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AUaUSTA, ga,
FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. 14. 1860.
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BANKS—THE SCOTTISH PLAN.
The remarkable action of the Georgia Legis
lature regarding railroads, the wholesale and
enthusiastic manner with which members en
dowed and endorsed 4-ir-Line and other
schemes, brought npon them no little criticism
and animadversion. We have even heard and
read of “combination” and “log-rolling,” but,
as members of Assembly are earnest men intent
upon the welfare of the State and oblivious of
their own private interests, we not only hesi
tated to believe such whisperings but resolute
ly refused to entertain them. Still, the eager
ness with which every railroad question was
discussed and passed upon, became a noticea
ble and extraordinary feature "6f legislation and
made outsiders marvel as to the why and
wherefore, the ways and means of State Aid.
It must be said, in justice to members, that if
they modified their charter to suit the Colum
bia and Augusta railroad, they magnanimously
proposed to endorse the Air Line road, which
would interfere, so it is said, with the Columbia
and Augusta project. The Governor has wise
ly interposed his veto in the matter of the Air
Line road, and, though wc have not seen liis
explanatory remarks, must base his veto
upon the solid ground that the State has no
money to invest and, if 6he had, it could be
better risked in other directions.
We are opposed, in the precarious condition
of affairs, to vast appropriations of the public
fund to corporations, by bond or otherwise ;
but, if such appropriations were determined
upon, how much better would it seem for the
Legislature to assist a corporation which
would work for the general good and not for
some local interest damaging, it might be, to
lofore Stated, and see no reason to change the
opinion, that, if State aid should be enlisted to
foster any enterprise, Agriculture is the interest
most imperative and most worthy. Upon its
welfare railroads and manufactures depend.
As this interest languishes for the want of
proper encouragement, we have cast about for
measures of relief. The lack of moneyed ac
commodation is the principal obstacle. To ob
viate this difficulty, our thoughts have been
turned to the Scottish plan of banking,
and think it worthy of attention when State
aid shall engross the time and attention of
future Legislatures.
The Scottish Banks to which we refer are or
ganized lor the benefit of farmers, and, by
novel aod judicious management, have created
a revolution in the wealth of Scotland. Many
of our farmers, desirous of making a crop, are
cramped for cash at critical moments and averse
to submitting to onerous rates of discount, even
•when accommodation is granted by those who
control our National institutions. Very fre
quently there is a difficulty of renewal as we
are now situated, or renewal is, at best, uncer
tain and depressing. Unlike a merchant or
speculator, the farmer frequently requires a
year’s time, or more, before he can realise on
his crops. Suppose we had such a bank in
Augusta. A planter might then s'atc in round
numbers what he desired in the course of the
coming year, say $2,000, giving proper security
lor double the amount. Funds may be needed
in January, perhaps not before July or Novem
ber. He eotrid draw it in cash, pay a laborer
liquidate for mules, taxes, or whatever else by
a check. The check would bear interest on
the amount of its face and from the date
cashed at the Bank. Ho therefore do°s not
pay interest on one cent more than he requires
a or for one day more than he uses it; and should
a creditor, thus paid, carry the check fora month,
or transfer to another, interest would still be
saved. At the end of the year, the bond is re
called, upon taking up checks with the interest
accruing. One, two, or more per cent could
be paid over the present lawful rate of interest
for such accommodation. Any money realized
from sales would be deposited in this bank and
interest on chocks drawn steps at the time and
jsiu proportion to the amount deposited. With
the orjvilcgejof higher interest, in lien Qf die-.
count, such a*. tank would be highly prof
itable to its stockholders;
We surely happen on evil times and,in some
things arc behind the “ dark ages.” The Jews
only were usurers, of old, though the precepts
of their progeuitors have been guides to the
rest of the world in quelling usury. Nothing
but a trifling interest was tolerated by law, in
any land, much prior to the fourteenth century
and this, after creating great controversy, only to
the extent of paying salaries to clerks, though
these generally officiated as a penance and at
no charges. The Roman Emperor Augustus
loaned the surplus fund from confiscations,
without interest, to those who could pledge ef
fects double the amount loaned. Tiberius ad
vanced a large capital to borrowers for three
.years on security of twice the value of land.
Severus loaned to the needy, in the purchase of
land, receiving the produce in payment, with
out interest. In the Middle Ages, Montes
Pietatis, sprung up throughout Italy, which at
first charged no interest and never more than
enough to pay salaries. These were under the
auspices of the Church. There is, at present, a
Mont de Piete at Paris, which sometimes pos
sesses as many as forty casks of gold watches
as pledges.
In view of such institutions in days remote
and during what are called the “ dark ages,”
wc may well believe that wc have fallen
upon degenerate and darkest days. All who
deal with our banks, as at present constituted,
know how difficult it is. to be accommodated
unless with strong influence or stronger secu
rity. Even then, 18 per cent, is possibly con
sidered favorable terms, yet our State law al
lows only 7 per cent.
Let our planters and financiers turn this mat
ter over. At some future time we may more
fully illustrate the Scottish plan. The next
Legislature may not be so wedded to railroads
and, if State aid is to be bestowed, it cau be best
bestowed upon a bank with such privileges and
advantages.
The Position of Judge Chase.
I From the National Intelligencer, Nov. 24.
With she ultra and desperate Radicals, like
Wilkes' Spirit of the Times , and the sportive
or acrobatic concerns, the Press and Chronicle ,
“ J. W. F.” and “ Occasional,” demand of Con
gress confiscation, impeachment of the Presi
dent, the overthrow of the State governments
in the South, and the elevation of the blacks to
the position of the superior class, Judge Chase,
notwithstanding the menaces against him for
consulting or conferring with the President,
looks to an alternative for the rejection of the
Constitutional Amendment. Herein be differs
from the ruck of Radical presses, since that
they breathe nothing but fire and blood to the
Southern people, in the eventnf such rejection.
Judge Chase, according to the report in the
Chronicle , spoke deliberately at Philadelphia,
on Thursday evening, as follows :
“ The Congress of the United States has of
fered its terms, and I will take the liberty here
to say, that I think a more generous, a more
magnanimous proposition, was never submitted
to a people who had been in rebellion, than the
amendment which has been proposed by Con
gress. [Applause.] If those communities that
have been in rebellion have anything to propose
—if they think there is a better mode , a more
generous mode , a mode better calculated to secure
the peace and harmony and prosperity of this
great land , let them come forward and propose it,
and the people will listen and judge." '
The words that we have italicised are the
suggestions of statesmanship—of a disposition
not to give up the ship, but finally to bring it,
by some means, into safe harbor. We wel
come with sincere joy this declaration from so
exalted and influential a source. Nor do we
allow ourselves at this time to doubt that the
sentiment will be responded to by many Re
publicans of the more conservative type in
Congress.
After it is settled, legally that the Constitu
» tfonal .Amendment is not adopted, and the way,
i 6 thus made clear for oilier suggestions, the
excluded States, in furtherance of the it.ea of
Mr. Chase, may meet in general convention,
and take steps looking to terms of reconcilia
tion upon consultation with the conservative
element in the North. Or a movement may be
initiated fora national convention.
jNHtJMANITT AMD PREJUDICE.—An atrOCiOUS
outrage was perpetrated ou Tuesday morning,
® in Brooklyn, by a gang of ruffians, who enter
ed a house occupied by a number of sewing
girls, and having robbed the inmates, seized the
terrified women and subjected them to the
most revolting indignities. All the females
were outraged in a horrible manner. Had this
occurred in the South, it would have been de
clared a remnant of the barbarity of slavery,
and be cited as another evidence why the South
should be politically persecuted. We note far
more of these shocking crimes, as well as mur
ders, in the North and Northwest, than in any
other part of the country, aud yet there is, of.
course, much that is good in these sections.
[Baltimore Stm- j
[Special Correspondence of the Constitutionalist. I
• GEORGIA LEGISLATURE.
Milledgeville, Dec. U—3, P„ M.
SENATE. - >
The General Appropriation Bill was consid
ered during the evening, when the Senate ad
journed to 7, p. m.
December 11—7, P. M.
On motion, the General Appropriation Bill
was postponed till to-morrow.
BILLS PASSED.
House bill to extend State aid to the Musco
gee railroad.
To provide for leasing the Penitentiary.
To Incorporate the town of Sinoia, in Coweta
county.
To allow Commissioners appointed by the
Ordinary to set apart a year’s support, to which
widows and children arc entitled.
To amend the charter of the Atlanta File
Company.
To amend t|ie charter of Brunswick.
To incorporate the Georgia Company. (A
mining company.)
Adjourned till to-morrow.
December 12.
The Senate reconsidered its rejection yester
day of the bill 11 for the relief of G. W. Pucket,
of the county of Cherokee."
On motion of Mr. Paris, the Senate reconsid
ered its action yesterday •on the General Ap
propriation Bill.
The General Appropriation Bill was then
taken up by sections, and after consuming mo.-t
of the morning hour in considering and amend
ing the same, the bill was rejected—yeas, 11 ;
nays, 19.
The Senate then took up the General Tax
Bill for 1867, and after considering the same,
the hour of adjournment having arrived, the
Senate adjourned till 3 o’clock.
You need not fear about an appropriation
bill. “ You may believe" the rejection of the
bill will be reconsidered to-morrow.
HOUSE.
afternoon session— December 11.
house bills on their passage.
To extend the time for the completion of the
Air Line Railroad. A substitute was nfforoU,
which propose© to change the name to that Os
the New York and New Orleans Air Line Rail
road. Substitute adopted and passed.
To amend the act .1 * -out.acts.
To amend charter of Thomasvillc. Passed.
To change line between Wilcox and Pulaski.
Lost.
To change line between Walker and Chat
tooga. Passed.
To make it penal to fish or hunt on enclosed
lands in Burke county without the permission
of the owner. Amended so a's to apply its pro
visions to counties of Jefferson, Troup. Stew
art, Lowndes, Liberty, Glynn, Campbell, Han
cock, Glasscock, Elbert, Bryan, Oglethorpe,
Chatham, Fulton, Early and Wilkinson, and
passed.
For the relief of the Executors of Robert
Hendrix. Passed.
To amend section 1453 of the Code. Passed.
To amend section 1670 of the Code (allows
persons to be divorced on ground of six years
insanity). Indefinitely postponed.
To authorize the incorporation of Homestead
and Building Associations by the Superior
Courts. Passed.
senate bjlls on their passage.
To change the name of the Planters’ Conven
tion. Passed.
To incorporate Cartersville and VanWert
Railroad Company. Passed.
Adjourned to 7 o’clock this evening.
evening session.
SENATE BILLS THIRD READING.
To amend charter of White Plains. Passed.
To change line between Twiggs and Jones.
Passed.
To define and declare the time when the late
war ended. Lost.
To modify the law relative to lotteries, so as
allow the raising of money by lottery to build
an Orphan and Widows’ Home. Passed.
To alter time of bolding Superior Court ifi
Houston county. Lost.
To incorporate Middle River Mining Com
pany. Passed.
To incorporate Wilcox Manufacturing Com
pany. Passed.
To incorporate Rutherford Miuiug Compa
ny. Passed.
To amend charter of the Savannah, Griffin
and North Alabama Railroad Company.—
Passed.
To incorporate Chcnubbec Manufacturing
Company. Passed.
To incorporate Peoples’ Bank of Dalton.
Passed.
To fix the salary of the Superintendent, Au
ditor and Treasurer of the Western and Atlan
tic Railroad. Passed.
For relief of Glover, Passed.
To incorporate "fehcanvillc. Passed.
To amend charter --of Fairburn. Passed.
For reliel of James M. Bryant. Lost.
To amend «72d section of the Code (to allow
issue of new State Bonds in lieu of lost or
’ apcT Chtestatec Min
ing Company". •"Passed.
To authorize the Mayor and Council of Bain
bridge to issue bouds for stock in the Atlantic
and Gulf Railroad Company. Passed.
Tbe residue of the evening was spent in con
curring in Senate amendments to House bills
and in reading Senate hills tlic first and second
time.
House adjourned till 9 o’clock to-inbprow
morning.
morning sES^lbN—December 12.
Mr. Maddox moved to reconsider the bill
(lost yesterday) to fix the salaries of the officers
of the Western and Atlantic Railroad. Motion
lost.
HOUSE BILLS ON THEIR PASSAGE.
To make a new Circuit (out of Fulton county
only) to be called the Atlanta Circuit. Passed.
SENATE BILLS ON PASSAGE.
To amend sections 3584 and 3955 of the Code.
Passed.
To incorporate the Iron Mining and Manu
facturing Company of Dade county. Passed.
For the pardon of Creed T. Wise, condemned
to the Penitentiary for life. Passed.
To make valid certain decisions of the Infer
rior Court of this State. Lost.
To amend the charter of tho Great Southern
Insurance Company. Passed.
To define the liability of Stockholders in
Banks. Postponed.
To make it illegal lor persons to bathe on the
Sabbath in any streams on roads leading to
places of public worship. Passed.
To declare certain persons competent wit
nesses. Passed.
To incorporate the Alatoona Mining and
Manufacturing Company. Passed.
To add an additional section to the Penal
Code. (To punish fathers who desert helpless
children.) Passed,
To authorize the suing of Railroads and
Express Companies in any county where said
Railroad or Express Company may have an
agency. Passed.
To alter section 4470 of the Code, so as to
make it penal to maim hogs and other domes
tic animals. Lost.
To amend seeiion 2753 of the Code. Lost.
To donate the Okefenokee Swamp lands to
the State Orphans’ Home. Passed.
To provide a system of Georgia Schools.
Passed. (Mr. Morris, of Franklin, moved to
provide that before the provisions of the bill
went into effect, the people be allowed to vote
upon the matter, and say whether or not they
should go hitooffbet—which motion was voted
down.) This bill does not go into operation tiil
January Ist, 1868.
To extend tbe aid of the Slate to the comple
tion of the Savannah, Griffin affd North Ala
bama Railroad. Passed by a vote of yeas 72 ;
nays 43.
Adjourned to 3 o’clock, p. m,
Milledgeville, December 10,1866.
Editor Constitutionalist— ln your daily
of the Bth, in alluding to the bill that passed
the Legislature releasing from taxation the cap
ital or money of all dealers or buyers of cot
ton, when tbe same is invested in cotton, you
remark as follows:
“We think our intelligent correspondent
rather severe and sweeping in his characteriza
tion of this bill, as “ a bill to teleabe cotton
speculators from taxation"’ Such nomencla
ture would single out dealers in cotton as a ca
bal of speculators, and make it appear that
when one touches the staple as merchandize he
becomes a speculator. In what does he differ
from the man who sells dry goods, groceries,
etc f”
Now, if any cotton buyer, or “ eottou specu
lator,” as I thiuk I properly call all 6uch, or
any one else, has supposed for a moment that
I used the term.l did with any intention to re
flect upon the “ceiling” of these gentlemen, I
am glad that my eye feii upon your article this
evening, and I take much pleasure in disclaim
ing, at the earliest moment, any such intention.
I am free to confess that in ail communities I
have never known a more honorable class of
business men than cotton speculators ; and if,
in tbeir dealings, or purchases of cotton, they
are any less fair, just and honorable, than deal
ers in dry goods, groceries, etc., I have never
heard of it or even suspected such a thing. As
for supposing them to be “ a cabal of specula
tors,” I never even thought of such a thimr,
either before or while writing my letter; if _ I
had, I hardly would have said, “ this bill re
lieves from taxation persons that 1 think do not
claim or ask for exemption,” Ac., Ac.
The object of my article, then, was not to re
flect upon cotton buyers or cotton speculators,
but merely to disapprove the action of the
Legislature in releasing them from taxation and
at the same time taxing every body else. If it is
a benefit to the planter or farmer to have them
released, why not also have the merchant and
grocer released too, for planters and farmers
deal with them also ? Why make fish of one
and flesh of all the balance ? lam not in favor
of or against any particular class, in taxation.
I am not for releasing the rich and taxing the
poor; neither am I for taxing the rich and re
leasing the poor, unless they be not worth
more than S2OO, besides their household and
kitchen furniture, which is the present law,
under which, too, the rich have the same
exemption. Were any of your readers indoubt
about my position in my letter of the
Bth inst., relative to the tax on spirituous
liquors, all will now 6ee that I was and am
only for a fair and equal taxation upon all
property. That’s all. And 1 think I clearly
rx r
showed in pay former letter that cotton was not
especially or spccificitfly taxed under the pres
ent old law,'and that the cotton planter was not
’benefitted or could not' expect to be bo^fl t t, C( j
under Mr. Casey’s law ; for under the hu or
present law, if the coVtou speculator did
invesUiis capital or moficy in cotton, he would 1
jiaxejflMp£4ax on it any how, either as money,
pft,-jWrMutd out, us a credit, or if used in
iTiitiding housed, Ac., as money invested in real
estate, Ac., Ac. ; and hence any release now, in<
my judgment, is buta benefit to the cott'otT*
buyer. * -';T.
—— Vv
Letter from Washington.
[Special Correspondence of tho Baltimore Gazette.
Failure of Sir. Sumner's Revolutionary Scheme
The So-Called Radical Caucuses Informal —
Extreme Measures Against the South Repu
diated by the Republicans—Full Party Sup
port to be Given lo the Schemes Designed to
Humiliate the President—Negro Suffrage in
the District Questionable — Boutwell's “ En
abling Act" — The Test Oath—Judge Sharkey
The Sickles Order Unauthorized—Seward
and Stevens.
Washington, December 9, 1866.
I feci authorized to-day to give your readers
some news of a very cheering character. The
extreme measures of Mr. Sumner, having in
view the overthrow of the existing Sttte gov
ernments of the ten unrepresented States, and
the other revolutionary scheme of ignoring
their existence by act of Congress, in the mat
ter of the Constitutional Amendment, have
both failed to receive such support as to justify
even their presentation to the action of a caucus
of either House, much less of a joint caucus of
both. The “ caucuses,” occasionally held here
of late, have been much misunderstood. The
object of such meetings in by-gone times
was really to initiate a programme of action
—their proceedings were rarely at once di
vulged. Those recently held have been little
less exclusive than the sessions of Congress,
and their doings have been published, to the
most minute particulars, in tbe papers of the
very next morning. They are, of course, all
very harmonious, except when some unex
pected event occurs, such as the intrusion of
Mr. Riymond. lam now able to say that, in
verity, the meetings I allude to, however named,
partake in no proper sense of the nature of a
caucus as heretofore understood—that secret
conclaves of Radicals, of whose proceedings no
accouui Is designed to be published, are con
stantly held preparatory to a public call for
such meetings—that in these midnight gather
ings measures are proposed—discussed (often
with bitterness), their strength canvassed, noses
counted, and the question settled whether they
cau with safety be submitted to what is after
wards dubbed a “ Congressional caucus.” In
these secret gatherings, I am assured upon re
liable authority, it has been ascertained that the
extreme projects I have named, and all those of
a kindred character, cannot receive the sanction
of the present Congress, and they have, there
fore, been withheld from the action oftb» •»"
npan i am ourry to add, however,
upon like authority, that tbe class of bills aud
resolutions having in view the humiliation of
the Executive will probably be successfully
pressed through by party machinery, as, accord
ing to my information, any measure passing the
ordeal of the formal assembly, mis-called
tbe “eauctls,” especially if the Republican
Senators enter into it, is quite sure of unan
imity in Congress on the part of Republicans
of all stripes.
1 also learn that in the same way the fate of
Kelly’s bill, imposing universal negro suffrage
upon this District, was decided. Modified as
it has been, its final success is problematical,
although it will certainly be passed by both
Houses, chiefly for tbe purpose of devolving
upon the President the responsibility of its
defeat.
Mr. Boutwell, it is understood, is preparing
what he styles “ an enabling act,” which sets
forth the terms upon which he is willing to
restore tho unrepresented States to their repre
sentative relations to the Federal Government.
Os course nothing proceeding from such a
source would be likely to be either satisfactory
or successful, and I mention the fact merely
for the purpose of adding that I heir be stops
far short of the extent of Sumner’s disruption
scheme.
The telegraphic dispatch from this city to the
effect that a decision of the Supreme Court
pronouncing the notorious test- oath unconsti
tutional would he made known to-monow for
mally, 1 am inclined to think at iJßLtprema
ture. It is known that more thaim#tf of the
Judges are inclined to that opiDionJ%nt I learn
that as yet no conference has been nad upon
the points raised in the cases before the Court
involving the validity of the act. ■ *'•*-*
Judge Sharkey has returned from a visit to
Misssisippi. Contrary to reports during his
absence, he is found now, as heretofore, to be
utterly opposed to negro suffrage in every
form, if nrescribed by Congress through sinis
ter legislation, as presented in tbe alternative
of the Constitutional Amendment, or other
wise—that body, in his opinion, having noth-ng
to do with the matter in any shape. It will be
time enough for the South to deviate from its
policy of “ masterly inactivity” wheu proposi
tions are submitted to it iu good faith, Dy par
ties capable of guaranteeing their finality.
There must be some mistake in the dispatch
telegraphed to this city, and sent North, stating
that Governor Worth had received an order
Sickles prohibiting the infliction
of corporal punishment by the courts of North
Carolina. Whatever may he thouajit of JIM
law-itself, wtrich- mrHrrm,, earti
and it may well be doubted whether for some
particular offences the infliction of 6tripes is
not an appropriate remedy—it would be diffi
cult to find lawful power thus to uullify a State
law by a military officer. At all events, I have
satisfied myself that General Sickles received
no authority from the Government to issue any
such order.
The rumor of the resignation of Mr. Seward
has been revived by a reported visit ot bis to
Thaddeus Stevens, at the latter’s residence on
Capitol Hill, on Thursday night last. The in
terview is said to have been quite a lengthy
one. There can be no doubt of the visit. Os
its purpose, however, many stories are afloat.
Had he visited Mr. Sumner (who is Chairman
ot tbe Senate Committee ®WForcign Affairs) a
solution would have been the easier. As the
matter stands, the more current belief is that
the conference was upon some appropriation
bills, although, it is said, the parties had not
hitherto been upon speaking terms for many
It would seem that the pc-jured villain Con
over, will, in all probability, by technicalities,
escape punishment, and that there is a chance
of the case being got rid of without exposure
of the startling facts connected with it.
The receipts at the Bureau of Internal Reve
nue, on Saturday, were $363,610 20.
[From the Baltimore Gazette.
Mr. McCulloch's Eeport.
The report of the Secretary of the Treasury
has one great merit. It is caudid. He tells us
frankly what he loretold aud how utterly he
was mistaken. He tells us openly what he an
ticipated and how completely he was disap
pointed. For the nine months, ending June
30th, 1866, he confesses that the receipts of the
Treasury were $80,905,005 44 more than was
estimated, while the expenditures of the Gov
ernment were $200,520,235 30 less. In other
words, there was a difference in his budget, in
nine months, in favor of the Government of
$300,435,140 74, a trifling sum considerably
larger than the total yearly revenues of the
Empire of Russia, about twice as great as the
ordinary revenues of the Kingdom of Prussia,
which has recently proved itself to be the most
powerful of European nations, and rather more
than four times as large as the total yearly re
venues of the United States prior to iB6O. We
must bear in mind, too, that the error on the
part of the Secretary was chiefly in the expen
ditures, calculated, several months after the
close of the war, when all fears of further intes
tine troubles were at an end. After confessing
to this little error, he goes on to show that with
the large surplus at ills commAnii ],g has retire. 6
from circulation about $110,000,000 compound
interest notes and greenbacks, $31,000,000 one
and two year notes, which were also legal ten
ders and fitted to be used as currency, and
$106,000,000 7-80 Treasury notes; that he has
”aid off the temporary loans and certificates of
indeDv‘r dnesß ’ amounting to $147,000,000 more,
and that he still a balance of $130,000,000
in the Treasury, nȣ r 'y three-fourths of which
is in gold. It is, as hemC c * ca hs if, a hand
some reserve of coin, and he confesses, in a
very simple and natural manner, that hs has
beeu severely criticised by many intelligent per
sons for pursuing a policy which, in reality,
involves a very heavy loss to the country.
The truth is, Mr. McCulloch is a small swim
mer in a very large sea. He has been paddling
about in a very uncertain way, but as wind and
current and weather have all beep favorable, he
has made much more progress than he antici
pated. The experience of the past fifteen
months, though cheaply gained, has been valua
ble, and, if properly turned to account, may be
of great advantage. There is one lesson, how
ever, which Mr. McCulloch should learn from
this experience, it is that of humility. He has
hut to look at the confessions of his own re
port to see how blind was the ignorance dis
played by himself and tb.e best and most expe
rienced clerks of his department in the prepara
tion of estimates, aud he has but to reflect on
the price at which gold is selling to-day, which
is about the same ns it was twelve months ago,
and about 12 per cent, higher than it was seven
teen mopths siuce, to see how widely he has
erred in bis calculations ; calculations, too,
which were fairly based ou a large diminution
of currency and floating debt and a great in
crease of coin. We do not mean to attach any
particular want of intelligence to Mr. McCul
loch. No doubt others may have been as mis
taken as he was. The formation of the debt of
the Government has been so rapid, and its vol
ume is so enormous that it js, in reality, beyond
the comprehension of ordinary {portals, nnd it
is not at all singular that it should be beyond
their immediate control. As we become more
used to this condition of things, our minds will
expand and adapt themselves to it. But until we
are used to it, and until wo do thoroughly com
prehend it, we should not presume to be too
knowing, lest we only betray our ignorance.
And herein, we take it, is the great and fatal
error of the Secretary of the Treasury. He
aims too much at having matters under his own
control. He is not satisfied with a fixed and
settled policy which everybody is permitted to
understand, but he wants to hold the reins of
finance power in his own hands. Mr. McCul
loch is no doubt honest in his convictions, and
what he proposes he means for the best. But
we ape aU beyond pur depth, and we are far
away from Bjjope, and we need all the buoys
and the lights that can be afforded us to guide
us again into waters where we can swim safely.
Wonderful as is the exhibit made by Gig re
port of the Secretary of the Treasury, anc( bril
liant as is the prospect of a large revenue and a
rapid decrease of the debt, yet every one mu6t
acknowledge that the fi*ane«r *»•
are stilliu a very unsettled and^«2 er tf' a^ftuM
Culloeb. it was but a few months since, wars*
there was a sudden drain <Jf gold to Englanpf'S
■snd a flow of United States bonds to this eonq- f
tr>> chat he attempted to control the price of,
throwing $30,000,000 on the markety
he suddenly stopped, and the very idea tbatthw
■Secretary vas afraid to sell any more gold ranf
it up much higher than it otherwise would have i
gone. Ho attempted to keep it below 130. It (
rose to 168. J'Xhis was but a small affair, but it |
was enaogfyto serve as a lesson, and show how 1
lHfle command any one man can have over a 1
currency so inflated, in case of sudden financial I
embarrassment. In the event of political trou- j
bles which should., pour in upon'us United j
States bonds from abroad, and run up the pritje ,5
of gold and create distrust in the
Banks, Mr. McCulloch would find himself
powerless as a feather in a whirlwind. 1
To our minds the course of Mr. McCulloch l
issimpleand plain. In the first place,
of applying hitnselt exclusively to the with*'*
drawal of legal tenders, he should endeavor toj
correct the abuses of the present National Bunk-'J
iug system. Iu the second place, he should*
conliue himself closely to securiug a fixed and
settled policy for the Government. The polic-j
which allows him, as he proposes, to kcqp |
$100,000,000 in coiu, to hoard or to sell as he j
may think proper, and to fund National curreu-1
cy at the rate of $6,000,000 per month, either i
monthly or quarterly, or at such times a* he j
may d****«™ a*, *» **"» arreat power to he safelyc
entrusted to ftuy one man. Ho matter what,
may be his integrity, it is a temptation to which
he should not be subjected. It was only a few
days ago that Mr. McCulloch was charged with
creating a tightness In the money market which*
produced a panic in stocks and cost many men
thousands of dollars, while it totally ruined oth
ers. We did not thiuk Mr. McCulloch was to
blame, but he might have been. It is human to
err, and no community should be placed at the
mercy ol a man who, under error of judgment
or even iu a fit of spleen, has it in his power al
most at any moment to build up the fortunes 01,
a few upon the ruins of the many.
Somebody is on his way to Washington to
testify that the assassination of President Lin
coln was planned in Richmond, with the
knowledge, if not active aid of Jefferson Da
vis. If the prosecution against Sanford Cono
ver for perjury is discontinued, we have no
doubt he will repay the kindness by fully
roborating the testimony of this unknown
witness.
CONSIGNEES PER CENTRAL RAILROAD,*
December 13,1866.—E Mustin, Day A Inman, JOM,
B 4 8, R *T, F 0.8, H L A Balk, J G Bailie
Bro, Gray, Mullarkey A Co, G Volger, G G Gable j
T Richards & Sen, C C Drake, A Myers, Platt Bros,
EOD, 8 E C, Jas Miller, M Cohen, Roswell K i nm
Col H L Clay, G A J Rappold «• «»«•. Cl»s
horn A Herrin* Warner, PAS, Conley, F A
~,0, j N Tomlinson, Chas Pemble, Bessman A Dab
laban, R Frain, Jas B Reynolds, K R D A Co, S J
Miller, J A T A Bones, Wm Craig, C C Dunn, T A S,
Levy A Jacobs, Nausbaum A Bro, Thos S Bell,'
Blair, S A Co.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
BSr CENTRAL RAILROAD-IMPORTANT TO
STOCKHOLDERS.—It js very desirable that*a majority
of the Capital Stock of this Company should be represent
ed at the approaching Annual Meeting of Stockholders,
in this city, on the 20th instant, as an important amend
ment of their Charter will be submitted for adoption.
Stockholders at a distance who cannot attend, are re
spectfully requested to send their proxies to some friend
in the city, or to the undersigned.
WILLIAM M. WADLEY,
President.
Savannah, December lltb, 1866. decl4-3
ay THE COUPONS OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA,
due after the Ist of August, 1866, will be paid by
decl3-5 J. MILLIGAN.
By A MEETING OF THE PAT CLEBtfRNE CTR
CLE, F. 8., will be held, at their Rooms (No. 5 Engine
House), on THIS (Friday) EVENING, at 7 o'clock. All
members, and those desirous of becoming members, are
requested to attend, as business of importance will be
transacted. P. REYNOLDS,
Center F. B.
Jas. W. Griffin, Secretary; declt-1*
By CHANGE OF SCHEDULE ON THE GEORGIA
RAILROAD.— Acqdsta, Ga., December 1,1866.—0 n and
after SUNDAY, December 2d, 1866, the Passenger
Trains will run as follows:
DAY PASSENGER TRAIN
Leave Avgusta at. 730 am.
Leave Atlanta at 8 55 a m.
Arrive at Augusta at 6 00 p in.
Arrive at Atlanta at 6 00 p m.
NIGHT PASSENGER TRAIN
Leave Augusta at 12 30 a m.
Leave Atlanta at 8 00 p m.
Arrive at Augusta at 6 15 a m.
Arrive at Atlanta at..... 10 30 a m.
Passengers for Mayfield, Washington and Athens, Ga
must take _
Passengers for West PointT
New Orleans, must leave Augusta ou Night Passenger |
Tram, at 12 30U. m-, to make close connections.
U( fbr Chattanooga, Kn^ ul(?| Nashville, '
■ Memnh'•, Lolling ax ,d Stn
and CheckedThroufc]
to the above places.
SLEEPING OAKS on all Night Passenger Trains.
E. W. COLE,
decl-tf General Superintendent.
•y SWEET OPOPONAX FROM MEXICO '-Nature
could not produce a richer Gem or Choicer Perfume. Try
it and be convinced. E. T. SMITH A CO.,
dec4-3m New York.
Batchelor’s Hair Dye !
This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world. The
only TRtTB and perfect Dyb—Harmless, Reliable, In
stantaneous. No disappointment. No ridiculous tints.
Natural Black or Brown. Remedies the ill effects es Bad
Dyes. Invigorates the hair, leaving it soft and beauti
ful. The genuine is sign'd William A. Batchelor. All
others are mare imitations, snd should he avoided. Sold
by all Druggists and Perfumers. Factory, 81 Barclay
street, New York.
By BEWARE OF A COUNTERFEIT,
decll-ly
ay NATIONAL BANK OF AUGUSTA, Apgcsta,
Ga., December 4th, 1866.—The annual election of Direc
tors of this Bank will be held at the Banking House on
the second Tuesday in JANUARY next, between the
hours of ten and two o’clock of said day.
dec4-lawst G. M. THEW, Cashier.
By THE FRIENDS OF THE HON. JAMES S. HOOK
respectfully announce him as a candidate for re-election
to the position of Judge of the Superior Court of the Mid
dle Judicial District of Georgia. Election first Wednes
day in January, 1867. decl-td
WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
Col. William Gibsoh as a candidate for Judge of the
Superior Court of the Middle Diatrict of Georgia.
The election will take place on the firat Wednesday in
JANUARY. dec2-td
YOU REQUIRE A TONIC ASK YOUR Fam
ily Physician what he thinks of PANKNIN’S HEPATIC
BITTERS, and he will not fail to tell you that it is the
only Tonic which he can safely recommend.
They are no quack medicine, but are simply an invigo
rating, harmless Tonic.
For sale by ail Druggists.
PLUMB 6c LEITNER, Agents.
novl6-lyF
Ladies of Delicate Constitution
And uncertain health are strenifously advised to throw
aside the nauseous and useless preparations with which
they are accustomed to drug themselves, and test the hy*
body-and-mind-strengthening virtues of HOSTET
TER’S CELEBRATED STOMACH BIVTKRS). i n all
the complaints and disabilities arising from various causes,
they will fifid this cheering, refreshing and invigorating
preparation of extraordinary
erties are wonderful, and as a remedy for the languor,
nausea, tremors, eonvulsions, hysteria, &e., whieh often
accompany the development of womanhood, it has no
equal among the prescriptions of tho faemlty or advertised
medicines. For the many distressing feelings which usher
in and oft** follow the period of maternity, and also for
the painful and dangerous symptoms which sometimes
accompany “change of life,” HOSTETTER'S BITTERS
are earnestly recommended. No other restorative seems
to suit so well the constitutions and the organization of
the feebler sex. In all cases of Female Debility, where
there is a want of brisk vital action, the BITTERS pro
duce a most important change—relieving local weakness,
and re-establishing the general health.
deel-tDeeli
A New and Grand Epoch In Medicine J
Dr. Maggibl is the founder of a new Medical System !
The quantitayians, whose vast internal doses enfeeble
the stomach and paralyze tho bowels, must give prece
dence to the man who restores health and appetite, with
from one to two of his extraordinary Pills, and cures the
most virulent sores with a box or so of his wonderfulwfd
all healing Salve- These two great specifics of the Doctor
are fast superseding all the stereotyped nostrums of the
day. Extraordinary cures by Maggiel’s Pills and Salve
have opened the eyes of the public to the inefficiency 01
the (so called) remedies of others, and upon which people
have so long blindly depended. Maggiel’s Pills are not
of the class that are swallowed by the dozen, and of
which every box full taken creates an absolute necessity
for another. One or two of Maggiel’s Pills suffices >
place the bowels in perfect order, tone the stomach,
create an appetite, and render the spirit* light and buoy
ant ! There la no griping, and no reaction in the form of
oodstlpation. If the liver la affected, ita function* are
reatored; and If the nervoua system la feeble, It la Invigo
rated. Tbia laat quality makea the medicines very desi
rable for the wants of delicate females. Ulcerous and
eruptive diseases are literally extinguished by the dlaen
fectant power of Magglel'a arlve. In fact, it la here an
nounced that MaggieTt Btltout, Dwpeptit and Diarrhea
Pill* cure where all others fail. While for Burna, Scalds,
Chilblains, Onts and all abrasions of the skin, Maggie l't
Salve Is Infallible.
Sold by J. Miggibl, New York, dud all Druggists, at 83
“taper box. JylS-dacSm
•arDB.J. P. H. BROWN, DENTIST, (FORMERLY
of Atlanta.) Rooms, 188 Broad street, next bouse below
the Constitutionalist office. Special attention given to
the Insertion of ARTIFICIAL TEETH and PALATES.
NITROUS OXIDE, the safe and popular amesthbilc for
preventing pain in extracting teeth, administered.
aug»-6m* J . ±
pw ADVERTISEMENTS
pUANOS.
■/V E are AGENTS for the STATE OF GEOR
JIA, and that portion of SOUTH CAROLINA con-
Hguous to Augusta, far the following fertilizer*,
ibices In Baltimore ; expenses of transportation to be
Bided for ton of 2,000 pounds:
■ U< Kettlcwell’s Manip'd Guano,
■ S7O 00.
■lH* Kettlewcll’s Manip’d Guano,
I S6O 00.
ftmmoniated Alkaline Phosphate,
■ isss 00.
llfcaline Phosphate,
ll' $45 00.
tr TyOt-part leulars regarding the analysis, and forcer-
Abates concerning the application and benefits oi
Vjvse Fertilizers over others, as confirmed by the ac
Ljnl- experience of a number of our most Intelligent
[Atauteis, address
jVl* W. HENRY WARREN & CO.,
A decll-Sm Augusta, Ga.
* Important to Shippers!
THROUGH BILLS OF LADING SIGNED TO
Lishville,
V ST. LOUIS,
CAIRO,
( CINCINNATI,
LOUISVILLE,
AND ALL INTERMEDIATE POINTS*
t —:—
the authorized Agent* of the NASHVILLE
f CHATTANOOGA and the NASHVILLE
NORTHWESTERN RAILROADS, we aro pre
pared to give the rates and sign through bals of la
‘••'Wrio the above mentioned points.
ALL CLAIMS FOR
• LOBS, DAMAGE AND OVERCHARGE
1
occurring on these Roads, on and after this date,
will be
PROMPTLY ADJUSTED BY' US.
Orders taken for the purchase of CORN, BACON,
Ac., Ac., in EABTERN, NORTHERN and WEST
ERN MARKETS, in quantities to suit Planters, or
any association of Planters.
W. HENRY WARREN & CO.
Augusta, October 20,1860.
oet2l-3m
CASH ADVANCE^
W. A. & G. MAXWELL & €O.,
AND
TOilN K. GILLIATT & CO.,
LIVERPOOL.
OBER, SANSON & CO.,
* NEW YORK.
E are prepared to make Cash Advances on
Consignments of Cotton to the above houses in Liver
pool or New York. Their reputation is too well
established, for Responsibility and Integrity, to need
’lmminent. We can insure the safest management
and most speedy returns on all Consignments to us.
We have secured the best FIRE-PROOF STOR
AGE. and have the best families for handling Con
signments te us lor sale in this market.
We keep constantly a large stock of ♦
CrROCJURIES, ROPE, BAGGING, TWINE, Ac.
Office for the transaction of all business at our
Store, 175 & 177 Broad street.
W. HENRY WARREN & CO.
* sep!B-3m
Montieth High School.
■JpVfKV. CARLISLE P. B. MARTIN will open, at
place, “ Montieth,’” 24 m losj from Augusta, on
j K Georgia Railroad, a SCIENTIFIC aud CLA.S-
IbICAL HIGH SCHOOL, for commencing
jjfelonday, the 7th of JANUARY next. All the
KNCM.I3&ICAL
gut; and, in addition thereto, the FRENCH
LANGUAGE and VOCAL MUSIC. *
The we’l knowu reputation of the Principal of this
School for thoroughness of instruction is sufficient
guaranty, it is believed, for the character of his
School. The Sciences of CHEMISTRY', BOTANY'
and GEOLOGY' will be taught, with special reference
to the Science etAGRICULTURE.
The Scholastic Year will be divided into two equal
terms, of 20 weeks each and the charge for Board aud
Tuition for each term, payable in all cases in advance,
willbyjsl7s; for Tuition alone, $35. Students will furnish
their own Lights Towels and Washing. For further
particul irs address the Principal, at “Sawdust ” I’. 0.,
Georgia Railroad.
Studentsand visitors coming by railroad will leave
the cars at “Verdery’s Platform.”
REFERENCES:
Hon. John Biu.crs, Athens.
Hon. ex-Gov llehsohel V. Johxsox, Jefferson Co.
Rev. Dr. Joseph 11. Wilson, Augusta.
Rev. Abminics YVbight, Augusta.
Hon. Ivekson L. Harris, Judge Supremo Court,
Milledgeville.
Hon. Joseph H. Lumpkin, Judge Supreme Court,
Athens.
Hon. YValtrrll. Mitchel, Macon.
Rev. Dr. C. P. Bemas, Mount Zion.
Hon. Ephraim Tweedy, Alderman, Augusta.
His Excellency, David S. Walker, Governor of
Florida.
Gen. William Bailey, Tallahassee, Florida.
Rev. Dr. Jons E. Dcßose, Tallahassee, Florida.
Prof. C. F. Me Cay, former President S. 0. College,
Augusta.
decl4-lawlr.i*
TO RENT,
THE HOUSE on corner of Lincoln and Ellis
streets. Having been put in complete repair, will be
rented low to an approved tenant. It contains eleven
plastered rooms, besides closets. Fireplaces in eight
rooms. Apply to J. J. LATHROP.
decl4 -3
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
If you wish to make a PRESENT that is useful
as well as ornamental, call on the undersigned and se
lect from their EXTENSIVE STOCK of
CniNA, DINNER and TEA SETS,
CHINA, SILVER and CHAMBER SETS.
CHiis A and BOHEMIAN TOILET SETS,
CHINA and BOHEMIAN WINE SETS,
CHINA FANCY CUPS and BAUCEKB,
CHINA FANCY MUGS and CARD RECEIV
ERS,
CUT GLASS GOBLETS,
CHAMPAGNES and WINES,
CUT GLASS TUMBLERS and DECANTERS,
PLATED COFFEE and TEA SETS,
PLATED BERRY STANDS,
PLATTED DINNER, BREAKFAST and
PICKLE CASTORS,
PLATED KNIVES, FORKS end SPOONS,
PLATED SNAPKIN RINGS, WAITERS and
BUTTERDISHES,
GLASS, CHINA and PUNCH BOWLS,
CHINA VASEB, in great variety,
LARGE STOCK of WHITE and ENGLISH
CHINA,
Also, variety or CHILDREN’S TOYS.
The LADIES are PARTICULARLY invited to
examine our Stock.
MOSHER, THOMAS & SCHAUB,
• decl4 Ira Masonic Hall Building.
ON CONSIGNMENT^
25 TIERCES Prime SHOULDERS
25 Pkgs. Prime NEW LARD
50 Half-ooUs MACHINE ROPE
1000 Lbs. BALING TWINE
20 Kegs Choice GOSHEN BUTTER
For sale by
J. A. ANBLEY & CO.,
decl4-3 Office No. 800 Broad street.
N 0T j CE
TEACHER WANTED, capable of teaching
the Languages and the Higher Branches of the En
glish Language. For further particulars apply to the
subscriber, near Calhoun’s, Mills, South Carolina.
JAMES R. DcBOSE, Sr.
decl4-lm
Dr. J. A.. OLOPTON
OF HUNTSVILLE, ALA.,
T REATS, with perfect success, Piles, Fistula,
Strictures, Polypus, Dysentery, Diarrhea, Syphilus,
Diseases of the Eye, Ac., Ac.
Special attention given to Diseases of Females.
Refers to the most respectable physicians of Geor
gia. Office in Huntsville, Ala.
seplfi daetf
GRAND RAFFLE
ON
CHRISTMAS EVE,
AT
am NN & BRO.’S
NEWS DEPOT.
O
200 Chaaces —$5 Each.
17 PRIZES,
. CONSISTING OF
I PIANO, valued at SAP’
1 SINGER SEWING MACHINE 140
1 FLORENCE SEWING MACHINE 85
1 FINE SILK DRESS 50
1 GENTS’FINE DRESSING CASE 15
1 FINE MEERSCHAUM PIPE 25
1 FINE MEERSCHAUM PIPE 20
1 FINE MEERSCHAUM SEGAR HOLD
ER r 20
1 FINE ICE PITCHER 25
8 PRIZES, Gold, at $7 50 each 60
SI,OOO
The Piano is a new instrument, and was used by the
Grover Opera Troupe, at their performances in this
city, and pronounced -of superior tone. Every ar
ticle is of the best quality, and put at the lowest mar
ket price, affording a fair opportunity to secure a
handsome and valuable gift at a small cost.
The chance* will all he thrown by a boy.
dec!2
WINKS, LIQUORS, SKGARS,
AND
GROCERIES,
AT WHOLESALE,
BY
A. MENDLESON,
BROAD STREET.
300 BUs. assorted WHISKIES
IO “Eighths” OTARD BRANDY
IO “Eighths” HENNESBY BRANDY
O “Eighths” CASTILLION BRANDY
IO “ Quarters ” JAMAICA HUM
IO “Eighths” SANTA CRUZ RUM
O Pipes HOLLAND GIN
1 Puncheon SCOTCH WHISKY'
I Puncheon IRISH WHISKY ‘
50 Cases STOMACH BITTERS
IO “Quarters” SHERRY WINK
5 “Quarters" OLD PORT WINE
5 “Quarters” MADEIRA WINE
50 Baskets CHAMPAGNE, pints and
quarts, “ Sillery Mouaeeux ” and “ Ver
zenay ”
100 Cases CLARET, “St. Jqlicn "
100 Bbls. assorted SUGARS
50 Bbls. Bee HKe SYRUP
50 Bags COFFEE
100 Boxes Adamantine CANDLK3
50 Boxes FAMILY SOAP
50 Boxes STAUCII
IO IlaLf-che»ta Young Ilyson TEA
100 M. SEGARS, assorted bAnds
Together with FIFTY CASES of the finest
FRENCH CORDIALB in this or ony other market.
AH of which I will sell at the
VERY LOWEST CASH PRICES.
i A. MENDLESON,
145 stre ct, Augusta, Ga.
dec!2-3
. X EAY sUpp l t e s
*" * -.1 —*B» ir yd
OF
CARPETS,
Rugs, Mats, Druggets,
FLOOR OIL OLOTIIS,
TABLE OIL CLOTHS,
WINDOW SHADES,
4
Cocoa and Canton Mattings,
JPaper Hangings,
Damask, Lace and Muslin Curtains.
JUST RECEIVED, IN NEW STYLES, AND AT
REDUCED PRICES.
THE attention of those in want is invited to the
above new and beautiful line ol goods.
>Ja«. G. Bailie tic Bro.,
203 BROAD STREET.
deell-3m
PRICES REDUCED!
Gk W. SHACKELFORD,
MERCHAS’T TAILOR,
NO. 234 BROAD STREET, ONE DOOR ABOVE
CENTRAL HOTEL,
'VTT'OULD respectfully announce that after this
VV date, he will make to order, at a reduced
price, his stock of‘FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
consisting of fine black and colored French CLOTHS,
DOE SKIN CABBIM H.RES; fine Tricot and Beaver
CASSIMERES; fancy and mixed CABSIMERES, (or
suits. Also, a fine selection of Silk and Cashmere
VESTING, alt of the very best quality. Those who
desire to have their Clothing made, will find it to their
interest to call and examine my Goods and prices. All
orders guarantied to give entire satisfaction.
AnODBTZ, November 29th, 1866. nov29-lmlf
FURNITURE^
STALLINGS, ROGERS & CO.,
139 BROAD STREET,
Have on hand a fine assortment of FURNI
TURE-SOFAS, TETE A-TETE3, CUSHION
CHAIRS, CANE and WOOD SEAT CHAIRS,
BEDSTEADS, variety of styles, BUREAUS, WASH
STANDS, &c. HAIR, COTTON, MOSS & SHUCK
MATTR ASSES made to order at short notice.
REPAIRING NEATLY DONE.
Cane-bottom Chair* reseated. Give us a call.
decl3-lra
WANTED,
A. PARTNER, to assoclato himself with the
advertiser in the cultivation of his Plantation, eight
miles from Augusta. I propose to plant 300 acres
Lotion and 200 acres Corn, and purpose raising 160
bales Cotton and 2,500 bushels of Corn. I reauire
$8,600, for which I will sell one-half the crop. A safe
O^lu^^r 1 ' de^
Winter Employment.
S2OO PER MONTH and expenses paid
M .1* or Female Agent*, to introduce a NEW AND
USEFUL INVENTION, of absolute utility in every
household. ; gent* preferring to work on Commis
sion can earn from S2O to S6O per day. For fiill par
ticulars, enclose stamp, and address
W. G. WILSON & CO.,
no*l-d*w3m Cleveland, Ohio, j
PLANTERS' HOTEL.
Ladies’ Entrance,
PARLOR NO. 3, SECOND FLOOR,
|Bggw«H
81111
Late of Berlin, Prussia.
INVENTION#
Australian tlinstal.
SINGLE AND DOUBLE VISION
SPECTACLES.
The only perfect Lena In existence. Su
perior to any other in use—constructed
in accordance with the science and phi
losophy of nature in the peculiar form of a
Concavo-Convex Elipsis.
Admirably adapted to the Organ of Sight,
and perfectly natural to the eye, afford
ing altogether the best artificial help to
the human vision ever invented.
Sold only by the Professor of Optics and
Spectacle Manufacturer.
THE ADVANTAGES
Os these Spectacles over all others arc:
Ist.—The only true Lens known being
perfectly free from chromatic light, so well known to
he the cause of injury to the vision, and which makes
tbio change from Spectacles to Glasses of stronger
power so often required, while both near and distant
objects are seen with equal facility through the same
Glasses.
2d.—Can be worn with perfect case for
any length of time at one sitting, giving astonishing
clearness of vision, particularly by candle or other ar
tificial light—comfort to the spectacle wearer hither
to unknown.
3d.-When the eyes ache or puinthrough
the action of a bright light, such as is reflected from
snow, sunny weather, white paper, and in reading,
writing or sewing, or vivid colored bodies, these
lenses, by softening tlio rays, eft'ect a most agreeable
sensation and give great relief.
4th.—ln all nervous affections of the
eye, causing dull and startling pains in the eye-ball or
temple, appearance of luminous and dark spotß in the
atmosphere, aching or feeling like sand in the eyes,
the disturbed nerves are quieted and soothed.
stli.—Ground by peculiar machinery,
got up at great cost, mathematically calculated ex
pressly for the manufacture of this lens, so as to pro
duce it with the true spherical accuracy, and its fo
cus is at the exact centre, a point ofvital importance,
I and which no other lens possesses.
6th,—Proof of superiorit y over the old
kind of Sjtectaclcs: They are used exclu-ively at all
the hospitals for diseases of the eye in Berlin, Prussia,
and elsewhere.
Testimony oi' Recommendations
FROM MEDICAL GENTLEMEN,
Professors of the highest Opthalmie talent in Augus
ta, Ga., and in the Union :
Augusta, Bth Dec., ISOO.
I have examined the Glasses of Dr. Bcrkhardt
and find them of good quality. His testimonials are
very numerous, and exceedingly flattering.
L. A. DUGAS, M. D.
Augusta, Ga., Dee. 9th, 1866.
I do most willingly hear my testimony in favor of
the superiority of the Australian Crystal Single and
Double Vision Spectacles over all other kinds. They
are constructed upon the best established and under
stood principles of Optics, and their adaptation to the
human eye in its different conditions of vision is so per
fect as to render sight easy without effort. In my
opinion none others should be used, since the eyes
once used to these, do not seem to grow old, and by
having a focus at any pomt of the surface, they ap
pear to restore the eyes to their youthful energy.
M LEWIS D. FORD, M. D.
Augusta, Gu , Dec. Ith, 1866.
* i\»afi»»i .-~r■c^^ ff^ ■ tJ f|■ |^.l ,,-
fae,tllred by Prof. M. Bitrj!uatidt, amain juroce to
the Professor, must say that his Glasses are of a su
periorqnality. adapted to meet the wants of almost
every eye, where the vision is in any way imperfect.
The Professor selected for me a pair of id's Australian
Crystal Glasses, which are ofa very superior quality
and workmanship, rendering vision very distinct, al
most as perfect as in youth. I yield this testimony
in favor of the Professor’s Glasses most cheerfully.
C. C. PRITCHARD. M. D.
Augusta, Ga., Dee. 9th, 1866.
I very cordially recommend Prof. M. Berxhbrdt to
all who may require Glasses.
DESAUSSURE FORD, M. D.
Augusta, Ga., Dec. 9th, 1866.
We have examined the Lenses of Prof. Bernhardt
and consider them superior to any we have seen.
1 They are admirably adapted, not only to improve the
imperfections of impaired sight, but to relieve the
weariness of vision which constant study produces.
Many of the Glasses are of now and ingenious con
trivance. We cordially recommend the Professor to
all those who require scientific optical assistance.
H. A. BIGNON, M. D.
JNO. S. COLEMAN, M. D.
Augusta, Ga., Dec. 9th, 1866.
The Glasses inspected by me are, apparently, per
fect in workmanship, and in their adaptation to the
pa ticnlar diseases and conditions for which they arc
i intended.
WM. 11. DOUGHTY, M. D.
Augusta, Ga., Dec. Bth, 1866.
I have examined the Glasses of Dr. M. Bernhardt,
of Europe, and have tried them. They are very re
markable for their beauty of workmanship ancl for
theirpower to assist the vision. Dr. M. Bernhardt
has made Optics the study of his life, and Is evident
ly most thoroughly acquainted with the science. lie
is a native of Berlin, Prussia, and lias Btudud there;
but he lias, for several years, been a resident of New
York. The diseased and aged will find great relief
from the use of his Glasses. I have Been numerous
testimonials to the excellence ofbis Glasses and to
his skill as an Optician, and I would recommend him
to all whose vision is impa'red either through ago or
disease. JOSEPH R. WILSON,
Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Augusta, Ga.
Augusta, Ga., Dec. 8, 1866.
I have examined Prof. M. Bernhardt’s very com
plete assortment of Spectacles and Lenses, and find
them admirably adapted to remedy such imperfections
of vision as can be bcncfltted by the skill of the Opti
cian. The material used in the manufacture of his
Glasses is of remarkable purity and beauty, and adds
very much to their value. I recommend him with
great cheerfulness to the con jdenee of all who may
require his services.
WM. H. O. CLARK,
Rector of St. Paul’s Church.
Augusta. Ga., Bth December, 1866.
I can recommend with entire confidence the Eye
Glasses and other expedients, for assisting impaired
vision, of Prof. M. Beunhabdt. The mechanical ex
ecution of his work is very beautiful and the excel-
ICDCC OI his Cntteacp unnui pnpnrtl. .After personal in
speetion and use, I can truly say that I have used
nothing which assists impaired vision more perfectly
GREGORY DUGGAN. *
Pastor of St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Savannah, Ga., Nov. 29, 1866.
I hereby certify that Mrs. Davenport has been af
fected with Amorousis for about two months; it be
came almost complete. On the 2d of November last,
according to my advice, she placed herself under the
charge of Dr. M. Bernhardt. Her vision has rapidly
jmproved. She can now read small print with or
without glasses.
JUKI AH H ARRISS.M. D.
I fully endorse what Dr. Harriss lias above said.
W. N. WARING, M D.
Savannah, November 26, 1866.
Professor M. Bernhardt, Optician and Oculist:
I cheerfully state to you that a further acquaintance
with you and your most excellent Glasses has con
firmed my first impressions as to your skill and their
superiority over the general run, and I recommend all
whose vision is in any way Impaired, ns mine unfor
tunately is, to avail themselves of your services.
Respectfully, yours,
R. D. ARNOLD, M. D.
Savannah, November 29, 1866.
Dr. M. Bernhardt, Optician :
Dear Sir—lt affords me pleasure to add ray testi
mony to the many certificates given you ill relation to
the benefit derived from the use of your Australian
Crystal Glasses. ,
On the 2d inst., I called on you with my wife, who
has been some two months suffering from Amaurosis’,
which rendered her almost entirely blind. After using
your Glasses constantly for three weeks, she is aide to
read and see objects at at a distance almost perfectly,
ami her eyes continue to improve dally. I cheerfully
recommend all similarly afflicted to jour professional
care. Yours, truly,
H. M. DAVENPORT.
Testimonials similar to the above may be seen at
Prof. Bernhardt’s office, from
JOSEPH H. PLUNKETT, Pastor of St. Paul’s,
Portsmouth, Va.
Hon. J AMES L. ORK, Governor of Bouth Carolina.
Hon JONATHAN WORTH, Governor of North
Carolina.
Hon. A. G. CITIITIN, Governor of Pennsylvania.
Hon. O P. MOR I'ON, Governor of Indiana.
Hon. 11. A. fcWIFT, ex-Govcrnor ®f Minnesota.
Hon. ALEX. RAMSEY, ex-Governor of Minnesota.
Hon. RICHARD YATES, Governor of Illinois.
11. SEYMOUR, ex-Governor of New York.
R. E. FENTON, Governor of New York.
And other distinguished gentlemhn.
Many years of public practice and study in the hos- i
pitals in Europe, adjusting spectacles to patients under
every aspect of defective vision, as well as experience
in un extensive, long established business in his optical '
stores, both here and In Europe, Prof Bernhardt
considers it a sufficient guarantee of Ins nbillty to ap
ply such glasses as are best calculated for tile assist
ance or recovery of imperfect sight.
Office Hours from 9, A. XL, to 5, P. XI.
PLANTERS’ HOTEL.
N. B.—Owing to engagements elsewhere, Professor
Birnhardt will be able to remain here but a short
time only. deell
• DIRECT IMPORTATION.
FINE MEERSCHAUM
AND
BRIAR PIPES.
THE undersigned have just recoived, direct from
Europe, a splendid assortment of
MEERSCHAUM PIPES
MEERSCHAUM SEGAR HOLDERS, plain
and beautifully carved
Amber SEGAR HOLDERS, etc.
Briar PIPES, of all descriptions
Lava and Clay PIPES, all descriptions,
' AT LOW PRICES.
The above have been selected especially for the
, Southern trade by our Mr. G. VOLGER himself in
Europe. We are therefore enabled to sell .
AT OR BELOW NEW YORK PRICES.
We invito ail of our friends and patrons to ca l and
examine our stock.
«. VOLGER A CO.,
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; HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
f~?iTCH GOLD JEWELRY, ixpressly manufac
, tured to order, set with DIAMONDS, PEARLS. RU
. BIES, ORIENTAL GARNETS, CORAL ; also, a
> great variety of SOLID SILVER and SILVER
PLATED WARE of new and boautiful design, and
l many other articles too numerous to mention. Just
received by A. PRONTAUT,
dec9-lw Below Augusta Hotel.
Barnwell Sentinel.
5 IHE Publisher of the BARNWELL SENTI
„ NEL takes this occasion to return his "sincere thauks
r to the merchants of Augusta for the liberal patronage
extended to him, which he is pleased to learn has re
-1 turned to them four fold. The circulation of the pa
e per is constantly increasing, and as an advertising me
dium is unsurpassed. Those who desire a brisk trade,
r and havo never yet tried the SENTINEL, would do
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T
e fj UST RECEIVED—
e Bales GUNNY BAGGING
30 bh!s Baldwin APPLES, Hue order
B 60 hbls Silver Skin ONIONS
Large assortment of Prime GROCERIES
r LARD, BACON, CHEESE, HAMS
e SUGARS, COFFEE, TEAS
s SYRUPS, CORN, HAY, &e
For sale Very Low.
W. B. GRIFFIN,
> decl2-3 Corner Jackson and Ellis streets.
COAL.
'• A
AJL CARGO of superior COAL to arrive, and will
Do sold on the wharf, by the ton and upwards, to suit
purchanera, by
I nov29-tf A. POULLAIN.
i ~ ~
f J UST received, a fresh supply of this delightful
PERFUME, direct from the manufactory of Lubin,
Paris.
• STEVENSON & SHELTON,
7 decl2-0 288 Broad street.
• ~ FOR BENT,
r .A. FINEOFFTCE. Apply on the premises, 25
'> slackson street, or to
y G. W. SHACKELFORD,
' ■ decia-3* . 234 Broad street.
TO RENT,
_Broad street, con
o tabling seven rooms.(FApply to *
t decl’2-6* JAS. L, GOW.
a FOR- SALE,
rp
V woof Phelan «fe Collendor’s first class, six
pocket BILLIARD TABLES, standard size, with
fixtures all complete. Inquire at this ofiice.
dee!2-G
5 V/ANTED.
A. GENTLEMAN having a good stable, with
feed, would take the best care of a SADDLE
HORSE, for his use. Apply at
= dce!2-8 THIS OFFICE.
UK COL PONS of lire State of Georgia, due
’ after the Ist of August, 1860, will be paid by
J. MILLIGAN.
FOR SALE LOW,
.A. SPLENDID NEW FIANO. Just received
5 from the manufactory, and will be sold low by
QUINN A BROS.,
Next door to Constitutionalist Ofiice.
dec!2-tf
: FOR SALE.
SEWING MACHINE, one of SiHCER’a host,
in complete ordo.
; ■ Sold low for cash. Inquire at
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: FOR SALE,'
i A. GOOD MILCII COW.
INQUIRE AT THIS OFFICE.
nev7-tf
WANTED^
*0 FIELD HANDS, Men and Women, to go to
Southwestern Georgia. The locality is healthy. Ar
rangements can be made for children and non-workers.
Apply at this office, or to
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At the Market of Messrs. Jonx P. Fostbr A- Co.
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AND
TRAVELERS’ INSURANCE.
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PACIFIC MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW YORK
UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE CO.
OF NEW YORK
NATIONAL TRAVELERS’ INSURANCE CO. .
OF NEW YORK JM
TKAyELERS’ INSURANCE COMPANY
OF HARTFORD, CONN. Jr
The above Companies are among the best in tlW>
country, wtth large capital and ample means to meat
losses, invested in United States Bonds and Mortgages
on property- in the cities of New' York and Brooklyn
They scttlo claims without arty unnecessary delay.
WM. SHEAR, Agent,
Office No. 199 Broad stroet,
Next door to the National Bank of Augusta.
Iyß-6m2p
GROCERIES^
NEW and beautiful stock of GROCERIES
just received, embracing all of those
FANCY GROCERIES .
required about Christmas times.
ALSO,
Tgble and Cooking WINES
OLD BRANDY
OLD WHISKY
RUM and GIN
6 kegs Pure Old IRISH and SCOTCH WHISKY.
Just arrived and lor sale by
JAMES U. BAILIE & BRO.
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