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CONSTITUTIONALIST,
AUGUSTA, GhA.
FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. 21, 1866.
Reading Matter on Every Page.
DECLINE IN AMERICAN COMMERCE.
The unhuppy civil war, through whicli we
have just passed into an angry peace, has left
its mark not only upon the South, but likewise
upon the North. We do not propose to lec
ture, at present, upon the lamentable social and
moral disorders consequent upon the upheaval.
They are sufficiently monstrous, but not now
in question. As the Yankees are governed by
utilitarian notions and invaded us, presumably,
because they thought it would pay, let us see
how they have been gratified in that peculiar
line ol business which once made them so just
ly arrogant—Commerce. It was a favorite
boast, a few years prior to the war, that Ameri
can commerce was fast overtaking that of Great
Britain, and, all things being equal, must soon
surpass it. This wa6 no empty bravado. It
had substantial backing, and caused no little
trepidation across the seas. Ship building was
carried on to an immense extent, and the de
mand for tonnage kept pace with the supply.
At that time, New Orleans “sat like a queen
and the Mississippi, like a monarch, poured his
libations at her feet.” Pyramids of cotton,
mountains of sugar and molasses, barricades of
Western produce —these vast stores gave em
ployment to thousands of ships and steam
boats. What was true of the Crescent City was
measurably true of other Southern ports.
All these inducements to trade, have been
abolished by war and its attendant evils. Hence,
it happens that ship building in the United
States Inis been, according to the report of the
Secretary of the Treasury, almost destroyed,
and, according to Northern journals, native
commerce is on the road to extinguishment.
For the last six years the commerce of the
United BtaJ.es has fallen behiud that of Great
Britain fully silty per cent, and continues to re
cede year by year. The following statement of
the Secretary gives confirmation to this asser
tion and begins to awaken undisguised alarm :
The tonnage of American vessels engaged in the
foreign carrying trade which entered United States
ports was—
In 1860.... 5,921,205 tons. In 1885.... 2,948,961 tonß.
In 1860 3,312,090 tons.
The tonnage of such vessels which were cleared
from the United States was—
In 1860... .6,185,924 tons. In 1865... .3,025,134 tons.
In 1896 3,383.176 tons.
The tonnage of foreign vessels which entered our
ports was—
In 1860 2,353,911 tons. In 1865 3,716,967 tons.
In 1866 4,410,424 tons.
The tonnage of foreign vessels which were cleared
was—
In 1860 2,624,005 tons. In 1865 3,595,123 tone*.
In 1866 4,438,384 tons.
At thi6 rate, says one of the journals, “we
shall ere long cease to be a commercial power
of any importance.”
It is true that Mr. McCulloch attributes
much of this decline to the high prices of raw
material, but, without the insane war upon us,
no such high prices could have obtained and
no such misgovernment as tbo present been
possible. Here is a great blow to Yankee
6wagger, and should teach that proverbially
eb irp nation that the more they ruin us the
more they will be ruined, and, vice versa , the
more they encourage our trade and the sooner
they restore proper relations, the more will they
prosper and the sooner revive. This commer
cial lesson will come home to them sooner or
later, bringing many similar lessons in its train.
Gen. Cass used to say that he feared prosperity
■would strike his people with judicial blindness.
Has it not come to pass ns he foreboded ? Are
they not blind to every best interest and pure
motive ? To sustain a few monopolies, the
Government recognizes a fugitive Indian in
Mexico as President. The same policy
is manifest in commerce; for this poople
have desolated the producing section of their
country,burdened themselves and posterity with'
an Impossible debt, debauched their sentiments
of prosperity, destroyed their carrying trade —
all for what V The prom of Hew England man
ufacturers and the dominance of a party that
was rotten-egged not twenty years ago.
It is impossible that these deceits shall be
always invincible. But tlie lesson will come,
not through admonition but through sorrow ;
not in battle but in beggary. The North could
postpone Its evil day, perhaps defy it altogeth
er, if the South were permitted to help her
honorably. The mighty wheel of disorganiza
tion moves on slowly but irresistibly. Whither
it must crash on, no man can tell and God
alone can stop it in its mad career.
THE STREET RAILWAY.
We have been informed by the President of
the City Railway Company, Col. E. W. Coi.e,
that (bis important enterprise though meeting
with the good wishes Os aii citizens, is not re
sponded to pecuniarily. Col. Cole desires
that the stock shall* be owned in our midst.
Failing, however, to procure the full subscrip
tion in Augusta, or its vicinity, he will be re
luctantly compelled to seek elsewhere for the
ways and means. Such an alternative would
be mortifying to our municipal pride, and,
with a little exertion on the part of our citi
zens, will not be necessary. The books of sub
scription remain at the office of the Georgia
Railroad Company, and Dr. Milligan, in
whose charge they have been placed, will take
pleasure in explaining the merits of the pro
ject, its beneficent results and profitable event
ualities. He will likewise duly record any in
vestments. But a few days or weeks can elapse
before the present lukewarmness of our citizens
will force the Company to seek encouragement
abroad. If the Road is to be built, our people
should build it. They certainly had such in
tentions, a few months ago, and probably need
but this reminder to push it forward to an early
completion.
The Mobile Advertiser and Renister concludes
a reply to the Chicago ./'oat with the following
parable:
When the Radical press and orators tell the
people North that we are contumacious and re
bellious, and do not want the question settled,
and that we arc not fit to be trusted with citi
zenship iu the Union, they both cheat and lie.
No people were ever so submissive to the de
cree of arms, or so deeply anxious for the res
toration of the Union. But they are perfectly
helpless. They do not see a dawn streak of
hope or a ray of encouragement to make any
effort in any direction." An eccentric ex-Gov
ernor of Alabama has lately illustrated the po
sition. He and two friends, he says, were once
overtaken by a dark night in the woods, the
road lost, and no sign or sound of human hab
itation within reach. They groped for a long
time, fell,over dead timber and tumbled into
creeks and ditches at the peril of their, lives.—
At last the old gentleman said to his compan
ions, this will never do. I propose a halt, and
here is a tree which I am going to hold on to
until daylight comes to show us which way to
go. We tell the Post the Southern people are
at the foot of this tree, holding on through a
long, dark and dreary night—a night of politi
cal gloom, which ten years ago no American
could have dreamed wou-ld ever fall upon any
com.munity of his race on American soil. Le"
the Post tell us how we can get away from the
poor anchorage of this tree. Throw upon it
the flickering light of torch or lantern, or cheer
the gloom with so much as a dog’s'bark, anrl
provided always we cap escape without falling
into ditches of dishonor, or stumbling over ob
stacles of 6elf-humiliation and disgrace, and wc
pledge ourselves that our Southern country
men will gladly follow the beacon and sound,
aDd be true to the generous hands held out to
them. Come, show us the way !
This is a fair challenge, but it will not be ac
cepted. The Southern people are acting the
wise part. Let them hold on to the tree of
the Constitution until daylight comes. That
tree may not prove such “ poor anchorage” af
ter all. It will be a good place to 6tart from
when daylight does come. And it is certainly
the safest place to stay in the meantime.
A Catholic Pbiest Turned Protestant.
—A remarkable event took place last night at
the Clark Street M. E. Church, where a prayer
meeting was being held by the members of the
congregation. During the course of the pro
ceedings, a Roman Catholic priest—Rev. Fath
er Kenny, of Dubuque—arose and formally
pronounced his faith, in presence of the con
gregation. Father Kenny has officiated for
several years past at Dubuque. Serious doubts
as to the efficacy of the Roman Catholic faitb
in saving souls have for some time agitated his
mind, and he finally determined to adopt the
Protestant creed. He stated his reasons for so
doing to the meeting, and produced credentials
from the Bishop and clergy regarding his char
acter, which were entirely satisfactory.
It is stated that Father Kennv will immediately
proceed to New York in the interest of the Evan
«ejjeal Alliance to operate there upon the Cath
ioUc \eoUinaunity.— Chicago Tribune.
-Gen Shermit# »nd Minister Campbell having
(returned from their yjpit to Mr. Jaurez much
eooucr tbau was expected, p})e presumption is
*lmt they did not find that gealtejMtt at home.
__ [From the Richmond Times.
The Admission of a Converted Abolitionist.
The discovery of the Sources of the Nile
have engaged the attention of all enterprising
nations of ancient and modern ',imes, from the
day when Seneca recorded the fate of the expe
dition sent iuto the interior of Africa to the ex
plorations which an Englishman, named Baker,
has just concluded. The euterprize and ener
gy of more than two thousand years have at
last been crowned with success, and the sources
of that great African river have at last been dis
covered. Bruce won the source of tbe Blue
Nile, Speke and Grant the sources of the great
hite Nile, and the last of the sources of the
mysterious river has just been discovered by
Baker. Each of these discoveries has enriched
the department of geographical science with
rare and most valuable literary contributions,
and tbe last of these costly and famous books
ol’ travel is Mr. Samuel Baker and White’s
“ Albert Nyanza , or The Basin of the Nile."—
Os this work there is no American edition, but
the English edition will prove a most valuable
addition to the library of the American scholar.
The work is the latest and most complete ac
count of the invariable and uniform type of the
native negro which we have ever read. For
live years the tastes, habits, occupations, amuse
ments, and character of the negro were the
especial study of the daring traveler who ex
plored thousands of miles of unknown regions
in Africa. Like all Ins predecessors, Baker
found the African everywhere naked, filthy,
vicious, savage, dishonest, faithless, sometimes
a cannibal, and always a merciless enslaver of
bis own race.
Beginning his journey as a convert to all the
false doctrines of philanthropy which are taught
at Exeter Hall, he returned from five years’
residence among the ancestors of our “ freed
men,” convinced that without the wholesome
discipline of slavery among civilized white men
they are utterly worthless. The calm, impar
tial, and philosophic conclusions at which the
intelligent traveler has arrived are worthy of
profound consideration. We content ourselves
with condensing his statement:
In childhood the negro, In intellectual quick
ness, is in advance of the white child in equal
age ; but the promised fruit does not ripen, and
the negro’s body grows strong, but his intellect
does’not. In spite of transplanting, the African’s
natural instincts being idleness aud savagedom,
he invariably and everywhere relapses into a
savage and worthless state, unless specially
governed and forced to labor. To this rule
there is no important exception. Iu no in
stance, ancient or modern, whether in Egypt,
in the days of Sesostris, or in Jatnacia in the
days of Governor Eyre, has {the negro
evinced other than retrogression when once re
leased from restraint. Like a horse without
harness, he runs wild ; but if harnessed no
animal is more usefnl. Unfortunately, this is
contrary to public opinion in England and
America, where voxpopuli assumes the right of
dictation upon matters and men in which it has
had no experience.
However severely we may condemn slavery,
the invariable results of emancipation have
proved that the negro does not appreciate the
blessings of freedom ; nor does be show the
slightest feelings of gratitude to the hand that
broke the rivets of liis fetters. In bis limited
horizon he is himself the important object,
and, as a sequence to his self-conceit, he ima
gines the whole world at issue concerning the
black man.
The negro, therefore, beiug the important
question, must be an important person, and he
conducts himself accordingly, lie is far too
great a man to work. Upon this point his na
tural character exhibits itself most determined
ly. Accordingly, be resists any attempt at co
eicion ; being free, his first impulse is to claim
equality with those whom he lately served, and
to usurp dignity, with absurd pretensions, that
must iusure the disgust of the white commu
nity.
The sun is the great arbitrator between the
white and black man. There are productions
necessary to civilized countries that can alone
he cultivated in tropical climates, where the
white man cannot live if exposed to labor in
the sun. This is the casein portions of Amer
ica and the West Indies, and into those coun
tries the negro was imported to fulfill the miss
ion of a laborer. In his own country he was a
wild savage and enslaved his fellow men, and
lie simply became the victim of his own sys
tem—of that institution of slavery which is
indigenous to the soil of Africa, and was not
taught to the African by the white man, but lias
ever been the peculiar characteristic of African
tribes.
In his state of blavery the negro was com
pelled to work, aud through his labor every
country prospered where he had been intro
duced. He was suddenly freed, aud from that
moment he has refused to work, and instead of
being a useful member of society, he not only
became a useless member of society, but a plot
ter and intriguer, with a deadly hatred to the
white man who had generously declared him
free. Now, as the negro was originally im
ported as a laborer, but now refuses to labor, it
is self-evident that lie is a lamentable failure.
Either lie must bo compelled by some stringent
law against vagrancy, or those countries that
prospered under conditions of negro forced
industry must yield to rain. Under peculiar
guidance, and subject to a certain restraint, the
negro may be an important and useful being ;
but, if treated as an Englishman, he will affect
all the vices but none of the virtues of civiliza
tion, and his natural good qualities will be lost
in Jiis attempts to become a white man.
For much more interesting and valuable
matter upon tills subject our readers are re
ferred to chapter Bth from page I!>4 to page 200
of Mr. Baker’s book, from whicli we have sim
ply abridged the foregoing dissertation upon
tlie effects of emancipation upon the negro.
[From the National Intelligencer.
The New Development.
The debate in the Senate upon the Nebraska
bill elicited a development of very material dif
rences in the opinions and positions of the pro
gressives in that body. The colloquy between
Senators Wade and Sumner as to the finality of
the acceptance of the Constitutional Amend
ment by the Southern Stales, in reference to
the admission of Southern Senators and Repre
sentatives, is significant. In bis declaration
that he would stand by bis bargain and regard
the adoption of the Constitutional Amendment
ns sufficient to warrant flic admission or the
representatives of any Southern State, Mr.
Wade gave grave offence to the more progres
sive men of his party, and drew from his fellow
Senator from Massachusetts the remark that
upon that proposition they would part compa
ny. The frankness and honesty of Mr. Wade
are not a little embarrassing to those of bis
colleagues who aided in the contrivance of
these amendments simply as an electioneering
device “to tide over the election,” and made
them purposely so offensive as to insure their
rejection by every Southern State, in order that
this rejection might be made the pretext for
other and more dospotic and destructive exac
tions and provisions. Senator Sumner spoke
for the progressive party of Radicalism when
he admitted that the adoption of these amend
ments would not be sufficient to insure the re
ception of Southern representatives. He au
thori:atively announced that their adoption
was never Intended by the Reconstruction Com
mittee, by which they were devised, to be a
finality. He expressly repudiates that propo
sition, and declares that it was only “certain
politicians and editors” who have undertaken
“ to foist such an agreement into the proposi
tion of the Constitutional Amendment.”
He emphatically asserts that, notwithstand
ing its adoption, no Southern State shall be
admitted to representation iu Congress until it
shall have adopted also impartial suffrage,
without distinction of race or color. He in
sists that the Republican party in Congress
shall adopt a new shibboleth—“ No more
States with the word white in* their constitu
tions.”
This is the step in advance of the position
maintained by the Radicals in the last session
of Congress, which was exposed by the above
more outspoken leaders, who denounced the
Constitutional Amendment as “a mere trick.”
It is a plain admission that the proposition was
used in the late elections simply to deceive the
people; that it was never expected to be ac
cepted by the South, at;cl never intended, if
accepted, to be regarded as a finality. It need
not be wondered at that such declarations as
those of Mr. Sumner, and evidences of Punic
faith as were disclosed iu this debate, should
have wrung from the unsuspecting honesty of
Mr. Wade the expression That he could not see
how the Senator could have thus “ misled the
Southern States,” and that “if the Senator did
not intend that they should hayo the benefit of
what we had done by compliance with the
terms on their part, it seems to me there teas
something wrong."
Mr. Wade is only a little in advance of the
people of the North in making the discovery
that the canvass in the recent elections, as con
ducted by the Radical politicians, was simply a
huge fraud ; that it was carried on throughout
upon false pretences; that the honest voters,
who were induced to give the Radicals a new
1 ;ase of power because they had offered to the
South the Constitutional Amendment as a
finality of reconstruction, were most merciless
ly duped and betrayed by 'designing and un
scrupulous party leaders, who abused their
misplaced confidence.
Telegraphic News.— The telegraphic news
which the Intelligencer continues to furnish its
readers is still transmitted to it by the “ New
York Associated Press,” of which most of the
daily papers of the South are members, inclu
ding, in Georgia, the Macon Telegraph, the
Augusta Chronicle If Sentinel, and Constitu
tionalist, the Savannah Republican, News and
Hes-ald,, the Columbus Sun and Inquirer, and
the Atlanta Intelligencer. Both in regard to
quantity and quality, the dispatches of the
“New York Associated Press ” will bear favor
able comparison with any other published, and
wc do not hesitate to challenge comparison be
tween those published in the columns of the
Era, under Craig's management of the new
association formed, and those which have ap
peared, and will appear in the Intelligencer, un
der the management of the old “New York
Associated Press.” At any rate the Intelligen
cer is perfectly willing that the merchants of
Atlanta, and °nr other city readers, shall judge
between the two. For the polite tender of this
office of the dispatches of the new association,
under the direction of Mr. Craig, free of charge,
we are under obligations, but wc prefer to re
tain our membership with the old association,
inasmuch as it is sustained by such patronage
as to make it permanent. When, however, it
fails to retain what wa.eonsider to be its supe
riority over any other association, we shall not
hesitate to make the effort to do better. Iu
the meantime, the comparison we indicate may
lie made by the readers of the two city jour
nals, who will, doubtless, render a just verdict.
J Atlanta Intelligence)'.
A Radical sheet in the Northwest is trying to
foist the word “cablegrams” upon the public.
Could anything be more villainous *
Tub Heraldic Cross.-— The First Crusade
was commenced in 1076, but it was not till the
time of the second, 1147, ihat heraldry as
sumed that definite form which has" since dis
tinguished it from the ruder symbolism of the
earlier times. The cross speedily became the
distinguishing badge of eveiy person who
joined the Crusaders, and was embroidered on
the warrior’s right shoulder; thus, those stran
gers alike in speech and person were enabled
to recognise iu each other the champions ol
their common cause. Enthusiasm was soon
aroused, aud the whole ol Christendom took
I lie emblem of redemption, and prepared to
defend the faith. Bohemuud, or Boemund, the
sou of Robert Guiscard, Duke of Calabria, at
I lie preaching of the First Crusade, was be
seigiug a castle in Terra di Lavora, with Roger,
bis uncle; no sooner did he receive the first
news of it, than he was transported with so
much zeal, and seized with such a pious rage,
that lie cot his coats of arms into pieces and
made them into crosses, and taking one him
self, lie distributed the remainder among his
principal officers and set off to join the Cru
saders.
A similar story is told of St. Bernard, who
went to Lewis to preach the Second Crnsade.
The Pope gave him some consecrated crosses
1° he distributed among the multitude, but so
great was the number of those who wished to
join the new expedition, that the Saint soon
found that he had not nearly sufficient. He
therefore cut his garment into small crosses,
and gave them to all who asked him. The
different European nations were distinguished
by crosses of various colors and the cross soon
became, and has continued, the badge of nearly
every order of knighthood. The English bore
across or, or argent; the French, argent or
gules; the Scots, the saltire, or cross of St.
Andrews; the Germans, sable; the Flemings,
vert; the Italians, or, or azure; and the Span
iards, gules.
— ■
It is said that a Frenchman has a recont in
vention which he calls “ port lumiere,” by
which he puts the optic nerve in communica
tion with the exterior world and enables the
blind to see. This may be a valuable distovery,
but we are afraid the blind can’t see it.
OBITUARY.
Died, in Augusta, September 27th, 1866, of a con
gestive chill, Louise H. Adam, youngest daughter of
11. B. and A. E. Adam, in the 16th ytar of her age.
“ The good die first,
But tlione whose hearts are dry as summer's dust,
Burn to the socket.”
The shadow of death rested a moment upon |the
household, but when it was lifted, another heart had
ceased to beat, another soul was with its God. A
heart full of goodness, purity and truth ; a soul sanc
tified unto tbe Giver of Life. There is no “accusing
spirit” to fly up to Heaven against her” ; no “ record
ing Angel” to drop a tear upon her record,'for her
life was a life of truth, aud her record Is spotless and
pure. Even at her early age, a member of tbe Epis
copal Church and a constant attendant upon its Sab
bath School, she ever exemplified by ber life her faith
and trust in God, and her deep and sincere love tor the
Redeemer of the World. Loved by all her playmates,
she was ever a welcome companion, arid received by
(hem with pleasure and even joy. But It was in the
sacred circle of home that all her virtues were known
and so fully appreciated. “ She was our baby,” but
too painfully expresses the agony that the afflicted
parents must feel; but the great world without can
never understand or estimate that feeling which
swells tbe hearts of those who loved her, whenever
hei r gaze falls upon the ones who were ber associates,
or even the little girls of her own age The deep sor
row felt for her loss can never be crushed. Had sick
ness of long duration finally borne her away ; bad tlpe
hearts of those, to whom she was so dear, been even
partially prepared for ber going, then Time, like a
“ s nothing balm,” might have spread resignation upon
them. But cut down in a moment, cut down while
full of life and health and beauty, loving fondly, and
being as fondly loved, existence itself is not of sufi
cient length for those hearts to ever feel calm and re
signed when the memory of that hour—and it is aeon
stunt one—shall rise in their bosoms. She has left a
void, which, until we join her amid the glorious hosts
ot [leaven cannot, and will not be filled. That sad,
sad cry, rises ever to the lips of—
“ Oh I for the touch of a vanished hand,
Or the sound of a voice that is still.”
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RAILROAD.— Augusta, Ga„ December 1,1366.—0 n and
after SUNDAY, December 2d, 1866, the Passenger
Trains will run as follows:
DAY PASSENGER TRAIN
Leave Augusta at ....7 3(1 a m.
Leave Atlanta at ,„.BSsam.
Arrive at Augusta at 6 00 pm.
Arrive at Atlanta at 6 00 p m.
NIGHT PASSENGER TRAIN
Leave Augusta at 12 30 a m.
I.eave Atlanta at 8 00 p m.
Arrive at Augusta at 6 Ham.
Arrive at Atlanta at 10 30 a m.
Passengers for Mayfield, Washington and Athens, Ga„
must take Day Passenger Train.
Passengers for West Point, Montgomery, Mobile and
New Orleans, must leave Augusta on Night Passenger
Train, at 12 30, a. m., to make close connections.
Passengers for Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville,
Corinth, Grand Junction, Memphis, Louisville and St.
Louik, must leave Augusta on Day Passenger Train, at
7 30, a. m., to make close connections.
THROUGH TICKETS and Baggage Checked Through
to the above places.
SLEEPING CARS on all Night Passenger Trains.
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#3“ 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
B3* WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
Col. William Girson as a candidate for Judge of the
Superior Court of the Middle Judicial District of Georgia.
The election will take place on the first Wednesday in
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Those who have used them pronounce them to by all
t rat Is claimed for thorn.
For sale by all Druggist*.
PLUMB At LEITNEB, Agents.
novls-IyTh
Bar IF 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 caa safely recommend-
They are no quack medicine, but are simply an invigo,
rating, harmless Tonic.
For sale by all Druggists.
PLUMB At LEITNER, Age'nts.
novl6-lyF.
A Sew and Grand Epoch In Medicine :
Dr. Maqgiel is the founder of a new Medical System 1
The quantitarians,* whose vast internal doses enfeeble
the stomach and paralyze the bowels, must give prece
dence to the man who restores health and appetite, with
from one to tyro of his extraordinary Pills, and cares the
most virulent sores with a box or boos his wonderful and
all healing halve. These twp great specificsof 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 oi
the (so called) remedies of others, and ppon which people
have so long blindly depended. Maggiel's PUIb are not
of the clrrs 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 to
place the bowels in perfect order, tone the stomach,
create an appetite, and render the spirits light and buoy
ant 1 There is no griping, and no reaction in the form of
constipation. If the liver is affected, its functions are
restored; and if the nervous system ia feeble, it is invigo
rated. This last quality makes the medicines very desi
rable for the wants of delicate females. Ulcerous and
eruptive diseases are literally extinguished by the disen
fectant power of Maggiel’s salve. In fact, it ts here an
nounced that Af aggiel's Bilious, Dyspeptic and Diarrhea
Pills cure where all others fail. While for Burna, Scalds,
Chilblains, Cuts and all abrasions of the skin, Maggiel's
Sylve is Infallible.
Sold by J. Maqgikl, New York, and a'l Druggists, at 25
fits per bog, Jy|3-d*c6pi I
NEW ADVERTISEMENT
NEW GALLERY
°* ;/
FINE
-NIkBSRB. R- C. BROOKS A 00. would rosp it*
fully announce that their GALLERY, No. 199 Brit*
street, (over J. C. Schretser A Sons ’ Book and Mt»< c
Store) is now open to th« public. They would stjte
that at great expense, (hey have fitted up a iie,
“NORTHERN SKY HGHT," and have just (re.
solved from the manufacturers a new supply of CH 8M
ICALS and stock of every description, together witli
INSTRUMENTS of superior make. They are pre
pared to execute with neatness and dispatch every
-style of work known to he profession on MORE
REASONABLE TERMS than any house in the
South. Special Artists are employed for PORTRAIT
PAINTING in oil, and PASTEL COLORS, COL
ORING PORCELAIN PICTURES, PHOTO
GRAPHS, Ac., AMBROTYPKS, DAGUERRKO
IYPKB, PHOTOGRAPHS, and every kind of
PAINTING and ENGRAVING, copied and enlarged
to life size, if desired.
The Proprietors are notire Virginians, and the estab
lishment a purely Southern Institution. They promise
entire satisfaction in every instance or no charge will
be made. The citixtns of Augusta and surrounding
country, and particularly the Ladies, are respecthllV
invited to give us a call. Their prices for the prevent
will he as follows :
T FA?£^™X raITE -P er doz * 3 50 : POROE
AMBROTYPKS, and largelize
PHOTOGRAPHS, at equally low rates.
dec2l-tf J
SALT, HAY, SUGAIjr
500 Sacks SALT, at depot
100 Bales HAY /,
10 Hhda. best MOLASSES
100 bbls. Clarified and Crushed SUGAg.
For sale by
dec2l ~ 2 BAKER a shield:
Plantations To Rent, j,
TL WO PLANTATIONS to rent for 1167. On Jf
lying in Burke county, on the Central Raihoal two
miles from Station No. 9, containing oDe th< mnd
acres of open Land, all fine Cotton Land.
The other, also in Burke county, about 1 aijc
from Station No. 9, Central Railroad, containin jout
five hundred acres of Open Land, all fine Cotto: am ].
Apply to M. P. Stovall, Esq., Augusta, Ga., o
JOHN J. JONEi
Waynesboro, Burke count; la.
dec2l-2w
FLOUR, FLOUR 4
150 bbls. Extra Family FLOUR • ‘
50 bags Extra Family FLOUR j
20 abls. Self-Raising FLOUR 1
25 bbls. Buckwheat FLOUR. f
Just received and for sale by
j dec2l-10 A- BTEVINS.
Fine Dwelling For Sale.
exccjjent Modern Built BRICK iwELL
ING, on Telfair street, owned and occupiftjjv the
subscriber, is for sale. V.
The HOUSE is furnished with Gas, Hot jad gold
Water throughout, and is in prime order. Ihe LOT
is spacious and amply provided with subsAtiat out
buildings. The premises may be viewed ■'•ay time.
dec2l-6* ' WM. C. !*BBOP.‘
ROCKAWAY HO*SE
For SALE.—A large size BROWN loRSE, 8 !
years old, perfectly gentle in any kind | harness,
Northern broken, good style and active, igld fit the
want of use.
dec2l-tf Apply at tlij OFFrCg.
WANTED,r^T
NURSE for an infant. A middle
preferred. Apply at No. 6 Elbert street, <L No. Dar
ren Block. dec q^
100 HEAD FAT HOG*,
VERY FINK. s
ILL be sold and delivered alive or dress,• !
M. A. DEHONET, *
Palace Stables,. \
dcc2l-4 Elijsst^t
GET THE BKgTf I
GROWTH OK 18|6.
”W^"K have the very bent SEED grownJ this
Continent and we defy Competition We q|l sell
them as low as they can be purchase! at Hedquar
tars.
dec2ol2 BARRETT, CA R'f'Eß A *O.
AGENTS WANTED
FOR THE
LIFE AND CAMPAIGNS
OF
General (Stonewall) Jackson,
BV PROF. R. L. DABNEY, D. D-, V..
r JL 1 fIK STANDARD of the lin
mortal Hero. The only edition anlltrired by his
widow, and published for her pecuaary benetit.
The author a personal friend and CUM of Staff of
the Christian Soldier.
The Richmond Inquirer says: “ InGtrflyine this
life of Jackson the reader has the capilil advantage
of knowing that he is reading the truth , jad may safe
ly abandon himself to the story.
“Jackson’s greatness shone out upoatlie world in
connection with the Confederate cause. To it he
consecrated his genius, and to it he gavdhis life. Os
its justice he had the most solemn coi ijotions, and
for it he daily besieged heaven with fe ent prayers,
from a soul of singular piefy, and wii a faith that
seemed to 1 Pierce the veil and see the ather on His
throne.’ ”
This is the best selling book woe r published.
Over 50,000 copies already sold. A rge chance for
agents. Send for circulars, giving fid particulars,
and see our terms, and what the say
of the work.
Address
NATIONAL PDBLISdNG CO.,
Corner 7th and Main streets, Ri Imond, Va.
Decll-dsclm*
COTTON WAREI OUSE
NEW FIRB.
J. J. PEARCE. W. T. WHELRSS. CHAJ. i. PEARCE
PEARCE, WHELESS & CO.,
COTTON FACTORS
in
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
AUGUSTA, GA.
Having formed a co-partnership
as above, and having secured a Fire-Proof Warehouse,
on Jackson street, tormeriy occupied ly Rees A Lin
tou, we will continue to store and sell COTTON and
other produce. Cash advances on produce in store.
Orders for family supplies filled at market prices. A
continuation of the patronage of our friends and ac
quaintances is solicited. J. J. PEARCE A SON.
T , ... . W. T. WHELESS,
jylß dtcflmif ° f the flnn of Flemin K k Wheleee.
Dr. J. JL. CLOPTON
OF HUNTSVILLE, ALA,
JL BEATS, w ' t h perfect success, Piles, Fistula,
Diseases *£•£**
Special attention given to Diseases of Females.
“°“™, *® th * mo9t respectable physicians of Geor
gia. Office in Huntsville, Ain * *
sepl9 d*ctf
Winter Employment.
s‘2oo PER MONTH and expenses paid
Male or Female Agents, to introduce a NEW AND
ÜBEFUL INVENTION, of absolute utility in every
household. Ageats preferring to work on Commis
sion can earn from S2O to SSO per day. For fall par
ticulars, enclose stamp, and address
W. G. WILSON & CO.,
nonl-dtw3m Cleveland, Ohio.
M. P. STOVALL,
Warruoij.se
AND
COMMISSION MERCHANT*
AjmpSTA, GA.,
AV ILL continue so give his personal attention to
the Storage and Sale of COTTON, and OTHER
PRODUCE. Consignments of Cottog will be stored
in the New FIRE-PROOF Wareho.se, on Jackson
street, on the site formerly occupied by “Doughtv.
Beall A Co.”
His Sales Room and Office—New Granite Front
Building now erecting on the Nortkcagt Comer of
Jackson snd Reynolds streets. aug2dAcl-tf
FOR RENT,
m ’
_l_ HE PLANTATION known as the BALDEE
TRACT, containing about 1,400 acres; 800 is in agood
state of cultivation ; 25 hands wore employed upon the
place the present yoar;>ncing all in good order. All
necessary outbuildingsjwith Gin House, Press, good
Gin and Running Ge^r; situated west of Walker
Bridge Road, 3.* ralle» from Byne’s Mill, in Burke
county. The place caj' be rented for SI,OOO. Apply
to Mrs. JULIA E. SCALES, at her residence, or by
address at Green’s Cjt, or to
|. PINCKNEY THOMAS,
declß-dlOac2 j Augusta, Ga.
Santa Clais Headquarters.
TT
J -L* HAFEtB has just retmned from the North
•with a fine nssorhient of TOYS, of all descriptions,
and calls the auction of the Public, and particularly
,the Ladies, to his lock, at ids old well known stand,
No. 44 Centre strict; also, *t bis New Store, No. 156
Broad street, one door above Monument street, where
he intends to sell Cheaper than any one in the city.
All are invited in call am examine.
doc2o-fi
RAINBOW SALOON,
<>N WASHINGTON, BETWEEN BROAD AND
ELLIS STREETS.
jCs now open for the accommodation of patrons.
Good WINES, iIQUORS and SEGARB always on
hand.
aid every delicacy of .the season, served
at all times.
FREE LUNCH daily at 11 o’clock.
J. B. REYNOLDS,
dei-20-tf ' Proprietor.
FROM 5 CENTS UP.
CxiFT ARTICLES in great variety. Do come
; and look, I have some splendid articles. I can’t begin
Ito enumerate them. Como to 280.
* dec2o-2 K. MUBTIN.
TO RENT.
A I ERY DESIRABLE nOUSE, situated in
Greene street. No. 163, one d6or above Jackson street,
Commodious accommodations, newly Painted inside
and out; large Yard, new Pump and fine Water.
Kent low, and immediate possession given.
Apply to
CHARLES ESTES,
dec2o-eod3* No. 276 Broad street
ON CONSIGNMENT^
f WALKER & CO., offer at private sale,
200,000 £i*>iec SEGARS, various brands. Dealers
are invited to <ar-' examine our stock.
decaa-2 * .
100 BUSHELS splendid WHITE WHEAT,
for seed, perfectly free from Garlick or Wild Onion,
and the best brought to this market this season.
For sale low by
A. H. KETCIIAM,
dec2o Jackson street.
WANTEDr
*** II .1-1-
CONFEDERATE 8 per tent COUPON BONDS.
. BRANCH,SONS A Co.
dec2 -3
PUBLIC SALE OF MULES.
WIU. be sold, at public outcry, on Tuesday,
the Ist day of J ANUARY, 1867, eighteen head of you;.g
Broken MULES, Waterloo Plan union, Burke
county, seven miles from Waynesboro.
dec2o 11* E. E. ALLEN CO.
PUBLIC SALE.
W ILL be sold at the I.ower Market House in
in the City of Augusta, on WEDNESDAY, Decem
ber 26th, at 1 1 o’clock, A. M., the following property,
to wit : oil si
1 No. 1 Buggy Horse, 6 ycarsold, kind and gentle; 1
Buggy and Harness, complete ; 1 Bale Cotton. Su’d
property levied on as the property of Louis Deidrich,
at the suit of George Rappold, by virtue ot an attach
ment issued by Robert M. Plnnizy, .1. I*., anil return
able to the April Term of the Superior Court for Rich
mond county. Terms Cash.
J. D. SMITH,
dec2o-2 y. R. c.
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
LR.TCH GOLD JEWELRY. . xpressly manufac
tured to order, bet with DIAMONDS, PEARLS. RU
BIES, ORIENTAL GARNETS, CORAL; also, a
great variety of SOLID SILVER and SILVER
PLATED WARE of new and beautiful design, and
many other article] too numerous to mention. Just
received by A. I’RONTAUT,
declfl tw Below Augusta Hotel.
PRICES REDUCED!
Gk W. SHACKELFORD,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
NO. 234 BROAD STREET, ONE DOOR ABOVE
CENTRAL HOTEL,
IT7 OULD respectfully announce that after this
W«. date, he will make to order, at a reduced
price, his stock of FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
consisting of fine black and colored Flench CLOTHS,
DOE SKIN OASSIMERKS; line Tricot and Beaver
CASSIMEKES; fancy and mixed CASSIMERES, for
suits. Also, a fine selection of Si k and Cashmere
VESTING, all of the veiy beet 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.
Augusta, November 29tli, 18G(i. nov29-lmif
JNSCRANCH
FIRE, MARINE, I.IFE
AND
TRAVELERS’ INSURANCE.
HOWARD INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW YORK
ARCTIC INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW YORK
ABTOR INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW YORK
STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW YORK
MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW YORK
COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW YORK
PACIFIC MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW YORK
UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE CO.
OF NEW YORK
NATIONAL TRAVELERS’ INSURANCE CO.
, OF NEW YORK
TRAVELERS’ INSURANCE COMPANY
OF HARTFORD, CONN.
The above Companies are among the best in the
country, with largo capita! and ample means to meet
losses, invested in United States Bonds and Mortgages
on property in the cities of New York and Brooklyn
They settle claims without any unnecessary delay.
WM. SHEAR, Agent,
Office No. 199 Broad street,
Next door to the National Bank of Augusta.
S> 9-6tn2p
Scbiffs-Passage-Gelegenheit
VON BREMEN NACH CHARLESTON IN MO
# NATH MAERZ 1867.
ZuFOLGE CENACHRICHTIGUNG BEK
HERREN RHEDER, jEVERHARD DELIUS A
CO., in Bremen, werden dieselben hocelist wahr
schehilich ein’s Ihrer Bchiffe, Zur Cenanntcu Zeis
hicbet expedieren, und Koeiincn damit Passagicre auf
Bchcinc, mitannehmbaier security, mit neberkommen.
M. H. CAPPBLMANN, Agent,
declb.3 591 King street.
FOR SALE LOW,
.iA. SPLENDID NEW PIANO. Just received
from the manufactory, and will be sold low by
QUINN A BROS.,
Next door to Constitutionalist Office.
tlecl2-U
FOR SALE.
SEWING MACHINE, one of SiNogK’s best,
in gamplete orde-
S*ld low for cash. Inquire at
ioovl6-tf THIS OFFICE.
A CARD.
BERMADA SELECT SCHOOL,
NKAIt POWELTON, HANCOCK,COUNTY, GA.
I wDI re-open my school on Monday, January 28th,
of thelnsuing year. Apply for circulars.
4ecls-2aw2w H. D. SMITH.
COAL.
-A- CARGO of superior COAL to arrive, and will
lie sold on the wharf, by the ton and upwards, to suit
purchasers, by
nov29-tt A. POULLAIN.
PLANTERS'. HOTEL
Ladies’ Entrance,
PARLOR NO/ 3, SECOND FLOOR,
Slllll
Late of Berlin, Prussia.
IMPORTMIMVEW INVENTION.
Australian Clirystal.
o
single and double vision
SPECTACLES.
The only perfect Lens in existence. Su
perior to any other in rise--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, artittcial help to
the human vision ever invented.
Solti only by the Professor of Opties and
Spectacle manufacturer.
THE ADVANTAGES
Os these Spectacles over nil others are:
Ist—The only true Lens known being
perfectly free from chromatic light, so well known to
be the cause of injury to the vision, and which makes
the change from Bpectacles to Glasses of stronger
power so often required, while both near and distant
objects are seen with equal facility through the game
Glasses. •
3d.—Can he worn with perfect ease 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 unkuown.
3d.-When the eyes ache or pain through
the action of a bright light, such as is reflected from
enow, sunny weather, white paper, and is reading,
writing or sewing, ar vivid colored bodies, these
lenses, by softening the rays, effect a most agreeable
sensation and give great relief.
Uli—ln all nervous aflfcctions of the
eye, causing dull and startling pains in the eye-ball or
uiple, appearance of luminous and dark spots in the
atmospuc. , . _
-tching or feelmg like sand in the eves,
the disturbed nei. ,
■-are quieted and soothed.
3 th.—Ground by „
cnliar machinery,
got up at great cost,
prcssly for tbo manufacture
pro
.i
lens possesses;
6th.--Proof of superiority over the old
kind of Spectacles: They are used exclusively at all
the hospitals for diseases of the eye in Berliu, Prussia,
and elsewhere.
TestiDiouy of Recommendations
FROM MEDICAL GENTLEMEN,
Professors of the highest Opthalmic talent in Augus
ta, Ga., and in the Union ; , ,
Augusta, Bth Dec., 1860.
I have examined the Glasses of Dr. Bernhardt
and find them of good quality. His testimonials arc
very numerous, and exceedingly flattering.
. L. A. DUGAS', M. D.
'4.
Augusta, Gn., Dec. 2th, 1 866.
I do most willingly bear my testimony in favor of
tbe 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 tlieir 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 ejvs
once used to these, do not set-in to grow old, and by
having a focus at any point of the surface, they ap
pear to restore the eyes to tlieir youthful energy.
LEWIS D. FORD, 1)1 D.
Augusta, Gu., Dec. ?tli, 1866.
I have exatntnen a '-fw
factored by Prof. M. Bernhardt, and, in iu.s'ice to
the Professor, must say that his Glasses are of a su
periorquality, adapted to meet the wants of nlmost
every eye, where the vision is in any wav imperfect.
The Professor selected forme a pair of lti's Australian
Crystal Glasses, which are of a very superior quality
and workmanship, rendering vision very distinct, al
most as perfect as in youth. I yield tills testimony
in favor of the Professor’s Glasses most cheerfully.
C. C. PRITCHARD. AC D
Atigunbl, bn, Dec. 2th, I 866.
I very cordially recommend Prof. M. Berniibrot to
all who may require Glasses.
DF.SAUSSURF, FORD, M. D
Augusta, Ga., Dee. 7ili, 1866.
AVe. have examined the Lenses of Prof. Bernhardt
and consider them superior to any we have scon.
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 new and ingenious con
trivance. We cordially recommend the Professor to
all those who require scientific optical assistance.
11. A. BIGNON, SI. ».
JNO. S. COLE SIAN, 91. D.
Augusta, Ga , Dec. 2Hi, 1866. -
The Glasses inspected by me are, apparently, per
fect in workmanship, and in their adaptation to the
pa ticular diseases and conditions for which they are
intended.
WSI. H. DOUGHTY, SI. D.
AAlgustn, Ga., Dec. Bth, 1800.
I have examined the Glasses of Dr. M. Bernhardt,
of Europe, up it have tried them. They are very re
markable for tlieir beauty of workmanship anil for
tlieir power to assist the vision. Dr. M. Bernhardt
lias made Opties the study of his life, and is evident
ly most thoroughly acquainted with the science. lie
is a native of Berlin, Prussia, and has etudiid there;
but he has, 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 seen numerous
testimonials to tbe excellence of his Glasses and to
bis skill as an Optician, and I would recommend him
to all whose vision is impa red either throned age or
disease. JOSEPH It. 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 i mperfections
of vision aB can be benefitted by the skill of the Opti
cian. Tbe 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.idem c of all who may
require his services.
W9I. 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. Bernhardt. The mechanical ex
ecution of his work is very beautiful and the excel
lence of bis Glasses unsurpassed. After personal in
spection 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. 30, 1866.
I hereby certify that Mrs. Davenport has been af
fected with Amdrousis lor about two months ; it be
can e almost complete. On the 2d of November last,
according to mv advice, she plwccd herself under the
charge of Dr. M. Bernhardt. Her vision lias ranidly
improved. She can now read small print with or
without glasses,
JURIAH H VKRISS, 91. D.
I fully endorse what Dr. llarriss lias above said.
W. N. WARING, 91 D.
Savannah, November 36, 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 ail
whose vision is in any way impaired, as mine unfor
tunately is, to avail themselves of your services.
Respectfully, yours,
R. D. ARNOLD, 91. D.
Savannah, November 30, 1866.
Dr. M. Bernhardt, Optician:
Dear Sir— lt affords me pleasure to add my testi
mony to the many certificates given you in 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
lias been some two months suffering fro no Amaurosis,
which rendered her almost entirely blind. After using
yonr Glasses constantly for three weeks, she is able to
read and see objects at at a distance almost perfectly,
and her eyes continue to improve daily. I cneerfully
recommend all similarly afflicted to your professional
care. Yours, truly,
H. 91. DAVENPORT.
Testimonials similar jo the above may be seen at
Prof. Bernhardt’s office, from
JOSEPH H. PLUNKETT, Pastor of St. Paul’s,
Portsmouth, Va.
Hon. JAMES L. ORR, Governor of South Carolina,
lion JONATHAN WORTH, Governor of North
Carolina.
Hon. A. G. CURTIN, Governor of Pennsylvania.
Hon. O P. MORTON) Governor oL Indiana.
Hon. H. A. hWIFT, ex-Govcrnor of Minnesota.
Hon. ALEX. RAMSEY, cx-Govcrnor of Minnesota.
Hon. RICHARD YATES, Governor of Illinois.
H. SEYMOUR, ex-Govemor of New York.
R. E. FENTON, Governor of New York.
And other distinguished gentlemen.
Many years of public practice and study in (lie hos
pitals in Europe, adjusting spectacles to patients under
every aspect of defective vision, as well as experience
in an extensive, long established business in his optical
stores, both here and in Europe, Prof Bernhardt
considers it a sufficient guarantee of bis ability to ap
ply stteh glasses as are best calculated for the assist
mce or recovery of imperfect sight.
Office Hours from 9, A. 91., 1o 5, P. 91. |
PLANTERS’ HOTEL.
N. B.—Owing to engagements elsewhere, Professor j
Bernhardt will be able to remain here but a short |
time only. decll |
00! FOB CHBISIW.
n
O
.GREAT ATTRACTIONS
AT
DRAKE’S.
✓
THE PROPRIETOR OF THE
Charleston Store,
Playing just returned from the North, where he has been for the purpose
of selecting a Fresh Stock of Goods adapted to the
HOLIDAY SEASON,
Begs leave, most respectfully to call the attention of his friends and the
public generally to his
LARGE AND VARIED STOCK
OF
©SO” FJLMfnr
White Goods, Cloaks,
SHAWLS, HOOP SKITS, NOTIONS, &£,
ALL OF WHICH WILL BE OFFERED AT'
Greatly Reduced Prices for Thirty Days,
AT DRAKE’S, .
23S ©road Street*
UNDER CENTRAL HOTEL.
—-
Just received, and will open on Monday Morning, a large invoice of
Freaefe, lagMsb. and Gtemui
- Fancy (foods,
SUITABLE FOR
HOLIDAY PRESENTS,
Consisting in part of Fancy Shell Boxes, Jewel Cases, Fancy Match Safes
teegai Stands, Ladies Traveling Companions, Portemonaies, Glove Boxes,’
Gilt Ornaments, Traveling Bags, Fancy Perfumed Ornaments, and many
other fancy Articles, too numerous to meution,
AT DRAKE’S.
——- —I
CLOAKS, CLOAKS!
Just received, and will open on Monday, a large invoice of Black and
Colored
CLOTH CLOAKS.
Added to our already large Stock, makes the assortment larger and more
l h f _ dt Y purchased
will be offered at such low rates that no one can resist the temptation, to
either purchase for themselves or to present a friend with a handsome
Cloak for a Holiday Present,
DRAKE’S,
236 BROAD STREET.
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Lace Goods and Embroideries.
Will open at DRAKE’S in the early part of the week a large Invoice
PARIS NOVELTIES!
In Laces, Lace made-up Goods, and Embroideries, consisting in part
of Elegant Lace Setts—Collar Sleeves and Handkerchief to match-
Lace Collars, Illusion Puffed Waists and Spencers, Lace Zouaves, (entire
ly new,) Real Valenciennes and Cluny Lace Trimmed Handkerchiefs,
from $4 50 to SSO, together with a large assortment of Black Crape
made-up Goods, all of which will be sold low, at
».K JE*®,
UNDER CENTRAL HOTEL.
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DRESS GOODS!
Our entire line of DRESS GGODS will be offered for thirty days at
GREITLY REDUCE!) PRICES.
As we do not intend keeping Dress Goods after this season, Ladies may
rely upon getting Bargains in these Goods. Now is the time to get a
good article for a Holiday Present, at a low price,
UNDER CENTRAL HOTEL.
lidiis, missesThd Thildreits shoes.
A FULL ASSORTMENT,
SUITABLE FOR THE HOLIDAYS,
_ AT DRAKE’S.
SE4WLS, SHAWLS!
A full assortment of Plaid and 6 T hecked Wool Long and Square
Shawls. Also, a full line of Misses’ Beaver (71oth GLOAIvS.
Just received at
HOSIERY, GLOVES, NOTIONS, &c.,
Now in store, a. full assortment of the above Goods. In Ladies’. White
Hose we have all the regular makes of English Hose. Among the assort
ments is another lot of the celebrated Iron Frame llose, not to be found
at any other establishment in the city. In Gloves, we have every variety
of Kid, Silk, Cloth and Fancy Gloves ; Kid Gloves at ,sl 50, worth $2.
All other styles of Gloves sold equally cheap,
WT DRAKE’S.
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Infants’ Robes and Caps,
The Largest and Best Assortment in the South, all prices, from three to sixty
dollars. Now is the time to make the little ones a Christmas Present. Call
and examine the assortment.
ALSO, A FULL ASSORTMENT OF
BRADLEY’S DUPLEX ELLIPTIC
(OR DOUBLE SPRING)
HOOP SHIRTS.
All of the above Goods have been purchased Low,'and will be offered
Low during the holiday season.
ALL WHO WISH BARGAINS ARE INVITED TO TALL AT
decS* 230 BROAD STREET, UNDER CENTRAL HOTEL.