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CON STITTJTIONALIST.
AXJGJ-XJSTA, GA.
FRIDAY MORNING. DEC. 13, 1867
Our New York Correspondence.
New Yohk, December 0, 1867.
The Grant meeting, on Wednesday eve
ning, was a very funny affair. It was in
tended by the original projectors, or,
rather, the Seward "wing of the party, to
have held the meeting during the coining
week ; but the “ Fenton-Sickles ” clique got
possession of the machinery, secured the
hall of Cooper Institute in advance oi the
evening proposed, and completely swamp
ed the Sewardites'in their own little swell.
The principal speech-makers were two ol
those politicians whom I have before de
scribed to your readers as embodying all
tiiat is despicable in public men. Sickles
and Tremaine were two of the most promi
nent supporters of Breckinridge in this
State in 1860; the latter, as late as April,
1861, made a speech, taking the most ex
treme Southern view of the questions in
volved in the then impending war; lie
went much farther on that tack than Alex.
11. Stephens or 11. V. Johnson ever did,
even after war had begun, and the South
had a fair prospect of maintaining its
cause. This was the man put forth to
give a Radical cast to the Grant meeting.
But, witli all the apparent strength ol
the Grant movement, I repeat my convic
tion he will not be elevated to the Presi
dency. So far from being the strongest,
there is abundant evidence that he is the
weakest candidate the Radicals can run.
The very high key at which negro poli
tics at the South have been pitched will
yet return to plague the pipers. The ne
groes will not go Grant, and il he is nomi
nated they will bolt and run Massa Butler,
or some other ol his sort.
GENERAL HANCOCK.
The prudent vigor with which General
Hancock takes hold of matters in Louisi-*
ana has given a great impulse to the move
meat in favor of him for the Presidency.—
In fact, the whole political situation light
ens up rapidly and brightly. The failure oi
impeachment disrupts and demoralizes the
Republican party sufficient to permit the
election of Gen. Hancock, or a man of his
character, with perfect ease.
FAILURES.
We are having a rapid succession of (all
ures of old and reputed wealthy houses in
the East India trade. The trouble seems to
arise from a heavy decline in the price in
teas. I hear of a ease in which a cargo of
teas, shipped from Canton to London, was
sold in the latter market at a loss per pound
of eighteen pence sterling, or about lifty-two
cents our currency. The buyer skipped
them to New York, and they were sold here
at a further loss of eighteen cent s currency.
I suppose your grocers have snot, as yet,
heard of any decline in teas. Tiiis is to en
able your readers to remind them of the
fact. Accounts from London report the
same trouble with the “big houses” there
which is experienced here. Small traders
are everywhere in the best credit, for they
now appear to be making some money.
TIIE CANALS.
The sudden and rather premature closing
of the Erie Canal with ice lias detained a
large quantity of grain that we expected to
get through to supply our winlcr needs;
and threatens, besides, to involve a large
number of our commission houses in poem
niary disasters. If the grain now lying in
boats along the length of the canal were in
warehouses at this market, there would be
no difficulty in borrowing money on it to
“carry” it till Spring; but where it is. it is
wholly unavailable for any use whatever.
A good many drafts against this property
are going to protest, and you need not be
surprised to hear of a severe financial panic
at the West, arising mainly from this cause.
Ourpjwn banks are frightened and will do
nothing.
The most vexatious part of this story is
yet to be told: the delay in getting this
large amount of property to tide-water, so
IJiht It lias*been- finally- locked up by the
frost, is attributable to the corruption of
the Radical officials and contractors having
charge of the canal, who have sold its
waters to millers and manufacturing estab
lishments along its banks, when there was
not sufficient depth of water to float the
loaded boats. This is a specimen of Radi
cal administration of public trusts every
where.
THE COTTON TAX.
The modification of the bill repealing the
cotton tax, so that it shall not apply to the
crops of 1867, was the result of a combina
tion of influences, f^peealive holders oi
cotton, the wool interest, and the Treasury
Department, allopposed, and a compromise
on its repeal, to commence with tiic crop of
1868, is therefore considered as tolerably
certain.
THE SOUTHERN VOTE.
At the late municipal election, the South
ern vote iu this city, amounting to about
seven thousand in number, was cast almost
unanimously for Mayor Holfman. The
Southern man seems to have an intuitive
distrust of extreme pro-Southern Democrats
in the Northern States.
REAL ESTATE.
It is ascertained from careful observation
by the brokers and dealers in real estate
that, of the land lying within three miles
in any direction of the New York City
Hall, not more than two per cent, is unoc
cupied ; of that between three and four
miles distant, about two thirds is unoccu
pied ; and more than four miles distant,
there are very little besides semi-rural im
provements. In fact, there are regularly
cultivated farms less than four miles from
the New York City Hall; and within live
miles in some directions, the scene present
ed is scarcely changed Irom that of a hun
dred years ago—not only completely rural,
but one sees new houses being built in pre
cisely the style of those of a hundred years
ago.
The rapid growth of New York, which
neither war, pestilence, nor famine seems
to check, make these facts valuable. The
severe losses of wealthy merchants seem to
have very little effect in the real estate mar
ket. One of them who failed the other day
had just completed a house near Central
Park, at a cost of about a hundred and tifly
thousand dollars; the main parlors were
being fitted up with furniture cost ing twen
ty-five thousand dollars more. If obliged
to give up this trifle to his creditors, some
one was easily found to pay a good price
for it, or if lie had prudently held it iu the
name of his wife, the rent of it would sup
port his family iu comfort, in a less preten
tious quarter.
When the question of paying and taxing
the Federal bonds shall be fairly .presented
for settlement, there must be a decided im
provement in real estate everywhere. As
matters now stand, the high rate of interest
on these bonds and their perfect exemption
from taxation, are a premium upon re-ac
tion. Rents arc high, but no man will
build to rent, because there are abundant
other means of investment. I hear that
lauded property may be bought at very low
rates in Georgia and other Southern States,
and I have thrown out these hints on the
subject with a view thereto. Landed prop
erty throughout the whole country is too
low, as compared with other property, and
it affords the most eligible opening for spec
ulation that I can discover, especially in
the upland parts of the South, which are
available for settlement by people from
colder climes.
BUSINESS MATTERS.
Cotton has advanced two cents, mainly
on the action of Congress on the cotton tax,
of which I telegraphed you last Monday,
and the demand is very active. Gold shows
weakness; all the “ points ” which were re
lied upon to advance the premium have
been practically settled. I still adhere to
the_opinion that there must be a considera
ble farther decline, from the causes hereto
fore adverted to. There will be an effort at
inflation, but with an almost certain failure
before it. Money is easy on good collate
rals, and there is a considerable revival in
faith in cotton paper; exchange drawn
against cotton shipments are much more
easily negotiable than a few weeks sgo.—
The cotton that is arriving goes forward
briskly. The speculation iu breadstufl's
was checked to-day by the money question,
and the embarrassments of the West, aris
ing from the grain trade, have checked an
effort to force a speculative rise in ho"- pro
ducts,
There is as vet no revival in cottoa goods.
There is absolute distress among thousands
of mechanics and laborers throughout the
North. Their cry will yet be heard for re
iki'. The cheaper fabrics cannot be sola
freely so long as this state of affairs exist.
Very many goods can be bought at old
-old prices, and not more than fifty per
cent, of their cost. The crisis is a serious
one but it will straighten out many mat
ters that need it. Willoughby.
[communicated.]
An Important Matter.
Mr. Editor; Some time since I propound
ed two questions to our citizens through
the city papers in hopes that they would
at tract the attention of some of our thought
mi, enterprising men, but they were passed
over unoticed. I now renew them and
propose to answer them briefly.
How much money is paid for insurance
premiums by our citizens, all of which goes
;'mt of the city, and mostly to the North?
How can all or part of this money be kept
at home?
As I have no data on which to form an
estimate which would lie an answer to the
first question, I answer it by assuming
that there is paid annually by the citizens
of Augusta in the way of Fire and Marine
insurance on merchandise and real estate
$ 1(K),000.
If the above assumption is any way near
the truth the second question becomes of
such importance that it commands the at
tention of all our merchants and property
holders, and I propose to answer it by sug
gesting two agencies by which ail or part
of this large sum will be kept at home, and
i think any honorable means which would
save to our city two or three hundred
thousand dollars annually is worthy of in-
vestigation and trial.
l suggest that our merchants form them
selves into a Home Mutual Insurance Com
pany, to take fire and marine risks on mer
chandise. Tins would keep all the profits
on merchandise insurance at home. In the
absence ol cash the capital of the company
could be made up of collateral securities
mid mortgages on real estate. Though a
small dealer, my premium for insurance for
the past year amounted to SI,OOO, all of
which went out of the city. I suppose the
amount of fire and marine insurance paid
by our merchants does not fall much short
of $200,000 annually.
The other agency I propose is the city
itself, by levying a tax of % per cent, on
the value of ail the houses in the city, mak
ing exceptions on heavy risks, such as cot
ton warehouses, Ac., and thus save to our
city $200,000 more annually. With our
efficient fire department the risk would be
very small. There are several arguments
i a favor of this policy which could be stated
here, were it not for fear of making this
suggestive communication too long.
Inviting discussion, I respectfully submit
tiic matter to our citizens for consideration.
Musical.— The new electrical automaton
piano is so constructed that it can be easily
and quickly fastened above the key board ot
any piano-forte by means of clamps. The box
is provided with a crank, which sets in motion
a magneto-electric apyaratus contained within
it. By introducing, in an aperture made for
that purpose, the paper upon which the musi
cal composition to be performed is written, or
rather perforated, a series of bars protrude
from underneath the box, and in striking the
keys perform the musical composition, how
ever difficult. The instrument can be made,
in this manner, to run a chromatic scale in oc
taves, thirds or tenths, from the lowest to the
highest note of the key-board, with a velocity
which would cause the whole scale to sound
like the snap of a whip, although every note
shall have been heard distinctly and clearly.—
In the same manner the instrument can be
made to produce the same effect as if four, six,
•eight, or more hands were performing. As
most of the masses, oratories, hymns, operas,
dances, and all new compositions will bear
ranged on rolls of paper prepared for the in
strunient, the ineome to be derived from the
sale ol the music alone will be large. The
process ol preparing the paper rolls is so sim
ple, that the perforation ol a musical composi
tion will cost, less than engraving the notes on
paper as is ordinarily done, and the oldest mu
sic, therefore, be supplied at a lower rate than
the present, publications ; and the instrument
itself is so simple in its construction, that its
price will enable every owner of a piano to
purchase it. The instrument will not be con
fined to a certain set of airs like the hand or
gan, or to A limited repertoire, like the human
artist', but will play, at first sight,” the most
dilllciiU pieces which may be procured, with
out any previous study, and without hesita
tion.
I mi-oktation of Guano.—lll our notice Sat
urday morning of the arrival of the ship Mes
senger, xve reported her cargo to Messrs. (J. K.
Colby & Cos. This, we have since learned, was
an error, as the ship alone came to them, and
the cargo to Messrs. Wilcox, Gibbs & Co. —
This is the third cargo of Plioeuix guauo re
ceived by this firm from McKean’s Island this
year, as follows :
Bark Aimlia, March, 1867, 700 tons; ship
S. L. Tilley, June, 1,000 tous; ship Messen
ger, November, 1,300 tons.
This firm introdeceU the Phoenix guano in
1860, and it was used with great success by
many ot the leading planters of Georgia. In
succeeding years large quantities were im
ported and sold, up to the beginning of the
war, when all importation was stopped. The
good effects of its application, however, did
not cease with the first year, as many planters
testify to its improving llie.ir crops even three
and lour years aim-its first application.
The importers furnish this guano at the uni
form price of $55 per ton in Savannah and S6O
in Augusta, put. !i[> in barrels of about 300
pounds ami bags of 200 pounds. In addition
to !. .. guano, Messrs. Wilcox. Gibbs & Cos.
a!m furnish an article styled “ Wilcox, Gibbs
A Co.’s Manipulated Guano,” composed of
Plimnix and No. 1 Peruvian Guano, thoroughly
mixed, so as lo combine the beneficial effects of
both, which has proved better adapted to some
descriptions of soil than either quality of guano
by itself. They have now established an office,
at No. {>7 Bay street, formerly occupied by
Messrs \V. H. Burroughs .t Cos., where samples
of Hie guano may be seen and furl her informa
tion obi lined. — ‘Savannah advertiser.
Tins Fashions—Winter Cloaks.— Jennie
June, in a New York letter to (lie Cleveland
Lank r, says : The most objectionable feature
ol Hu new winter cloaks is the waste of costly
material. The designs are restricted in length,
and amplitude, h;jt they are absurdly cut in
a tricky, fanciful way, which is neither in keep
ing with the heavy fabrics of which our winter
garments arc composed, nor with its purposes
of warmth and usefulness. Some of the most
fashionable cloaks are only short sacks, waste
fully cut. out in sharp spikes or square teeth,
with additional waste in long sash ends, which
extend below the edge of the garment at the
sides, and serve no purpose, either of use or
beauty. Others are cut short at the back and
long iu front, and still others gashed out at. the
sides without any apparent motive except to
afford another evidence of prevailing cloak lu
nacy.
The materials used for those abortive and
misshaped garments are, on the contrary,
beautiful. The cloths arc like velvet and even
more attractive, with a softer, thicker pile and
richer shades of coloring. The fancy tufted
cloaks used last, year never were good stvle,
and this year were not worn except by those
who have them and who expect a now cloak to
last, more than one season. Jet is less used
upon cloaks, and more in conjunction with silk
embroidery upon black silk dresses than haa
been the ease for some years. Upon eloaks,
cordeliers are preferred, satin poplins or em
broidery executed with the oroves & Baker
machines.
Cotton for France.—The first cargo of
cotton lor the French market, for the season
was cleared from this port on Monday last, by
Mr. Win. Roach, who has just completed the
cargo of the brig Shannon, which vessel will
sail for Havre immediately, having on board 5
bags Sea Island, 1,103 bales upland cotton and
25 tierces of rice. This last article is the first
clearance ol any amount, we think, that has
been made from this point sitjee the war. The
Freneh buyers in auti-bellum times purchased
some of the finest specimens of this product.
f Charleston Courier , llfA.
Another Fire.— The store of Mr. I. M.
Kenney, on College Avenue, was discovered to
be on fire about five o’clock Monday morning.
By the presence of inind of Dr. R. M. Smith,
Chief Engineer, the crowd was prevented from
burgling open the door until one of the engines
arrived, and a serious conflagration was thus
prevented. The “ Hope” extinguished the fire
in a few minutes. Mr. K.’s goods,|we regret to
learn, were considerably damaged, and some of
them burnt.. The fire is supposed to have
originated from friction matches.
\Atlanta Watchman.
It was announced that at Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher’s church, on Sunday, the rite of bap
tism would be administered with water brought
from the river Jordan, and that the wine to be
used at the commnnion came from Jerusalem.
The water and the wine were presented by
Captain Duncan, of the Palestine expedition.
Olive Logan has a Christmas story called
“ Somebody’s Stocking.” It is supposed to be
a No. 10 sock. In choosing the title of her
yarn it is thought she has put her foot in it.
[From the Atlanta Intelligencer.
Second Day’s Proceedings of tlie Georgia
Unconstitutional Convention-
Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 10, 18G7.
The convention was called to order by Mr.
J. L. Dunning, of Fulton, who introduced to
the body the temporary chairman elected yes
terday, Mr. Foster Blodgett, of Richmond, who
then proceeded to address the assembly in sub
stance as follows:
That anew era had now dawned upon the
country, aDd that the principles of the Declara
tion of Independence were at last triumphant,
but it was to be regretted that there was a large
class who were slow to comprehend this great
tact. That it was this class, which once ruled
the South, that had precipitated this state ©f
things. And with this he would make a few
suggestions as to what the convention should
do. Relief must be had. [Applause.] There
was a great depression in all kinds ol business,
aud Ibis at a time when a large cotton crop was
in the market. This was a singular circum
stance and showed the necessity ol the adop
tion of some measure of relief. Education
should also he a subject to receive special at
tention. Massachusetts had speut more in this
cause than the British Empire, and no invest
ment had ever been so liberally repaid. The
people had been enlightened and the State en
riched. The convention must not mind the
jeers of its enemies. It was engaged in a great
work—it was building up a great State. He
did not share the anxieties of some about a-war
of races. There would be no such contest.—
Labor and capital should be friends. The con
vention should be wise, just, and moderate,
and with this the speaker closed amid some ap
plause.
The temporary Secretary then called the
roll and announced that one hundred and forty
delegates had answered to their names, being
ten more than in attendance yesterday.
T. G. Campbell, negro, of the Second Dis
trict, introduced a resolution that the hall be
cleared of all but delegates, and that then the
convention proceed to elect a permanent Pres
ident by ballot—Candidates for the position
sending their names up to the desk, and de
liuiug their respective positions on the sub
jects of suffrage and relief.
Mr. Akermau opposed the adoption of the
resolution, and moved it be laid on the table.
So ordered, and Mr. AKerman then moved
that his resolution, introduced yesterday, to
proceed immediately to a vote, viva voce, on
the election of a permanent President, lie ta
ken up and acted on. So ordered, and the
convention then proceeded to nominate candi
dates.
Mr. nominated John Harris.
Mr. Harris declined the nomination.
Mr. Blount nominated J. R. Parrot.
Mr. Caldwell nominated Jas. L. Dunning.
The Secretary then proceeded to call the
roll. On reaching the name of 11. 11. Chris
tian, a voice replied “J. L. Dunning.”
Mr. Dews, of the Ninth District, said Mr.
Christian was not in the house.
Mr. Martin, Sir. Christian’s colleague, said
that gentleman was not present.
Mr. Dews then repeated bis statement, with
the further announcement that Mr. Christian
was a white man. The party voting being a
stumpy, jet black negro, as was discovered on
his rising, there was much laughter in the hall,
some shouts and yells beyond the bar, and erics
of “kick him out,” “kick him out,” “oh!”
“ oh!” There was much excitement in the
body, the call of the roll was suspended a tem
porary sergeant-at-arms was appointed, and the
negro came forward to the desk. The chair
man asking him his name, he replied “ Jones,”
and that he had been sent to vote in Mr.
Christian’s place. At this there was renewed
laughter and confusion ; the obfustieated Man
and Brother, who wanted to vote proxy, was
dismissed the hall; and after an unsuccessful
moliou that the sergeant-at-arms proceed to
unhat all persons outside the bar who would
not remove their tiles voluntarily, (he call pro
ceeded.
The result of the vote was then announced,
as follows ; Parrot 103, Dunning 40, and Irwin
3. [Applause.]
On motion, Messrs. Blount, Ashburn, and
Miller were appointed a committee to conduct
the President elect to the chair.
11. M. Turner, negro, moved that the election
of Colonel Parrot be made unanimous. Car
ried.
The committee then escorted the President
to the chair, on taking which he was greeted
with considerable applause, and proceeded to
address the convention in substance as fol
lows :
That he thanked the convention for the honor
conferred upon him. That it was a great work
the convention was engaged upon, aud it should
come up to it in a spirit iree from passion. He
who took judgment lor his guide seldom went
wrong; he who took passion never went right.
The enemies of the convention were watching
it with eager eyes. 11 they found a weak place
they would plunge their poisoned daggers in
Us heart. Their lrieuds North were looking
.alwriousiy on, and nothing should he done in a
spirit to increase the burden of the Republican
party, or put a club in the hands of their ene
mies to heat out their brains. Once more, he
would lhank the convention, and in conclusion
of his entirely extemporaneous remarks, would
inculcate the necessity of order. Nothing could
he done without it, and for his part lie. would
preside with equal and exact justice. [Ap
pi.iuse. |
Mr. ifiouut moved that the convention pro
ceed to elect a Secretary and all other officers
bv a viva voce vote. Carried.
Mr. Blount Dominated V. A. Gaskill.
Mr. nominated Mr. P. M. Sheibly.
The roll was then called, with the following
result: For P. M. Sheibly, 81 votes ; for V. A.
Gaskill, 67; and the former was then declared
elected permanent Secretary.
Mr. Bryant said the hall was not as well ac
commodated to the wants of the convention as
it should be, and he would, therefore, move
that the President appoint a committee of three
to secure better accommodations. Decided out
of order.
Mr. Bryant moved to adjourn till ten o’clock
to-morrow morning. Lost.
A. A. Bradley, negro, moved that an election
for Assistant Secretary be gone into, and nomi
nated A. E. Marshall.
Mr. Blouut nominated Mr. Izznrd.
Mr. Bryant said our colored friends had not
been atten led to. “ We must give them offices.”
Was decided out of order. Then moved to
adjourn. Motion voted down. Called for the
yeas and nays. Motion to call the yeas and
nays laid on the table. Moved to adjourn till
three o’clock. Voted down, and Mr. B, then
subsided.
The election for an Assistant Secretary was
then gone into—Messrs. A. E. Marshall, Izzard,
Win. L. DeLions, James M. Simms (negro),
Jno. C. Maddox, and Cameron.
The vote was declared as follows :
Mr. Marshall 125
J. M. Simms (negro) 20
Mr. Maddox 8
M r. Cameron 1
Mr. Marshall was thus elected and look his
scat at the desk.
Mr. Bryaut moved that the convention ad
journ till teu o’clock to-morrow morning. Car
ried by 75 to 71. | Cries, while the vote was
taking, of “ Business, gentlemen ! Save your
money for the State! Dinner! dinner!” and
confusion.]
The convention then adjourned.
Death of Rev. R. T. Marks.— Seldom lias
it fallen to our lot to chronicle the death of one
who was more highly esteemed in this commu
nity and by all who knew him, than the subject
of this article. This sad event occurred at the
residence of his son-in-law, Dr. A. D. Bruce, in
Americus, Ga., on Friday the 6th instant. The
deceased was born in Louisville, Ga., the 24th
of September, 1809. Joined the Presbyterian
Church at Augusta, Ga., in 1820, in his 17th
year. Was married in 1827; licensed to preach
the Gospel by the Flint River Presbytery at
Columbus, Ga., in 1837, and ord iined by the
same Presbytery a Minister of the Gospel, in
October, 1839. He established the Columbus
Enquirer, the first paper South of Fliut river,
and remained its editor and proprietor a num
ber of years.
The death of this most estimable and Chris
tian minister will bring many pangs of sor
row to the hearts of his numerous friends and
will awake in their minds mournful recollec
tions of the past, associated with ,those manly
traits of character, which threw around all who
entered the charmed circle of his influence, the
warm and golden hues of his bright and cheer
ful disposition.
His death was calm and serene. His patience
in snffering was unsurpassed, and was cheerful
to the last minute of his life. A few days be
fore his death, a venerable friend whom he
much loved, preceded him. By his side “he
sleeps well.”
To his bereaved family and friends we tender
our warmest sympathy and condolence, and
trust that, in their deep affliction, they may
find consolation in the reflection that “ all things
workelh together lor good to them who put
their trust in the Lord.”— Sumter Republican.
The Cotton Tax— There is considerable
difference ot opinion among the Republicans
upon the question of repealing the cotton tax.
Simple as it appears, and apparently' divested
of the least claim to be considered a party
question, it has nevertheless assumed such a
shape when being filtered through the minds
of some of the more extrema Radicals. Tt.o
House bill exempting all cotton grown after
this year looks a liberal boon enough on the
face of it to the suffering South, but, as the
Conservatives here shrewdly suggest, the bait
can easily be withdrawn after the Presidential
election and the screw turned on again. Such
may be the extreme Radical intention, but the
reflecting portion of Congress sincerely desire
to relieve the Southern people of this impost,
Judging by the large number of petitions daily
presented in both houses praying tor its with
drawal, must he felt as a severe burden. Sena
tor Morrill, of Vermont, is reported to be pre
paring an elaboiate argument against the bill
when it comes before the Senate for considera
tion.— Washington Cor. N. Y. Herald.
The Frost King.
A spectre strode across the land last night.
Whose brow grew dark beneath the stars’ pale light.
At Icnglb, close muffled in his cowl, he stood
In the dusk out-skirts of a hili-side wood.
ITU eyes were glassy, but their glance was bold;
His breath was chill—his shrivelled fingers cold,.
Tie stretched his icy bands abroad; alas I
The light dew froze to cry#al on the grass.
The fair green leaves began to crisp and curl
With all the radiant timings of a pearl.
And rustling mournful requiems in the wind;
In death, like lovehs fond, together twined.
The few surviving flowers grew wan and pale,
Their dying odors fed the pitiless gale.
And showers of quivering petals in the gioom
Os a near chtirchyasd, drifted round a tomb.
The graeelu! foins drooped lower than before,
Like broken hearts that rise to hope no move.
The prickly chestnut burs dropped slowly down,
And ghastly grinned with teeth of polished brown.
Hill, forest, field and vale grew sere and dry,
With sad, dumb silence, as if wondering why.
AH Nature’s fair gifts ’neatli a monarch’s will,
Died, as tbey murmured softly—” Peace, be still.”
The watchful stars paled at the approach of dawn,
And, smiling at the change since yes ter-mom.
The spectre stooped and wrote upon the clay
Beauty’s death-warrant, the one word—“ Decay.”
Summei, afrighted, fled before his sight;
Behold the Frost King—“ Spectre of the night.”
Political-
New York, December 7. —The Tribune's
"Washington special says: John B. Hoskin,
of New York, John Hickman, of Pennsyl
vania, and John F. Reynolds, all prominent
Democrats, have recently arrived in Wash
ington. Hoskin has been sounding Presi
dent Johnson on the Presidential question,
and at a meeting at Mr. Black’s to-night,
for the purpose of comparing notes on a
candidate, the chances of Johnson, Sey
mour, Pendleton and others were severally
discussed, but none of them were accepted.
Anew man was agreed upon, aud it is
General Hancock. Messrs. Hoskin, Rey
nolds ami others, who had just been with
the President, stated that Mr. Johnson
told them that General Hancock was doing
admirably, and had only begun the pro
gramme that had been laid out by them
some two months ago. They allow it to
be understood that General Hancock was
Johnson’s choice, and the only man that
could make a show against Grant. Conse
quently the clique of politicians at their
meeting to-night privately nominated Gen
eral Hancock for the next Presidency, and
pledge themselves to his support, if it
could be agreed upon, for Vice-President.
Hoskin and Hoffman were spoken of, but
Hancock being a Pennsylvanian, the West,
it is suggested, would claim the Vice-Pres
idency. Hoskin was promised the next
gubernatorial nomination in New York,
should Hoffman be the candidate for Vice-
President, and cither Sanford Echwich,
Horatio Seymour or Samuel Tedden is to
succeed Governor Morgan in the Senate.
Prominent gentlemen called to-day on
General Rawlings, chief of General Grant’s
staff, to learn whether the recent order of
General Hancock revoking Gen. Mower’s
appointments met with General Grant’s ap
proval, and to elicit any information on the
subject in possession of the department.—
General Rawlings stated that when General
Hancock took command, lie received special
instructions from General Grant in regard
to military matters in Louisiana, but wheth
er they covered General Hancock’s recent
action or not, he could not tell. He pre
sumed the facts would be developed in a
few days, as tlie subject had been brought
prominently before the acting Secretary of
War and the President, by persons who ap
proved General Hancock’s administration.
[From the Round Table.
Religious Puffery.
It is not surprising that so many of what
are styled “ religions ” papers fall into con
tempt. Whether we consider their want of
scholarship, their ridiculous snuffling tone,
or their continual implicationsHlnd' 16°
pretence of piety ought to brjngjtem pros
perity, we find enough to jusiyy the pdn
ented pubHc in rcgiirdiflg , tt~”n coldly."
None can have more respect
for certain worthy and dignified exceptions,
but of the just.ee of our criticism as
applied to the average “religious” press
we are well assured. What is to be thought
of a paper aiming to lie considered tlie
leading organ of an influential domination
which prints as a leaded editorial on its
leading page the following—we omit name
and numbers :
“ Hats and Furs. —Our friend, ,
both at his old stand, Broadway, and
his new one, Union Square, offers to his
patrons a choice variety of articles in his
speciality. In 1 lie article of men’s hats,
for a wonder, Fashion favors both taste and
utility ; and in tlie article of furs she has
less opportunity to display her fantastics.
Both these in superior quality may be ob
tained at ’s, whose wares are second
to no others.”
This choice indication of the objects for
which journalism of its particular kidney
exists appears in the New York Christian
Advocate of November 21. This is only ex
ceeded by the following delicious morceau,
which we have kept by us some time, and
which was printed during the summer as
an “editorial” in the Episcopal Methodist, of
Baltimore:
“ & have opened the ‘ Fashion
able Ladies’ Slice Store,’ on North Charles
street. Mr. is already favorably known
as the late President of the Young Men’s
Christian Association. He is a gentleman
of energy and capacity, which he fully
evinced by his untiring exertions in the
cause of Christian philanthropy. We may
be excused for referring to this subject;
but having resigned the position he filled
so long and well, it is due to his numerous
friends, as well as to himself, to present him
in his new relation to the public. [!J His
partner is a young man of character and
fine business habits, the son of a clergyman
in Virginia. We wish them great pros
perity.”
The Greenvilla Enterprise says that corn can
he purchased in that place for 75 cents per
bushel. CouUl not some enterprising man
bring down a lot to Charleston and dispose of
it at a figure considerably belo w the present
high market rates.
Dancing is becoming unfashionable. In New
York, so says the Gazette , “ more elegant and
intellectual diversions have been given.” We
further learn from the same authority that the
intellectual diversions comprise “ fine readings
and recitations, ending in some cases with de
licious suppers!”
A boy remarked to his mother, the other day,
that he never knew before that Mr. Seh-d-r wag a
milliner. “ Well, he isn’t,” said his mother.
“ Yes, he is,” said the boy, “for father went in
there last uight as we came from the show t@
get a night-cap.”
A man who had served with £the rank of
Major iu the United States army during the
war, was summoned on the jury in Richmond
the other day, and refused to serve with negro
jurors.— Exchange.
He did’t wish to be out ranked.
What is the difference between the door of a
bain an Jan over-talkative person? One is a
barn door and the other is a darn bore.
“ Prominent Englishmen ” in Manchester
and Liverpool are a trifle uncomfortable over a
circular issued from Fenian headquarters an
nouncing that for every Irishman j executed
the life of one of the aforesaid gentlemen will
be exacted.
A large whale, supposed to be from sixty to
seventy feet long, made its appearance in
Hampton Roads several days since, and did
considerable spouting, tnucli to the delight of
the Old Pointers, many of whom had never
peen one before. It "came down from the di
rection of Sewell’s Point, passed within a hun
dred yards of the Norfolk Wharf, and went on
out towards the Capes. It is the largest one
seen iu those waters for a number of years.
The declination of Judge Cazabat of a reap
pointment to the office of District .Judge, on
the ground that be could not take the Con
gressional test oath, attracts attention, as show
ing that even a most advanced Union, who
was once a secessionist, cannot receive appoint
ment to office if he have a conscience or is pur
sued by Nemesis.
To decide xipon the age of certain ducks,
whose value was disputed, and concerning
which a law suit had arisen, the birds were
brought into court in Troy, N. Y., and made to
“ squawk.” Their testimony was not im
peached.
BY TELEGRAPH.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Congressional.
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''Washington, December 11.
Senate.—A petition from immense numbers
of naturalized citizens complaining of griev
ances, and asking their rights to be defined by
law, was referred to the Committee on Foreign
Relations.
Mr. Anthony introduced a bill declaring null
the confiscation and forfeiture acts passed by
rebel legislatures. Referred to the Judiciary
Committee.
A bill was introduced authorizing the sale of
the Harper’s Ferry property.
Mr. Sherman introduced a bill providing that
all balances from captured or abandoned pro
perty be covered into treasury and not drawn
thence wi,kout authority of law.
Mr. Sherman stated the amount reached
several millions.
A discussion ensued, during which Mr. Mc-
Culloch was charged with disposing of several
hundred thousands, and the bill was post
poned.
The adjournment resolution of the House
from the 20th inst. to the 6th prox. came up,
but Mr. Sumuer objecting, it lies over.
Mr. Sumuer presented a memorial from Gen.
Brisbin and thirty thousand (other ?) Kentucky
negroes,containing allegations which Mr. Davis
pronounced foul and mendacious libels on
Kentucky. The memorial was referred.
Mr. Morrill’s bill to raise legal tenders to par
came up.
Mr. Morrill delivered an elaborate speech.
After executive session the Senate adjourned.
House.—Several members rose to personal
explanations, explaining their votes in favor of
impeachment, iu which the President was
roundly abused.
The Judiciary Committee reported back tbc
bill in relation to the government ol rebel
States, and it was referred to the Reconstruc
tion Committee.
The Committee on Military Affairs reported
adversely to paying the army weekly.
The Committee on Claims reported adverse
ly on the petition of the citizens of Cliambers
burg, for compensation for damages.
Mr. Washburne opposed Seward’s territorial
purchases. A general debate ensued and the
House adjourned.
From "Wasliinorfcon.
c_s
Washington, December 11.
The Southern Railroad Committee testimony
is voluminous. Among other things it shows
that the roads were freely used by the Con
federates without protest or objection on the
part of Presidents and Directors. The service
was freely rendered (and more freely taken.)
A letter from Gen. Grant to Ihe Chairman states
the total appraised value of property sold was
seven million four hundred fifty-six thousand.
Total payments to November Ist, three million
four hundred fifty-nine thous and, as follows:
Cash, two million one hundred and sixty-nine
thousand ; Government transportation, seven
hundred and nine thousand; mail service,
live hundred and eighty one thousand ; balance,
including interest due Ist of November, four
million eight hundred aud eighty-four thou
sand.
An analysis of the Virginia convention shows
that Hanover county, the birthplace of Clay
and Henry, Orange county, the birthplace of
Madison and Eack Taylor, Albemarle county,
the birthplace of Jefferson, Charles City coun
ty, the birthplace of Harrison and Tyler, are all
represented by negroes.
McCulloch discharged thirty female clerks
to-day.
The Internal Revenue Commissioner offers
three hundred dollars for information leading
to the discovery of illicit distillation.
Revenue receipts to-day, ¥200,000.
The Republican National Executive Commit
tee met, and fixed Chicago and May 20th for
the National Convention.
The National Banks paid ¥6,500,000 tax dur
ing the last half fiscal year.
Gideon Hollister is nominated Minister to
Hayti.
From Virginia.
Richmond, December 10.
A resolution was adopted requiring the State
Auditor to report the amounts railroads and
canals have cost the State, and how much of
her debt is due on their account.
A resolution that the convention would not
require the test oath to be taken b\ r members
was laid on the table.
The following resolution of Inquiry was of
fered, exc'tfipting certain property from seiz
iire,for future indebtedness, Securing the right
of property anil enlarging the civil capacities
of married women ; ot inhibiting future legis
latures from levying an oyster tax.
The convention then adjourned till Tuesday.
Officers are busy at military headqnarters,
preparing lor State registration before the vole
on the constitution.
The Masons laid Ihe corner stone of a hall
to-day. The Grand Lodge ot Virginia was pre
sent.
The hotels are packed with delegates to the
conventions.
The Conservative Convention, which meets
iu the Theatre to-morrow 7 , has brought to the
city nearly every man formerly prominent in
State politics.
In the United States Court to-day a decree
was made in the suit of the Merchant’s National
Bank, Baltimore, against the Bank of the Val
ley of Virginia, placing the latter bank in the
hands of a receiver.
Over 700 delegates to the Conservative Con
vention have arrived. Hon. A. 11. H. Stuart, of
Staunton, will probably be the President. —
Among the delegates are ex-Gov. Letcher, lion.
R. M. T. Hunter, John B. Baldwin, and other
prominent men.
Richmond, December 11.
The Conservative Convention assembled in
the Theatre this morning eight; hundred dele
gates ; all parts of the State were repre
sented. Hon. A. 11. 11. Stuart, of Augusta, was
elected President. In his speech he said:
“ This was not the convention of a party but of
Virginians ; at the close of the war we were
assured that upon the repeal of the ordinance
of secession, the repudiation of the Confederate
debt and the emancipation ol slaves we would be
restored to our rights in the Union. Instead of
these promises being fulfilled, a policy has been
inaugurated to place the Southern States in
control of an inferior race. We meet to appeal
to the North not to permit the infliction of this
disgrace upon us. Our rights may be wrested
from us, but we will never agree to the rule of
an alien and inferior race. We prefer the rule
of the bayonet.”
Among the Vice-Presidents were K. M. T.
Hunter, Thos. S. Bocock, ex-Governor,Letcher,
and others.
from "West Indies.
Washington, December 11.
At 3 o’clock this afternoon, Secretary Welles
received a dispatch from Thomas Savage,acting
Consul General at Havana, dated December 10,
in which he says :
From our Consul at Jamaica we have further
news of the earthquakes at St. Thomas, Tortola
and St. Croix. The earthquake began on the
18th of November and continued until Monday,
the 20th. The destruction of life and property is
immense. The steamer De Soto was washed
ashore into the harbor, bottom upwards. Her
officers and crew were saved. The steamer
Monongahela was thrown into the town of
Middleton, St. Croix, and broken to pieces.—
Nothing said about her officers and crew.
Admiral Palmer has arrived safe at Havana.
The Navy Department has further informa
tion in regard to the Susquehanna. She is not
damaged much, and it is thought will soon ar
rive at Fortress Monroe, when full particulars
of this great disaster will be obtained.
From IST orth. Carolina.
Raleigh, N. C., December 11.
The United States Circuit Court continues in
session; much business has been done; snits
which have been brought against stockholders
and banks by holders of notes are not deter
mined; judgements of half a million are said to
have been obtained against defendants during
the court. Judge Barnes opened a special
Superior Court in Wake county to-day. It is
understood Gen. Canby has been appealed to to
appoint anew municipal board for the city,
nominated by a negro Radical meeting. Three
negroes were nominated as commissioners.—
The ticket is sceuted by nineteen-twentieths
property holders, city two most respectable
refuse seats, citizens otherwise countenance
present board. [ Verbatim, that last sentence.]
From Missouri.
St. Louis, December 11.
In a crimiual action agaiustJßodcmnn & Cos.,
for affixing fraudulent brands to manufactured
tobacco, the jury failed to agree. The same
case yesterday in the United States District
Court was brought as a civil suit. The jury
returned a verdict forfeiting the stock, ma
chinery, tools, implements, &c.
This is the first civil suit of the kind in the
country.
From West Virginia.
• Wheeling, December 11.
The boiler of a locomotive exploded near
this city, killing three persons.
from Alabama.
Montgomery December 11.
Gov. Patton has perfected finaueial arrange
ments in New York for paying the interest on
the foreign debt, due January Ist, 180S ; and
also has secured an extension of time for the
payment of the temporary loan heretofore ne
gotiated in New York, until the same ca:i prob
ably be paid from the collection of taxes, which
saves the sale of the State bonds under the
present depressed condition of Southern se
curities.
Messrs. Henry C. Semple, of Montgomery,
Joseph H. Speed, of Perry, and eleven other
Conservative Republican members of the Re
construction Convention, who protested against
the constitution, which ably vindicates their
position. They assume that the action of the
convention is in opposition to the sentiment ol
the Northern people, as expressed iu the recent
elections, and that the constitution adopted vio
lates the conditions of the formation of the Re
publican party in Alabama, by transcending the
requirements of the reconstruction acts, aud
adduces features of proscription and disfran
chisement not authorized by these measures.
They believe the Northern people will not
permit the power of their Government to be
directed to the abasement and degradation of
the white people of the South. That they will
not sentence the white race of the South to be
the servants of their former slaves, eveu as a
punishment for rebellion. They argue that the
civil liberty of the Northern people will be en
dangered by the continued exercise ol a pro
consular rule, maintained by force, over an im
poverished and ruined people.
The South admits the thoroughness ot con
quest, hut trusts to the magnanimity of the
conqueror, and appeals now to the Iribuual of
last resort—the people.
The political power of the blacks is coveted
under the proposed sysiem of suffrage by po
litical adventurers, having no interest in com
mon with the Southern people, as a weapon of
offense, to be wielded lor the accomplishment,
of their selfish schemes of personal agraudize
ment, and that race will really surrender itself
to the arts and intrigues of designing persons
who flatter their vanity and encourage them in
a zealous hate of the white people of the State.
The colored delegates in the convention
moved as subserviently at the beck of their
Radical managers as ever slaves did at the com
mand ot their masters.
The amendment to the bill of rights, intro
duced by Keller, that common carriers should
make no distinction between citizens of the
State, designed to secure to colored people
seats at tables and berths with whites on steam
boats, at hotels and on cars, aroused considera
ble opposition, anil threatening to produce se
rious discord in the convention, was withdrawn
by its authors and advocates, but the colored
delegates, the protesting members are inform
ed, obliged the Radical majority to promise
them that the Legislature should and would
carry it into effect.
The address alludes to the fact that the con
vention refused to provide separate schools for
whites and blacks, and simply provided in the
constitution for the establishment ol one or
more schools in each school district, by which
if only oue school should be established in a
district children of both races must attend the
same school.
One of the standing committees unanimously
reported an article of constitution prohibiting
intermarriage ol white and blacks, which was
defeated, in deference to the sensibilities of
colored members, many members of the com
mittee that made the report recording from
their position and voting to table report. The
signers of the address further declare, Unit, en
tertaining the views they do, they owe it as a
duty to the people to warn them against lend
ing themselves to the ratification of the con
stitution. They know not what fate may be iu
store for the people, but it can scarcely be
worse than that which they will bring on
themselves by aiding in carrying this constitu
tion into effect.
Foreign.
fur THE CABLE, j
Liverpool, December 11.
The proposed Fenian demonstration on Sun
day was forbidden by the Government.
Shanghai dispatches mention new and serious
outbreaks. At the latest accounts the rebels
were marching on the capital.
From JSTow York.
New York, December 11.
Cornelius Vanderbilt is elected President and
Samuel Torrance. Vice-President of the New
York Central Railroad.
From. Ferni.sylVa.ma.
Pittsburg, December 11.
The labor reform and people’s candidates for
mayor, treasurer, eompuollci and city attor
ney were elected over :thc regular Republican
nominees. The average majority is 2,000.
This unprecedented result c a uses great ex -
citement.
From JST. JHai.ap.shi re.
Manchester, December 11.
James W. Walton (Deni.) lias been chosen
mayor over Clark, the [present Republican in
cumbent, by 800 mujoiity.
From Savannah.
Savannah, December 11.
The Methodist Conference met to day. There
is a large attendance ol ministers and lay mem
bers present. Bishop G. F. Pierce is presiding.
After call of members the meeting adjourned.
The appointed committees will meet again to
night.
Ma-rine IN’ ews.
Brest, December 11.
The steamer Laurent has arrived.
New York, December 11.
Arrived—Sedgwick, Niagara, Champion,
Montgomery and Virginia.
Charleston, December 1!.
Arrived—Steamers Manhattan and Saragossa,
from New York ; Falcon, from Baltimore ; sclir.
Laura Bridgemari, from Boston ; sc hr. Union
Flag, from New York.
Sailed—Ship Mary Ogden, for Liverpool ;
sclir. L. O. Wishart, for Boston ; steamer Jas.
Adgcr, for New York.
Savannah,,December 11.
Arrived—Steamer Fanny, from Baltimore ;
ship Spectator.
Markets.
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC.
London, December 11—Noon.
Consols, 92%. Bonds, 71 13-10.
London, December .11—Evening.
Bonds, 7111-16@71%.
Liverpool, December 11—Noon.
Cotton quiet and steady; sales probably
2,000 bales. Breadstuff's dull. Corn declined,
455. 9d.
Liverpool, December 11—2, P. M.
Cotton heavy and declined % ; sales will not
exceed 7,000 bales; uplands, 7%; Orleans, 7%.
Other markets dull.
Liverpool, December 11—2, I’. M.
Cotton easier at 7% on the spot, and 0% to
arrive. Fork, 09s. Lard, 495. 9d. Bacon, 41s.
New York, December 11—Noon.
Stocks strong. Money, 7. Gold, 135%. ’O2
coupons, 7% ; ’64’s, 4% ; ’os’s, 5% ; new issue,
7% ; Ten-forties, 1% ; Seven-thirties, 5; Ten
nessee sixes, new, 03%.
New York, December 11— F. M.
Money easy at 6@7 ; discounts easier at 6@
10. Sterling dull and unchanged. Gold closed
heavy at 134%. Governments steady.
New York, December 11—Noon.
Flour dull and drooping. Wheat quiet and
heavy. Corn dull and heavy. Rye steady.—
Oats %@lc. better. Mess Pork, S2O 75. Lard
dull at 12%@13%. Cotton lower; 15%@16.
Freights quiet. Turpentine favors buyers at
52%. l{o6in easier; strained common, $3 75.
New York, December 11—F. M.
Cotton dccliacd %@%c.; sales, 1,000 bales at
15%@15%. Flour lavors buyers ; State, $3 00
@lO 85; Southern, $lO 25@14 50. Wheat dull,
declined l@2c. Corn heavy ; mixed Western,
$1 37; Southern white, $1 25@l 35. Mess
pork firm at s2l 75. Lard dull. Groceries
quiet and steady. Turpentine, 52%@53. Rosin,
$2 75@7 00. Freights dull and declining.,
Baltimore, December 11.
Cotton is flat at 15%. Flour quiet. Wheat
weak ; prime unchanged ; medium grades de
clined 3@sc. Corn steady. Oats quiet at 72@
73. Provisions quiet.
Cincinnati, December 11.
Flour quiet. Corn —ear, 85. Provisions
dull. New mess pork, SOO 50; old, $2150.
Lard, 12%.
Louisville, December 11.
Superfine flour, SB. Ear corn, 85. Mess
pork, $23. Bacon, shoulders, 11; clear sides,'
15%.
Mobile, December 11.
Cotton—sales, 3,500 bales; market closed
firm; middlings, 14; receipts, 1,986 bales.
New Orleans, December 11.
Sugar steady and firm ; good common, 11%;
prime to choice, 13%@15%. Molasses un
changed; good, 50@60; choice, 75. Flour
dull ; superfine, ?9 50 ; choice extra, ¥15@15 50.
Corn firm at #lls. Oats firm at 85. Mess
pork quiet and firm ; quoted at #2-1 50. Bacon
shoulders, jobbing, 11@13; clear sides, 15%@
15%. Lard —no tierces iu market; kegs, 14.
Cotton declined ; Orleans, 15@15% ; sales, 4,500
bales; receipts, 3,000 bales; exports, 805 bales.
Sterling, 45@45%; New York sight, % dis
count. Gold, 184.
Savannah, December 11.
Cotton declining; middlings nominally 15;
sales, 1,105 hales ; receipts, 3,724 bales.
Charleston, December 10.
Cotton lias declined %@%<\ and closing
with a lower tendency ; sales, 1,060 hales ; iniiL
tiling, 15% ; receipts, 1,590 bales.
Charleston, December 11.
Cotton %e. ImuT and irregular; sales, 420
bales; middling, 15%; icwipts, 1,750 bales.
Augusta Market.
Okfick Daily Constitutionalist, f
Wkonksoay. December It I’. M. j
GOLD. —Buying tart; selling 137.
SlLVEß—Buying U 0 ; selling 135.
COTTON—This morning >hc market opened at
14N for New York Middling, hut before many sales
were made, the prices suddenly drooped to 14c., in
consequence of lyi favorable telegrams from New
York. The market closed weak with prices in favor
of buyers. Sales, 584 bales. Receipts, 1,095 bales.
BACON.—Smoked Shoulders, 13@1S#; B- B. Sides,
14.!a(oi15; O. U. Sides, 15X@10; c. Sides, 16@16X;
I lam*, 18(31*22.
CORN. -New White, $1 12Mixed, $1 10.
WHEAT. -White,s3 00; Red, $2 50®2 GO.
MONTGOMERY COTTON STATEMENT.
Slock on hand September 1 ••••••
Received previously 31,1.3-, Vila
Total . .......87,070
Shipped past week 1,010
Sbippe I pn viously 17,018—19,-1-8
Stock on hand December 7 18,448
Transferred t» this Diocese. —Wc arc
glad to learn that Father Ryan, author of “The
Conquered Banner,” aud other beautiful South
ern songs, formerly of Knoxville, Tenth, lias
been transferred to the Diocese of Georgia, lie
is to preach at. Macon next Sunday, on the oc
casion of the dedication of the new Catholic
church iu that city. The members of the mag
nilicent Catholic choir ot Columbus will, by in
vitation, assist iti the harmonics of the day.
Wc arc of the opinion that one of the best
modes to procure a fund for the purchase of
books for our Literary Society would be to in
vite such men as Father Ryan, whose address
es are said to be as eloquent as his verses are
beautiful and touching, to deliver lectures, and
let a small admission price be charged.”
The foregoing, which we copy from the Co
lumbus Sun, contains a suggestion which might
he acted upon by tho “Lecture Committee” ol
the Young Men’s Library Association of Au
gusta. The R v. Father is at present in our
city, rendering efficient aid to the ladies of
the Catholic church in behalf of the Orphans’
Fair, in charge of the Sisters of Mercy.
“The Orphans’ Journal.”—This is the
title of a very neat little “ Daily,” published
nightly (if this is a II ibernicism attribute it to
our pink liaircil friend, Aleck G.) during “ Fair
Week” at Masonic Jlall —Brice, Tun Cents
per copy. The editress —we like the tresses,
especially when they are not the color of our
friend’s, mentioned above —will excuse ns tor
“scissoring” their Tuesday’s edition for the
•following items :
“ Bat Oleruun g.”—The name of one of the
South’s illustrious heroes lias been selected for
a certain tabic, iu this Fair, and. as the name
suggests, everything on that table is of the
best, and designed to do the greatest good.
Find I’at Cleburne-Table, and you will be grati
fied.
Personal.—The office of this Journal was
on yesterday honored with a visit from that
distinguished l’ricst, Poet and Patriot, the Rev.
A. J. Ryan. We uuder-itaml that the Rev. gen
tleman will deliver an address at the Hail on
to-morrow night. Wc know that the simple
announcement u£ this fact will Iki enough to
crowd the ball to its utmost capacity. Go and
hear him, and be sure and carry some small
change in your pocket to contribute to the
support of the orphans.
A Good Place to Move From, lty the
latest news from St. Thomas it appears that
more shocks of earthquake had been felt, says
the New York Sun, and that many of the peo
ple, being disgusted with the way in which na
ture has lately treated them, tv ere leaving the
island. Along with that news we have the In
teresting announcement that the Danish Com
missioner had arrived to deliver (he island to
the United States. This promptness of the
Danish authorities, tinder the circumstances,
reminds one of the eagerness of a horse dealer
to effect a sale when he has grave suspicions
that his. animal is at auv moment liable to shuf
fle off his coil. Bat, then, the Danes can hard
ly he blamed. Anybody would bo glad to sell
a piece of real estate that is subject lo hurri
cane,?, overflows and earthquakes.
Our Own Insurance Companies.—Onr
readers will remember that last winter, in
these columns, we suggested and advocated
the formation of an insurance company in this
city. We think we succeeded in demonstrating
the facts to which our correspondent “U ” re
fers in his communication to-day. Tie ques
tions which now arise are eminently practical :
When will we cease paying tribute to Northern
companies ? When will our business men—
and we have in our midst business men who
would do credit to any community—when will
these business men contribute of their time,
talents and experience in aiding the formation
ot such company V
We do hope (hat a move will be made, and
that at once. The project needs no “ writing
up,” its merits are its best recommendation.
“Ammonia Phosphate.”—Depot Augusta
Fertilizer Manufacturing Company, De
cember 12th, 1807.—For convenience of citi
zens in Augusta and its vicinity, desiring to
prepare their gardens for English peas, aspara
gus, strawberries, and other early Spring vege
tables, the Fertilizer can be obtained by appli
cation to 11. T. Pcay, T. R. Rhodes, Pcmble’s
seed store, Jas. M. Dye & Cos., Stovall & Ed
monston, George T. Jackson and J. A. Anslcy
& Cos.
Parties purchasing from depot can have their
sacks delivered in any part of the city.
Each sack contains 155 pounds. Planters
arc requested to visit the depot.
A. 11. McLaws, Sup’t.
John C. Braine to be Tried.—ln the case
of John C. Braine, the alleged Chesapeake pi
rate, who is now confined in the Kings county
penitentiary, Attorney General Stanbcry has
refused to interfere, he having some time ago
been appealed to for his opinion as to whether
the prisoner could be included in the terms
granted to rebels at the surrender. The At
torney General suggests that he be tried, when
the jury may determine with reference to his
connection with the Confederate service.—
Braine’s trial, consequently, will he proceeded
with.
The Mails.—Recently we have received nu
merous communications from subscribers in
Edgefield District, complaining of the failure
of the Constitutionalist to reach the post
office at the Court House in due season, “and
frequently it fails entirely.” Wo have made in
quiries at. tljc post office here, and are assured
that it is regularly mailed, and that it is sent via
Graniteville. This accounts for the delay, but
we sec nosnlution in it ol the “entire failure.”
We trust this notice may effect some good.
We are requested to state that the “ Equitable
Life Assurance Society” of flic U. 8., 92 Broad
way, New York city, of which Win. B. Shaw,
270 Broad street, of our city, is general ageut.,
has no connection directly or indirectly with
the Equitable Fire Insurance Company, of
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, whose failure with
that of other Fire Companies, we noticed in
our issue ot yesterday.
- -*
A young woman in Liverpool, whose name
ouglit to be Mrs. Poodles, but isu’t, has been
been sent to jail lor stealing a marriage license I
from another woman. '
HURLEY’S
POPTJLAB WORM CANDY
tlm FIC FOR WORMS, and
, “ most palatable form to give to children,
Si other '“king the place ol
tasteless, ™ y Sl“|';'' u W i , ; rai "' ll I,eh * P erfectly
injitiui’s
STOMACH BITTERS,
For
Debility
Loss of Appe
tite, Weakness, In
digestion, or Dyspepsia,
•> unt of Action of the Liver
Ofi WWBfiggj,} STOMACH,
,L /6 ‘ 0 L^t,s Muil can Compare with these
eani'r&tm.v W'a'nts. For sale or
from tin- propri.inls"’ fctoru m 11,0 United States, or
,1A MKt Middle ,fc CO., Proprietors.
Louisville, Ky.
PURIFY YOUR BLOOD!
Hurley's Sarsaparilla.
<>l nil the medicines that have been discovered dur
ing the present age for the “ thousand ills that tlesli is
lair to,” none equal this wonderfu preparation. Only
ten years have elapsed since the dlscovoror (who spent
a decade in studying experiments, and protecting it)
first introduced it to the public, and ills already re
cognized by the most eminent physicians in all parts
ol the count ry, to be tlm most surprising and efl'octive
remedy for certain diseases of which they have auy
knowledge. •
Another Compounds or Syrups of this root have
hitherto failed lo command the sanction of the Facul
ty, because oil being tested, they have been found to
contain noxious ingredients, which neutralize thegood
effects of the Sarsaparilla, and oftentimes injure the
health of the patient. It is not so with UUBLKY’B
preparation.
i his i.s t he pure an S genuine extract of the loot, and
and will, on trial, he found to effect a certain and per
il.-ct cure ol the following t omplaints aud diseases:
Affections of the Hones, Habitual Coslivoness,
Debility, Diseases of the Kidneys, Dyspep
sia, Lrysepilas, Female Irregular i
ities, Fistula, all Skin Diseases,
Liver Complaint, Indiges
tion, Files, Pulmonary
Diseases. Syphilis,
Scrofula or
K i ng's
Evil.
HURLEY'S AGUE TONIC.
.PERFECTLY RELIABLE.
r i ho only remedy (or Chills and Fever or Ague ami
Fever that in or can ho depended upon in Hurley’#
Ague Tonic. There have been thoußand* cured by
u *hig it who had tried the uhual remedies without
boneiit; hut in no case haS
tlurlcy’B Ague Tonic
r»ilc<l to effect a cure. All who have used it
cheerfully tell their alllieted friends ol it, as a sure and
certain cure for chills and fever. Any one suffering
from the chills would consult their own interest by
sending to n. tirin' store and buying a bottle. It is
pleasant, to take, compared with others, and will ho
certain to cure ail car*c« of fever and ague or chills amli
fever. Bend for it to the proprietors,
JAM bid HUDDLE A CO.,
Louisville, Ky.
NOTICE TO MOTHERS.
DE. SEABEOOK’S
Infant Soothing Syrup!
K have, hy pun ln.se of the original receipt,
become •vie proprietor* of this Celebrated Medicine.
We ask ymi In give it a trial, with an assurance that
yon will in future discard all those nauseous and de
structive Guffs, nieh as Bateman’s Drops, Godfrey’*
Gordin!, Dcwi—’h Mixture, Ac., combi nations of a joist
and anti progre.eiw age, when it, was thought that
Ihe more disgusting the mixlinv the bettei the medi
cine.
Urn in I tie flit lire only t ! i.\ BROOK’S, a i ombiim
tion quite up with the advancement of the age.—
Pleasant,to take, harnih .a in its action, efficient ami
reliable ia all rases. Invaluable in the following
di. easi * :
Slimmer Complaint, Irreg
ularities of the Bowels,
Rosti vei mss, Teeth
ing, &;c.
( lives health to the child and rest to the niothei.
Wo could furnish any quantity-of certificates bear
ing evidences of its superior qualities, blit prefer that
our medicine should stand on its own merits, which
it will do upon trial.
JAMES RUDDLE & CO.,
I * 14,0 IM i t K,TO US,
Laboratory No. M ISullitt Street,
LOUISVILLE, KY.
All Ihe above Medicines for sale by \V. J 4. TUTT,
PLUMB A LEITNKR, BEALL & UANKINSON,
BARRETT, GARTER A- CO., and BARRY A
BATTY, Augusta, Ua.
nov2B-cod&tfim
mSTJEAN CE.
FitiE, IHARINti, INLAND, LIFE
AND
.Accidental Insurance.
MANHATTAN INSURANCE CO., New York,
Incorporated 1821.
HOWARD INSURANCE CO., New York,
Incorporated 1525.
FIREMAN’S INSURANCE CO., New York,
Incorporated 1825.
STANDARD INSURANCE CO., New York.
MERCANTILE INSURANCE I 0., New York.
COMMERCE INSURANCE CO., New York.
ASTOR INSURANCE CO., New York.
LAMAR INSURANCE CO., New York.
COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CO., New York.
PIKENIX INSURANCE CO., Hartford, Conn.
U. S. LIFE INSURANCE CO., New York.
NATIONAL TRAVELER’S INSURANCE CO.
New York,
TRAVELER’S ACCIDENTAL INS. CO.,
Hartford, Conn.
The above are all first class Companies, with ample
means to meet losses, and width will be equitably
and promptly paid. The public are respectfully in
vited toe ill at my office and examine the Assets of
these Companies. The patronage of the public is re
spectfully solicited.
„ 875,000
Taken on Colton in a good steamer or sailing vessel
from Savannah or Charleston to New York, and other
Northern ports, and SIOO,OOO to Liverpool
other European ports.
\VM. SHEAR, Ageut,
sept 1 "mis No. 109 Broad st,
POLLARD, COX & CO.,
COTTON FACTORS, WAREHOUSE
AND
Commission Merchants,
Corner Reynolds and Campbell Sts.,
AUGUSTA, GA.,
V_yONTINUK business at their Old Stand, and will
give their strict personal attention to the STORAGE
and BALK ot COTTON and all other PRODUCE.
Orders for BAGGING uud KOl’E promptly at
tended to.
CONSIGNMENTS respectfully solicited.
AGENTS for REED’S PHOSPHATE and the
GEORGIA FACTORY. *vgßl-d*wt{