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The Male Colleges of Georgia—Why have
they no more Students?
Mr. Editor: The census of 1850 showed the
uumbcr of white male inhabitants in Georgia
the ages of ten and twenty to be sixty
jfive thousand five hundred and seventy-two. The
.same census showed the number of students in our
male colleges to be four hundred and six—showing
only one in one hundred and sixty-one of our young
men receiving a collegiate education. Is that a pro
per proportion ? Is Georgia satisfied with giving
only that proportion of her people the benefits of an
advanced education? If the remainder were re
ceiving even an academic education we should not
be content; but upon looking to the same census,
we find that not one-half of the remainder are even
Attending the common schools. But of that more
hereafter. At present I am looking to our col
leges, and the point I am now at is to answer the
.question why it is, out of so great a number of
young men in Georgia, so few are receiving an
.advanced education ?
When we examine our college rolls—and inquire
.as to the residence, parentage and means of the
•students, we shall find that they consist chiefly of
the sons of our citizens in good, or opulent circum
stances,men who are able and willing to incur the ex
pense of giving to their sons these advantages at an
"annual cost of from four hundred dollars to one
.thousand dollars. To a great extent two classes
Are not represented in our colleges, the one a very
large, the other a comparatively small class. They
■constitute the extremes, the poor and the very rich.
The former are not able to incur the expense. The
latter are not satisfied with the simple collegiate
course, and desire properly to give to their sons
Ihe benefits of that university education , which
Georgia has not yet provided for her people.
Hence, our colleges are filled, mainly with the rep
resentatives of only one portion of our people.
Now, it is cer ainly true, that if such education is
advantageous at all this class need it no more—
And net so much as those sons of indigent parents
who are reared with the knowledge that to their
own efforts must they look for bread, and it is fur
ther true, that it is due to our State pride, to fur
nish in our own State all the education which it is
Erotitable to acquire. A great point then would
e gained could we bring within our college walls,
these two extreme classes, hiterto almost unrepre
sented therein. How is this to be effected?
To bring in the poor, collegiate education must
be reduced in cost to their circumstances. The
mere college fees are a small item in the expense.
Board and clothing constitute the main items.
Now, the poor man frequently feels the abstraction
of a hand from his farm. He cannot, in addition,
pav out the proceeds of his own work, to board
And clothe his son. To be effectual, then, your
plan must relieve the father from all expense of
the son. How can this be done, and how are the
objects of this bounty to be selected ? In the ab
sence of a better plan, I suggest that the Ordina
ry of each couuty in Georgia have the power to se
lect from the poor boys of his county, lice— one of
whom shall be sent to each of the following col
leges: the State University, at Athens ; Mercer
University, at Penfield; Emory College, Oxford;
Oglethorpe University, Midway; and the Military
school, Marietta; and that these several institu
tions be required to hoards clothe, and educate these
young men free of expense to their parents. Thus
we should have at all times six hundred young
men in Georgia in the course of their education
upon this plan. In return for it you may require
of them to spend a given number of years in
teaching in their respective counties.
But how are these colleges to bear this expense?
Clearly the State must provide them with the
fund. How much will it require? Estimating
one hundred and twenty to each college, and the
annual expense of each boy at two hundred dol
lars, it would require an endowment to each col
lege, that would produce anuually twenty-four
thousand dollars. These colleges would consent
to accept the terms for an endowment to each of
two hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Should it
not be given ? Let it be given out of the State
Hoad. The people’s money built it; let the people
reap the profits. As it is, it never has, and never
will be a source of great income to the Mate.
What tax payer has felt the relief from the income
of that road ? It is useless to disguise the fact.
Ko ta.c payer ever will. Appropriate one million
two hundred and fifty thousand dollars of it to the
great and good work of educating poor young
nien, aud you will do more for the good of your
Stale than need ever be expected otherwise from
road.
B*ft we wish to bring in another class, tbone
wishing an university education. llow shall this
be done? Simply by making your university in
deed what it is in name. A little more delay, and
the opportunity is gone. A great southern univer
sity, under sectarian auspices, is about to be estab
lished in an adjoining State. Is Georgia content
to be thus outrun? People of Georgia, speak
your will i Jefferson.
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Messrs Editors : Those of your readers who are
acquainted with the history of the straggles of
Protestantism in France, will be glad to learn that
the Rev. Frederick Monod, D. D., who now stands
in the front rank of evangelical divines in that
country, will visit Augusta sometime during this
week. They will hear, with further satisfaction,
that this distinguished preacher will fill the pulpit
of the first Presbyterian church on next Sabbath
morning; and also, that of the upper Methodist
church at 4 o’clock in the afternoon of the same
day. Dr. Monod is the widely known pastor of a
Protestant congregation in the city of Paris ; and
is on a visit to this country for the purpose of pre
senting to all intelligent persons, the religious
condition of his interesting country, and its won
derful capital. And in the light of this subject,
he does not hesitate to plead the particular cause
of his own pastoral charge, which is now strain
ing every effort to erect a suitable church edifice
in a prominent part of Paris. British Christians
have already contributed thirty-two thousand seven
hundred dollars to secure the purchase of a lot
near the Boulevard Sebastopol, and an appeal is
now making to American Christians for thirty
thousand dollars, to secure the erection of the re
quired building upon this eligible spot. Who can
resist the conviction in view of the special ties
which,theologically, ecclesiastically and politically,
bind us to France, that we ought to respond to
such a call promptly and liberally ? At any rate,
let every one come out and hear this great man
preach. W.
Gen. Haskell again Insane.— We clip the fol
lowing paragraph from the Louisville Courier , of
the 9th instant, from which it will appear that
Gen. Wm. T. Haskell is again insane, and confined
in the Lunatic Asylum at Hopkinsville, Ky.:
“ Our attentive correspondent, “ Broomstix,”
telegraphs us from Hopkinsville, under date of
yesterday, that Gen. Wm. T. Haskell, of Ten
nessee, has again become deranged, and is now'
confined in the Lunatic Asylum at Hopkins
ville.
“It will be recollected that Gen. H. was recent
ly dismissed from the Asylum at Lexington,
cured. We understand, however, that he has been
drinking hard ever since, and to whisk}’, probably,
may be attributed the cause of his relapse, if, in
deed, he was cured. His recent letters and poeti
cal contributions to the papers certainly indicated
&n unsound mind.’’
From the Baltimore Sun, Feb. 13.
Thirty-Fifth Congress—First Session.
Washington, Feb. 12.— Senate. —The Senate
was not in session to-day.
House. —The sereeant-at-arms having reported
that he had, in obedience to the order of the House,
arrested John W. Walcott, he was required to
bring him before the bar.
The Speaker, in pursuance to a resolution adopt
ed on motion of Mr. Stanton, asked him what ex
case he had for not answering the question pro
pounded to him by the select committee, “whether
he had received any money or securities from
Messrs. Lawrence, Stone & Co., sometime m March
last, to the amount of thirty thousand dollars, more
or less; and whether he was now prepared to an
swer that and all other proper questions.”
The witness was sworn by the Speaker as to the
truth of bis written reply, which was to the elTect
that he was here in obedience to an order of the
House to answer for alleged contempt committed
by him. He assured the House in all sincerity,
that he did not design nor suppose that he was
guilty of any such offense, and respects ully asked
until Monday to purge himself of the charge of
contempt and fully justify his conduct. He wished
also again to consult his counsel.
Mr. Stanton moved that the indulgence asked
dy of the sergeant-at-arms and have the benefit of
counsel.
Mr. Cochrane said it must be very remarkable
circumstances to justify any gentleman to raise an
objection, but he could not do otherwise that inter
pose a protest against further delay.
Mr. Clemens concurred in Mr. Cochrane’s views
The witness had adoaitted indirectly that he re*
ceived the money. Why not answer distinctly an<f
honestly? Why seek delay? J
Mr. Clark Cochrane said the House was entitled
to a direct response to the interrogatory, but there
was nothing unreasonable in the witness asking
an opportunity to consult counsel, which privilege
was accorded to the meanest criminals.
Mr. Dawes remarked that if anybody had used
money corruptly, he would exert himself to dis
cover the wrong doer, but why not grant the de
‘*7* Was d*fs n ity of this House so far gone
that it could not last a day? Were they in such
peril that they would not give the witness time to
answer the question ?
Mr. Stanton’s resolution was then passed.
Mr. Boyce, from the committee on elections,
made a report on the memorial ot Mr. Brooks
who contests the right of the seat now held by Mr.
Davis, of Maryland. It was read. The committee
do not agree with Mr. Brooks that testimony can
not be taken in Baltimore, and that the security of
witnesses cannot be depended upon, owing to
the implication of the authorities in the alleged
I‘frauds and outrages,” and instance the proceed
ings of Mr. Whyte, who is quietly proceeding in a
similar business in contesting the seat of Mr. Har
ris, of Maryland. They therefore report a resolu
tion, that it is inexpedient to grant the prayer of
the memorialist for the appointment of a commit
tee to take testimony.
Mr. Phillips made a report from the minority of
the committee, providing for the examination of
witnesses and the procurement of testimony, &c.,
through the committee.
The further consideration of the subject was
postponed until Monday.
Mr. Hoard, of New York, rose to a question of
privilege, and offered a resolution for the appoint
ment of a select committee of five members to in
quire whether the Executive has sought to influ
ence the votes of members of Congress on the
Kansas question. Mr. Hoard read from the cor
respondence of the Richmond South and the
New York Tribune in proof the of charges, or as
showing that a foundation existed for the inquiry.
Mr. Burns, whose name had been mentioned in
the Tribune as having been influenced, rose and
emphatically pronounced the statement false.
Several questions of order were raised,
i {Mr. Warner said that no member on the Demo
cratic side could thus be influenced. He was
for direct charges, and not for stabs under the
fifth rib.
It was contended by others that the resolution
did not embody such matter as presented a ques
tion of privilege.
Mr. Stephens moved to lay the subject on the ta
ble ; and this was agreed to—yeas 108, nays 88.
The House then went into committee of the
whole on the private calendar, but did nothing of
moment, and afterwards adjourned till Monday.
From the San Francisco Herald.
Later from Salt Lake.
Below we give some important intelligence from
Salt Lake, received byway of Carson Valley, and
telegraphed from Sacramento. The main fact ap
pears to be that the troops attempted to force a
passage through Echo uanon, but were unsuc
cessful :
“ Sacramento, January 9, 1858.
“ Messrs. Middleton and Pearson arrived at Car
son Valley on the 6th, and Mr. Pearson has just
arrived from Carson Valley, via the Big Tree route.
They brought an express from Washington to Har
ris Fork, for Colonel Johnston. On December 7th,
Colonel Alexander, with the 6th Dragoons, had at
tempted to force their way through Echo Canon ;
in the attempt, four of the dragoons were killed.
Thinking it impossible to force the pass, Colonel
Johnston, who had assumed command of the
troops, retired, and in a few davs despatched Col.
Alexander, with twenty eight dragoons as an es
cort, to St. Louis, to obtain supplies. Colonel
Johnston then retreated a short distance to Sulphur
Springs, and took the Sublette cut off around to
the North of Salt Lake to Box Elder, from which
Messrs. Middleton and Pearson started December
18th. Colonel Johnston was there at the time
with the second and third dragoons and light ar
tillery, seven six pound and five twelve pound
Paixhans. He has sent foraging parties, fifty
men each, and has obtained two thousand four
hundred cattle, and other supplies of all kinds
The Colonel has pickets out all the way from Bold
Elder to Gravellev Ford of from forty to sixty
men. An escort of ssVen dragoons eam« with the
expressmen to Gravelly Ford.
lie will attempt to enter Salt Lake City about
the Ist of May, as he expects Harney will airive on
the other side about that time.
There are three companies of dragoons at Fort
Bridger. Fort Supply, twelve miles South, has
been evacuated by the Mormons, and the troops
have possession of it. Mr. Pearson has seen no
snow except since leaving Carson Valley. John
ston’s command have experienced no inconvenieuce
whatever from show, not having seen any. Har
ney will have the 2d dragoons, three companies
13th mounted regiment. Five companies rifles
will arrive on the 11th.
From the San Francisco Bulletin , Jan. 20.
Summary of News lor the Fortnight.
We have another very barren record of news
items to send to our friends at the East by this
steamer. The meeting of the Legislature has
caused some little agitation in political circles ;
but as yet nothing has been done at Sacramento of
anv particular importance. The Inaugural Mes
sage of Goternor Weller was, as a whole, a well
conceived paper, and has given general satisfac
tion. The present condition of the State’s finances
is better than it has ever been heretofore, and with
economy and management, the credit of California
will soon rank high among the American States.
We give our usual summary of interesting events.
The legislature of California convened on the
4th January. Ninian C. Whitesides, of Yuba,
was choseu Speaker of the Assembly; and J. W
Scobey, Clerk. The Lieutenant-Governor being
e.c-ojficio President of the Senate, Thos. N. Cazneau
was elected Secretary. On the Bth January, Gov.
John B. Weller was inaugurated, with appropriate
ceremonies, and proceeded to deliver a short ad
dress, which has been received with great favor in
all parts of the Stare. The Governor has since ap
pointed Ferris Forman, formerly postmaster of
Sacramento, Secretary of State, and W. F. Brock
elbank, his private secretary.
The returns of the Assessors of the various coun
ties in this State show that the value of taxable
property in California amounts to one hundred
and thirty-one million eight hundred and six thou
sand two hundred and sixty-eight dollars and ntne
ty-three cents. This exhibits an increase of eigh
teen million three hundred and forty-eight thou
sand two hundred and sixty-eight dollars and nine
ty-two cents since last year.
On the Bth of January, James L. English the
late State Treasurer, transferred to Thomas Find
lay, the new one, all the monies in the Treasury,
amounting to nearly four hundred and fifty thou
sand dollars, receiving his receipt and discharge,
in full, Mr. Findlay owing him one cent. This is
the only instance on record in California where a
retiring State officer settled his accounts on the
day of his retirement. The accounts of Major Ro
man, the first Treasurer, were not settled until
some three mouths after he retired. Those of Dr.
McMeans have not been adjusted as yet, although
two years have elapsed. Dr. Bates is in prison,
awaiting his trial for robbing the State of all the
money he could get hold of.
Richard H. Stanley, a lawyer, who has been
practising in Sacramento since the early days of
that city, has recently been detected in some
rogueries, by which his different clients will
probably suffer to the extent of some twenty or
thirty thousand dollars. He has been celebrated
for the richness and neatness of his dress; and
was a great favorite with the females of loose
morals in Sacramento. These people are the prin
cipal losers by him. Stanley was arrested on the
16th of January, and in default of bail for five
thousand dollars was sent to prison. He asserts
that the losses by him have been greatlv exagger
ated, and that in a short time he will clear on all
obliga'ions. He has paid one woman two thous
and eight hundred dollars in cash. The protection
of the police was required to save him from the
vengeance of the outraged viragos.
The miners in Calaveras county have com
menced anew the crusade against Chinese miners.
Lately public meetings were held at Vallecito and
Douglas’ Flat, at which resoluiions were passed
ordering the Celestials to leave within ten days or
forfeit their lives. These excitements against Chi
namen are periodical in California.
The banking firm of Williams & Co., at Oroville,
suspended payment on the 12th January. In a
card they put down their outstanding indebtedness
at five thousand dollars.
An angry discussion has been occasioned in the
legislature by the introduction of a resolution, by
Thos. Gray, member of the Assembly from San
Francisco, endorsing the position of the Hon. Ste
phen A. Douglas on the Kansas question.
About the 28th August five American gentlemen,
son Valley for Salt Lake City, and it is understood
that they traveled to Utah in company with the
Mormons who quitted Carson Valley to return to
Salt Lake, by order of Brigham Young.
News has reached us now, that these gentlemen
were murdered at a point about one hundred miles
South of Salt Lake, oy the Indians; and it is sus
pected that the u Saints’’ had some band in the
massacre. Numerous volunteer companies are be
mg organised over the whole country, to await the
call or the President to march against the Mor
mons in Utah.
Several bills have been introduced in the legis
lature to fund the floating scrip of the city of San
Francisco. There is about one million two hun
dred thousand dollars of this scrip issued prior to
July, 1356, since which no addition to the public
debt has been made.
A number of the respectable hatters of this city
have signed and published an agreement not to
keep their places of business open on Sunday.
Very little business is now transacted in San Fran
cisco on the Sabbath.
On the Bth January, Mr. H. Tillingbast, city and
county Treasurer of San Francisco, issued a notice
calling upon all those holding claims upon the
general fund of this city and county, to present
them forthwith, and receive the cash*. This is the
first time in the. history of this city when such a
notice could be given. So much for “ reform.’*
Our dates from Oregon Territory are to January
2d. The news is bare of interest. The Snake In
dians are reported to have joined the Mormons
against the United States. The Clickitats are
counciling as to what they had best do in the Mor
mon™. The «‘Saints’ r have emissaries among
all the Indian tribes, to inveigle them over upon
.their side.
Our dates from the Sandwich Islands are to the
24th December, 1857. The principal part of the
whaling fleet have left Honolulu for the “ between
season” cruise. The King, by public proclama
tion, ordered the people to oSserve the 31st De
cember as a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer.
A lot of pure merinp sheep has been imported
from Australia.
From the Charleston Courier.
Colonel Wade Hampton.
n e cannot give a better tribute to the memory
and worth of this distinguished citizen, than in the
words of the South Carolinian :
The Late Col. Wade Hampton. —A sad duty it is
to record the death of one whom the whole* com
munity mourns—we believe we may say the State,
for no one has done more to advance her charac
ter, her honor, or her best interests, than Col.
Wade Hampton. We feel incompetent for the
proper execution of what friendship prompts, but
cannot withhold our feeble offering to the memory
of one whom it was our grateful privilege to love
and respect. For more than twenty-two years the
confidential professional relation we have occupied
towards him has given us a claim to cast the first
tribute on his grave.
Hut two weeks since be left his much loved
home, under pressing calls of business, in a con
dition of health giving painful apprehension to all
around him ; but trusting to the recuperative pow
er of a fine constitution, carefully guarded throngh
life by rigid temperance, his confidence of health
ful reaction rendered him hopeful of improvement
and a speedy restoration to his accustomed health.
But the prostrating influence upon his nervous
Sower of a fever, lust fall, from too early a visit to
[ississippi, had undermined his powers, and ren
dered him prone to au attack of a congestive char
acter, which has cut short his valuable life. We
are without the details of his last illness, but have
no doubt congestion of a vital organ was the prox
imate cause of his sudden death.
Col. Wade Hampton was the son of Gen. Wade
Hampton, of revolutionary memory, and Harriet
Flud, and was born in Columbia, on the 21st April,
1791; so that he had nearly completed his sixty
seventh year. His education was at the South
Carolina College, which he left at the commence
ment of the war of 1812, to accept a commission as
Lieutenant of Dragoons m the United States Army.
After serving, under his father, in the northern
campaign, he retired to his plantation in the South
west, but again volunteered when New Orleans
was considered in danger, and was appointed an
aid to Gen. Jackson in that memorable defense.
His services in that battle were confidential and
highly valuable, and the subject of the General’s
jvarmest commendation.
The war being over, Col. Hampton devoted himself
to agricultural pursuits in which he became deeply
interested, and so continued to the present time.
Long has he been at the head of those who have
contributed to the best interests of his native
State, and of the whole South by liberal, spirited
and extensive efforts to improve the breed of do
mestic animals of trv¥ry kind, la iheee depart
ments he has been eminently successful, ana en
joyed the proud consciousness of doing his State
and the South essential service by the extent of*
constant and efficient exertions.
In the incipiency of our railroad enterprise, he
was foremost and earnest to secure the success of
what he deemed of vital concern to the State, and
his personal influence and public spirit prompted
him at large risk to assume the responsibility of
securing the charter for the project of uniting the
great West with the Atlantic. In every enterprise
for the good of South Carolina, he was active and
earnest, and his purse was always ready to support
his personal efforts for its advancement.
His services in the State Senate, on the Board of
Trustees of the South Carolina College, for forty
years, and in every position to which he was call
ed, were always discharged with a sacred regard
to the good of the several trusts. His political
opinions were the result of calm deliberation in a
mind eminently characterised by good sense and
wisdom, and his patriotism and devotion to the
State of the most elevated character.
The idol of the family circle, his devotion to his
children was of patriarchal beauty, and the ardent
reciprocation by them was not only the homage of
filial love, but a reverence for high virtues.
Conspicuous for every high quality that adorn 3
humanity, Col. Hampton was beloved by all who
knew him, anrl even those who differed with him
in opinion, could not avoid respecting him. He
was every body’s friend, and no appeal was ever
made to him for aid, in trouble, that was fruitless.
His large heart throbbed with the gentlest emo
tion for any suffering; his generosity knew no
bounds and his liberality was munificent. These
were his failings. Os the purest integrity and Ro
man firmness, his character was peculiarly tem
pered with the practical possession of common
sense, which rendered his judgment a standard of
the highest excellence ; and no one justly exerted
a wider and more beneficial influence over his
friends and the public mind. His hospitality was
as boundless as his generous spirit, and was dis
pensed with the easy gracefulness which springs
from a noble nature! In every relation of life a
refined delicacy was his characteristic, and no one
had a higher respect for the feelings of others.
Columbia and the district have Tost their most
honored citizen—the State has been deprived, by
the inexorable fiat of the destroyer, of one of her
most respected sons, who, had he consented, would
have received her highest honors—but his ambi
tion was to do good, and thus confer honor, not
receive it. What can we say of the loss to those
of his domestic fireside whose sweet and intense
devotion to their honored parent has been so beau
tifully characteristic of their lives—or to his cher
ished sons who know how to appreciate the virtues
of their sire! We can only say the sympathy of
the whole State is with them in the desolation of
their home.
To this hasty tribute of love and admiration of a
most valued friend, we make an effort, in a few
concluding phrases, to set forth the more salient
points of his character and manner of life. He
was the beau ideal of a southern country gentleman.
He was the first gentleman of his State m whatever
was graceful, commendable and attractive in that
character. He was the centre of a diffused benefi
cence, shining upon all, from the loftiest to the
lowest.
Friend, father, citizen, neighbor, master, he|was
admirable in all—loved, honored, and now, alas-!
lamented. Happy is the man who can live as he
did, and die as he has died.
Bedford, Pa., Feb. 9.—The Democracy of this
county have held a mass meeting and adopted
strong resolutions sustaining the National and
State Administrations.
What commodity is always afforded at cost t The
law. a-.
DIED.
On the 11th inst., Ozobqb AI. Taoirp, Je., only son of Gen
Troup, aged forty years.
JJiAJJi'HJL LLLL —! 1 | ;
CAUTION.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against trading forth I
following lost notes, dated 17th December, 1857 du
twelve months front date, and made payable to John Baynes !
or bearer, viz:
One on L. W. Pou. for sso*2 75; one on E. J. Walton, E. R.
Leverette security , for $59 50; one on J. W. Cook, Berry Dhr
lyMCurlty, for *l4 25: one on E.W. Haynes, for *l9 10; one on !
Joel Daws, E. W. Baynes security, for s2l 25; one on S W '
Wyatt, A. C. Freeman security, for s2l; one on J. W Wvatt!
A. C. Freeman security, payable toC. W. M’Michael, for S2B 75-
one on E. B. Leverette, E. J. Walton security* for $9 85 • one 1
on David Harris, due as above, date not recollected, for $125 • 1
one on Wm. Cardell, E. W. Baynes security, for $8o: one on
A. Cuthbert, for $94 25. ’
JOB* BATE*. ,
COMMERCIAL. jl
Auxusta Market, February 16—3 p. M. i
COTTON—The pvt week has been a busy and excited one
in the Cotton trade. Favorable new* from Europe, and the
movements of the manufacturers In this country, Imparted a '
lively feeling. Prices were stimulated and advanced, but the i
news by the Niagara, which waa publiahed throughout the c
couktry oo Monday last, did not sustain the previous activity
la the trade. The advance of Xd. on the week, brought by
the Niagara, had been reported in a previous arrival, or by '
the Indian's advices a few days before.
The markets of the country appear now to have lost some of
their buoyancy, and may be considered quiet—that almost
certain presto of a declining market. ,
The market Is rather quiet here, sales are limited, and quo. 1
tations too Irregular to give reliable Information as to prices. “
Middling Pair may be quoted nominally at 12 cents, and good ‘
Middling 11X to 11X cents.
CEOP.—The decrease in the receipts, according to the latest
Intelligence we have received, still continues over 000,000 bales i
short of last year. f
An increase In the receipts of about 19,000 bales per week
up to the Ist of September, will bring up the preoent crop to
about the extent of the crop of 1850. Who expects such an i
increase ?
BUSINESS.-There Is a fair extent of businesa doing ; and <
merchants from the Interior are daily reaching our city and !
making large purchases in view of a probable appreciation lu
all the leading articles.
COFFEE—This article is very firm and advancing, and the \
stock very light. It to, we believe, the only commodity which <
did not decline in value during the late financial crisis. Java
is firm at 19 to 20 cents, being higher and scarcer than we have t
known it for years. Rio Is very firm at from 11 )$ to 13 cents.
SUGAR.—We quote per hhd. Sugar, 7to 9 cents—Refined
10 to 12)$; CIO to 11; B 10* to 11)$, and A 11* to 12* cents, j
BACON-—The stock is Increasing, and hog round quoted 10 V.
to 10* coats. ‘
LARD.—A limited demand at 9}s to 10 cents. ;
FLOUR.—The supply Is unusually large, and the demand
limited. Superfine, country brands, may be quoted from #4 25
to $4 75, as to quality and condition, while City Mills, Buper
fine, sells slowly at $5 25.
WHEAT.—We cannot give reliable quotations for Wheat »
as the market is too irregular. Large lots will command a
higher price per bushel than small lots. Red may be quoted
from 95c. to $1 05, and White $1 10 to $1 20.
OATS.—DuII at 45Q50 cents.
RYE.—No demand—some lota are offered at 60@65 cents
without Hading buyers.
WHISKY.—Large lots have sold at 26®27 cents.
1 Feb - 18—4 P. M.— Cotton. —There has been
but little enquiry to-day. The weather has been very bad,
and pric« have advanced so rapidly that operators prefer to
wait for further accounts. The sales foot *220 bales, at the fol
13°. at 3,I* ;TSO *UX J 47at 11*: Bat
terda a s cents. We renew our quotations of yes-
Inferior to Ordinary 5 /» ©W
WMro, iddli " g • 11
Middling Fair. . . . -
Fair 5 12)$@
„ STATEMENT OFCOTTON.
Stock on band Sept. 1,1857 bales.... 1,062
Received since 129,749
Received to-day 1,912-131,661
Exports since Sept. 1, 1857 94,202
Exports to-day 156 94,358
Stock on hand and on shipboard not cleared 88,365
Liverpool, Cotton 11-32<1. in American, and
5-16 d. in British ships. loNew\ork, by steamship and pro-
S'; >«. Cot*"" Xc.; by sail vessel Xc. To Boston ini Phila
delphia *c. for Cotton.
r vtomgc . —The movement of Cotton has made domestic
Exchange more abumiaut, and given it a declining tendency,
some outside sellers were asking I*4 ff cent, prciu. for Sight
Checks on New York, early this morning; but at a later hour
reduced the rate to 1 * cent. Some of our banks are also
checking to their regular customers at 1 # cent. The supply
is getting to be In excess of the demand.
Feb * I®— 4 B. M.— Cotton.— The news per
"Arabia has completely unsettled our market: the quotations
reported by her show that no advance over the kd. reported
by the •“Indian” has taken place, and our English buyere re
fuse to take at present prices. The quantity held by factors,
now ready for sale is large, and when the market opens, the
offering stocks will be full. The limited transactions of to
day prevent our furnishing reliable quotations, we therefore
omit them until operations are made of sufficient extent to
form a basis. The effect of the accounts upon our market will
be influenced to some extent, by the reports of the effect upon
other domestic markets. The sales of the day foot 248 bales,
at the following particulars: 112 at 11*; 11 at 11V; and 125
bales at 12 cents.
STATEMENT OX COTTON.
Stock on hand Sept. 1.1857 bales.. 1,062
Received si nee 131,661
Received to-day 1,819—133,480
184,542
Expsrtssince Sept. 1,1837 94,358
Exports to day 1,251 93,609
‘ Stock on hand and on shipboard not cleared 38,933
Sugars — I The sale of New Orleans Sugars advertised by
Messrs. Minis A Johnston, for to-day, we are pleased to say,
was well attended by some of the most responsible merchants
from Augusta, Macon, and other towns in the Interior. There
were also several merchants here who held orders to buy. The
sale waa animated, and concluded in less than an hour. Over
100 hhds. were purchased for Augusta, the extremes paid
. range from s*to B*. y
, . fTcigtaji.— To Liverpool are very dull. A lot of cotton waa
teJewj tofiil up an American ship •#*»'«, the current rate 11-S#
■ Anterican and 6-1* In British ships. To New York, by steam
, hhlnjtod propeller, cotton *c.; by sat! vessel To Boston
’ and Philadelphia *c. for cotton.
t Xxoh'ingr Sight, on New York, is abundant at 1 per cent.
ornaide. and the majority of the banks are asking the same.
c CHARLESTON, Feb. 11.— Cotton. —Received the past
4 week by railroads 15.253 bales; by water and wagons, f. 593
I bale*—together, 16,84 6 bales—(corresponding week last year,
i 10,906 bales). Exported in the same time to foreign ports, 450
r bales: coastwise, 2,208 bales—making the total exports of the
1 week 2,658 bales; and leaving on hand a stock of 43,375 bales,
> nelusiveof 15,281 tales on shipboard not cleared, against a
. stock of 55,963 bales and 11,807 bales on shipboard same time
last year. We quote Good Middling to Middling Fair 12k®
1 12)$—omitting quotations for the lower grades on account of
their irregular bearing.
Nice.—The bulk or the sales, lrom 3* to 3% for fair to good
. quality.
Grain. —Three cargoes of North Carolina Com received, to
gether about 9,300 bushels, were disposed of at from 62 to 06
for common to prime white milling quality.
Oats.— We quote the article at 44 cents.
Hay.— This article remains about stationary. Some 11 bales
North River, received during the week, sold at from 90 to 93
cents.
Buaars^- The demand and sales of Louisiana Sugars, prin
clpaliy of Attakapas, have been to quite a fair extent, both to
city and country dealers. Some 250 hhds. were disposed of in
lMutyui the wharf at from 6 to 71$ cents.
JfoMWsea.—Cuba and New Orleans have advanced. Two
cargoes of the former sold at 19 cents, and re-sales made at 20®
21 cents. Os New Orleans, sales to the extent of the arrivals
• were made, the market opening at 28. and closing at from 30
to 82 cents—the higher figure for small lots.
Lard.— With a retail demand only, ranges from 10 to 11. A
, lot of Tennesa»e*ln bbls., sold at 9*.
Bagging and Buie Rope.— The stock of the former is In few
hands, principally jobbers, who supply a retail demand at 13®
13k'. For Rope there is no inquiry.
ffwiAO.— The inquiry for this article is of quite an active
, diameter, and supplied by the agents at S7O for the long ton
for Peruvian, and #3O for Mexican.
CHARLESTON, Feb. 13— Cotton —The market was quiet
1 to-day, the sales having been limited to some 200 bales, viz :
, 30 bales at 12)$ ; and 168 bales at 12)$c.
CHARLESTON, Feb, 16,— Cotton.— The transactions to*
■ day were limited to some 700 bales, at extremes ranging from
1 10j# to 12)$ cents. The market was depressed, and prices were
r a shade easier without developing any positive or marked de
| cliue,
1 NASHVILLE, Feb. 13.— Cotton.— The market still con
■ tinues animated, and prices manifested an upward tendenev.
Yesterday sales were made at 9@lo, and a small lot at 10. To
’ dav the sales have been at 9® 10.
l IFAeal.—The receipts still continue light, and prices remain
t at 50® 60c. for prime Red and White.
1 COLUMBUS, Feb. 15— Cotton.— The receipts Saturday
were 594 bales. 300 bales were sold at prices ranging from 10 to
> ll*c.. showing a decline of )sc. on the higher grades. The in
quiry was not brisk, and the market closed with a drooping
reeling.
MONTGOMERY, Feb. 12—9 A. M.— Cotton. —There wna
a brisk demaud yesterday, all offered was freely taken at a
further advance of *®)s on previous rates. About 385 bales
ehfinged hands at 11 cents tor Middlings, and 11>$ for Good
1 Middlings.
SELMA, Feb. 12. Cotton.—Out market yesterday was very
active. The India’s news caused all qualities to advance. The
day’s business closed at the following figures: Middlings 11®
' r Ilk; Good Middlings 11>$®11*; Middling Fair to Fair
WEST POINT. Feb. 12.— Cotton.— There has been a good
demand during the week, and a large quantity has changed
hands. Prices have advanced fully le. since our last. The
n#ws by the last two arrivals is very encouraging. We quote
9 to 11)$.
MOBILE, Feb. 10.- Cotton.— Previous to the advices per
sterna:er ludlan, a good demand prevailed, and some 4,000 bales
(.•Imaged hands at about 10*@10j$c. for Middling ; since which
an animated demand sprang up, and all the available Cotton
taken. Total sales 6,500 bales—Middling 11c.
MEMPHIS. Feb. 12.— Cotton.— The market yesterday was
quite active and prices were b ioyant.. Sales were made at our
quotations, which we alter to suit prices. Considera
ble confidence is felt in the permanency of tne advance which
lias taken place. The following quotations are believed to be
as correct as the nature of our market will allow : Inferior
6)s@6)s i Low Ordinary 7®7>s: Ordinary 8@8)$ ; Good Ordl
nary Low Middling 9k@9)s ; Middling 9*@lo;
Strict Middling I0k@10>$; Good Middling 10V®11: Mid
dhng Fair 11K@U)$: 12@12>$: Good Fair nominal;
Good and Fair nominal.
MEMPHIS, Feb. IZ.—Colton —The market yesterday was
quite active, ar.d about 1,200 bales were sold at the rates of the
previous day.
NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 11.— Cotton.— Sales of Cotton to
day 8,500 bales, and prices irregular, but market slightly dear
er; sales at lli 4 @ll>s. There was an absence of business for
want of stock on sale. We>tem Mess Pork #lo®#l6 25.
Shoulders G%c. Hams 7c. Sides 7>sc. Lard in barrels 9js<a
9,Vc. Rio Coffee active at 10® 11c.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 12.—Sales of Cotton to-day 4,500
bales, at ll)$®ll)$c. Receipts at all southern ports less than
last year 503,500 bales. Stock In New Orleans 881.000 bales.
Ylour generally worth #4 50. Western Muss Pork #l6. Lard-
In barrels 10>$c. Rio Coffee 10.V@11 Xc— sales of the week
14,500 bags. Stock lu New Orleans^),ooo bags, against 97,000
last year.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 11.—At the Coffee auction this
morning the bidding was spirited, and prices advanced k'.
Sales of 1,800 bags Rio at cents.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 11.—Flour unchanged. Whisky 17Kc.
Hogs #5 90@#6. Mess Pork #ls. Bulk meats 5
Lard 9c.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 15,-Flour »3 Ts@*4 05. Whisky '
lfc. Hogs 15 fcW§)|s. Mess Fork |ls 30. Lard 9c. Provl-
COLUMBUS. Feb. 12.— Cotton.—* Our market wax very
animated yesterday. Buyers yielded a further advance of >sc.
on Strictly Good Middlings. The market closed firm and
buoyant at from 10 to lllsc. Receipts 558 hales. 732 bales
MONTGOMERY; Feb. 11—9 A. M.-Cot ton.—Our market
was very much excited yesterday, and prices advanced
on the day previous: transactions reached about 820 bales.
Middling 10^; Good Middling 11@11K. with an upward ten
dency.
SELMA, Feb. 10.— Cotton ,—The market yesterday was
very lively. Holders offering freely, and a good demand, at ,
the following rates; Middlings 10H@10>Si Wood Middlings
10X; Middling Fair 11®11McT ;
MEMPHIS. Fib. 11.—Colton.—A tolerably active business *
was done yesterday, about 1,500 bales being sold at the price* *
prevailing before the arrival of the Arabia. Sales were made '
at the following figures: 7M; 8; 10; 10)$; 11; 11)$ and 11)$. 1
The greatest amount was sold at 10@10)$ cents.
CINCINNATI, Feb. Kb—Mess Pork #l4 50; Shoulders ‘
and Sides, s)s®7)sc.; Bacon Shoulders 6*k c.; Sides S)sc.; _
Flour steady; Whisky 17c.; Molasses heavy, 26®28c.; Sugar r
firm; Coffee 10)$c.; Hogs #6. a
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 10.—Chiton.—Sales of Cotton to
day. 18,000 bales; steamer’s news caused an advance ofjsc.:
Sugar generally dearer, at 4>s@skc. Western Mess Pork
#l6; Lard, in obls n 9)sc.; Rio Coffee 10@llc.; Freights on
Cotton to Liverpool )$ ; on Sugar to Baltimore and Philadel
phia #3 50.
MACON, Feb. 12.—Collon.—For several days, the Cotton "
market here has been very active. On yesterday the demand
was brisk, and all offered waa readily sold at from 10 toll >$
cents.
BAIN BRIDGE, Feb. 10.— Cotton. —Cotton was selling In
this market en yesterday at from 9)s to 10)$, extremes.
S AV ANN AH, Feb. 12.—Collon.—^The weather being rather
Inclement to-day, the transactions have been limited to 733 L
bales. There was a fair inquiry, and prices remained un- n
changed. The transactions are as follows: IS at 9)s ; 9at (
10k ; 109 at 10>$ ;46 at 10* ;64 at 10J$; 22 at 11; 109 at 11>$; -
30 at 11*; 107 at 11 *; 224 at 12 ; and 2at 12)$c.
CHARLESTON, Feb. 12.— Cotton.— I The market to-day
was much less active than It had been for several days, but s
prices were well sustained. The tradsactions reached about t
1,000 bales, at extremes ranging from 9)s to 12)$c. a
COLUMBUS, Feb. 13.— Cotton.— We notice a still farther
Improvement In our market yesterday. Strictly Good Mid
dlings advanced )<c. during the day. We quote from 10)$ to
like, stiff. Receipts yesterday were 434 bales—soo bales ■
sold.
AMERICUB, Feb. 11.— Cotton.— Market brisk and anima- \
ted. Prices from 10 to 11. i
Receipt* for week ending February 6th, 685 bales—but 1
coming In more rapidly this week than last.
GRIFFIN, Feb. 10.— Cotton.— >Our market has been very
active for several days at steady prices. We quote as extremes
to-day 9® 10k. ,
MADISON, Feb. 12—12 M.— Cotton.— The last accounts i
have caused an advance of k® )sc. over our last week’s prices, t
We quote to-day B®l lk cents. Demand active.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 13.—Sales of Cotton 8,000 bales, at
11K@U kc. Mess Pork held at #l6 25. Freights unchanged. :
Sterling 7)s@Bk.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 13.—Flour firm and unchanged.
Whisky 18c. Hogs firm. Provisions unsettled and advancing.
Mess Pork #ls 50, held higher. Lard 9)sc., held at 9>sc.
Bacon—7@S*c. for Shoulders and Sides; sales of 800 hhds. for
Orleans. _
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 12.—Flour #4. Red wheat 90c. Yellow «
Corn 35c. Oats 36®40*c. j
Eufaula Cotton Statement—Feb. 1.
1858. 1857. *
Received last week 1589 693
Previously 9581 15,532 j
Total 1*1,170 16,125
Memphis Cotton Report—Feb. 3.
Cotton shipped since Ist tkpt.
_ „ _ , Bales. ,
To Ohio river 6,864 ,
To St. Louis 187 .
Total 80,402
Estimated stock now on hand 40,000
Total receipts since Ist September 120.402
Shipped to this date, 1853 80,402
" ** “
Receipts to this date, 1858 120.402
“ “ ** 1857 163.370
14 ** 44 1356 165,063
Stock on hand to this date, 1858 40.000
* 1857 18,213
“ 44 " 44 1856 7,376
B3T* Dr. M’Lane’s Liver Pilla.—When the Proprie
tors, Fleming Bros., of Pittsburgh, Pa., of this Invaluable
remedy, purchased it of the inventor, there was no medicine
which deserved the name, for the cure of Liver and Billious
complaints, notwithstanding the great prevalence of these dis
eases in the United States. In the South and West particu
larly, where the patient is frequently unable to obtain the ser
vices of a regular physician, some remedy was required, at
once safe and effectual, and the operation of which could in no
wise prove prejudicial to the constitution. This medicine is
supplied by Dr. M’Lane’s Liver Pills, prepared by Fleming
| Bros, of Pittsburgh, as has been proved in every instance in
. which it has had a trial. Always beneficial, not a solitary iu
i ataiio« iia* ever occurred in which its effects have been Inju
rious. The Invention of an educated and distinguished pbysi
' cian, it has nothing in common with the quack nostrums im
posed upon the public by shallow pretenders to the medical
; art. Experience has now proved, beyond a doubt, that Dr.
M'Lane’s Pill Is .‘he be&t remedy ever proposed for the Liver
| Complaint.
JIT Purchasers will be careful to ask for Dr. McLANE’S
CELEBRATED LIVER PfLLS, manufiictured by Flemiko
Bbos. of Pittsburgh, Pa. There are other Pills purporting to
be Liver Pills, now before the public. Dr. M’Lane’s genuine
Liver Pills, also his celebrated Vermifuge, can now be had at
all respectable drug stores. None genuine without the signa
ture oj FLEMING BROS.
Sold.wholesaleand retail, by SCOVIL A MEAD,
111 Chartres street. New Orleans,
General Agents fer the Southern States, to whom all orders
must be addressed.
For sale in Augusta by HAVILAND, RISLEY 8t CO.,
PLUMB A LEIINER, BARRETT, CARTER A CO.,
CLARKE, WELLS A SPEARS, W. H. TUTT, HAVI
LAND, HARRAL A CO., Charleston, S. C.
A. A. SOLOMONS A CO., Savannah, and by one Agent in
every town in the South. dtxclw febl4
it#" Piles are one of the most troublesome, as well
as painful afflictions f the human family, the cause of which,
if inquired into, invariably is found to be constipated bowels.
Remove the cause, and be made whole. This can be done ef
fectually by the use of Dr. J. Hostetteb’s STOMACH BIT
TERS; which, if taken as per direction* on the bottle, will
remove all flatulency or heaviness from the stomach, cure cos
tive ness, assist digestion, give a good appetite, and impart a
healthy tone to the whole system. Why not give it a trial, all
who suffer, and be relieved at once? and if health to you Is
preferable to sickness, continue to use It daily before meals.
For sale by dealers generally. d*c2w febl4
33F“ VVe cannot refrain from calling the attention
of our readers to an advertisement in this day's paper of the
“ Hair Restorative” of Prof. O. J. Wood A Co., of St. Louis.
It will be seen that he has numerous certificates from persons
of the highest character to the merits of his Restorative. From
positive knowledge we are also enabled to say, that it is in eve
ry sense what it professes to be, and we do not hesitate to pro
nounce it the best, preparation for the head and hair, which
has so far been devised by human ingenuity. We have seen it
arrest threatened baldness, and restore to the head its original
profusion of natural and glossy hair, and when the latter has
been prematurely tinged with gray, we have seen it like magic,
restore the colors of youth and health. The distinguished
property of this, we might truly say, miraculous 44 Restora
tive," is that it gives to the person who uses it, the same head
of hair that they wore in youth, thus acting in strict compli
ance with the rules of the first and greatest of all toilet makers
—Nature. No one who has used it will hesitate to unite with
us in this testimony to its peculiar merit.
Covington (la.) People's Friend.
For sale by PLUMB A LEITNER, and all respectable
Druggists. dl2*c2 febs
SIXTY DAYS afterdate, application will be made to the
Court of Ordinary of Warren county, for leave to sell a
tract of Land lying on the waters of the Ogechee river, belong
ing to the minor heirs es John Camp, late ot said county, de
ceased. Said tract of land containing three hundred and sixty
one acres, more or less. feb!7 ADAM JONES, Guardian.
PLANTATION FOE SALE-
O.Y the first Tuesday'in MARCH next, at the Lower Mar
ket House in the city of Augusta, will be offered for sa e
to the highest bidder, my PLANTATION on the Louisville
road, near the Richmond Factory, now known as Titus Simon’s
plantation, and formerly known as the Conner place, contain
mg one .hundred and fifty-five (155) acres of land, the most of
it in cultivation, and a part in wood. Upon the premises is an
excellent new Dwelling, containing four rooms, two piazzas;
the one on the front the entire length of the house. Also, a
Store House, Negro Hou es. Stables, and a number of out
houses, most of them new i nd in good repair—all under good
fences. There is a Spring House, with excellent water, and
many wells of good water.
The above property will be sold on the following terms:
One-half cash, an 9 the balance in twelve months, with interest
from the day of sale, and mortgage on the premises to secure
the payment.
Private arrangement for the purchase of the Xand ean be
made before the day of sale, on tne premises.
For further particulars enquire at this office, dxetd febs
ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE.
BY virtue of an order from the Honorable the Court of
Ordinary for Richmond county. I will sell to the highest
bidder, at the Lower Market House in the city of Augusta, on
the first Tuesday in MARCH, 1858, one House and Lot on
Fenwick Street, opposite the South Carolina through Depot.
Also, thirteen acres of Land, adjoining lands of Mrs. Pool and
others, belonging to the estate of Mathew McCarroil, late of
Richmond county, deceased. 3 ,
jan23 PHILLIP MULLEN. / dm’r.
XTOTICK—The heirs and creditors of Francis Fahv. late
ll of Richmond county, deceased, are hereby notified to
make known and present their claims, within the time pre
scribed by law. STEPHEN FAUGHNAN, Adm’r.
Augusta, Q*q„ Dee. 8,1857. dec2 ° _ _
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD,
R4\ V\V \Y from the subscriber, on the 13th of October
hist, mylK, v 11UM PHRE Y, about twenty yeru- ot age,
five feet ten or eleven inches in height, copper color, bushy
head of hair, carries his head a little down and slightly to one
side. He Is supposed to be lurking In or about Decatur. He i
once belonged to B. F. Chamberlayne, of Decatur. Having
relatives near Madison and some in Augusta, he may be work ;
ingin either of those places, withaYorgeu pass. 1
I will give the above reward, if delivered to me in Atlanta. (
* JAMES LOYD,
decH dtf Proprietor of the Washington Hall.
SAMUEL SWAN ft CO.,
T OTTKHY Managers, Bankers, and Dealers in Exchange
JU Uncurrent Money, and Spede, in the Augusta
building. Broad street, Augusta, Georgia. Mot#l
Office hours from 6, A. M., to 10, P. M. Daily naDers o«
ffie from all the principal cities. Telegraphic reports oflateat
Reading Room free to travellers and the public. All are in*
vited to <^ll.
Tickets in their Georgia Lotteries from II to #3O. a u2C
TO MY FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC.
HA VliV'Cil Purchased an interest in the Livery and Sale
STABLE of Hxcklx A WiLSOW.inthe rear of the United
States Hotel, where I shall give my personal attention, mid
pledge myself to all who may favor us with their patronage to
use every exertion to give satisfaction. I shall endeavor to
keep good turn outs, with gentle horses: and would ask fami
lies to sire us a trial. Carriages furnished for ftmeral occa
sions. To my country friends visiting the city, and favoring
ua with their patronage. I pledge myself to see your horses
well cared for. ocß dactf ALEX. DBAS.
FRESH AND SEASONABLE MTT.T.TTTFRV
Mrs. m. l. pritchard! Agent, opposite the m«-
I.TJL chanics* Bank, Aumsta, Qa., has just received, by Ex
press from New York, a fresh, large, seasonable and handsome
supply of FALL and WINTER MILLINERY, such
Velvet and Silk Plush BONNETS;
Straw and Leghorn 44
Bridal BONNETS and WREATHS;
Children’s BONNETS and HATS :
Shaker HOODS, CAPS, and HEAD DRESSES;
FLOWERS, RUSHES and RIBBONS ;
COLLARS and UNDERSLEEYES;
With many other articles, tc which die invites the attention *
he Ladles, as she will sell very low for cash. oc6
WILLIAM B. WILLIAMS, I SAMUEL V. BXLD.
Late of Richmond, Vlrgina. | Late of Lynchburg, Va.
WILLIAMS & REID,
PRODUCE COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Cincinnati. Ohio ,
olicit orders for Pork, Bacon, Lard, Grain, Flour, Whisky,
Seed, Ac.
References.—Thos. P. Stovall A Co„ Augusta, Geo.; Pee
bles & White, Petersburg, Va.; Winston A Powers, Rich
mond, Va.; LeighAßro.; Norfolk, Va.; Grafflln A Norrell.
Cincinnati, Ohio. 6m feb7
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THIS HOTEL has recently undergone many improve
ments for comfort and general accommodation. A hand
some Verandah has been added to it, extending along the en
tire front, and protected from the weather, so as to form an
agreeable promenade for guests, families, or invalids.
jan!6 d6Atlm RALPH MELDRIM. Proprietor.
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HA VING purchased the Patent Right for the State 9
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the use of said Patent. Among the many advantages these
works have over all others, are the following;
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Gas manufactured under this patent has been in uninter
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Any communications addressed to either of the undersigned,
at Augusta, will meet with prompt attention.
PLUMB A LEITNER,
JAMES GARDNER,
J A. ROBERT,
W. W. TKEMBLEY,
feb4 ts HENRY PARPEN.
NEW DRUG AND SEED STORE.
YLAT.ISTE respectfully informs his friends that he
• has owned a new DRUG and SEED STORE, at the
stand recently occupied by Mr. Wm. Haines, on Broad street,
two doors below the Post Office corner. The Drug and Medi
cine department will be under the direction of Mr. F. J. Del
ker, an experienced Druggist and Chemist, who will give strict
attention to the putting up of physicians’ prescriptions.
In the Seed department Mr. L. hopes that an experience of
ten years will be a sufficient guarantee that his customers will
be supplied with none but genuine seed. Information as to
planting and cultivating will be alwaysatthe command of hia
customers. For the present Mr. L. will be assisted by his son,
E. G. LaTaste.
Mr. L. respectfully solicits the patronage of the public, un
der full confidence of giving general satislaction in every par
ticular.
Both departments will be well supplied—the Medical with
the best from the North—the Seed from the same, with the im
ported from the celebrated house of Vllmorin, of Paris.
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3 corner Murray street. New York.
Agents.—B. W. Knowles. Richmond, Va.; Rowland A
” Bro., Norfolk, Va.; J. H. Thompson A Co., Lynchburg, Va.;
Bell, Prentiss A Co.. Savannah, Ceo.; O. Mazange A Co., Mo
bile, Ala.; T, T. Twitty. New Orieans, La. lm feblO
* GROCERY AND COMMISSION BUSINESS.
„ pHARLBB H. I*HI\IZY having this day purchased
8 \_y the interest of C. M. Kolb, in the firm of Kolb A Phini
g zy, the undersigned wUI continue the Wholesale GROCERY
and COMMISSION BUBIN ESS, at the old stand, under the
name and style of Phjwizy A Co., to whom all debts due the
oW concern are to be paid, and who will settle all claim*
i- against them. JAMES H. PHINIZY,
i- . _ „ A CHARLES H. PHINIZY.
Auguat*, Febnau-y 10, ififig.
* NOTICE.
HAVING sold out my interest in the firm of Kolb A
Phinizy toC. H. Phutby, I cordially recommend the
new firm of Piilvizy A Co. to my friends, who have so liber
a ally patronized the old concern. CHAS. M. KOLB.
s Augusta, Feb, 10,1858. ts febll
] SWAN A CO.’S LOT TERIE s!
870,000! FOB TEN DOLLARS!
. The following Scheme will be drawn by S. Swan ACo
Managers of the Sparta Academy Lottery, In each of their Sla
gle Number Lotteries for February, 1858, at AUGUSTA,
Georgia, la public, under the superintendence of Commie
sioners.
1 CLASS 2
to «
CLASS 3
To be drawn in the City of Augusta, Georgia, in public, qc
SATURDAY, February 20th, 1858. *
CLASS 4,
To be drawn in the City of Augusta, Georgia, In public, oc
SATURDAY, February 57th, 1858.
ON THE PLAN OF SINGLE NUMBERS
Five thousand four hundred and eighty-five Prizes.
NEARLY ONE PRIZE TO EVERY NINE TICKETS
MAGNIFICENT SCHEME.
To be Drawn each Saturday in February.
1 Prize ot #70,000 1 4 prizes of. 900
1 “ “ 30,000 } 4 “ “ 800
1 “ “ 10.006 | 4 “ “ 7M
1 “ 44 5,000 4 *• 44 «00
i “ “ 4,0001 50 “ “ soo
1 44 44 3,000 1 50 44 “ 300
1 44 44 1,500 100 44 44 185
4 prizes of. 1,000 | 330 44 “ 100
APPROXIMATION PRIZES.
4 Prizes of #4OO approximating to #70,000 Prize, are .$ 1,600
1 4 44 800 44 30,000 44 44 1,200
4 44 200 44 10,000 44 44 800
4 44 125 44 5,000 “ *• 300
4 44 100 44 4,000 “ 44 400
4 44 75 44 8,000 44 “ 300
i 4 44 60 44 1,500 44 44 200
; 5000 44 20 are 100,000
1 5,485 Prizes, amounting to #320.000
» Whole Tickets, #10; Halves, #5; Quarters, #2.50.
PLAN OF THE LOTTERY.
The Numbers from 1 to 50,000, conesponding with those Nunt
■ bers on the Tickets printed on separate slips of paper, are en
1 circled with small tin tubes and placed in one wheel.
The first 457 Prizes, similarly printed and encircled, are placed
in another wheel.
The wheels are tnen revolved, and a number is drawn from
the wheel of Numbers, and at the same time a Prize is drawn
from the other wheel. The Number and Prize drawn out are
, opened and exhibited to the audience, and registered by the
Commissioners; The Prize being placed against the Number
drawn. This operation is repeated until all the Prizes are drawn
out.
APPROXIMATION PRIZES.
The two preceding and the two succeeding Numbers to those
drawing the first 7 Prizes will be entitled to the 28 Approxima
tion Prizes. For example: if Ticket No. 11,250 draws the
#70,000 Prize, those Tickets numbered 11,248, 11,249, 1L251.
11,252, will each be entitled to #4OO. If Ticket No. 550 draws
the #30,000 Prize, those Tickets numbered 548, 549, 551, 552,
will each be entitled to #3OO, and so on according to the above
Scheme.
The 5,000 Prizes of #2O will be determined bythe last figure
. of the Number that draws the #70,000 Prize. For example. If
, the Number drawing the #70,000 Prize ends with No. 1. then
j all the Tickets, where the number ends in 1, will be entitled to
i #2O. If the Numberends with No. 2, then all the Tickets, where
. the Number ends In 2, will be entitled to #2O, and so on to 6.
f Certificates of Packages will be sold at the following rates,
. which is the risk:
. Certificated Package of 10 Whole Tickets, #3O
! 44 44 10 Half 44 40
t 4 * 44 10 Quarter 44 SO
[ 44 44 10 Eighth “ 10
I In ordering Tickets or Certificates, enclose the money to our •
address for the Tickets ordered, on receipt of which they will
. be forwarded by first mail. Purchasers can have tickets ending
; In any figure they may designate. .
, The list of Drawn L. tubers and Prizes will be sent to pn
chasers immediately after the drawing.
VST Purchasers will please write their signatures plain, and
give their Post Office, County and State. ,
fW~ Remember that every Prize Is drawn and payable in full
without deduction.
tST All Prizes of #I,OOO and under, paid immediately after
, the drawing—other prizes at the usual time of thirty days.
All communications strictly confidential.
Address Orders for Tickets or Certificates of Packages of
Tickets either to S. SWAN A CO., Augusta. Ga.,
8. SWAN A CO, Atlanta, Ga.
}an3l dac 8. SWAN, Montgomery, Ala.
ROYAL HAVANA LOTTERY!
Capital Prize, 01100,000.
Draws the 18th of February, 1858.
N. B.—A frill supply of Tickets always on hand.
Price of Tickets #2o—Shares in proportion.
Address Cuba Box 252, Charleston Poet Office.
The list of Drawn Numbers and Prizes will be sent to sub
scribers by enclsslnga three cent postage stamp.
Orders stilctl confidential. Also, pnzes cashed.
janSO dac
LIFE INSURANCE ~
ffIHE AUGUSTA INSURANCE and BANKING COM
JL PANY are prepared to issue, at moderate premiums.
Policies ot Insurance on the lives of Slave-, either for one!
five or ten years. Forms of application and. tables of rates!
can be procured at the office as the Company,“Tree of charge.
WM. M. D'ANTIGNAC, President,
febll C.F. McCAY, Secretary.