying to do our duty as honest legislators, we have been unceasingly abused and villified by the Atlanta press. Again, sir, I was asked my advice us to how this Bank could go into operation, and how the charter could be sold. I gave it, and stated my views, but they were not noticed. I stated what legal require ments it was necessary to observe, in order that there could be no room for liability to forfeiture f»*om violation of charter. My views were disre garded. I also sustained mv views by adducing ihe opinions of the Supreme Court in a certain case, relating to how Bank charters may he bought. I hope, sir, this motion will prevail. If it does I will sustain the majority report by some more ex tended remarks. Mr. McMillan, of Habersham, spoke in reply to Judge Cons. He would state the reasons that had influenced him in voting yesterday for indefinite postponement, and for opposing reconsideration to-day. He would remark here’ that he bore no unkindness, and meant no disrespect to any mem bers with whom he might differ in opinion. The Senator from Greene had put the question upon a wrong footing, a false issue, when he saw that postponing was quashing \nv*»»tiuuti*>n Thistyas not so. A thorough and complete investigation had been had, and it was consuming time uselessly to continue it, and it was due the Bank to have re pose. The Senator said that the Governor in his mes sage recommends an investigation into the “distant circulation” of Banks in this State. This could be ap plied to the other Banks as well as the Atlanta Bank. Why single out this Bank* But if this is true about the Atlanta Bauk only, it is the highest com pliment that could be paid 10 the institution. It proves that so good is the credit of the Bank, and the confidence in the integrity ami honesty of the officers, that the currency of its notes is promptly acknowledged out of the State. Has not every Bank in this State got a circulation out of the State* If they have not, it cannot be because they do not desire it. The Senator says the notes of the At lauta Bank do not pass at Greensboro’. Why, sir, it is a wonder that they pass anywhere. What other Bank in Georgia could have stood up under the hue and cry that has been raised against it? From its very infancy the most searching investi gation, yea, the most burning inquisition, has been endured by it, and vet it still lives as bright as ever. This persecution would injure any Bauk. The people would say where there is so much smoke, there must be some fire, there is something “ rotten in Denmark.” It is thus that the under currents of avarice, or jealousy, or malice —in the still horns of sacred repose, w hisper forth their slanders against female virtue, or manly rectitude. They strengthen as they go, until they have per formed their office upon their victims. Senators, is it to be wondered that the bills of this Bank are in bad odor? The Senator say* that the Committee have been abused by tlie press of Atlanta. Sir, the press of Atlauta would have been derelict in their duty, as faithful sentinels upon the watclitower of the rights of their citizens, had they remained silent under the circumstances. It was their duty; a duty which they owed alike to their Bank and their county, and especially to the community in which they live. Sir, the crusaders against this Bank should be the last ones to complain of the press. It is a well known fact, sir, that no sooner is an at tempt made to establish a Bank in the interior of Georgia, than the press of Augusta and Savannah ring from the seaboard to the mountains the cry of “Wild Cat, Wild Cat, Wild Cat!” and thus ignore the necessities of the interior communities, and prevent competition with the Augusta and Savan nah Banks. We are left to their mercy for a cur rency, and to their dictation for monetary accom modation. The general cry is, that a bank cannot austain itself unless it is located in a large com mercial city. The truth is, that a large commer cial city or town cannot be built up, or exist with out banking facilities; and we will never have an interior commercial city , until the cry of “Wild Cat” is silenced. The avowed object of the Senator from Greene is to protect the innocent bill holder. This erv of protecting the people;' “the poor man," is not a new one. This is a Kind of protection they do not wish, that is, to be protected against having a good Bank in their miast, to which the poor man can apply to borrow' money in emergency. I will not, sir, enumerate the vast benefits con ferred upon the immediate neighborhood of At lanta by this Bank. The bare fact that there is a Bank where merchants can get accommodation loans, enables them to keep open a market where the poor man can sell his produce. I have, sir, no interest in the matter, farther than justice de mands. Let ns look at facts. lam addressing in telligent men, and do not desire to make an argu ment as a special plea. When these cries of “Wild Cat” were being made, and discontents were clamorous the Governor instituted a most search ing investigation into the affairs of the Bank. He instructed the Solicitor General to make the inves tigation, which was made with the utmost fidelity. No man who knows Logan Bleckley, doubts for a moment either the capacity brought to the task, or the integrity and stem justice observed in the exeention. In March, 1853, George Smith being in Atlanta, proposed taking the entire stock, if' the law permitted him to do so. After obtaining the consent ts the corporation in writing , he took the whole stock. Recollect Senators, we are acting on resolut ion that would erminate, and lead to the institution of legal proceedings against George Smith, and it is our aaij to first substantiate facts, before we pro ceed to arty such extreme measures against one %yho heretofore has stood unexceptionable in his integrity and honesty. And we attempt to crimi nate this man jn the face of the minority report, and the pinions contained in the Governor's Mes sage, which, afitef examination of the evidence, pronounces the verdict of not guilty of violation of tfyc charter. But le * us examine the fae facts judge for ourselves. Georb Surra, having made the contract for the purchase of the stock of the whole Bank, given an order for $21,000 in gold, payable in New York; the specie was deposited in the vaults of the Savannah Bank, there being no safe place in Atlauta for reception and safe keeping of the same. Now, sir, the question is, when the grant was endorsed in New York, was it or was it not a payment in specie? Was not the Bank of At lanta the legal owner of $21,000 in gold* Now, sir, I will take issue upon this point w ith any Senator, and contend, to the last, that this was a lawful pay ment of this order. Why, such instances are of daily occnrrencc. The moment an order is ac knowledged and endorsed, that moment is the owner of the order the possessor of the money, even though it has not been paid down. The fact of the specie being in Savannah, and not in At lanta, does not prove that the Atlanta Bank did not own it. Are there no Senators upon this floor, who have their plantations and their slates, yet, because they hate not got them here, is no reason whv such negroes are not their property. Suppose the mo ney deposited in the vaults of the Savannah Banks had become, by some unforeseen accident, lost, who would nave borne the loss? the Atlanta Bank, sir. But Mr. Smith offered to go to Savannah and get the specie and pay it in Atlanta, but the Direc tors did not desire it, they haring no place in which to put it. Now, sir, the Bank did not issue • any notes until the specie had been deposited in Savannah ; therefore, it did not violate its charter. Not one single bill was put in circulation until the institution was nominally, and I contend, really in possession of $21,000 in gold, for it could have made any disposition of this money where it was. , And at three several times, different amounts of . specie, amounting in all, to $300,000, were succes i sively deposited in the vaults of sound solvent • Banks, to the credit of the Atlanta Bank. Was it violating the charter to issue notes upon the pos ; session of this amount? Where, sir, is the crimi . nalitv? * . _ . ... r But, air, the ohargo has been made that this , Bank had an unlawful “foreign circulation— . Where is there the evidence to prove this, to estab r lish the charge? ’ Another strong reason for not condemning this Bank as safe ana unsound. By whom have these ! complaints been made? By those who recognised . and took the notes of this Institution, or those who would have no connection with it? If those who [ patronized the Bank had never uttered a word of . complaint, but had always been perfectly satisfied [ with its dealings and transactions, is it right to » allow the interference of those who stand aloof, l and disclaim all business with the institution ? . Have any been injured by confidence in the Bauk? : Has any word of dissatisfaction ever been expressed? Should not some respect be paid to the opinions of the Solicitor General, Mr. Bleckley, who, after - the most scrutinising examination was unable to . find sufficient evidence of violation of charter; and . of the Governor, who, in liis message, sustains the opinion of the Solicitor ? 1 The Bank stands unimp Cached by a single direct l testimony, and bv this investigation will be brought - before the people as a sound banking institution. • In conclusion, 1 would say I bear no ill w ill, or . mean any disrespect to l)r. Screven, who motioned for re-consideration. There is no gentleman for ! whom I entertain higher feelings of respect and reverence than the Senator from Chatham. . Mr. Mitrpht,. of DeKalb -Mr. Sneaker, at the i commencement of my remarks 1 will sav, in order [ that no false impressions may arise, that all the > members of this Committee ai’c my _ personal , friends, and in anything I may sav their views, I am actuated by no unfriendly feelings, hut by honest convictions of rij'ht. I intended no dis respect bv calling the previous question, and thus cutting off all debate. The committee had been heard in their report upon the testimony, they had drawn their deductions from the facts, and - the Senate was acquainted with their opinions; hence, no injustice was intimated by postponing. T, sir, have read the testimony, and carefully considered it, and have exercised my own judgment, and formed my own opinions, and am perfectly satis fied, in my own mind. The gentlemen talk of vio lated charter. I find no violation of charter—noth ing corroborating such a charge—no testimony of any one who has been connected with the Bank in business transactions. Who does the complaint come from ? Not from those who deal with it, but from those who do not deal with it. Sir, this action of postponement is no disrespect to the committee, but I consider it a high compli ment to their energy and perseverance in ferreting out all the facts. It proves that they have done their duty, and done it well—accomplished what i was desired of them. i Mr. Peeples, of Clarke—l have only one idea to i present, Mr. President, and one alone, This inves i tigation originated with mv uredecessor, one of i tire oiaest Bank operators in the Mate, me cx • animation was made, and if there had been any violation of charter, he would have been as capa ble of judging of it as any man, yet it was decided there was no violation, there was nothing to sanc tion the ervof “Wild Cat.” Mr. Hull, sir, is in the habit of cashing the bills on this Bank, and I have often aided him in doing this. If there was anything wrong with the institution, any unsound ness, he should know. Surely, sir, the gentlemen cannot complain of the action taken on their Re port: if any should complain it is the friends of the Bank, for the examination is attempted to be kept up, when there is no need of it; the whole matter lies before you, and great injustice is done by con tinuing this cry against it. Mr. Hardeman, of Bibb—Mr. President, it be ing near the close of the session, and as there is a general good feeling prevailing, I move to change tlie present scene into a Senatorial love confer ence. Dr. Screven—Sir, my views have undoing one much change since the Report of the committee. I thought at first that 1 haa good grounds for my opinion. It did appear to me, from tin* b iters M the Solicitor General, that there had been a real bona tide violation of the charter. When I signed the Report, I had no evidence that there had been a payment of specie; but I have since read an affi davit, sworn to and witnessed, that specie had been paid. 1, therefore, do not agree in my former opin ion, that the charter should be forfeited. I deem it my duty to say this as an act of justice. Mr. Beasley, of Troup—l would simply stale that my opinions remain unaltered, and 1 take the same ground that I did when I agreed to the Re port. The motion to reconsider was put to the Senate and lost. A. drugs, medicines, perfumery i ~"r; AND FANCY GOODS. WE imve now in store, for the Full Trade, our usual assortment of DRUGS, MEDI . CINES, PAINTS, OILS, WINDOW GRASS, PER FUMERY, SOAPS, BRUSHES, Ac., which we . offer to Merchants at unusually low prices for cash or approved credit. Those visiting our market this Fall, would do well to call and examine our stock and prices. The following articles will com prise part of our stock: 10,000 lbs. BLUE STONE: 50 kegg Sup. Carb. SODA: 1,500 lbs. fine INDIGO; 100 boxes Sup. Carb. SODA, in 1 lb. papers; 3,000 lbs. No. 1 MADDER; 1,000 “ SALTPETRE; 400 boxes WINDOW GLASS: 150 dozen MUSTANG LINIMENT; 2,000 lbs. PUTTY; 3,000 lbs. ALUM; 60 doz. CHERRY PECTORAL; 100 “ Hudson’s MUSTARD; 200 “ VERMIFUGE; 300 “ fine COLOGNE;. 500 lbs. Extract LOGWOOD; 50 doz. Lyon’s KATIIAIRON; 40 “ Barry 's TRICOPIIEROUS; 8,500 lbs. Roll BRIMSTONE; 8,000 “ SULPHUR; 50 doz. Thompson’s SOAP; 10 boxes Castile SOAP, in cakes; 300 galls. Train OIL; 250 do. Lamp OIL; 350 “ Linseed OIL; 400 “ No. 1 Lard OIL; 10,000 lbs. WHITE LEAD. HAYILAND, RISLEY A CO., Wholesale Druggists, au‘>3 dtac two doors above Globe Hotel. NEW GOODS, CHEAP. fIRAY BROTHERS have just received— Rich Satin Striped Meir Antique SILK; Black MOIR ANTIQUE, by yd. or dress as desired; New style colored SILKS, very cheap ; Plain Black SILKS, full assortment: 14-4 Super. French Red BLANKETS: 12 and 14-4 Saxony Wool BLANKETS, very fine: Fine all-wool White FLANNELS, cheap; Red and Dwight FLANNELS; Fine Lambs Wool UNDER VESTS; Gent’s Woollen and Silk UNDER VESTS; 10.000 yards CALICO, 6lf, worth 12 cents; SATT/NETS, JEANS, TWEEDS, CASSIMERES. These Goods having been tmrehased within the last ten days by one of the I’roprietors, under a depressed stale of the Northern market, we can confidently say that they are from 30 to 40 per cent, cheaper than Goods of a similar quality purchased two months ago. We would respectfully invite the attention of the public to the assortment. nov2! dfac NOTICE. I FOREWARN all persons, from this date, of trading for a Note held by Mr. David Vin son against me, for Two Hundred Dollars, dated the 22d of September last, and due the first day of January last, with one hundred dollars paid on. Augusta, Feb. 16th, 1356. F. L. DIE. feb!7 . c 4 GUYSOTT’S YELLOW DOCK AND SARSAPARILLA. IS now put up m the largest sized bottles, and is acknowledged to be the best Sarsaparilla made, as is certified by the wonderful cures it has per formed, the original copies of which are in the pos session of the proprietor. Remember, this is the only true and original article. fcJcrofula, Syphilis, Mercurial Complaints, Cancer, Gangrene, Rheumatism, and a vast variety of other diseases are speedily and perfectly cured by the use of this medicine. Read the following Certificate: Tallapoosa Co., Ala., Jan. 2,1855. Dear Sir— l send you this to certify to you that vour Extract of Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla lias performed one of the most wonderful cures on me that has ever been effected on man. I hare been afflicted for forty years’*with erup tions on my legs and feet; in 1848 they got so bad that I had to go on crutches, and in 1840 I had one leg amputated above the knee. In about nine months after my other leg broke out in large eating and running sores, from my knee to my foot, and discliurged a great deal of offensive matter. My . groin also broke out in large biles, which dlscharg ed much offensive matter, and at the same time my left hand broke out in large running sores nearly to my elbow. The misery that I have suffered for the last two years, I cannot describe to you. I was in such ag ony that I never rested day or night. In October last, my son brought me one of your bottle wrappers; I read it, a id found record of some wonderful cures performed '>y your “Extract of Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla;” 1 sent and got two bottles of it, and commenced biking it. in two weeks, to my great astonishment, my sores all be came easy, and I could sleep all night, a thing I had not done for two years. Vs hen I had taken six bot tles my sores had nearly all healed. My sore got • well as if by enchantment. I have now used in all eight bottles of your “ Extract of Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla,” and I now consider mysel well. I entreat all of the afflicted to try this medicine, for I believe it will cure anv known disease in the world. Lav aside all prejudice and just try it, and proclaim its great worth to suffering mankind, and entreat them to take it, for it will cure them. My case is well known in a large portion of South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama, and if any should doubt the above cure, I invite them to call on me, and I will show them the sears. I can be found in Tallepoosa countv, Ala.,one mile from Stoe’s Ferry BENAJAH HUGHES. The Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla is peculiarly adapted for females of delicate health, resulting from irregularity of menstrual discharges, and oth er diseases' peculiar to their sex. The proprietor has iu JiU possession a great number of certificates of cufes performed, of the above description. We assure the afflicted, that a bottle or two of Dr. Guy sott’s Extract of Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla will at once regulate those difficulties, andj’encw the natural energies. Put up in quart bottles-—Price $1 per bottle. Sold, wholesale and retail, by SCOVIL A MEAD, 111 Cliartres-st., New Orleans. General Agents for the Southern States, to whom all orders must be addressed. Sold, also, by HAVILAND, RISLEY & CO., Augusta. D. I?. PLUMB A CO., BARRETT, CARTER & CO., CLARK & WELLS, HAVILAND, fIARKAL A CO., Charleston, S. C. A. A. SOLOMONS A CO., Savannah, and by one Agent in every town in tho South. mh29 DRY GOODS. P& 31. G ALLAHER have received a • large and well selected stock of DRY GOODS, suitable for Fall and Winter trade, to which tliev respectfully invite the attention of pur chasers. Their stock of Dress Goods consists, in part, of— Rich lllack and colored SILKS, new styles; Plain Black SILKS: French MERINOS; COBURGS and PARMATTOS: Fig’d. ALPACAS; Black ALPACAS and BOMBAZINES: CASHMERES and all-wool DeLAINES; French and Scotch GINGHAMS; English and American PRINTS: Jaconet. Swiss and Plaid MUSLINS; J.aatrs* CLOAKS, MASWIAAS ..a TALMAS; Long and Square SHAWLS, all wool; Linen Cambric HANDKERCHIEFS and Needle Work COLLARS; Jaconet and Swiss TRIMMINGS; CHEMIZETTES and UNDERSLEEVES; Jaconet and Swiss BANDS; Bonnet and Belt RIBBONS; Ladies' and Misses’ HOSE; Silk and Kid GLOVES; Misses’ Woolen and Lisle Thread GLOVES. —also— A full assortment of BLANKETS, KERSEYS and OSN ABURGS, Kentucky JEANS, CASSIMERES and TWEEDS; Red and White FLANNELS; Bed TICKING; Apron CHECKS; Embossed Table COVERS; Bleached and Brown SHIRTINGS; 12-4 Hamilton SHEETINGS; 12-4 and 13-4 L. C. QUILTS, very low priced; Table LINENS and TOWELLINGS; Irish LINENS and Bird’s Eye DIAPER; Embossed Table COVERS; Furniture DIMITY and FRINGE; 1 hale 13-4 fine Ribbon-bound BLANKETS; Augusta SHIRTINGS and Brown DRILLS. scp2B d*c CILOTUS AVI) CASSIMF.KES.—We~in t vite the attention of the public to a very choice selection of CLOTHS, CASSIMERES and' VEST INGS, which we oiTcr to make up to order, in the very best manner. AVM. O. PRICE A CO., jasdT Drapers and Tailors. Tin ware. —we arc still, as usual, manu facturing any quantity of TIN WARE, which we offer at wholesale or retail, on the most favora ble term*. S. S. JONES A CO., f«b7 £■•♦<*«aors to L. Hanooak A G«. SAMUEL P. THURMOND, ' ATTORNEY AT LAW, Jefferson. Geor- , gia, will practice in the Western Circuit. All , business confided to his care will meet with prompt i attention. febl7 PHINIZY & CLAYTON, WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION ] MERCHANTS, Augusta, Georgia. J. J. JACOBUS, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Augusta, G». Of fice on Broad street, over Chew’s Store. nov2s ly ALEXiKDBI! POPE, .IE. ] JOHN B. WEEMS. 1 POPE & WEEMS, Attorneys at law, Washington, Ga., will practice in the counties of the North ern Circuit, and in Columbia of tho Middle Circuit. All business entrusted to them will receive prompt attention. ly jyg'j SLOAN & CALWELL, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEAL- , ERS in BRANDIES, WINES, GIN, SEGARS I Ac., Nos. 17 and 19 Ghsapside, Baltimore. Chas. A. Dennis. ly jy!2 ] WM. H. DAVIDSON. \ IMPORTER AND DEALER in BRANDIES 1 GIN, ALBANY ALE, CHAMPAGNE, and oth- J er Wines and Liquors, Teas, Segars, Ac., Not. 188 1 Congress and 87 tit. Julien-sls., Savannah Ga myfiS dec 1 LAW NOTICE. THE undersigned will practice LAW and * EQUITY, in Co-partnership, from this date * using the firm name of Walker a Rogers. In criminal business, their practice will remain scua- 1 rate, as heretorfore. Office, north west corner of Broad and Washing- ! ton streets. EDWARD J. WALKER ALPHEUS M. RODGERS. 1 Augusta, Sept. Bth, 1855. ts seut9 1 EDWARD P. KINCHLEY, PRODUCE AND COM3IISSION MER CHANT, and dealers in CORN WHEAT BACON, FLOUR, OATS, Ac, No. 7 Warren Block, ' Augusta, Ga. £3?” Particular ateontion given to the sale of all f consignments. septa t LAMBETH HOPKINS, WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION MER CHANT, Augusta Georgia., Continues the business in all its departments. ' sepaa 6m f GILHAM & ASKIN, WAREHOUSE A COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Awjunta, Georgia. HAYING associated ourselves togeth-.,. ,e, er for the purpose of transacting aS.-iVtkl GENEBAL W A REHOUSE AND COMMIS- SBMSB SION BUSINESS, wc have taken the commodious Fire Proof Warehouse on Reynold street, (recently occupied by Platt A Gilliam,) where we will be pleased to serve all the friends of the old concern, and as many non- ones as may choose to give ns their patronage —pledging ourselves that their in terest shall not suffer in ohr hands: Particular at tention will be given to the selection and forward ing of BAGGING, ROPE AND FAMILY SUP PLIES. Commission for selling Cotton will be 25 cents per bale. Tlie usual rash advances made on Produce in store. T. A. GILHAM, of Oglethore Co. au22 F. E. ASKIN, of Taliaferro Co. S. D. HEARD. WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, Augusta, Georgia. THE subscriber will continue the frryxw above business, in all its branches, wt his old stand, (Fire-Proof Buildings) east2jjTsj side Mclntosh street, where he solicits the patron age of ! the public generally. His strict personal attention will be given to the Storage and sale of Cotton, and all other Produce. Orders for Bagging, Rope and Family Supplies, carefully filled at the lowest market prices. The usual accommodations extended to custom ers. H. D. HEARD. Augusta, Sept. 1,1855. clAe-8m sepll DYE & BARNES, WAREHOUSE A COMMISSION MERCMANTS, THANKFUL for former patronage, f-v-ro would respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they still tinue to transact a GENERAL WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION BUSINESS,in all its branch es, at their old stand, on the corner of. Washington and Reynold streets, and would solicit a share of public patronage. Tiieir entire attention will be devoted to the in terests of their customers. Orders carefully filled at the lowest market pn ces. Advances made when desired on Produce in store. Charges in accordance with the regularly estab lished rates of the city. J AS. M. DA E, WM. E. BARNES, Augusta, Sept. Ist, 1855. segt 1 TITOS. H. STOVALL. JOS. P. STOVALL. THOS. P. STOVALL & CO., GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Augusta, Georgia. WE would respectfully iuform om*rvv-rv. friends and patrons, that we still continue the COMMISSION BUSINESS our old stand, where we give our personal attention to consignments of Cotton, Flour, Bacon, Grain, and all descriptions of Produce sent ns. Orders.carefully filled, and advances, either cash or by acceptances, mad© ou Produce iu store or when Bills of Lading accompany drafts. Cotton t stored in a Fire Proof Warehouse. Hfll “ BEALL AND STOVALL, WAREHOUSE A COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Angueta, Georgiy. continue the Warehouse and vrrx ww Commission Business in all branches, and have removed to the Fire i&SSSI Proof Warehouse adjoining M. P. STOVALL, on the corner of Jackson anti Ellis sf roots, near the Globe Hotel. Consignments of Cotton, Bacon, Grain, and otfier Produce solicited. The usual advance made on Cotton or Produce iu store, when require. All Cotton consigned to us will be sold at the Warehouse, where one of the firm may at all times be found. Commission for selling Cotton Twenty five Cents per })ale. WM. M. BEALL, au2S d&cCm _ JNO. W. L. STOVALL. THAT FORWARDING, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION HOUSE OF TINLEY & HERRON’S, IS located on South Atlantic Wharf, three doors below the Post Office. One of the partners will always be found in the office. Mr. Herron having been for the past seven years Clerk of Receiving and Forwarding Department of South Carolina Railroad, a native of Charleston, and perfectlv acclimated, insures the only nrornpt Mild cor reel ‘attention gi »cn in Clrorleaton. General Agents for the sale of all kinds of Produce, and thepurchasing to order of all goods that may be desired. llugii L. Tinsmsy, I John Hbrro.v, late of Knoxville, | Charleston. fcb2o ly J. J.PEARCE, WAREHOUSE A COMMISSION MERCHANT, Avgusta, Georgia. WIUL continue the WAREHOUSE uud COMMISSION BUSINESSJtjfri} in the extensive Brick Warehouse (recently occupied by BeaD A Stovall), on Campbell street, near !L. Hopkiu’s, and Messrs. Bones A Brown’s Hardware Store. Hi*personal attention given to the Storage and sale of Cotton and Produce consigned to his care. Orders for Bagging, Rope and Family Supplies, furnished at the lowest marketplaces. Cash advances made on Produce in Store. Commission for selling, twenty-five cqnts pci bale. sepl SIMPSON & GARDINER WAREHOUSE & COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Alclntotrh street , Augusta, Georgia. WILL continue tlie IVAKEiHUSK. and COMMISSION BUSINESS iuEWVa Fire-Proof Building, ou Mclntosh street, L 2S iu all its branches, and hope bv strict personal at tention to the interests of all who place business in their builds, to merit public favor. Orders for Bagging, Rope and Family Supplies filled at the low est market rates. Cash advances made when required on Produce in store. J, R. SIMPSON, au29 6m 1 J. T. GARDINER. ANDREWS & JESUP, CO3I3IISSION MERCHANTS— COTTON AND WOOLEN MACHINERY. Steam En gines and Boilers, Machinists’ Tools Belling, Ac. Importers anil dealers in Manufacturers' Ar ticles. No. 67 Pine Street, New York. N. B.—Agents for tho “ Woodruff A Beach Iron Works” Steam Engines and Boilers. Exclusive Agency in New York for “ Lowell Machine Shop’”Machinists’ Tools. oc2 Jy FISK’S CELEBRATED METALIC BURIAL CASES, UNEQUALLED for the transportation of the dead, as well as the ordinary purposes of burial, in connection with an assortment of Ma hogany and other COFFINS, always on hand, in various styles, at the store of the subscribers, un der the Augusta Hotel, Broad-street. feb2 did in HENRY A SKINNER. NEW FALL & WINTER DRY GOODS. DICKEY & PHIBBS are now receiving, and have in store, a full and complete stock of Staple and Fancy DRY GOODS, to which they respectfully invite'the attention of purchasers. Our stock of Dress Goods consists, in part, of— Rich Black and Colored SILKS, new styles; Plain Black SILKS, and French MERINOS; English MERINOS and COBURGS; Scotch PLAIDS, very desirable goods; Lupin’s best Black BOMBAZINES and ALPACAS; French Mous. DeLAINES, solid colors, extra fine; CASHMERES and all-wool DeLAINES; American Printed DeLAINES: Black CHALLY and DeLAINES ; French, English and American CALICOS; Embroidered and Plain Crape SHAWLS; 8-4 and 10-4 Bleached and Brown DAMASKS; 8-4 and 10-4 DAMASK CLOTHS, in setts; Damask NAPKINS, DOYLES and TOWELS, Huckabak DIAPER and CRASH ; 1 bale 13-4 Whitney Red RLANKETS; Negro BLANKETS and KERSEYS; White and Red FLANNELS; Kentucky JEANS and SATTINETS. Our Goods are all marked in plain figures, and no second price asked. Next door to Bones & Brown’s Hardware Shire. 'a 0c24 MEDICAL CARD. DR. JOSEPH HATTON, having resum ed the practice of Medicine and Surgery, of fers his services to the citizens of Augusta and vi cinity. Residence at R. P. Spclman’s Greene st. mar 22 ly t IWSI nceyilleTFactory' osna 1a BURGS AND YARNS.—The undersigned are Agents lor the sale of these Goods, at Factory prices. GIRAItDEY, WHYTE A CO. janSO ts ROGERS’ LIVERWORT AND TAR, FOR the complete cure of Coughs, Colds, In flueuza, Asthma, Bronchitis, Spitting of Blood, and all other Lung Complaints tending to Con sumption. # This preparation is getting into use all over the i country. The numerous letters we receive from our various agents, informing us of cures effected in their immediate neighborhoods, warrant us in saying it is one of the best, if not the very best Cough Medicine now before the public. It almost • invariably relieves and not nnfrequently cures the ■ verv worst case. When all other Cough prepara tions have failed, this has relieved the patient, as Druggb*' s , dealers in Medicines, and Physicians can testify. Ask the Agent in your nearest town, i what has been his experience of the effects of this medicine. If he has been selling it for any length of time, he will tell you it is the best Medicine ex tant. Below we give a few extracts from letters we have received lately regarding the virtues of this Medicine: Dr. S. S. Oslin, of Knoxville. Ga., says: I have been using your Liverwort and Tar very extensiye lv in my practice for three years past, and it is with pleasure I state my belief in its superiority over all other articles with which I am acquainted, for . which it is recommended. Messrs. Fitzgerald & Benners, writing from . Waynesville, N. C., say: “The Liverwort and Tar is becoming daily more popular in this country, and we think justly so. All who have tried it speak in commendable terms of it, and say it is . very beneficial in alleviating the complaints for which it is recommended.” Our Agent in Pickens District, S. C., 3lr. a. K. McFall, assures us “ that he uses it with great ben efit in his own family, and recommends it to his neighbors.” He gives an instance of a Negro wo ' man, in his vicinity, who had been suffering with disease of the Lungs for years, attended with se vere cough, who was relieved by the liverwort A are the good reporta we hear of this Medi i cine from ull parts of the South. For a report of f the surprising cures it has performed m the V\ cat ern, and Northern and Eastern States, we would in . yite the suffering patient to read the pamphlet which accompanies each bottle. To all, we say, . have hope, have hope! ... , Trv the Medicine! Be warned in season! And neglect not that cough which is daily weakening . your constitution, irritating your throat and lungs, and inviting on that dread disease, Consumption, when so soothing and healing a remedy ean be ob tained as Dr. Rogers’ Svnip of Liverwort and Tar. Beware of Counterfeits and base imitations! The genuine is signed Andrew Rogers on the engraved wrapper around each bottle. f'rice £ i per bottle, or six bottles for s">. hold, wholesale and retail, bv Scovn. & Mead, 111 Chartres Street, New Orleans, | Sole Agents for the Southern Stales, to whom all i orders and applications for Agencies must be ad l dressed. , Sold, also, bv HAVILAN'D, kISLEY & CO., Augusta,Georgia 1 BARRETT, CARTER A CO., D. B. PLUMB A CO., CLARK A WELLS, WM. H.TUTT, N. J. FOGARTY A CO.. ■” “ A. J. CREIGHTON, Hamburg, S. C. And by one Agent in every town in the South. > aplL !i ly CHOICE FAMILY MEDICINES, I PREPARED BV I J. DENNIS, M. D., AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. 1 GEORGIA SARSAPARILLA, FOR diseases of the Liver, and to purify the Blood. This preparation is made of the Sar -1 snparilla which grows in the Southern States, and no other medicine. Price per bottle sl. * DENNIS’ ANTI-BILIOUS PILLS. A mild, safe, and effectual purgative. They act J mildly on the Bowels, seldom cause griping, and s are not followed by dangerous consequences. Price ‘ 25 cents per box. A remedy in (til sudden and dangerous attasks qf disease. « DENNIS* ANTI-SPASMODIC TINCTURE. r For fever and ague, or chills, severe cokl, cramp colic, spasmodic cnolera, sore throat, asthma, apo plectic affections, tits or convulsions, or for exter s nal use in fresh cuts, wounds, bruises, burns, scalds, inflamed sores, Ac. & Its effect in relieving inflammation, equalizing the circulation of the Blood, and causing a warm s action in the system, makes it the best and most t useful remedy that has ever been offered to the pub , lie. For Horses and Mules, it has been found on t trial to be a superior remedy for colic and other 1 diticftsc*, as well us tor external injuries. Price $1 1 per bottle. 3 DENNIS* STIMULATING LINIMENT, OR SOVTIIKRX PAIN KILLER. For Rheumatic Pains, Painful Swellings, Sprains, Swelled Breasts, Sore Throat, Tooth-Ache, Back- Ache, Ac. It is made similar to the Anti-Spasmod ic Tincture, but intended more for an external ap plication. Price 25 cents per bottle. DENNIS* STIMULATING, OR HOT BITTERS. For Dyspepsia, Colds, and Female Complaints, arising from colds. Females suffering from any derangement arising from colds, will find them su perior to any medicine in use. Taken at the com mencing stage of colds, they will prove almost an | infallible cure in all cases. They act upon the Liver and secretions generally, and‘strengthen the sto mach; upon the Bowels, they have a laxative ten dency. Price $1 per bottle. DENNIS* COUGH SYRUP, For Cough, Croup, difficulty in breathing, Ac. With the sarsaparilla or alterative, useful for cough arising from a diseased state of the Liver. Price 5$ and 25 cents per bottle. DENNIS* ASTRINGENT TONIC, For Bowel Complaint. Such as pain in the sto mach, griping of trie Bowels, Ac. It is regarded as a specific m Bowel affections arising from C9lds or Indigestion. Price 50 cents per bottle. DENNIS* WORM OIL, A valuable article to expel W irm9. Price 25 cents per bottle. DENNIS* ALTERATIVE, Composed of a variety of the best vegetable altor -1 atives, or remedies for the cure of chrouic diseases, which require a strong alterative course of treat ment, or diseases arising from an impure state of the Blood, or of a scrofulous or venereal nature. It is a valuable vehicle! n which to administer,Bal sam of Copaiva or other medicines. Price per bot tle sl. DENNIS* COrAIVA MIXTURE, AND ALTERATIVE, For Gonorrhea, Gleet, Ijeucorrhea, or Fluor Al , bus or Whites; Cough, with a debilitated state qf the system, and various other diseases of the uri nary and Pulmonaiy organs. ,Ly *ep9 FRENCH COMPOUND EXTRACT OF SARSAPARILLA. FOR the cure of Rheumatism, Scrqfula, Syphi litic and Mercurial IHseases , Ulcers , jilotchts, Eruptions , or any disease of the skin. It is a gen eral purifier of the bloody being a combination of i the most efficient remedies known, and approved [ by Hie medical faculty, for the cure of the above . named complaints. Persons afflicted with any of , them, will find this a speedy, pleasant and effectual remedy. The proprietor is so confident of the success of tills medicine, (after an experience of twelve years,) that he will purchasee negroes afflicted with rheu matism, who have become useless to their owners, at a fair valuation, or will treat such cases, if sent | to him, and warrant a cure or no charge for ser vices. This medicine is prepared from a vegetable sub stance, and does not contain onegixiin of mineral Price one dollar per bottle. Prepared and sold wholesale and'retail, at the Chemical Laboratory of Dr. JOHN G. fiLEDGE, Augusta, Georgia. ocl9. PUBLIC NOTICE. HEGEMAN, CLARK & CO.’S (LATE RUSHTON, CLARK A C 0.,) GENUINE COD LIVER OIL. FOR Consumption, Sorofula, Ac. The late firm of Rushton, Clark A Co., being dissolved by the death of W. L. Rushton, (the only Rushton ever connected with the firm,) their genuine Cod Liver Oil will in future be prepared only by HEGE MAN, CLARK A CO., surviving partners,*and sole successors. Be particular in ordering to specify Hegeman, Clark A Co., (or Rushton, Clark A C 0.,) as it was Mr. Clark, and not Mr. Rushton, who, for the past seven years, has superintended its manu facture, and is the only Druggist who ever went from the United States to New Foundland for that purpose, and since Mr. Rushton’s death there has been an article called Rushton’s Oil introduced, which is in no w ay connected with Rushton, Clark A Co.—or Hegeman, Clark A Co.; and as success in its use depends upon its purity, too much care cannot be taken to get the genuine. Thousands who had been taking the Oil of other makers with out success, have been restored to health by the pure Oil of our manfacture. HEGEMAN, CLARK 4 CO., Chemists and Druggists, New York. Sold bv HAVILAND, KISLEY A CO., Agents for Augusta, and by Druggists generally, mhl? dfieocly GREEN-WAY INSTITUTE. CLASSICAL AND ENGLISH SCHOOL— AND FEMALE, At Thomson , Georgia. TIIE undersigned haring permanently locate#! : as Teachers, respectfully solicit the patronage I » of their frieuda and the public generally. > several years’experience in teaching, and a t stant attention to the duties of their profession* | they flatter themselves that the system of instruct f tiou which they are now prepared* to give Student# | pursuing a regular classical course, cannot be smy passed by any similar Institution in the State. Tq f parents, therefore, designing to give their sons » Collegiate education, their services are especially * tendered, since a thorough acquaintance with the preparatory studies i 9 indispensable to the Stu-y dent’s progress throughout his whole course. Tlieiif Academy Pupils will Be prepared to enter the high er classes of College, or if preferred, thoroughly instructed in a more practical and business course. The accessibility, health and quietness of their** location—its freedom from scenes and causes ot dissipation—induce them to hope for a continuance of that liberal patronage, which for many years they have not failed to secure. A strict regard will be paid to moral training,-H i * and the general deportment of each pupil carefully ) observed. The Academies for the Male and Female pupil** > are separate —also, their Boarding Houses, while the government, discipline, course of studies, Ac., of both departments, will be under the control and supervision of the Principal. Although not required, it is preferred that be boarded with the Teachers. Board, Tuition, Fuel, Washing. Ac., per Tenni f SSO, Lights excepted. Tuition fee per Term, $20.! Sem»-r.nniial Examination the Ist of June. Yis-l' itanta solicited to attend. FEMALE DEPARTMENT. Primary Class, $lO per Term. Second Class, 15 u Third Class, 20 “ Music S2O per Term—use of Instrument included I The pupils are expected to furnish their owr J Lights, or for them an extra charge will be n Board with the Teachers $lO per month. C. C. RICHARDS, A. M., Principal, J. R. WILSON, Associate. Miss A. M. RICHARDS, Assistant Teacher in Female Department. \ Mrs. J. C. RICHARDS, Teacher of Drawing, and Assistant Teacher of Music. I MARTIN FURNEUSKL, Professor of Music. Exercises of Spring Term to commence on the* , } .second Monday in January, 1856. N. B.—Board, with many respectable families, at | from Eight to Twalva Dollars per month. odo dowAely ' R R R. * I 1 M PORT ANT REVELATIONS—LIFE AND I TIIE MY>TERTES OF DISEASE EXPLAINED. H A great physical lavr. pOFsesnirt" tbo mo.-t imjortant influence over the health of the to ?y lias beeu entirely overlooked and neglected by the Medical Faculiy. WONDERFUL POWER OF THE R R R. REMEDIES IN KEEPING THE B0T)V HEALTHY A'l) FREE FROM PAIN. EQUALIZE ANH REGULATE.^ O- EQUAUZ 3 T ItS CIRCULATION. *CLt CHAPTER I. Equalizing the Circulation—The true method of pre venting the establishment of Disease—Regii lation th( J I only means of purifying the B ood and restoring th?- . Rick to health—Quick efficacy of Radway's Readj Relief an<\Uadway's Regulators, in curiae: the patieu of Coughs, Congestions, Rheumatism, Pneumonia ) j Sore Throat, Inflammations, Ac Bronchitis. Asthma. Rad Headaches, Dyspepsia. Feve'.i and Ague. Bilious Remittent and Intermittent, Scarlet. Typhus, Chagreß. and all Conta gious and Nou-f’ontogious Fevers. LIFE AND DEATH. It |t the aim of most men to u T e healthy* and attain a ripe old age. This, wo claim, <* r r. r. r. Remedies will secure to those who are now w»^i ;e <] down by dis ease, or crippled with pains and achev*, r other infirmi ties. The K. R R. Remedies possess ine« ca i e ftj cae j oaß and healing virtues, strengthening proper*,.* an d Hf o _ prolonging powers, that have never betoie v.yn given to the word. They are founded on an entire v new ■, theory, and they « stablish new principles in thdw* a t. ment of diseases that will enable all who use the li.R. R. s to resist the most violent diseases and the rno*r destructive of pestilent*!. They will render the humre body proof against disease, and will enable the afflicted to secure for themselves sound health and long life. R. R. R. L The reader will bear in mind that the R. R. R. Bern I m edies consist of three remedies, which are known as RADWAY 3 READY RELIEF, B RADWAY 8 RENOVATING RESOLVENT, BADWAY 3 REGULATORS. *1 With these three remedies, we are confident that wa * can l atlie disease in all its varied phenomena—no mat- 4 ter by what name it is called, or how terrible it may \ appear. Wo will, with these three simple remedies, V guarantee a speedy ami effectual restoration of the hu- ■ man body to soured and vigorous health, free from all bodily pains, aches and infirmities. HOW DISEASED ACTION BECOMES ESTABLISHED W AND THE BLOOD IMPURE. A great error has long prevailed in the minds of med ical men, That Impurity of the Blood is the Cause of Js Diseased Action/’ This is a serious mi-take. It is a 3. disturbance of the circulation, and the establishment of mj diseased action, that causes impurity of tho blood. The It. It. R. theory holds the truth of the above max ims, for if a person be in a state of perfect health, each artery and vein must carry to and fn>m the he**rt ite allotted proportion of b ood. »nd when any set of ves selß refuse *be the cause what it may) to carry their W. proportion, the current of blood becomes dammed up— ; f"' in other words, a congestion takes place, giving pain to ■ ■a greater or less extent Here, then, is the beginning of diseased action, which, if not relieved, will soon run |• • into inflammation, and thedisea.se becomes established. Diseased action being once established, the blood be- L . comes impure, and the regularity of action on the part | of the Liver. Ski i, Bowels, Ac , is sure to be interrupt- i ed and the general system, by sympathising with the v local complaint, becomes involved iu the difficulty. That • F this is the true state of the case, l*t any one call to mind F his symptoms on catching cold. The localdilliculty may [ be a sore throat, which is a congestion of the blood, ' amounting (sometio es) to an inflammation about the V throat, owing to a previous deranged state ofthecir- M; culation, and he will remember that his bowels become I, • costive, his liver dcransred. or his skin dry. and his blood impure Ilad he used Radway's Ready Relief when the v congestion was >ettingin,as an application to the throat, i f and swallowed a dose of the Regulators, he would have broken up the congestion, and restored the regularity on the part of the liver, skin, bowels, Ac., which had been broken in upon by the effects of the sore throat. Regularity being again established, the impure blood is soon purified, and the circulation again equalized, and the health restored. HOW TOE R. R R REMEDIES RAISED MRS. SA RAH A. IIOUGn, from a crippled and helpless cou * dition. to sound health, after the skill of four of the j most learned Physicians in New York had failed to relieve her—Drs. Parker, lleeso.Wardle and Maclelan. p 5 '* READ HER LETTER. January 3, 1856. t Messrs. Radway ACo —I tried your Ready Relief* 1 and had my joints rubbed with it, and I never felt pain i after the first ten minutes. I was rubbed with it, up to t the present time. Sirs, Ido not know what to compare it to but a charm; for it is a mystery to mo. I was a V cripple for two years, and had not the proper use of my limbs for three years. I was worn dewn to a skeleton. I then commenced the use of your Ready Relief. Resol vent and Regulators. The pain left me in ten minutes, and I b gan to gain strength very fast, and could walk, with ease in a few weeks Before I heard of voor Rem edies, I was taken to Dr. Tarker. Dr. Iteese, Dr. Wardle, Dr. Maclelan, and many other physicians in this city, 1 cannot now remember. I was completely pulled to pieces by them. My constitution was broken up with medi- v cines that did me no good. I could not put a foot to the giouud. tor pick up a pin. I was lifted and carried up and down stairs like an infant; and now, thank God f * ] by the u eof your Remedies, lam as strong as ever. 1 had the common rheumatism—imflaminatory and chronic—and the palsy. You can publish this, if yo« li ke . SARAH A. HOUGH. 244 36th street, between the 7th and Bth avs., N. Y. HOW THE R. R. R. REMEDIES RESTORE CON SUMPTIVE 3 TO HEALTH Stops the ravages of Decay, heals Ulcers in the Lungs .L. ; and Throat, cures Asthma, BronchitK Chronic / JJ Coughs, and all Diseases and Complaints of if * the Throat, Lungs and Chest. « Persons who have been troubled with Chrorlc Sor# fK, Throats, Tubercles in the Lungs Bronchitis, ot dular Affections, are informed that the R. R R. Reme- " 1 dies will cure them of these terrible complaints on the * same principle. Let the Ready Relief bo applied ex- i V ternally on the chest and around the throat—this will s # effect an important and wonderfully beneficial resutf It will get up a powerful counter-irritatirg force, ami withdraw from the glands of the thro:it all co gesteh iW blood that may interfere with the respiratory organe, ’ Persons troubled with asthma, hard and difficult breath- « ing. sharp pains when taking a long breath, will find an ! % * immediate relief alter an application of Radway s Ready V-v *i Relief. In cases where the Lungs are diseased, we give Radway ? y Res ilvent. The action of this medicine re solves away the diseased deposit—it heals all Ulcers, and removes Tubercles. We have known persons who * had no idea of ever rising out of a sick bed, to be re- * stored to sound health, with not a particle of consump tive material left in their bodies to hasten decay. Rad way’s Regulators in these cases keep the system rege- ? lar. and equalizes the circulation of the blood | Radway’s Ready Relief is to be used whenever pain present. Radway’s Regulators, when the system is out of order. 1 l - Radway’s Renovating Resolvent, when the system it afflicted with Chronic or Scrofulous Diseases. Sold by BARRETT A CARTER. janlO dfAcly and Druggists generally. f AGENCY for the sale and Cot-1 ton YARN, assorted sizes, for sale at Factory prices, by L. HOPKINS.-- f L &uM l s Commission Msro.hant, Jfc