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About Tri-weekly constitutionalist. (Augusta, Ga.) 18??-1877 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 16, 1868)
CONSTITUTIONALIST. AITGKTSTA. GhA. WEDNESDAY MORNING, DEC. 16,1868 EAMIE. Our wfell-lnformed New York corresjJbnd ent, in his last letter, called attention to the following Liverpool Circular: “How may Americans, how many Souther ners more especially, are aware, that there is a valuable trade being conducted and augment ing under their own noses, of which they are scarcely perhaps cognizant? llow many know that there is a plant growing and flourishing (to any extent) in Louisiana, Texas, Missis sippi, Florida, Alabama, yielding a fibre so textile, yet so beautiful withal, that St can be treated to rival silk, and to supersede the finest cotton ? “Yet so it is! Growing in the forenamed States, and exporting ‘slily’ into Europe is this splendid product, Ramie or China Grass. ‘We think (our largest consumer says, addressing the writer) this article will occupy a very im portant place in the exports of America, pro vided it is got up in a proper way. We are at present rising a large quantity weekly.' “Now, what is it—what is it like— how is it to "be ‘got up in proper way'—what is its value , and what its application f I will reply to each of these queries in their order, subject to eertTec tion from those better informed: “Firstly. Ramie or China Grass is botanically named ‘Bochmivia Tenacessima,' of the order »Urticaria ,’ so that no oue need mistake it on inquiry. “Secondly. It is neither unlike jute nor hemp, but with a bolder, crisper, yet more pliable fibre. , , “Thirdly. To begot up in a proper way (1 speak of the raw material,) it should be dried, when the growth becomes white. “ Fourthly. The value in the green state is .£35 to £4O per ton of 3,240 lbs.—white, £SO per ton dressed, lor mixing with cotton and silk, S2BO to £3OO per ton ! “ Fifthly. Application—Any Americans who have visited this side the Inst year or two, may have seen our ladies wearing for morning and walking dresses, what might appear to be a splendid French lavender silk! American ladies, however, would not fail to observe, (hat though beautilftl to the eye, It lacked the in herent value of silk to the touch, though su perior in every way to cotton. Did any one of these American visitors know that this sillt-like material owed Us base to their own soil—that it was chiefly made from Ramie or China Grass— and is no other in Europe than the imitated , and so-called, ‘ Japanese Silk ?’ “ Sufficient, then, has been written to de monstrate that here is an enormous source of commerce open to the United States—that in production :uid process the thing is a veritable fact—that growing wild on the plains of the Southern States is a fibre which, from fruit to fruition , is of the magnificent value of £BS to £3OO per ton!” Several months ago, we endeavored to awaken some interest in this matter, so far as Georgia was concerned. Our attempt to stir the subject proved futile. No planter seemed to care about making experiments, or, if any were made, no record of success or failure became public. As there seems to be a better feeling prevalent at this time, and a livelier curiosity manifested, we re produce the brief article we then- penned. It ran thus: “The cultivation of Ramie as a substitute for cotton lias been thoroughly tested in Louisiana and promises to equal, if not sur pass, the hopes of those who ventured upon the experiment. As the Southern planter is contending against an unruly system of labor, lie must seek to escape the embar rassment by getting from the soil as much as possible with the least practicable de mand from hired help. The Ramie plant seems Ux fulfill the first necessity, and ma “chTnVry ’iiUist be called in to supply the second. “The New Orleans Bulletin publishes two letters which throw much light upon the new textile staple, its virtues and profits. The first letter Is from Mr. Lefra.no, who has given this subject the closest attention. He says; # “New Om,bans, September 7, 1868. 41 ]Vm. At. Buncell , Editor‘Bulletin. “ Dear Sin : Devoted as you are to the inter ests o!' our Southern resources, you will no doubt, find pleasure in calling the attention of your readers to the facts contained in the fol lowing letter regarding the Ramie product. — Samples of tissue, yams and textile will show you the progress es this new industry. “ You will also perceive that the price of 2s. 6d., or 62%c. in gold, is splendidly remunera tive for the planter ; for, according to Mr. Ferry’s calculation, the yield of clean fibre is over 1,500 pounds per acre. Mr. Ferry has largely engaged in ramie planting, and his re port is reliable. There are now about fifty large cultivations of Ramie in Louisiana ; the growth is magnificent, and there will lie a market open lor the ramie fibre next year in New Orleans. Some gentlemen of wealth and progress have resolved to have the proper machinery estab lished here for the purpose. “ September and October are good months to plant, so as to h ive a full propagated stock for March. I have planted largely myself, and good creole roots can be had at $25 per 100, at the Renaissance office, 48 Conti street. “Truly, yours, E. Lefiianc.” “ The other letter is from Messrs. Joseph Wade A Sons, English dealers : “ Bradford, August 22, 1868. “ Dear Sir: We are in receipt of your favor of July 28th. Wc enclose you sample of China grass as we buy it from London at from 455. to 555. per ton ; also, sample of the same dressed, which is worth about 2s. 6d. per pound—the price being rather low at present owing to our trade being somewhat depressed. “ We cannot judge your sample as to price. . Ours, you will see, is much better got up than ✓yours. We have used China grass many years, with increasing success, and have no doubt, in time, it will become an, important article of commerce. We enclose yon swatches of goods. We are making cotton warp of China grass weft, also China grass yarns. We shall at all times be most happy to give you every infor mation in our power. “ We are, sir, yours, truly, •• Joseph Wade & Sons. “ E. Lefranc, Esq.” “The Bulletin says the samples of ramie cloth are fine and beautiful, and look as if they would wear like tin. Have any of our Georgia planters engaged in this cul ture ? If so, we should be pleased to hear from them how far their experience coin cides with, or differs from, that of Mr. Le franc and the Louisiaua|experimentalists.” Thougli we have no results from Geor gia, the reports from Louisiana are such as should move our planters to an investiga tion of this plant, and certainly to a trial. There are many intelligent farmers in Geor gia whose experiments with the cotton cul ture are of extensive repute. Would it not be worth the while of such men to try what can be done with Ramie? That its capa bilities are most promising, there seems to be little doubt. The New Orleans Pica yune speaks confidently of its entire suc cess. The editor of that enterprising and practical journal had occasion to visit the plantation of Mr. F._ J. Knapp, in the Parish of St. Bernard,,, where the Ramie culture has been faithfully Hflplied. Here is what he says about bis trip^ “We arrived in due time at the extensive plan (ation of Mr. F. J. Knapp, when, after a little rest, we started out to the garden wherein the uursery of the Ramie had been originally placed. Mr. K. began wlth <nw hundred and fifty pttnts, purchased of Mr. Roezly of ttc first import#?* lion from Mexico. Os these Only thirty lived, and from these came, since April, 1867, we saw evidence of, and of which we here speak, as well as about 4,000 which have been sold. “There had been left standing a wide bed, abont five .feet across, of plants which had grown up some twelve feet high, and which were as 1 hick as a hedge. These had been left that we might see them, and to say that oar eyes beheld, and not those of another. The rest of the uursery, containing nearly an acre or more, had been layered down so as to pre serve both roots and stalks, as a means of re production in the Spring. “Some little ways off we fouud the field where over twenty acres were already planted and eighty more prepared to plant in the Spring.— Mr. Kuapp, who has taken the utmost pains to study the Ramie, and to make the best use of it in propogation, thinks it best to bed up the earth in beds of about five or six feet width, and to mat-lay the stalks, when mature, in two rowiq. a foot apart, and to save the roots for sale. The stalks are laid longitudinally, lap ping oue another part of the way, and, by hav ing two rows, if some miss in oue row, the pro balriiiiy is that others will come up in the other row, so as to make it continuous In the beds. When these plants come up and mature, the first growth reaching about two and a half feet, he will layer them down and thus have the whole bed grow up thick and high, like that we have just described. “Os the productiveness of the Ramie there cau be no doubt, nor of its thorough security ami safety iu this climate and as far North as Tennessee, The fibre can be cleaused aud pre pat ed-as readily as that of hemp or linen, and as it. is equal to the latter in fineness, and far superior to it in lustre, almost equalling silk, there can be no doubt that it will soou take the lead of cottou in the world’s market. “The only difficulty now is to get it, for its production for market is confined to China and Java, where, being cleansed by hand, the pro duct is small. When it is produced at the an nual rate, of 3,000 pounds per acre, as it can be here, and, cleansed just as hemp is, is insured ten cents specie per pound, it may readily be seen that no other crop can equal it in profita bleness to the producer who takes such primi tive means to clean it. Hut by a moderate out lay, those who buy it iu this condition, or those who grow it largely, may make it worth sixty cents per pound, which price will be given lor any quantity of it, that may be sent to the Eng lish manufacturers of silk, linen and cotton mixtures with ' China grass.' ” We trust there may be found one or two, at least, of our planters whose love of pro gress will be sufficiently stimulated to give, during the next year, a portion of time and labor to the Ramie, and discover whether it is likely to prosper or decay a3 a Georgia staple. While we are eargerly occupied about immigration, agriculture and other matters of material interest, it will not do to utterly neglect,* in the Emp’re State of the South, what may prove, at no distaut day, a bless ing as great as Cotton. W. Hope Hull, Esq.—ln a recent num ber of the Atlanta Intelligencer the follow ing reference to a distinguished citizen of Augusta occurred: “ Mr. Hull is one of the ablest jurists in the country, and if the people of his Congressional District should nominate him for Congress, we very much doubt if he would meet with any opposition.” Toe editor of the Columbus Sun, alluding to this paragraph says: “ Some months since under a misapprehen sion of facts, we put, to print some observations concerning Mr. Hull, which in the opinion of some of our mutual friends, were deemed harsh. We are now afforded an opportunity, which we seize with pleasure, to make all the amends in our power. ance of Mr. Hull, we know sufficient of him to endorse most fully the opinion of the Intelli gencer, and il our Augusta contemporaries will excuse a seeming interference in affairs outside of our hailwiek, we would say to them that if Mr. Hull can be wooed Irora the law, they can not find an abler or more honest Representa tive for Congress.” A Radical Sft.it.— lt is generally be lieved that Brown and Bullock are not harmonious on the subject of reconstruc tion in Georgia. Brown opposes it with all his might. Nearly all the Radicals about Atlanta favor Brown and condemn Bul lock. Our malignant “Governor” may succeed in his endeavor, but his triumph will not last. A Frightful Idea. —Not long ago it was reported that Grant summarily burned, without reading, all applications for office. It is now suggested that this assertion was untrue. The awful suspicion begins to dawn upon the victims of this rumor that it was started by wily old Radicals who want all the places and propose to have Grant’s ear all to themselves. Much Ado About Nothing.— The gens Washburn will have to look out. Rear Admiral DAvrs, who was sent to Paraguay with a fleet to resent imaginary insults, re ports that the stories in regard to the out rages committed by the Paraguayan Dic tator, Lopez, are all false, and that Wash burn’s cowardice was the cause of all the trouble. « Short Shrift. —Mr. Seward gives the Republican party just six months to live as a compact and dominant organization. Chie( Jnstic Chase ditto. The former is not a safe chronological prophet; but Old Greenbacks is not to be despised as a judge of men and matters. The Rural Southerner. —By this title is published a ■ very clever agricultural monthly at Atlanta. Samuel A. Echols is the editor. Terms one dollar per annum. The Press on the President’s Message. The views of the press on the President’s annual message are, of course, generally dictated by political feeling, but the sub joined extracts, from different party papers, are interesting: IFrom the Philadelphia Ledger, Independent. It is not our purpose to view the mess age in full, but the very extraordinary method for paying the public debt, and for “ sacredly observing ” the “national cred it,” recommended by the President, de mands immediate comment. His language is, that “it would seem to~be but just and equitable that the 3ix per cent, interest now paid by the Government should be applied to the reduction of the principal in semi-annual instalments, which, in sixteen years and eight months, would liquidate the entire national debt.” Whether this means that the interest should be withheld from the bondholders aud be applied to the payment of the principal when the bonds mature, or whether the payment of the in terest to the bondholders for the next six teen years aud eight months is to be con sidered a full discharge of the principal at }he end of that time, is not quite clear.— But in either case it is the worst case of repudiation yet broached by any public man. The reasoning by which the Presi dent reaches th s startling proposition is this: that the bondholders get six per cent, interest in gold, which he says equals nine per cent. In currency i that they then con vert the bonds into capital in the national banks, and thus get six per cent, more in currency, making fifteen per cent.; that tyeir exemption from taxation equals two per cent., making in all seventeen per cent, interest; that the holders of the bonds get them at low rates, &nd have thus already received a larger amount in interest than theirAigtjjal investment, and that in con sidewfoiyif these advantages -the form of gfiyinljit M| proposes is a lair aud liberal Compep»aP>tW; There could not possibly life in ■% a grosser temiget of errors. Os theL $2,222«000,000 of the debt now bearing Interest, only about $350,000,000 are use&ag the basis of national bank notes. The. ban&Uiat own these bonds may and probably CM get twelve to fourteen per cent, currency Merest; but the holders of the other $1p30,000,000 get more than the simple uAeogst called, for bjr tb«jy bonds. — The indortlgpus and saving wotting man or has a SIOO or a s|oo bond cannot issoeaational bank notes on it, and make “ seventeen i*er cent.,” and this applies to more of the bonds Wher ever and however held. Hence, except so far as somqpr the national banks are con cerned, the whole fabric of the President’s theory tumbles to the ground. Nor can it be true in any sense that the bondholders have already received more than their orig inal investments. In point of fact, many of the present holders have not received one cent of interest; many others have only re ceived a single half year’s interest, still others one year’s interest, and soon through the whole list, according to the time when the bonds were bought. But there can be no necessity for. elaborate argument of such a case. We have never seen a more utterly unaccountable misconception and short sighted view of an important public matter by a prominent public man. . [ from the N. Y. Journal of Commerce, Inti. Like all of his State papers, Mr. John son’s message is calm, temperate and forci ble, and with some exceptions, worthy of a more candid and consideration than it is likely to receive. It opens with a severe, but very just denunciation of much of the reconstruction legislation of the last thre»ytars, described-as unconstitutional, unwise, impolitic, arbitrary and oppressive, arid urges reconsideration and repeal where failure is manifest. The President also pro tests against the tenure-of-ofllce law and other similar legislation designed for politi cal effect and partisan aggrandizement. He gives a concise history of the finances of the country from the formation of the Government tfjfthe presqdt cfate, but when he attempts to comment*on this topic he betrays his want of personal with financial intricacies. * * * * Recovering from this muddle he becomes more coherent, but is wanting in a nice sense of what is due to the national honor when he urges a compromise with the pub lic creditors on the ground that this is re quired by an honest consideration of the interests of “the masses of the people.” All true patriots must regret such a proposi tion. The class tlius described are the debtors, and it cau never be for the honor or true interest of a debtor to compromise with his creditor, if he has the ability to fulfill his obligation according to its terms. The President describes in forcible lan guage some of the evils of a depreciated paper currency, but fails to suggest any practical method for enforcing that return to a sound monetary system wuich lie ad vocates, and which all profess so ardently to desire. [From the Philadelphia Inquirer, Rep. What the President says upon other mat ters will excite no very great comment. His plan to pay off the national debt in six teen years and eight months has, at least the merit of novelty, in this, that the scheme of repudiation differs from that of Pendleton, and, therefore, mav be considered original. Pendleton favored an immense issue of greenbacks to pay off the bonds which are payable in coin, but Johnson deserves credit for having discovered anew way to cheat the public creditors. His idea is to take from the creditors of the Govern ment all interest due upon their bonds and securities, and promised to be paid, until the debt is paid. He lias, by arithmetical calculation, ciphered out that by cheating the public creditors out of their interest during a term of sixteen years and eight months, it will lie possible, by appropriat ing the money thus “conveyed” to pay off the principal of tip: ntthlic debt jit the time named—a most remarkable and highly suc cessful piece of financiering. The discovery that by repudiating a portion of a debt tliepe will be less to pay upon the balance is one which we could only expect’ from a great mind like that of Mr. Johnson. How much more startling would have been the result if the President had stumbled upon the idea that if the whole debt were re pudiated at once there would be nothing to pay, and that peace, prosperity and no taxes would be the immediate consequence. [From tlio New York Tribune, Uad. Certainly, in what Mr. Johnson says of the payment of the public debt and the re sumption of specie payments there is truth. He is right in urging that provision Ije made for the steady reduction of the debt, and in declaring that the time has come for immediate payments of specie. But this truth is lost in hiw monstrous proposal that the nation shall cheat Its creditors, foreign and domestic, dishonor Hie American name, and run up the black flag of the pirate over the dome of the Capitol itself. Other repu diators have only dared to propose to pay the principal of the debt in paper, but this new apostle of infamy advises the American people not to pay the principal at all. Six teen years of interest is enough to pay. Is not this a financial plan which ail intelli gent lunatic might be ashamed of? Yet it is officially proposed by the President of the United States, and goes to the world with the sanction of his name. This is the worst of it. We can despise the proposal and the proposer, but to-day it is published in every city of Europe that the Chief Magistrate of the United States advises his countrymen to become liars and swindlers. Happily for us the counsel comes from an impeached officer who is almost at the close of his career. [From the Phi In.idobia Press, Rad. I The corporeal wadding of Booth’s pistol lias perpetrated his last aunual insult upon an intelligent public. He open* igifcfe a dis graceful inuendo by calling attention “ to the state of the Union, and tt* continued dis organized eondiKo'i * * Aping immaculacy, he disembowels himself when he speak* qf “ magnanimity in retracing steps wKeP convinced of error,” &c. His assumption that, reconstruction has failed is denied by the facts ; and his advice that tbo laws bje repealed is the crude offspring of inSatuti-- tion. Shrewd indeed is the assertion, “ al though the Constitution requires that such State shall be represented in Congress, Vir ginia, Mississippi and Texas are yet ex cluded from the two Houses;” but it will deceive no one now. It is the vapor of a freuzied brain —the babble of a clown in the theatre of opinion. [From the New York Times, Rep. Mr. Johnson’s message is not of th* pa cificatory sort. It wili not extort admira tion from his opponents, or ’elieitLxpres sions of regret at the approaching close of his official career. We fear,lndeed, that its treatment by those to whom it is addressed will be the reverse of respectful, and that it will be dismissed with more enrtness than ceremony. If his words fait upon deaf ears, he may thank only himself. It was not in cumbent on him to celebrate his consistency by reviving the reconstruction controversy, or to prejudice the consideratfeau of non partisan subjects by provoking fresh quar rels with the bodies whose action he in vokes. Stubbornness is not statesmanship, as he should have learned before now. [From tfie Philadelphia Age, Dein. It is a calm, temperate, well-written docu ment, meeting all the open questions in a manly manner, and supporting the views enunciated with facts, law and logic. * * The message is an interesting one, both on account of the variety and importance of the topics treated, and the able "manner in which they ato handled, and will command and receive universal attention, both at home and abroad. [From Hte’JTeTi jlorlc WoiM, Dem. The doctrines of the President, though susceptible of such as an honest man may entertain. The funda mental idea of President jjohnsou is, that the public creditors are, e&titled -to receive back as much as they actually gave, with a reasonable compensation for it* use. This principle may be mgfcppliedibnt It is beyond all question Jbumgi, ln»e(«jgfr “ Lump,” of the Boston Transcript, is about to publish, a book from Ills remiimeences of the Boston stage, which havfe from time to time .appeared in the Transiript. That his book ■will have a large circulation there caa be no doubt, as bis remieiscenees have the great merit of being exact as regards truth. They are, In ad dition. well written. FUNERAL fITOTICK. THE FRIENDS AND AOtUAINTANCES OF Mr. aad Mr*. William FinQh are respectfully in vited to atte id the funeral of the latter, from the First Baptist Church, at half-part 2 o’clock, THIS (Wed nesday) AFTERNOON. ( Georgia State Lottery FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE Masonic Orphan’s Horne. The following were the drawn number*, in the Sup plementary Scheme, drawn at Augusta, Georgia, December 16. MORNING DRAWING— CIass No. 647. 41 39 19 14 33 14 74 65 48 38 13 17 12 Drawn Numbers. EVENING DRAWING— CIass No. 848. 38 35 55 40 73 S3 17 »t 33 43 43 66 73 13 Drawn Numbers. declS ———mmmmm i— imm ■> SPECIAL NOTICES. OF'JFICIA-lLi. Proclamation by the Governor, Whereas, Official information has been received at this Department that a murder was committed in the county of Pike on the 23d of November, 1868, upon the bodyof Robert Pilkinton, by John A. Dominick, and that said Dominick has fled from justice: 1 have thought proper, therefore, to issue this my Proc lamation, hereby offering a reward of One Hundred Dol lars for the apprehension and delivery of said Dominick, to the Sheriff of said county and State. And I do moreover charge and require all officers iu this State, civil and military, to be vigilant in endeavor ing to apprehend the said Dominick, in order that he may be brought to trial for the offense with which he slands charged. Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State, at the Capitol, in Atlanta, this fifth day of December, in the year of our Lord, eighteen hundred and sixty eight, and oi the Independence of the United States of America the ninety-third. RUFUS B. BULLOCK, Governor. By the Governor: B. B. DeGravfenrikd, Secret; ry Executive Department. decl6-d3ftcl Bar AUGUSTA CHAPTER, No. 2, R.\ A.\ M.-.-The Annual Convocation of this Chapterwill beheld in Chap ter Room (Masonic Hall), THIS (Wednerdaj) EVEN ING, at 7 o’clock. Officers and companions are requested to be prompt in their attendance. Thn election of Officers for the ensuing year will he held, and the Royal Arch Degree conferred. By order of M.\ E.\ Brnj. B. Rosskll, H.\ P.\ C. G. GOODRICH. declC-1 Secretary. Convalescence. After a disease lias been conquered, there is siill the weakness that it leaves behind it io he removed. Con -ralescence is a tedious affair. If the enfeebled and flac cid muscles, the shattered nerves, the thin and watery blood could speak, they would cry for help. In ton many cases sircli help a, is given them is not of the right kind*' The fiery slimn'auts of commerce dohuira. They kindle a temporary flame, which is a mockery. Their < fleet passes, and the last stale of him who uses thorn is worse than the Brat. Not such is the effect of HOSTETTER'd STOMACH BITTEItS. There is no drawback to its ton ing properties. It has been found THE GREAT MEDI CINE OF THE AGE for sustaining and bracing up the enfeebied constitution—no matter how much debilitated —seat nut only be stows strength, but soothes the nor. vous s> stem arpl al ays all excitement of th , hr,tin. While tin's excellent preparation po l Besses such effective proper ties, it is perfectly safe and is agreeable to tbe tas’e. A tempts have been made to lival it. They have failed Can it be neces ary to -ay why they have failed 1 Ask the r«a; »e eti dyspeptics, bilious sufferers, victims of fever ami ague and nervous subjects who* have experi. euced its effects, what they think of it. Ask them, and lie guidetl by what they say. Asa household medicine it is available at all times in cases of indigestion; billions and other fevers, nud all dis eates arising from an impure condition of the stomach or liver. deelS-t.iaul Ordinary's Office, Richmond County,) Augusta, December Id, 1868. ) Proposals for keeping the Poor House, in this county, for the year 186‘J, will he received at my < Dice until Mon day, the 28th inst. SAMUEL LEVY. ilecll-eodtd Otdiuary K. C. Mayor’s Office, at City Hall, Augusta, Dect-mher&, 1868. ) On aud after Mot,day, ‘ho 711, inst., my office hours will lie from 31. p. in., to 5, p. nr., and alWitiv.ens having official business with me al lh; Mai/or's office during those hours, and note't-uiy p/ifcgjir Al. A’.tfiJSSKLL. dccG-lf Mayor C. A. Assistant Superintendent's Office, ) Oeougia Raii.koad, Augusta, Nov. 10,1868. $ Until farther notice the SUNDAY BEItZELIA TRAIN will be discontinue'). S. K. JOHNSON, nov2o lm Assistant Superintendent. NOTICE. Office Assistant Superintendent, l Okorqia Raii.koao, Augusta, Nov. 14, 1868. $ On and after MONDAY, the 16tli inslant, there will only be two Night Passenger Trains each week over the Washington Branch, MONDAYS aud TUESDAYS, con necting with the night Passenger Trains, leaving Wash ington at lU, p. in.; returning, arrive at Washington at 3:20, a. ni. S. K. JOHNSON, Assistant Superintendent. novli ts Georgia Railroad and Banking; 4 o’y. I auogsta, November Vo, 1868. { This Bank is now prepare! to receive Deposits. J. MILLIGAN, Cashier. n0v2.1-lm DR. h; T. CAMPFIELD, l > !•; N T Is T. Kaolus 224 Broad Struct, Opposite Central Hotel. oetl7-3m Wolfe’s Sehiedtun Schnapps. A LARGE SUPPLY of this justly celebrated Medici nal article Just received. Tile Trade supplied at small advance on Pi oprietns’r prices. W. 11. TUTT <fc LAND, O’DOWD <fc MULHERIN, oct3l-3m Agents for Augusta. ROBERTS, MORRIS & SHIVERS, IT ACTORS AND COMMISSION M ERCHANTS Mclntosh Street, Augusta, Ga. Commission for selling Colton, ONE AND A QUARTER PER CENT. iy22-6m Bulk Meats, Leaf Lard, SEED OATS. 20 Casks DRY SALT SHOULDERS and SIDES 30 barrels prime LEAF LARD 500 bushels prime WINTER OATS. For sale to close consignment, by BRANCH, SCOTT & CO., declS t 268 Broad street. TOILET SETS, Vases, Perfumery, Soaps, Brushes, &c Quite a variety of the above named ar ticles for sale low by BARRETT & CARTER, Wholesale and Retail Druggists. dec3 12H MARSHALL HOUSE, A. It, LUCE, Proprietor, Broughton St., Between Drayton and Ahereorn. savannah, ga. This HOUSE has recently been renovated and refurnished throughout, being second to none in the South. who have never been to see us, call, and those whAiave, call again. decll-Sm ■SEW 10,000 YARDS S.DRESS GOODS Received and open, and to be sold at nearly half price. Beautiful OHANGEABMT>KLAINB*fcU#WU*B AND POPLINS, 29 and 26 cents. Splendid GOODS, at 37X and 60 cents. Very fine GOODS at 62 X, 75, and $L Ail Colors FRENCH MERINOS, very cheap: . REPT and CORDED POPLINS and EMPRESS CLOTHS, at exceedingly Low Prices. These GOODS never were lower at Gold Rates. Purchaserrtre invited to call and-examine for themselves, at V. RICHARDS & BROS’. * decl6-lw WANTED. experienced hand* at DRESSMAK ING. Apply at Mines. Skgin’b French Millinery and DressmakicgEstablisbment, No. 328 Broad atreat, opposite Planters’Hotel. decl6-tf Livery Stable Notice. A. WILSON W OUr,D inform his friends and the public that he has re-leased the Palaoe Stables, and it will be fur nished with as fine CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, and HORSES, for Hire, as any other stables in the city, and at as low a rate. HORSES kept by the day, "week or month, at as LOW RATES as any other stables. The Stables will bo under the supervision of Dr. H. L. Spossi.br. HORSES and MULES always on hand for sale. Thankful for past patronage, a renewal of the same is solicited. ' dec 16-a Brosha Shawls. Brush a Shawls. ELEGANT FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS, Now on exhibition at the decl6-lw FREDERICKSBURG BTORE. Furs, Furs. (loaks, Cloaks. ALL GRADES AND PRICES, » Suitable for Christmas Presents, at the decl6-Iw FREDERICKSBURG STORE. $1 50. $1 50. $1 60. THE $1 5© Window and Show Case AT THE FREDERICKSBURG STORE, A NOVELTY. Cali and see it. NEW GOODS added daily. Some of them wo'th from $3 to $5. ALL TO BE SOLD AT $1 50 EACH, declfllw Merchants, Merchants. OUR ATTENTION. Tou always do well with our GOODS, ad make Good Profits upon them. Our Wholesale Stock was never larger or better as sorted. We will do you right Call and see us. V. RICHARD* & BROS., declß lw At the Fredericksburg StoTe. ilpplcs. Potatoes, Onions. io BBLS. NORTHERN APPLES 20 bhls Selected NORTHERN POTATOES 10 bhls 81 LVER.SKIN ONIONS Received and for sale by JAMES G. BAT LIE A BROTHER. tt-F* A regular supply of the above received weekly. CJrACKERS, CHEESE, TEA, COFFEES and SUGARS, NEW BUCKWHEAT, SYRUP and FLOUR. A fresh supply of finest quality received and for sale by JAMES O. BAILIE & BROTHER. Pacific ixuano Company's Soluble PACIFIC GUANO. Capital, One Million Hollars. m J. HIS GUANO diiters from Peruvian Guano simply in the relative proportions of tt e same element of fertility. Its use din ing the past, four years, for the culture of Colton and Corn, has given to it a character lor stand ard excellence unsurpassed by Peruvian Guano, and ivhen seasons of drought intervene itpiodiice* a larger increase of crops. The price at which this Guano is placed is so much below that of Peruvian Guano as to constitute it. au object of material importance to Southern agriculture. The Company looks to “ large sales," small “prof its” and a pi rmanent trade for compensation on capi tal invested. The large capital and resources of the Company en ables it to furnish a Guauo of the highest value, at the lowest possiMe cost to consumers, and the highest interest of the Company i» recognized in this policy. Dr. Ht. Julian Ravsnkl, of Charleston, S. C ,is Scientific Director to the Company, which aftords a sure guarantee of the continued excellence of the Guano. None genuine unless branded with the name of JonN 8. Kiibsk & Cos., General Agents of the Pacific Guano Company. Cash price for ?,000 lbs., S7O 00; payable Ist No vember, 1869, with 7 percent, interest added, $75 00, wiih a- proved city acceptance. My Warehouse is open In Planters, and they are in \ ited to take a sample for experiment, without cost. N. B.—Constantly on haand a fnli»upply of PURE PERUVIAN GUANO, FLOUR OK BONK and LAND PLASTER. J. O. MATIIEWSON, dei-3-su*w4tn Agent. Fish, Hams, Tongues, Canned Fruits, Vegotebios, &c. 60 KITS and hal' bble MACKEREL, Ac. 800 lbs choice HAM S 36 BEEF TONGUKB 30 doz TOMATOES, GREEN CORN and TEAS 30 doz PEACHES, PINE APPLES, Ac 20 doz fresh SALMON and MACKEREL 20 doz CANNED MEATS Received and for sale by JAMES G. BAILIE A BROTHER. Wines and Liq'tors Os TIJK BEST QUALITY", received and lor snle by JAMES G. 11AI LIE A jIROTIIKR. FANCY GROCERIES FOK CHRISTMAS. * Received and lor tale by JAMK3 Gr. BAILIF & BRO'IHER. Wood and Willow Ware, Received and for gale by JAMES G. BAILIE & BROTHER, Jecie-tuthaa ) »05 Broad street. - POLICY HOLDERS IN PIKENIX MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. RE notified that their CASH NOTES, many of which li ave been invariably behind hand, and the Renewal Receipts for the coming year, have been sent to me from Home Office direst* and are now in my hands for collection. They will also take especial notice that no one in this city is in any manner authorized toCOLLMCBT or RECEIPT lor the above Company without written authority from me. WE. C. BARBER, dccie ts M&road jlreet. IWoina Cotton Seed For Sale. . PURE AND GENUINE, BY BEALL, SPEARS & CO., * Augusta, Ua. J. H. EOHOL, deo!8-8w Lexington, Ga. apple vinegar. J UBT RECEIVED, 7 bhls. APPLE VINEGAR, 2 Virginia CORN SHKLLKKS. Also, iu storn TIMOTHY GRASS SEED, RED CLOVER SEED, BRINLY PLOWS, Ac, Ac. JAS. BTOGNKR, decl6-2 176 Broad street. LONG CLOTH AT REDUCED PRICES. Cases of those Sterl ing Goods: New York AEilis, im proved. V 7 "amsutta, Lonsdale Hill, Semper Idem. ALSO Cases Low Lrlced Bleached Shirting, Hope, Wetumka, Mount Marie 9 Barns ley, -At Manufacturer’s Brices. Janie* A. Gray & €o. Corsets and Hoop Skirts of the latest and most approved Styles, Drop -Adjustable, Unique and Empress Gore Skirts. Extra Sizes, always on hand Corsets, in great va riety. -Astorga, Clarita, Madonna, Eugunie, Bortina, &c. -A full Line of* Extra Sizes. JAMKS A. GRAY & CO. Spangled Lariatane, handsome Goods for Party Dresses. Handsome Embroid ered Infant’s Bobes and W aists. Eine Crib Blankets. Just Received at JAMES A. GRAY <fc CO.’S. B [ ACk" SATIN. Opened This Mor ru ing Superior Quality Black Satin. Jas. A. firay k €©. febl2 1 y-ilec4-l‘2-(lucl3-tf ’-TO ARRIVE FROM A.TJCT ION". 50 DO Z. Ladies’ anil Misses’ lvN !1 TED HOODS, SONTAGS, ami JACKETS. These Goods were bought amazingly cheap at Aucti in, and will be sold propor tionately cheap, at MULLARKY BROTHERS’. KID GLOVES. 50 DOZ. “ Coupe Jouvin ” Colored KID GLOVES, Duchess and Plain, which will be sold at greatly reduced prices, at MULLARKY BROTHERS’. HIGH BLACK SILKS. Another full line of those handsome BLACK SILKS will be opened TOMOR ROW (Tuesday) MOIJNING, and sold at very close prices, at MULLARKY BROTHERS’. BLACK ALPACAS. A FULL assortment of BLACK AL PACAS, from cheap to very fine, will be opened TO-MORROW (Tuesday) MORN ING, at MULLARKY BROTHERS. COLORED ALPACAS. JUST opened, an entirely new lot of COL ORED ALPACAS, from Auction, which be sold for less than Importer’s prices, at MULLARKY BROTHERS’. FROM AUCTION. J UST received, a few dozen Pine and Ex tra Fine MARSEILLES QUILTS, wWn will be sold very cheap, at WSLURKY BROTHERS’, 202 BROAD STREET, jelSejj 12-sep23-oci2onovß-decls Augusta, Ga. FRUIT FOR SALE. 20 BOXES NEW LAYER RAISINS 20 h .If botes LAYER RAISINS 30 quarter boxo- LAYER RAISINS 2 boxes finest quality CITRON 2 larruls new CURRANTS 4 boxes ITALIAN MACCARONI 100.di urns new FIGS ALMONDS, BRAZIL NUTS, PECANS and WALNUTS SAKIIINES, in large and small boxes. declO 6 BAKER & ROWLAND. "strayed, Ihe subscriber, near Thomson, on the Geor gia Rkiiroad, on 9th inst, a large MARK MULE* mouse coltfred, about sixteen band nr more high; about 5 or • years old; well broke to the saddle; shod on both hind and right front foot; holds a very high head when under saddle or in harness ; has a scar In the hollow over the right eye; was making her way towards Ray town when laat heard from. I will pay |25 RE WARD for any information that will Dad to her ia covery. THOMAS B. WEST, Thomson, Ga. Athene Burner and Washington Gazette copy on* time and forward bill. decl6-d3*cl BACON AND LARD. HHDS. OP CLEAR BIDES (bulk) IIH[DS. OP BULK SHOULDERS BOXES OF BULK SHOULDERS BOXES OF BULK BELLIES BBLS. OF EXTRA BACON SIDES BBLS. OF EXTRA BACON HAMS TIERCES OF NEW TENNESSEE LARD. On consignment. decl3-3 J- O. MAT HEW SON. OSNABURGS. 50 BALES of 6 and 7 oz. OSNABURGS. For sale low by decl3-3 J. O. MATHEWSON. SOMETHING NEW AT 314 Broad Street. "R.KOKIVING and for sale, all ARTICLES usually found in a first class Confectionery. Fresh CANDIES on the counter every day. decl3-lw HOLIDAY PRESENTS. K have on hand a large stock oi Ladles’ and Gent’s Fine GOLD and SILVER WATCHES and CHAINS, fine DIAMONDS, rich JEWELRY, SOLID bTERLING SILVER WARE, PLATED GOODS, nr.d a large assortment of FANCY ARTI CLES, which we oiler for the approaching holidays at low prices. WATCHES and JEWELRY will be repaired with tlie greatest care. Call and examine our stor k. F. A. BRAHE A CO., Clarke’s old stand, 206 Broad street. dccin-tf * WHISKY. BBLS. WHITE CORN WHISKY BBLS. RYE WHISKY BBLS. CHOICE OLD MONONGA HELA WHISKY. On consignment and for sale low, by decl3 3 ,7. O. MATHEWSON. Desirable Building Lots FOR SALE. oNE LOT on Southwest corner of Greene and Elhert streets, having a front of forty-four (44) feet, running hack one hundred and seventy-five (175) feet. One LOT, next to the above, same dimensions. One LOT, having a front of forty-'our (44) feet, and three LOTS, eacli having a front of forty (46) feet, all having a depth of one hundred and seventy-five (175) feet,on the North side ot Telfair street, between Elbert and Centre streets. The above property is oftomUnt private sale. If not sold before the first Tuesday in January, will then be disposed of at public outcry, ALSO, The BRICKYARD and HOMESTEAD of the late Charles DbLa Iqlk nan be treated for on rea sonable terms. W- 11. GOODRICH, Receiver. Augusta, G a., 9ib December, 1868. d«cll)-dlO*ttltuian S A.DDLERY, H AI I N EB^, Leather and Shoe Findings. CHAS. Gr. GOODRICH, (SUCCESSOR TO HATCH A COODRICII.) 271 BRO A1) ST It K FT, AUGUSTA. GA., (DfFEKS to his friends and the public generally full and well assorted Pluck of SADDLES, HARNESS, LEATHER, and ' SHOE FINDINGS. Guaranties satisfaction, and begs a call and trial. sep2s-4mif LUCY COBB INSTITUTE, -A.th.ens, Ga. JRf.V. FERDINAND JACOBS, A. M., foimn ly Principal of a High School for \ oung. i allies in Charleston, 8. C., subsequently President of tlie Fe male College, Lauronsville, S. C., having been e ected Principal of this Institute, it will he opened iiyliim for the reception of Pupils, MONDAY' JANUARY 18,1869. Accomplished and approved Teachers, in all De partments, have been engaged. For Circu ar, address either John H. Newton, Ksq., President of Board of Trustees, Athens, Geo, or Rev. Ferdinand Jacobs, till Januaiy Ist,at Bcrzelia, Ga., ufter that at Athens. nov2l-t.ial Rockbridge Alum Water. WE have now on hand, and will continue to keep, a large supply of this JUSTLY CELEBRATED WATER. For particulars see pamphlet. BARRETT & CARTER, Agents for Georgia. dcc3-linif hT MORRISON, Agent, No. 101 REYNOLDS STREET, "WHOLESALE DE ALER IN WOOL, BEES WAX, METALS, HIDES, SKINS, PAPER STOCK, and all kinds of COTTON. The Highest Cash Prices paid so: the above named articles. WANTED—6,OOO pounds washed WOOL, for which I will pay 38 cents; unwashed, free of burrs, 25 cents. anglfi If Wholesale Dry Goods. FALL TRADE, 1868. D. R. WRI(*HT & CO., 333 Broad Street. Augusta, Ga., T-'T AVK now received a large, complete and at tractive Block of FALL & WINTER GOODS, NOTIONS, &0., To which almost daily additions will be made through the season. We buy for CASH from Importers, Manufacturers’ Agents ami at auction, at the LOWEST PRICKS. We are prepared to offer to Cash buyers INDUCE MENTS UNSURPASSED by any house in the South. AUGUSTA FACTORY GOODS GUANITfiVILLK FACTORY GOODS RICHMOND FACTORY GOODS of all descriptions constantly on hand. We invite examination of our STOCK and PRICKS by merchants and all buyers of Dry Goods. nug29-4mif New Candy Mannfactory. Having commenced the manufacture of CANDY at 314 Broad street, I nm now prepared to furnish the trade with as good CANDY", at wholesale and retail, as can be bought in this or any other mar ket. J. A. CLARK. declS-lW ATLANTA DEPARTMENT. SOTITIIFaRN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, PRINCIPAL OFXIOIS: ATLANTA, GA., MEMPHIS, TENN., i/> Uu VILLK, KY. ' a Capital ‘. $14148,500 00. Gen. JOHN 11. GO a DON Preside,., W. C. MORIIIS Secretary' Gen. A.II.COLRUIT.) v . lion. B. H. IIIIX, \ ••vlt-e-Pre*ld ell , |> Assets July Ist, 1808 $330,04-4 06 A PURELY SOUTHERN INSTITUTION MONEY INVESTED AT HOME. J-BSUKB every desirable form of POLICY. All Policies non-forfeiting. Premiums payable in CASH, o', if desired, may i, e paid in two-tl irds cash ; one-third loan, (without note) with 6 per cent, interest on loan in advatu-e. Loans on interest gum ant ed to be cancelled by J)| V | dends. Premium payable annually, semi-annually or quarterly. No restriction on travel or residence. True test of Company’s strength : Ratio of Assets to Liabilities, $299 67 to SIOO. Rates of Premiums as low as any company can oiler that does a sa’fe business. PATRONIZE HOME ENTERPRISES. REFERENCES : Hon. B. 11. Hill, Hon. B. C. Yanckv, l)r. James S. Hamilton, Athens, Oa.; Stephen Thomas, Ksq., Secretary Southern Marine, Fire Ins. Cos ; lion. Rost. Tooaids, Washington, Ua.; Col. A. 11. Colquitt, Newton, Ga. ; lion Augustus Reese, D. ($. Buti.kb, Esq, Madison, Ga.; F. Phinizy, Esq, W. 11. How ard, Esq., Edward Thomas, Esq., U. 11. I'iiinizy, Esq , Augusta, Ga ; lion John B. Gordon, A. Ars tkll, Esq, E. W Holland, Esq., Atlanta, Ga.; Gun. Wadk Hampton, Columbia, 8. C. ; Hon. War ren Aiken, Cartersville, Ga.; Gens. Lawton and Jackson, Savannah, Ga ; Gen. Henri' l,. Bknnino, Columbus, Ga.; Gen..B. Abbeville, 8. C. M. A. CLR( KhE V, M. I>., Medical Examiner, Augusta, (la. J. 11. MILLER, Gen’l Agent, Office 207 jj Broad street, no\29 Next door to J. G. Bailie 4e ßro GRANITE MILLS FLOUR. Meal, Grits Feeds, &0., For Sale Vu <luanlities lo *uil PiireliaKur* Ai»«l tVarra tnl <o Giv Si.il a non. By UUOltfiti T. JVI KSO.V & ML, liGVO-tl 1 ? Jat liNf ii rt'itrl. mmwiWm, DISSOLVED BONES, L ANSI PLASTER, % E are now ohtuiuing our supplies of No. 1 PERUVIAN GIIANO Direct from Lite Ships or Warehouses of the Agent, of tlie 1 *ls RUVI AN <JOV EH NMIiNT, Ra<-.h liag being BRANDED l>y the sworn Inspector of the State of Maryland, and I J f,l 141’L’V GUAI) a iK.......... WE CAN ALSO FURNISHJ DISSOLVED HONES Os our own Manufacture, and Pure Land Plaster, Free from admixture with Limo or any worth less material. JOHN IHERRYIHAIY & CO., to IV. Payette SI., Knit imorc. REFERENCES David Dickson, Col. T. J. Smith, Col. T. M. Tor nun, Hancock county; Editor of “ Southern Cultiva tor,” Athens; Jamks T. Oakdiniir, Htrrhkn D. Heard * Son, Augusta; P. H. Brhn, Savannah ; M. 1). and F. A. Jcnbs, liuikc county; A. Livingston, Newton county, and the prominent planters of the Btatc of Georgia. aug2B-d*c6m PAVILION HOTEL, OIIAIiUKSTON. S. C. Board, Per Day, Ss>3. A. BUTTERFIELD, Superintendent. Mbs. n. L. BUTTERFIELD, Proprietress. oct2o-3m J. M. BURDELL, (Os late Arm F Piunizv A. C 0.,) < X)TTON FACTOR ' AND COMMISSION MKROirgYNT, No. A Warren Block, Jackson St., AUGUSTA, GA., (CLOSE STORAGE.) ILL continue the business in all its branches at the above place, and would respectfully solicit n share of the liberal patronage extended to the late firm. Commissions for selling Cotton, ONE AND A QUARTER PER CENT. Insurance on Cotton (when desired,) ONE -KIG HTH PER CKN I\ per month less than open Warehouses ivlD diclialti For Sale or Kent. A. BURKE COTTON PLANTATION, con taining 1,000 acres, one haU cleared; with all conve nient improvements for family residence ond fanning purposes; 30 miles from Augusta. Enquire of Thus. W. Cohkkrv, of Augusta, or addre s Q. SHRINK, decls cod*cljanl Berr.ella, Ga. Furniture, Furniture, AND WINDOW SHADES. A. LARGE and full stock of New Styles of FURNITURE and SHADES, for sale cheap. Can and examine at novlO-lf PLATT BROTHERS. At Private Sale. /\ fink LOT on Telfair street, opposite tlm Presbyterian ofturcb, having a front of (0 feet on Tel fair rtroet, and tunning baok toward Greene 120 feet.. Terms Cash. Purchasers to pay for papers and stamps. Apply to BIGNON & CRUMP, Auctioneers and Commission Merchants, decll-3 No. 288 Broad struct. WINDOW SHADES. i F YOU want to buy good SHADES cheap, and to select from a large new stock, go to JAMES G. BAILIE & BRO.’S. Chvonlcle & Sentinel copy. declO-lmif
