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constitutionalist.
SUNDAY MORNING. APRIL 26,1868
New Advertisements-
Drawn Numbers Georgia. State Lottery.
Webb’s Lodge meets Monday "bight.
Brandy aud Claret—By J. A. Euslow & Cos.,
Charleston, S. C.
Beautiful Residence for Sale—Apply to W.
8. Howard.
Factory Cheese for Sale—By J. O. Mathew
-8011 & Cos.
Bacon Betti en for Sale—By J. O. Mathewsou
& Cos.
Northern Hay for Sale—By J. O. Mathewsou
& Cos.
Dry Goods, Cassimeres, Tweeds, &e—This
week-By Gray & Turley.
Auction Sale—By C. B. Day «fe Cos.
Georgia Baptist Convention.
Fkiday, April 25 —P. M.
The Convention was opened with prayer by
Rev. J. P. Boyce.
The Moderator appointed the following com
mittees^
On Deceased Ministers.— L. R. L. Jen
nings, George Stapleton, J. 11. Hall, F. M-
Haygood, W. A. Overton, E. R. Carswell,
B. M. Calloway.
On Missions.—.!. J. Brantley, Asa Chandler,
J. A, Carter, H. F. Buchanan, W. G. McMichael,
Win. Cooper, M . N. McCall, Jr.
On Education.— John Milledge, J. H. Ivey,
\V. 1.. Mansfield, 11. C. llornady, D. B. Hamil
ton, L. W. Stevens, IV. L. Kilpatrick.
On Nominations.— Daniel B. Sheats, R.
L. McWhorter, J. O. Pitts, J. J. Pearce, J. 0.
Holtzclaw, 11. Evans.
Received the new Snnbury Baptist Associa
tion as a member of the Convention : S. Lan
drum, W. H. Starks, H. A. Williams, D. G.
Daniel I.
Received the report ol the Board ot Trnstses
of Mercer University and referred it to a special
committee of one from each association, consist
ing of J. 11. Kilpatrick, G. A. Nunally, S. 11.
Stout, M. S.-Wellborn, J. J. Toon, J. C.Binns,
W. H. Davis, J. L. Blitch, W. J. Harley, A. R.
Calloway, J. D. Matthews, G. R. McCall, D. G.
Daniel, K. 11. Watson, W. D. Atkinson, M. N.
McCall, Sr.
Rev. M. T. Sumner addressed the convention
in behalf ol the work in which the Domestic
Mission Board is engaged.
The claims of the Christian Index were pre
sented by Rev. Dr. Shaver, the editor, anti by
Rev. Mr. Mansfield.
In accordance with the order adopted by the
convention, a half hour was spent in devotion
al exercises, Rev. Mr. Warren conducting the
exercises.
Rev. T. A. Reid, Missionary of the Richmond
Board to Central Africa, presented the claims
of Foreign Missions.
Rev. Wm. Cooper, agent of the Sunday
School Board at. Greeneville, S. C'., advocated
the cause of Sunday Schools and of Sunday
School literature.
Rev. J. P. Boyce made an address in behalf
of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
at Greeneville, S. C.
On motion of Rev. D. E. Butler,
Resolved , That this convention cordially ap
prove of the design of the Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary, not to attempt any en
dowment, at present, but lo confine its efforts
to the annual support ol' its interests during
the financial difficulties of the country, and
that we do recommend to the churches and as
sociations to give all possible facilities to such
agencies as may he set on foot to procure these
annual contributions.
Resolved , also. That the Baptists in this Stale
are recommended lo contribute such an amount
as with other sources of income irom this
State shall support one Professor.
On motion Rev. IV'. D. Atkinson, a commit
tee of one from eaeii Association was appoint
ed to nominate delegates to the Southern Bap
tist Convention, consisting ol Brethern W. 1).
Atkinson, B. S. Sheats, T. .1. Burner, K. H.
Watson, I). W. Gwinu, E. A. Steed, W. L. Kil
patrick, W. C. Neikey, W. J. Harley, A. R.
Calleway, M. J. Wellborn, A. Chandler, J. L.
Underwood, G. R. McCall, M. N. McCall, Sr.,
S. Landrum.
Rev. J. H. Cnthbert presented the following,
which was adopted :
In view of the peculiar trials of the times in
which we live, we deem it proper to re affirm
our confidence in the WORD and PRO\ i-
DKNCE and PROMISES of (MID, and to re
commend to our people moderation in all their
earthly pursuits and relations, and a renewal of
Christian fellowship among all Lhe true follow
ers of Jesus.
Rev. S. Landrum offered a resolution re
specting the support of beneficiaries which, on
his motion, was referred to the Committee on
the Executive Comuutlee’a report.
Adjourned to three o’clock, p. in.
Convention met at three o’clock. Opeued
with prayer by Rev. Mr. Young.
The next session of the convention was ap
pointed to be held at Cuthbert, ou Friday before
the fourth Lord’s Day in April, 18(19.
S. J. Burney was re-elected Treasurer of the
convention by acclamation.
On recommendation of the committee, W. 11.
Davis was appointed to preach the introduc
tory- at the next session ; M. J. Wellborn, Al
ternate ; S. P. Calloway to preach the sermon
ou Education ; R. W. Fuller, Alternate.
The former executive committee was ap
pointed by acclamation : T. 11. Starks, T. J.
Burney, D. E. Butler, B. P. Robinson, W. G.
Woodfln, W. E. Milette.
The report of the Special Committee ou the
report of the Executive Committee was
adopted.
The amount in the hands of tlic Treasurer of
the convention for. indigent ministers was, by
vote, given to Rev. J. Barrow.
The announcements lor Sunday’s services
were made by Rev. J. H. Cuthbert.
On motion, the convention adjourned to
nine o’clock, Monday morning.
The closing prayer was offered by Rev. H.
A. Tupper. . ___
For the Ladies.— When we incidentally an
nounced yesterday that Mr. Win. Delaine, of
the firm of James A. Gray & Cos., had retarded
from tbe North and that, be would exhibit to
the Jadies of our city some of the novelties of
the season in the way of dress goods, we were
far from realizing the extent and richness of
the recent purchases of dry goods made by
this gentleman while in Northern markets.
Many of these goods arrived yesterday and
were being opened as we “dropped in” for a
lew moments’ converse with the members and
clerks of this enterprising house. The arfay
of elegant fabrics was enough to bewilder one,
but the exclamations of delight and admiration
which we heard from many of the ladies pre
sent satisfied us that those who wish to get
the first choice should go early. This house is
surpassing its old reputation this season.
As It Should Be.—The pnmUu'of the Au
gusta Free School Afritt, Deo wienie, visit the
Cemetery on Tuesday atteruooo, SthMay prox
imo, lor the purpose of'decorating the graves
of the former principals of the school, the late
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Snowden. Rev. George
H. Patillo will officiate, and an address, ap
propriate to the occasion, ■will be delivered by
H. Clay Foster, Esq.
On Thursday, May Tth, the pupils will have
their annual pic-nic at Shultz’s Bill,
Church Notices.— The following appoint
ments were made in the Baptist Convention
yesterday, and will be observed to-day:
First Baptist— Greene street.—Morning,
Rev. E. A. Steed; Afternoon, 3 o’clock, ad
dresses by different delegates; Eveuing, 8
o’clock. Rev. K. W. Fuller.
Second Baptist— Kollock street.—Morning,
8. Landrum ; Evening, Rev. J. 11. Kilpatrick. ~
Presbyterian.— Morning, Ilev. H. A. Tup
per; Evening, Rev. H. C. Hornady.
or. John’s, E. M—Morning, Rey. J. P.
Boyce; Evening, Rev. W. C. Wilkes.
St. James’, E. M—Morning, ; Eveuing,
Rev. E. W. Warren. '
Asbury, E. M.—Morning, Rev. Dr. Shaver;
Evening, Rev. J. M. Springer.
Christian—Masonic Ilall—Morning, Rev.
Mr. Underwood ; JEveuiug, Rev. P. H. Robiu
sop.
Springfield, African—Morning, Rev. Mr.
Reed ; Evening, Rev. W. 11. Davis.
Thankful, African—Moruing.—Rev. Mr.
Jennings; Evening, Rev. Mr. Mansfield.
Central, African.—Morning, Rev. Mr. Mc-
Michaei; Evening, Rev. G. R. McCall.
Trinity, African.—Morning, Rev. Mr. Hay
good ; Evening, Rev. Mr. Stout.
There will be a meeting of the “Sunday
School Teachers’ Association of Augusta,” next
Wednesday evening, at 7 o’clock, in the Lec
ture Room of the Presbyterian Church.
W. M. Read, Secretary.
,St. James’ Methodist Church— Rev. G. H.
Fatillo, Pastor.—Preaching at a - m., by
Rev. G. J. Pearce, and at 8, p. m., by Rev. E.
W. Sunday School at 3, p. ui.
The Quarterly Session of the Countv
Court for Richmond county will be held at the
City Ilall, in the Superior Court room, on
Monday, the 27th insf., at 10 o’clock.
The following gentlemen compose the grand
jury:
J. J. Clayton, J. C. Cox, Nathaniel Patton,
John C. Goudy, Robert A. Fleming, George T.
Jackson, Win- E. Jackson, S. I). Linton, John
M. Fisk, Wrn. B. Cheesljoro, John A. Moore,
Thomas B. Phinizy, John Mosher, Edward
Gallagher, Armand F. Bignon, Wm. W. Walk
er, Augustus Pitcher, Thomas Tobin.
The following compose the petit, jury :
James Oldham, Wyatt Vaughn, Patrick
Flynn, Dennis O’Donohoe, Timothy Scanton,
Robert, B. Atkerson, John Guilfoil, John Cave
lier, Wm. Finch, A. J.-Bridwell, Ransom Tarl
ton, P. Roeho.
There will be no court business transacted.
The Criminal Docket will he called on Tues
day morning at, 0 o’clock.
A Floating Cemetery.—A ghastly specla
clc was presented in the river below St. Louis,
ort Saturday, 18th Inst. Daring the cholera
last summer a large number of the bodies oi
victims of the epidemic were buried by the city
on Arseßal Island, a short distance below the
city. The river has been for some time gradual
ly wearing the island away, and Friday the
water reached the trenches in which the bodies
were buried, and washed some fifty or mote
coffins down the stream. Twenty-four corpses
were recovered, and measures taken to secure
the remainder. Those still on the island will
also be protected or moved to a place of safety.
Standard of Time —We understand that
the telegraph office will receive the exaet
Washington City time, twice a week—Wednaj
day aud Saturday—anil that this will he cor
rected by the difference of time due to the
difference of longitudes. The clock of that
office will be regulated accordingly. This will
give a.ready means to our citizens ot obtaining
tile true clock time ot Augusta, to a single
second, each day, a thing which has been much
wanted in tills community.
Out.—The following lias been received by
Mr. J. It. Davis. In view of recent events we
deem comment unnecessary ;
Bureau R. F. Jr A. I)
Office Ass’t Com., Bute <>i Georgia, £
Atlanta, Ga., April 23, 1868. j
[EXTRACT.]
Special Order No. 47.
1. The resignation of Mr. Jacob K. Davis,
Agent Bureau It. F. and A. L., Augusta, Ga.,
is, subject to the approval of Major General
O. O. Howard, Commissioner, hereby accepted,
to date, April 34, IStIS.
Mr. Davis Will turn over to Mr. AT. 1,.
Whalen, Agent, who has been ordered to
relieve hiui, all books, papers aud records per
taining to bis office.
*********
By order of Brev. Brig. Gen. 0. C. Sibley,
Assistant Commissioner.
M. Frank Gallagher,
2d Lt. 16th IJ. 8. Infantry, A. A. A. G.
Obstructive Firk.—-About one o’clock on
yesterday morning our town was aroused by
the alarm of fire near the jail. From what we
have been able to learn, it commenced at the
rear corner of the building. Whether it was
the result of accident or is the work of an in
cendiary seems to boa matter of uncertainty
at the present lime. Five buildings (store
houses) were consumed, as also was the jail.—-
The loss cannot well be estimated at this time,
but it is very heavy.
The prisoner in jail. King Henry, in the
midst of the confusion in efforts to extinguish
the fire, made his escape, and has not. yet been
recaptured. Great efforts were made to pre
vent the Are from spreading to other parts
of the town. Every one on the ground seemed
resolute to do their duty. The Federal soldiers
who are here at present worked tike heroes',
and deserve great praise, as also the negroes,
for they turned ont, men and women, and with
buckets of water, and labored manfully to extin
guish the flames. . No one can doubt but that
these negroes showed a good disposition in
this affair. Many of them deserve especial
praise, but time and space forbids us to men
tion names. Many of them during the elec
tion now being held have shown by their votgs
and the interest they have taken to promote
the voting of the Democratic ticket, that they
were for the good of the country, and true and
taithfnl to its best interests. They had, on this
occasion, an opportunity to show their faith
fulness to the whites, which they nobly did.
Let tbe whites remember them and their ser
vices.
The principle losers by tbe fire were Ed
monds & Stanton, J. T. McCarty, James A.
Rmnsey, and the county.
f Elberton Gazette, 24 .'A.
Shots Fired from Bradley’s House at
Citizens.— On Thursday night four shots
were fired from Bradley’s residence, corner of
Bronghtou and Lincoln streets, at persons
passing by on the sidewalk. A crowd collected
immediately, and a rumor which reaehed the
United States Barracks brought a file of soldiers
to the spot, who left immediately upon learn
ing the facts. Sergeant Foley called upon.
Mayor Anderson and told him of the occur
rence, and, fearing the men at Masonic Hall
would hear of it and execute summary ven
geance, the Mayor went to the place and
investigated the affair. On knocking at the
front door, he was let in by a burly negro
armed with a cutlass.
On going into the back room the Mayor found
a party of negroes, aud in the eeulro of them a
white man, whom Colonel Filch, in his scathing
portraits of the Radical leaders, at the Johnson
square meeting, called “ tbe best of the lot.”
The party were drinking whisky aud appeared
very convivial. The yard was also full ol
negroes. They denied having fired the shots,
aud were warned to keep •’quiet by His Honor,
.who then left.—Son. Rep-, 25th.
Laying of the Corner Stone of the
Second Baptist Church in Macon.—The
••ceremony took place on Tuesday evening, in
the presence of quite a large and respectable
audience. It was opened with prayer by the
pastor of the .congregation, the Rev. Mr..
Bfitch. The address was delivered by the Rev.
David Willis, and tbe ceremony concluded
with an address by the Rev. E. W. Warren—
the whole ceremony being very impressive.
The churCh will now rapidly go forward to
completion.
[Journal # Messenger .
BY TELEGRAPH.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
"W asliington.
Washngton, April 25—Noon.
It is General J. W. Schofield, commanding
first military district, whom the President has
nominated Secretary of War.
General Lovell W. Rousseau has arrived from
Alaska, under summons as witness for the de
fense in the impeachment trial.
Regular pools have been opened at the fash
ionable gambling houses, where bets are made
on all impeachment questions, involving the
final result, votes on interlocutory questions,
final result as to termination of the trial.
Thus Mar Nelson’s sjteech is universally read
and applauded ; it is admirable.
Gen. Rousseau left Sacramento on the fourth
of April.
In the House communications were received
from the Secretary of War regarding the de
tention of the steamer Sabine at the Navy Yard
in New Londou for alleged political purposes,
and from the Secretary of the Navy regarding
sales of gold, but were not read. The House
then went lo the Impeachment Conrt.
In the Senate the resolution that the pro
ceedings of the Court in retirement be publish
ed by regular reporters in the usual way was
postponed until Monday.
Chase ordered the prosecution to proceed.—
Stevens being absent, the prosecution asked
time. The defense then proceeded, aud Groes
back is speaking.
The weather is inclement.
Washington, April 25, P. M.
Senator Yates writes a letter to citizens
of Illinois refusing to resign, but prom
ising hereafter to do his duty, free from bis
liesetting sin, which has dragged him down.
He claims that his drunkeness has beeu exag
gerated.
Phraseology (?) nomination in place of Stan
ton removed, not to be removed as telegraphed
last night—(Verbatim.)
General Schofield’s nomination causes various
speculations: First, that the olive branch is
held out to Conservative Senators; second,
a compromise between Johnson and Grant.
But the affair is still a state secret. Johnson
appears not to have eousulted even the mem
bers of his Cabinet about the nomination.
lu tlie Impeachment Court, after the Journal
was read, Chase said Edmund’s resolution,
ordering that the Senate’s deliberations fie
regularly published, was in order. Drake
moved its indefinite postponement.
Sumner said that the proper motion was
indefinite postponement.
Defeated—2o to 27.
Sumner submitted a motion that the vote on
the several articles proceed at 12 of the day
lifter the argument of managers and counsel
closes.
Objection was made, and it goes over under
the rules to Monday.
Sumner proposed two additional rules
first, that Chase shall ask each Senator, “How
do you vote V” aud he shall reply “ Guilty”,or
“ Not guilty ;” aud second, that upon "convic
tion it shall be the duty of the presiding
officer to order the convict’s removal forth
with.
Objection was raised and the matter goes
over to Monday.
Several Senators made points that these new
issues would come into the Senate, where the
interminable debate is allowable, postponing
the result indefinitely.
Chase ordered the argument to proceed.
The prosecution uot responding, Groesbaek
commenced. He argued that the body he was
addressing was a court, arguing from the Con
stitution, which permitted neither hi.:- of at
tainder nor irresponsible tribunals, especially
such as were laws unto themselves. Lincoln’s
plain violation of tiie Constitution had been
ratified by Congress because his motives were
good.
lie then proceeded to argue that the (fi st and
eighth articles rested on whether the President
had a right to remove Stanlou and give Thom
as an ad interim appointment. He argued that
he had. Had Lincoln lived, and had the ten
ure of office bill been passed in hostility to
Lincoln, Lincoln, under its provisions, during
Ins second term, could have legally removed a
Cabinet officer appointed by himself during
(lie first term, and that Stanton had infinitely
less claim lo the tenure under Mr. Johnson’s
term.
Mr. Groesbeek was suffering from bronchitis,
an adjournment was proposed, but Mr. Groes
lieek feared a few days’ delay would not help
him, and asked to he allowed to proceed,
though the circumstance compelled him to
make important omissions in Ins argument.
The President, haviug consulted advisors in
dicated by the Constitution, was guiltless of
crime. It was comparatively useless to urge
the niieoiislitut.ionality of the act with those
.who framed it, lint granting its constitutionali
ty, lie denied the President’s criminality. The
President’s oath of office required him |.o main
tain the Constitution. Minor officers swore
only to support it.
Answering Mr. Bontwell, that, the President
was bound to execute all laws, Mr. Groesbeek
inquired about the President’s duty when the
Supreme Court had declared a law unconstitu
tional.
Mr. Groesbeek quoted a large number ol
Presidents against which was alone the act ol
sixty-seven, claiming there was abundant room
for doubt, and the position ou the part ol the
President was sufficient at least to induce him
lo resist with a view of obtaining a judicial de
cision.
Groesbeek asked whether the President
was to be convicted and deposed because lie
had acted on the interpretation sanctioned by
bis constitutional advisers, by tbe thirty
eighth Congress, by the Supreme Court and
the uniform practice ol the Government. The
evidence showed the President acted in the
public interest iu removing Stanton.
Groesbeek contended that the .President’s
acquiescence in the tenure of ofliee bill as long
ns possible, was a point in the President’s
favor.
As Groesbeek proceeded he recovered his
voice and held the floor and galleries spell
bound.
Concluding, he expressed bis confidence iu
the final result, and characterized the prece
dents of convictions referred to by the mana
gers as rather beacon lights of warning than
examples for guidance.
In conclusion he pronounced a glowing
eulogism upon Johnson’s life, character and
services. .
"V" irginia.
Alexandria., April 25.
The Radical County Convention 'recommends
Ilawxhnrst for Governor, and nominated one
white and one negro for the Legislature. A
split occurred and nearly half the delegation
withdrew. The seceders are composed about
equally of white aud blacks.
Fortress Monroe, April 25.
Tbe weather is thick ; wind Northeast.
Mississippi.
Jackson, April 25.
To-day was observed by the citizens iu the
sad but pleasing dnty of decorating the graves
ol the noble dead ol the “ Lost Cause.” The
monument to the memory of the lamented
Col. Robert Smith, of the 10th Mississippi re
giment, was erected with imposing and Bcrious
ceremonies in tbe Cemetery.
The Executive Committee have issued their
call lor tbe assembling of the convention on
th* 12th of May next.
In convention an ordinance was adopted for
the protection of National Cemeteries in this
State.
Louisiana.
New Orleans, April 25.
The Supreme Court has decided that the
grand jury drawn under General Hancock’s or
der, composed entirely of white men, is illegal,
and orders tbe discharge of the jury.
A decision rendered in the ease Os a negro
convicted of murder appealed from the Dis
trict Court. The decision of the court was re
versed and the indictment quashed.
Foreign.
|BY CABLE. |
London, April 25.
Lord Stanley announced in the House that
Russia had made proposals toi.be Government
regarding Crete, but it could not be made jmb
lie without the consent of the Czar.
Advices from Australia state that a Feniau
named. Farrellshot Prince Alfred in the.back.
The ball was extracted and Alfred was doing
well, and had been sent home.
Dublin, April 25.
1 The Prince of Wales embarked for England.
Election
Macon, (April 25.
The following returns are offiijS?? Qjke gives
267 majority for Gordon, 261 t£ajori:y against
constitution. Clayton gives Gorißm 49 ; Bul
lock, 326; for constitution, 446; agaiutt it, 233.
Fayette gives 74 majority for Gordoj; 49 ma
jority for constitution. Henry, 76 mtjority for
Gordon ; 68 majoi ity against, the constitution.
Schley gives Bullock 389; Gordon, 374; for
constitution, 390; against it, 366. Terrell gives
Gordon 892; Bullock, 337; (or canstiintion,
311; against it, 866. Quitman gives Gordon
356; Bullock, 6; for constitution, 17; against
it, 356. Crawford gives Gordon s‘^s; Bullock,
514 ; for constitution, 511; against!!. 588. Clay
gives Gordon, 438; Bullock, .jU'^for,constitu
tion 319; against it, 488. Worth gives Gordon
248 ; Balllock, 84; for constitutioi, 98; against
it, 225. Baldwin gives H£srdO'i 713; Bul
lock, !)99; for constituftf®, )90; against
it, 723; negro representative and Senator
elected. Marion, (official) majority against
the constitution, 357; for Gordon, 428; Tift,
for Congress, 415. The Democratic repre
sentative is elected.
Taylor gave 33 majority agniust tbe constitu
tion and 39 majority lor Gordon.
Pierce went 219 for the constitution and 69
against; for Gordon, 95; for Bullock, 199 ; for
Fitch, for Congress, 90 ; for Clift, 188.
Muscogee gave s!*o majority for the consti
tution and 520 majority for Bullock.
In Bibb county the count will not be com
pleted until Monday. The prospect of the
vote is very close. v
In Washington county (unofficial) the entire
Democratic ticket will be elected by 150 to 200
majority.
Sumter gives (unofficial) a small majority for
Gordon, and both Democratic representatives
will be elected. *
Dougherty (official) gives a majority for the
constitution of 552; for Bullock,, 516; county
officers all Radicals.
Chattahoochee, (official) for the constitution,
394; against, 512; for Gordon, 557; for Bul
lock, 277.
Stewart is reported to have gone Democratic
by a large majority.
Savannah, April 25.
The county, vote is 1,520—190 of which are
challenged—mainly] all straight Radical ticket.
The city vote is still being counted and will
continue till 12 o’clock to-uight. It will pro
bably be Monday evening before it is finished.
Gordon is said to be ahead so far iu the city
vote. Fitch is about 200 ahead iu Baker couu
ty ; Gordon’s majority, 390 ; Tilt’s majority, 305,
and against the constitution. Ware county
gives Gordon l majority; Fitch, 2 majority ;
3 majority for the constitution. Pierce county
gives Bullock 124 majority; Clift, 99. lu Ap
pling county Gordon and Filch have a large
majority ; against the constitution, 254. Other
counties uot heard from.
New Orleans, April 25.
Further returns from the country parishes
do not affect materially the results already
given.
Wilmington, April, 25.
Unofficial returns tints ktr received leave the
result of the election still in doubt. The con
test is undoubtedly very close. The excite
ment here the past two days lias been intense,
but without disturbance. Returns lrom ex
treme Western counties are anxiously looked
for, as they will now decide the result. If the
is ratified returns indicate that
the Legislature will be about equally divided.
Sufficient returns have been received to
warrant the conclusion that the constitution
will be ratified by a small majority. This is
generally conceded by Conservatives. Hon.
N. Boyden is probably the only Conservative
elected to Congress. His majority is 2,500.
Raleigh, N. C., April 25.
Returns come in slowly. The mails to-day
render the ratification of the constitution quite
certain. The Radicals claim its ratification
by several thousand majority. Additional re
ported majorities for the constitution are as
follows; Guilford, 500 ; Rockingham, 400 ; For
syth, 700 ; Davidson, 600; Wilkes, 600 ; Burke,
115; McDowell, small; Washington, 453; War
ren, 1,258; Granville, 400; Cumberland, 500.
Reported ma jorities against the constitut ion re
duced : Alamance, only 50; Grange, 400; Ire
dell, 700; Catawba, 676; Union,*3oo: Gates,
231. Caswell reported to have gflne 150 Con
servative, hut doubtful. i
TVEa-riiie TSI
Charleston, April 25.
Arrived—Schr. J. N. Hawkins, from Boston
steamer Marvland, from Baltimore.
Sailed—Steamer Saragossa, for New York.
•Savannah, April 25.
Cleared—Steamers Montgomery and San Sal
vador, lor New York ; Wyoming, for Philadel
phia; scltr. Stephen Morris, for New York.
Wilmington, AptilYS.
Arrived—Mary Sanford, lrom New York.
Markets.
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC.
London, April 25—Noon.
Consols, 93g£#93%. Bonds, r H)'X@7O%.
London, April 25— Eveuing.
Securities closed unchanged.
Liverpool, April 25—Noon.
Cotton buoyant, sharp and upward ; sales,
20,000 bales ; uplands, spot, 12Ji@12% ; afloat,
from Bombay since last report to 4th inst.,
59,000. Other articles unchanged.
Liverpool, April 25—Afternoon.
Cotton closed more, firm and active; sales,
20,000 bales; uplands, spot, 13%@12% ; to
arrive, 13%; Orleans, 13@13%. Bed' de
clined 81 30. Pork dull. Lard firm. Naval
Stores dull.
Paris, April 25.
Bourse easier. Rentes, G69f. 25c.
New York, April 25—Noon.
Stocks dull and lower. Money, 6@7. Ex
change, lo; Gold, 139 Old Bonds, 11%; new,
8%. Virginias, 48%. Tennessees—ex-coupons,
67% ; new, 67%.
New York, April 25—P. M.
Sterling dull at 9%@10. Gold, 139%.
New’ York, April 25—Noon.
Cotton a shade tinner, at 82%@83 for Mid
dling Uplands.
New York, April, 25—Noon.
Flom- quiet and unchanged. Wheat dull and
unchanged. Corn dull and %@lc. lower. Rye
scarce and very firm. Oats steady. Pork
steady—new mess, f2B 50. Lard quiet at 18%.
Freights dull. Turpentine firm, with a light
supply, at 74@75 tor merchantable lots. Rosin
firm at $3 42@3 50.
New York, April 25— P. M.
Cotton a 6hade firmer and in fair demand ;
sales, 40,700 bales at 32%@33, closing quiet;
no buyers over 32%. Flour quiet and un
changed ; low grades heavy. Wheat a shade
firmer and quiet. Corn dull and easier; mixed
Western, $1 14@1 18. Mess pork decidedly
firmer at S2S 87%.' Beef firtfl. Lard, 18@
18%. Turpentine higher ; spot, 73@74; to ar
rive, 70@T1. Rosin steady. Groceries quiet
aud firm. Freights quiet.
Baltimore, April 25.
Cotton firm at 32%. Flotr firm, with
a small demand, and prices unchanged.
Wheat firm. White Corn dull at ?1.05%-
1 10; yellow firm at $1 29@1 22. Oats
dnll. Rve firm at *210@2 IT. Mess Pork,
*2B 25@2S 50. Bacon unchanged. Lard, 19%-
@19%- ' • „ r
Cincinnati, April 25.
Flour firm. Corn advancing—94. Provisions
firmer, but inactive.
April 25.
Snperfine flour, *8 50@fc 75. Lard, 18%.
Mess Pork, *28@23 25. Shoulders, 13% ; Clear
Sides, 17%@18.
Wilmington, April 35.
Spirits turpentine quiet at 65, Rosin firm ;
strained, *2 50 ; No. 1, *4; pale, $5 50. Cotton
advanced ; middlings, 3£. Tar fim at *2 50.
■ Mobile, April 25.
Cotton closed quiet; sales,! 550 bales ; mid
dling, 32%; receipts, 693 balls; exports, 728
New Orleans, April 25.
Cotton active; middlings, 83; sales, 3,500
bales; receipts, 1,194; exports, 2,090 bales.
Sterling, 52%(3)54%. New Yotksight, % pre
mium. Gold, 140%. Sugar anc Molasses nom
inally unchanged. Corn firmat I@l 02. Flour
easy ; superfine, $9 25. Oats rm at 74. Hay
unchanged. Pork tending a| vard; held at
*29. Bacon firm; shoulders, 1 %@13%; clear
rib sides, 17; clear-sides, 18. lard tending up
ward ; tierce, 19j keg, 30.
Savannah, April 25.
Cotton firm and advancing with moderate de
mand ; sales. 130 bales ; middlings, 32 ; do re
ceipts ; exports—coastwise, 280 bales.
Charleston, April 25.
Cotton active and advanced sales, 1,450
bales ; middling, 31}£@S3; receipts, 360 bales;
exports—coastwise, 144 bales.
Augusta Market.
Orricn D4U.vOoNSHTiJTinNM.isr. /
Saturday, April 25--P. M. S
FINANCIAL
GOLD.— Buying at 140 and Bellini? at 141K
SILVER—Buying at 132 anil Belling at 138.
COTTON.—This morning several lota changed
hands on a basis of 31 cent* for middling, though some
holders were asking 31, I V, rents. This afternoon th(v
market liecame dull and clogeJquiet. S.Jes, amount
ed to 104 balen, and receipts 80 bales.
BACON—Western Shudders, lftVtriU; B. B. Sides,
17E; O. R. Bides, Clear Bides, 20; Hams, 18®,
22: Dry Salted Shoulders, 14g@15; Dry Salted C. it.
Sides, 17
WHEAT—White, $2 80@3 00 ; red, $2 60@2 70.
OATS—9O.
CORN-Prime White, sllß@l 20, and Mixed, $1 15
@1 18, from depot.
CORN MEA L—Granite Mills Meal, $1 20 at. whole
sale, and $1 30 at retail.
FLOUR—Gianite Miffs, .-*l4 40@1G 50 ; pt retail,
$11? barrel higher.
PEAS—SI 60.
[From the Missouri Republican.
A Rival for American Cotton —Suicidal
Policy of .Radicalism.
We have from time to time noticed the un
tiring efforts of the English cotton spinners,
continued now for a scries of years, to extend
the area of the cotton cultivation iu countries
outside of the United States. These parties
began their work before oitr civil war, and
were stimulated to renewed exertions by the
experience of that war. They ate el ill working
with their accustomed energy and perseverance,
aided ity the capitalists and Government of
England. The “ Manchester Cotton Supply
Association ” is now one of England’s great
institutions. To aid the efforts of this compa
ny, the diplomatic and consular agents of Great
Britain, in every country where cottou can in
raised, leave no stone unturned to loster and
promote the production of cotton. They are
among the agents through whom, by means of
capital and information as to the raising of this
crop, the Manchester company operates. That
company has, besides its special agents, skilled,
well-informed and able men, who are them
selves thoroughly instructed in all that pertains
to the cultivation ot this staple aud know how
to instruct others. By virtue of such agencies
and large amounts ol capital applied to the ob
ject, the success of this company lets heeu most
signal.
Their largest field and that, in which they
have wrought, most dilligeutly is of coarse In
dia. Formerly, India cotton was very inferior
to American, and it was supposed never could
be improved so as to be equal toil. But, nev
ertheless, a vast improvement lias been effect
ed. 'fltis result lias been brought about by (lie
introduction of seed from New Orleans. The
cotton plant from seed of this variety Inis been
naturalized in India, where the yield, though
iu some particulars liable to the objections
heretofore made against India cotton, is twenty
per cent, in excess of the best ot the other va
rieties grown in that country, and forty per
cent, over the ordinary kinds. Wiiat is more
important is the faet Hint the product turns out
pound lor pound a larger quantity of yarn than
can be spun from American cotton.
Iu the Bombay Presidency, the quantity of
land suitable forgot ton amounts to over sixteen
millions of acres. There "were in cultivation,
in 186G-’67, nearly two millions of these acres,
more -than a third ol which was planted with
the American seed. The present year tin
quantity of this kind of seed used will be great
ly increased.
In this country, Hie crop of 1867 will be but
n trifle in excess of that of 1866. It is difficult
to speak of Hie crop prospects tor 1868, but
they probably promise no better than those of
the last year. The cotton cultivation here may
be considered as little better than stationary, if
it is uot receding. Among the circumstances
which in this connection have more or less sig
nificance must lie noticed the tact that a recent
ineetiug of the Manchester Lotion Supply Asso
ciation, communications were read from sev
eral Southern planters, offering to transfer their
capital, skill and experience ter the cot ton fields
of India. The reasons that have moved Yltese
planters to take such a step—which amounts to
expatriation from their native land—arc the un
settled condition of the American cotton Stales,
and the probabilities that hereafter the domi
nating power and prevailing influences in that
section of the United States will be exceedingly
adverse to regular and profitable industry, if
they do not prove to be incompatible with the
residence there of any portion oT the white race,
who rise above the present level ot the blacks
The New York Bulletin, which has collated
some of the filets stated above, correctly re
marks that their importance cannot be exag
gerated. Like every impartial paper, looking at
the subject from a commercial and financial
point of view, and in reference to the largest
material interests and general prosperity ot our
country, that journal perceives that the policy
and measures of the English Government are
in broad contrast with those of the Radical rule,
which is now laying its heavy hand on the
Southern States. The agitation of negro suf
frage was a wanton piece of unmitigated folly.
The tyranny it necessitates is natural accom
paniment of it. Both together trample on that
section, and have depressed, and will continue
to depress its industry, retard its recovery and
growth, and kepp it iu a languishing condition.
Had negro suffrage never been broached—had
nothing more been done titan to sett the Civil
Rights iict enforced lor the protection of the
negro—the Soulb, long since restored to the
Union, would be peaceable and prosperous.—
Both white ittnu and negroes would be con
tentedly at work raising cotton and sugar; arid
the crop of 1868 would have made near ap
proaches to that of 1860. But Radical insanity
and hatred—the lolly of its fanaticism and vis
ionary nonsense—together wil.lt a blind ami
savage thirst for revenge, have inspired a sui
cidal policy, whic-h is now having its perfect
work in more than half ruining the finest por
tions of the United States. -»
Great Doctors in Consultation.— When
Dr. Bethnne and his wife were in Europe, Mrs.
Bethune had been transported by water from
Liverpool to London in order to consult Sir
Astfey Cooper and Sir James Clarke. At this
place her husband joined her, to make the dis
covery that even tbe most learned doctor;; may
be'found napping. Tbe. accommodations not
being extensive, when the two physicians re
tired for cousnitation, Mr. Bethnne was in a
position where he, eonid overhear their re
marks. They had a pleasant interview, one re
lating how he, on a certain occasion, came very
near fighting a duel. The difficulties and dan
ger of the position occupied some time to de
scribe, and they were about to separate, when
one recalled the patient. “ Bat what shall we
do with Bethnne’s wife?” “O, give her tbe
old pill,” was tbe ready reply. It is superfluous
to add that this most expensive medical attend J
anee quickly terminated.
The Most Independent Masl —There
is no man more independent than the owner
of a well-cultivated -farm. He is less be
holden to popular sentiment than any other
calling. He has always a sure support be
fore him without consulting the opinions
or relying upon the custom of any one.
There is constant ndtirket for all the surplus
he can produce, and he obtains for it the
current price without any one demanding
to know ot him his religious or political
faith. _
Incendiarism.—About one o’clock last Wed
nesday morning some gentleman, seeing a fire
in the rear of Messrs. Newman & Russak’s
store, on Broad street, approached and found
the weather-boardiog on fire. A bucket of wa
ter extinguished the fire, which was evidently
the work of an incendiary, as the # kindlings
placed there were not consumed. - ’ .
We cannot be too watchful, and we advise
any and all to be prepared to give a liberal sup
ply of lead to those who may be caught in the
attempt to fire a house. — Albany News.
General Dix is under Napoleon’s displeasure.
The Emperor does not speak to him any more
than is absolutely nticcssary. What bro.ighf
about the dissension is not fully kndwn, but it.
is believed that General Dix, iu his dispatches to
Secretary Seward, expressed doubts as to the
stability of the Empire, that the French lega
tion in Washington found it out, and that the
Emperor was informed ol it.,
■
Constitution Water is a certain cure lor
Diabetes and all diseaees of the Kidneys. For
sale by all Druggißts. octll-Om
MEDICAL.
Dt>. IffUACKK,
OCULIST AND AURIST,
PHYSICIAN AND HUItfIKON,
i B 'tt -fLiaH* .T.W ■ i,J- . - _ .
RY i MEKLyW Euiiip.-j late of tile West Indies,
wffl practice the coating season.
Located October 17tSi, 1867,
IV . .. -S' • -
AUGUSTA, GA„
At tho AVGUSTA HOTEL, Ladies’Entrance,
Where be can-lie consulted upon all Diseases of tint
EYE, EAR, CANCER, CANCEROUS TUMORB,
and CHRONIC COMPLAINTS.
CANCER,
OF CURABLE CLASH, AND DIATHESIS, WILL
BE TAKEN OUT, ROOT AND BRANCH,
IN SEVEN TO TWENTY-ONE DAYS,
WITHOUT SXILtGriKItY,
BY THE CELEBRATED FRENCH PASTES
AND INTERNAL REMEDIES,
Used in the French Hospitals lor the past forty years.
One application is all that is usually necessary, even
IN FOUL EATING CANCER OF THE PACE,
to complete an ENTIRE AND PERMANET
CURE. ' '
Under this treatment the cancer DROPS OUT
WHOLE the seventh to the twenty-first day. Tbs
parts quickly heal, with a simple dressing of lard.
All who suffer with this much dreaded disease, by
calling at Dr. DkLackb’u office, will be’referred with
pleasure to many persons residing in this city and
vicinity, who have suffered With Cancer for years,
who have had the.ir Cancers taken out in tho above
stated time and now arc healed of Canoer and re
stored to health.
I)R. DsLACKE would have published the above
facts last October, when lie first located here, but
preferred to furnish abundant proof front persons re
siding here, and well known in tiiis community, who
have been cured, and thereby have the above facts go
before this community and the suffering AS FACTS,
and NOT BOLD ASSERTIONS.
THE REMEDIES ARE HARMLESS TO
HEALTHY FLESH.
NO CASES RECEIVED UNDER TREATMENT
UNLESS CURABLE.
REMARKABLE CURE OF CANOER ON THE
FACE OF FOURTEEN YEARS’ STANDING.
This will certify that, 1 have suffered with cancer
on my taco for the past fourteen years. It has re
sisted all treatment, until 1 applied to Dr. L. DeLaoeo,
at Hr- Augusta Hotel, the 10th day oflast month.
He took the canceVout, roots and all, the Bth day, by
medicines. It healed of its own accord, and now I
am entirely cured of cancer, and able to say to all that
may he afflicted with this most terrible disease that,
if you apply’ iu time, while your case is curable, you
will be cured. The Doctor lias cured others in the
same time, some that I am acquainted, with, who
live in this city, lam sixty years! of fige, and have
resided in Augusta tour years.
Alas. F. FRICK.
AtJOttSTs, Gs., .launary r 2,1568.
WORK 'EXTRAORDINARY CURES.
AoqrRTA, Ua., November 21,1987.
This will certify that I have boon afflicted with can
cer in the rootad my mouth. It was so painful that
I could not rest night or day. it was Willi great dilti
ciilty that I oould eetfirod cikiugh by it to support
life. It resisted alt lUfidiCa) treatment,, and finally oat
entirely thrdubh the root of my month into my nose.
I applied to I>r. I>r. Laokk .just tour weeks ago to
day, and arp now able to.announce, for the benedt ot
those that rimy life suffering irorn this terrible disease
that I am entirely cured of cancer, and restored to
perfect health,.and am as well as I was before being
afflicted. Miss ‘Beulah Guillakd.
STILL ANOTHER CITIZEN OF AUGUSTA
CURED OF EATING’ CANCER, OF SEVEN
YEARS’ STANDING.
I certify to the facts in my catte for the benefit of
those that are afflicted witli cancer. I have suffered
with eating cancer upon my Dee and nose for the past
seven years, I was prostrated in general health and
as weak us a child, and was unable to walk to see the
doctor; my son took me in a carriage. My cancer at
that time was eating away and spreading faster every
day. 1 applied to Dr. DeLacke, at tbe Augusta Hotel,
four weeks ago last Saturday, and now I am healed
of cancer, restored to health and strength and have
an excellent appetite, and am gaining more strength
daily. 1 cannot express my gratitude for my deliver
ance. My cancer was taken out by one aj> plication,
and dropped out the seventh day. lam sixty-seven
years of age, and have been a resident of Augusta
nineteen years, and my health is as good now as it
was twenty years age. Hundreds of the citizens of
Augusta will attest to the above.
Mrs. M argaret DuVall,
Augusta, Ga., January’ 20th, 18t>8.
ANOTHER REMARKABLE CURE OF DEAF
NESS AND- ULCERATION OR DISCHARGE
FROM THE EARS.
This is to. certify that my little daughter, aged 13
years, who has been suffering from deafness and dis
charge from the ears, from cold contracted tn infancy,
lias completely recovered hor hearing and has been en
tirely relieved from all symptoms of disease under
Dr. DeLacee’s treatment, witbotit any painful sur
gical operation, after all other treatment had failed to
give relief. ’
R. L. Gamble
Augusta, January 11th, 1868.
NO OASES RECEIVED 10 TREATMENT
UNLESS CURABLE.
At.T. THOSE THAT SUFFER WITH
Diseases of a Private Nature
CAN AVAIL THEMSELVES. OP THE LATE
IMPROVED
French [Practice,
AND A
Safe, Certain and Permanent Cure
OF THEIR AFFLICTIONS,
By "calling upon
Dr. DeLacee, y
AT THE AUGUSTA HOTEL.
oell6-d*c-tfj. nov2ldecXjan7
AUCTION SALES.
■Assorted Bale.
r < ’ * A ; O
‘ C.' B. Day & Co.','
•AUCTIONEERS,
Will sell on MONDAY, April 27, 1868, at their sales
rooms, commencing at 9X , a. in. :
11 Cases SMOKING TOBACCO
20 Oases Wome t, Men and Children’s.SHOES
13 Cases Men and Boys’ Es ATS
Assorted Wot DRY GOODS '
Assorted* lots tiPP ANTS GOODS
Assorted lots of HOSIERY and HOKES
Assorted tofe of T'OjVKLJNU aud FANCY
Assorted lots of CAN DY and PERFUMERY
Assorted lots of TOILET 80 APS and PIPES,
apna-l
Brandy and Claret.
9y J. A. Knslow & 60.
On TUESDAY next, 28th Inst., will he sold at the
New Custom House, Charleston, 8. C.,jat 11, a. m.:
20 Quarter casks gonyiue imported COGNAC
BRANDY
16 Octave* genuine Imported OUGNACiuiANDY
: 100 Ca»es genuine imported CLARET.
Conditions at sale. • np26-l
Catalogue Bale.
Dry Woods, Boots and Shoes,Hats, &c»
Campbell, Knox <fc Cos.,
CASH AUCTION HOUSE, No. 55 HAHEL ST.,
CHARLESTON, S. C..
Wiiksell on TUESDAY, 28th Instant;
400 Lota DRY GOODS, BOOTS and SHOES,
HATS, Ac.
Conditions: Cash. ap2s 2
.Administratrix’s Bait*.
By Isaac Levy.
State of Georgia—Richmond county.—
By virtue of ail order of the Honorable the Court of
Ordinary of Richmond county, the following proper
ty belonging to the estate of A uuuiiTUss B. PICQCET,
late of said county, deceased, will be sold at the Lower
Market House, tn the city of Augusta, on the first
Tuesday In MAY noxt, during tho muni hours of
sale, to-wit:
Certain lots of Land ns shown on the “ l’latt of tho
l’icquet Farm,” laid out into’building lota according
to a plan furnished Dr. F. W. fit nr m, one ol tho
Commissioners of the estate of A. Picqiiet, deceased,
and known as lots'three (3), eight (8), thirteen (13),
sixteen (16), and twenty (iO), in Block onc(l); Lots
one (1), five (6), eight (8), Block one(l), fronting on
Turknett road.
Lots one (1), nine (9), ten (Id), seventeen (17),
eighteen (18), in Block t wo (2i.
Lot two (2), in Block two (2), frontlet? on Turknott
road.
Lots two (2,) iu wood land, in the main tract and
. lopg strip.
Terms—Cash.
11 CATHERINE E. PICQUKT,
mh!2 td Administratrix.
CALL AISTD LOuK
AT THE THE BARGAINS IN
SUMMER CASSIMERES,
TWEEDS AND CLOTH S.
6 4 BEST French DRAB D’K't E
6 4 French Silk Mixed GOODS
6-4 Light Colored MELTONS
0-4 Brown REFELLANTS
0 4 Black Mixed REPEL I ANTS
6-4 Black Ladies CLOTHS -
3 4 Black French DOESKIN and OAHSIMERK S
OUISAN TWKkliB all colors
ICancy UASSIMKRIt, all shades
Boys Checked Fancy OASSLMERK
Just opened.
JAMES A. GRAY A CO.,
228 Broad street.
JAMES A. GRAY & CO.
HAVE OPENED 'fills WEEK
3J 1 INE Double Width Black IRON BAREGE
Fine Double Width White J RON BAREGE
White French WOOL DELAINE
White French MERINO.
228 BROAD STREET.
Come an«l Examine Our Prices in Liineu
and House Furnishing Goods.
12-4= 13-4 Marseilles and Toilet QUILTS,
at 50 percent, below cost of Importation.
Heavy Huckaback Bordered TOWELS, very
cheap
Huckaback arid Diaper TOWELING
Extra Fine Damask and Damask Bordered
TOWELS
Brown and Bleached TABLE DAMASK
Embossed and Printed TABLE COVERS
■ FURNITURE DIMITY
NOTTINGHAM LACK CURTAINS
10-4 Brown ami Blettched SHEETINGS
42 in«h and 5-4 Pillow Case COTTON, at
JAMES A. GRAY & CO.’S,
228 Broad street.
JUST OPENED,
FULL line of TTOOP SKIRTS,' all styles
The Favorite EMPRESS GORE andCINDE
RELLA
Misses SKIRTS, all sizes.
JAMES A. GRAY & CO.,
228 Broad street.
PARASOLS,
XjATE STYLES, NEW DESIGNS, COLORED
PLAIN AND BLACK.
Just received at
JAMES A. GRAY & CO.’S,
228 Broad street.
FIVE CASKS CHOICE PATTERN PACIFIC
LAWNS.
Just opened at
JAMES A. GRAY & CO.’S,*
ap6-tf 228 Btoad street
l»o»miE7sPßi»«>', im.
Tnis FAVORITE kvMWfcfl situ
uatedin Blount county, East Tfentwssee, will hw open
ed for the reception yfvicitors ou the EIKfcT OF
JUNE. The marfcied beneflrltd merits attending the
use of these-wntereptw functicnat derangements of the
Liver, Bowels, Kidneys and Skin, and the cure of
Chronfc DMeases, attest thetr Medicinal Properties.
All tM accessaries for enjoyment and meteation at
the nest watering places win he found hore.
The fttctrittewfor-waehing Montvale this season will
he increased by ,U»e extension of tlga Jgtioxvillo and
Charleston ItoflrOad, now in rapid course yf construc
tion, and negulartrains are expected to ho running by
the time-of opening to Maryville, whence passenger's
are conveyed In coaches to the Springs, nine miles
distant.
Board reduced per day to |2 00 ; pot weak, sl2 00;
per month, |4O 00. Address tor pamphlets containing
analyst* and description of waters, Ac.,
. JOB. L. .KING,
aptf-lm KnoXvtlte, Tenn,
CORN.
500 BUBHELB. »>«*.**
Fruits aud Flowers.”
1,000 LBS of this popniar brand of
SMOKING TOBACCO
For saie.by
BRANCH, SONS A CO.,
Bankers and Commission Merchants,
mh2t-tf
