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CONSTITUTIONALIST.
SUNDAY MORNING. JAN. 17,. 18(59
THE MESSAGE
OP
GOVERNOR RUFUS B. BULLOCK
* ->ffi i£igjg-£j|
, GEOKGIA LEGISLATUEE.
Executive Deuaktment, )
Atlanta, Ga., January 13, 1869. $
To the Senate and House of Representatives :
Upon the assembling of Congress, on the
7th of December last, being the earliest oppor
tunity afforded for the purpose, the following
communication was presented to that body :
To the Congress of the United States :
Having, as Provisional Governor elect, un
der the Reconstruction Acts, been authorized
—hv “An act to admit the States of North
Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Georgia,
Alabama and Florida to representation in Con
gress ’’—which act became a law June 25, 1868
—to convene the Provisional Legislature ol
Georgia; and having by proclamation, under
date June 25, 1808, acted upon that authority ;
and having, on the fourth day of July, 18(38,
been appointed Provisional Governor of Geor
gia by Major General George G. Meade, com
manding the Third Military District, under
aud by virtue of the power vested in him by
lhe Reconstruction Acts, 1 deem it my oflicial
duly to represent to your honorable body that
the laws under which the State of Georgia was
to have been admitted to representation in,
Congress have not bien fully executed ; and to
present for your consideration the reasons
which lead me to this conclusion.
By section VI of “an act for the more effi
cient government of the rebel States,” among
which States is enumerated the State of Geor
gia, it is provided that “ until the people ol
said rebellious Slates shall be by law admitted
to representation in Congress, any civil gov
ernment which may exist therein shall be
deemed provisional only.” The government
of the States has, therefore, been, aud must
continue to be, provisional, until the condi
tions required by the act which became a law
June 25, 1868, shall have been complied with
by a Legislature organized in accordance with
the Reconstruction Acts previously adopted.
By section IX of the supplementary Recon
struction Act passed July 19, 1867, it is requir
ed that “ all persons hereafter elected * * to
office in said military districts * * * shall
be required to take and subscribe the oath of
office, prescribed by law, for officers of the
United States.”
The Government having been Piovisional at
the time of the assembling of the Legislature
referred to, the law, therefore, required that
such persons only as were eligible under the
Reconstruction Acts should be permitted to
participate in the necessary provisional legisla
tion precedent to recognition as a State. The
tact, however, is, that all the candidates lor ibe.
General Assembly, who had received the high
est number of votes were, without regard to
their eligibility under the law, permitted to
take seats in the provisional legislative body,
and to participate in tbe organization and the
legislation thereof— having first been simply
invited to take an oath prescribed in the new
constitntion, which constitution hud not at that
time lieoome, and under the law, could not
then be, of force.
The result of this lailure to execute the law
has been a defeat of the purposes which Con
gress had in view wlicn passing the acts—these
purposes having beeu the establishment of a
Loyal and Republican State Government, afford
ing adequate protection lor life and property,
the maintenance of peace and good order, and
the free expression of political opinion.
The wise discernment displayed by Congress
in requiring, by its legislation, that none but
those who were loyal should participate in the
establishment of a provisional government,
which was thereafter to be clothed with the
rights and immunities of a State in the Union,
charged with the care aud protection of the
lives aud property, aud the civil and political
rights of its citizens, is made the more apparent
*jTThe consequences which have ensued from
this failure in the enforcement of that legisla
tion.
I would, therefore, respectfully invite the in
tention of your honorable body to this subject,
and ask that such steps be taken ns may to you
seem wise and proper for the obtaining of full
information in relation thereto ; and to the end
that loyalty may be protected and promoted by
the enforcement of the laws enacted by the
ReDresentativee of the American people.
Rufus B. Bullock.
By the Governor:
Ecgrne Davis, Secretary of State.
By the adoption of resolutions by your hon
orable body setting forth, in effect, that persons
were eligible to membership under the act of
Jane 25th, 1868, which prescribed the condi
tions imposed by the proposed amendment to
the Constitution known as Article Fourteen—
which persons it was admitted had taken an
official oath to support the Constitution ot the
United Slates, and afterwards gave aid and
comfort to jthe enemies thereof by holding a
wri-UJcchln Constitutionalist.
commission under a State engaged in rebellion
against the Uuited States, and aiding, in various
other ways the enemies of that government,
and subsequently by your action in excluding
from your body a large number of citizens of
the State and of the United States who had been
duly elected and seated, and who participated
in the adoption of the fundamental conditions
imposed by Congress—members, too, without
whose votes those conditions would not have
been adopted; and your having based that
action npon your deliberate judgment, that
under the Constitution and Laws of this State
persons having a certain portion of African
blood in their veins were not eligible to office ;
and such action being in very marked contrast
with the policy and witli the spirit of the Re
construction Acts of Congress, attention was
naturally directed to a careful examination of
the law and to the manner of its execution, to
ascertain how it was possible that these results
could follow the adoption of the policy of Con
gress by a large majority of the body politic.—
The result of this exmaination is embraced in
the view presented to Congress.
It is therein alleged that if there had been a
literal execution of the law the principal legis
lative organization would have been limited to
those who could swear that they had never
voluntarily borne arms against the United
States, and had never sought nor accepted, nor
attempted to exercise the lunctions of any office
whatever under any authoriiy or pretended
authority in hostility to the same.
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Such a body, when it should have adopted
tbe conditions precedent to the admission of
the State to representation in Congress, would
rigidly examine the claims to eligibility of such
other members as might apply for scats under
tiie Constitution of the State and that ol the
United States—when legislative action should
have vitalized the State Constitution ; and it is
reasonable to suppose they would not admit to
seals persons who fell under the disability im
posed by the Act of June 23th, 1868, aud by
the iourtoeutli amendment.
The result of this careful observance of the
letter and the interests of the law would, it is
believed, have prevented ihesubsequeut legisla
tive action, which, so far as it may be permitted
to stand, has virtually overthrown the wise
policy inaugurated by Congress: a policy so
lately and so fully endorsed by the American
people at the ballot box.
The position taken in my communication to
Congress as the requirements of liie R con
struction Acts is funded upon the following
official opinion of the Major General who, under
those acts, commanded the third Military
District—which opinion was announced pre
vious to the election for members of the Gene
ral Assembly: and by which all persons were
put upon notice as to what would be required :
iKrorn (lie Atlanta New Era, April 29, 1867 ]
ELIGIBILITY FOR OFFICE.
“ As the questiou of eligibility under the new
Provisional Government is now one of great
interest, we have been at some pains to place
before our readers an official opinion upon this
point.
“ A person who bad never held an office be
fore the war, but who voluntarily aided and
abetted tbe rebellion by bolding a civil office at
one time during the war, sought ttie ooinion of
the Commanding Genera! as to whether he
would now he eligible if elected.
«We give below the official opinion, by
which it will be seen that the test oath will be
required.
“ Congress will, however, no doubt pass un
enabling act, relieving persons who, in good
faith, desire a restoration of the Union, (and
who have proved their faith by their works,)
from the operation of the 9th Reaction, and of
other disabilities, which would otherwise pre
vent them from aidiug in restoration.”
Headq'rs Third Military District, C
(Department (M., Ala. and Fla .) *]
Atlata, Ga., April 15, 1808. (
The sixth section of the first Reconstruction
act of Congress declares, “that until thd peo
ple ol said rebel Suites shall be, by b>w, admit
ted to representation in lhe Congress of the
United Slates, anv civil government which
may exist therein shall be deenc-d provisional
only,” .fee.
Under the provisions of the fifth section of
the same act, “Ibe people of said Slate cannot
be admitted to representation In Congress un
til they shall have ratified lhe constitntion,
submitted to them miiiumhc J*BgQnatr-uctt<nr.
lifts, and Congress the
same ; and until said State shall have adopted
the amendment, to the Constitution of the
United States, proposed hv Congress, known
as “Article 14,” and said Article shall have be
come a part of the Constitution of the United
States.” These and other provisions of the
Reconstruction acts clearly show llial what
ever trovernnumt may exist in Georgia, before
the fulfillment of the above conditions, must
“he deemed provisional only.” The ninth
section of the Supplementary Reconstruction
act, passed July lilth, 1887, “ requires all olfi
eers elected or appointed under the provision
al government of a State to take arid subscribe
lhe oath of office prescribed by law for officers
of the United States.” This makes a condition
of eligibility to office under a provisional gov
ernment very materially different from either
eligibility to registration as a voter, or eligibili
ty to office under the provisions of tbe pro
posed Constitutional amendment.
“ Before entering upon his duties, a provis
ional officer is required, among other things,
to swear that he has neither sought, nor ae
eepted, nor attempted to exercise the func
tions of anv office whatever, under any author
Hv, or pretended authority, iu hostility to the
United States.
“ Mr. held office under the authority
of the State of Georgia while that Slate was in
hostility to the Uniteif States. He is conse
quently ineligible to office under the provision
al government.. It is not. deemed necessary
here to discuss the effect this view of the law
may have as to other officers. But 1 gislation
has to he, taken while the State is yet. under
provisional government; and the members of
the Legislature, must, be qualified to hold office
under that provisional government.
“(Official. | . 11. C. Drum, A. A. G.”
This position is further sustained l>y lhe fol
lowing abstract from General Orders No. 61,
dated Headquarters Th'rd Military District,
Atlanta, April 15th, 1868:
“ 11. The question having been submitted
whether the members ol the General Assembly
of tills State, to be elected next week, will be
required, belore entering upon tlieir duties, to
tike what is commonly called 1 the test 01th,’
the Commanding General is cf opinion that,
inasmuch as said General Assembly—should the
Constitution now submitted to the people of
this State be ratified hy them, and be approved
by Congress—is required to convene and adopt
the proposed amendment to the Constitution
of the United States designated as ‘Article
XIV,’ before the State can he admitted to rep
resentation in Congress; it may he decided
that the. members of l he said General Assembly
are, while taking this preliminary action, offi
cers of a provisional government, and as such
required, undej the 9th Seetiou of the Act of
Congress ol July 19th, 1867, to take ‘the test
oath.’ ”
If there were anv doubt—based upon phrase
ology—as 10 whether the provision of the 91. h
Section of the Act of July 19lh, 1867, requiring
the oath to he administered, should be made to
apply, it wonld seem that the eleventh section
of ttie same Act would, in this ease, render its
application imperative. The eleventh sections
reads as follows:
“ That all the provisions of this Act, and of
the Acts to which it is supplementary shall ha
construed liberally, to the end that all the in
tcuts thereof may be fully and perfectly carried
out.”
That such liberal construction of the law was
expected is evidenced by the following extracts
ftom a communication of General Grant to
General Pope, under date August 3d, 1867:
“ I think yonr views are sound, both in the
construction which you give to the laws of
Congress and the duties of the supporters of
good government to sen that, when Reconstrue-
I ion is effected no loop hole is left open to give
trouble and embarrassment hereafter. It is cer
tainly the duty of District Commanders to study
what the framers of the Reconstruction Laics
wanted to express as much as what they do ex
press, and to execute the laio according to that
interpretation."
Also, General Rawlins to General Meade,
July 7th, 1868 : “ The Reconstruction Acts are
required to be construed liberally, to the end
thatall the intents thereof, viz: the re-establish
ment of civil governments in States lately in
rebellion, may be fully and perfectly carried
out; and it would seem that persons ineligible to
hold office under their provisions should not he
permitted to defeat them."
My own examination of the Reconstruction
Ads' leads me to the following conclusions:
1. —Until the fall recognition by Congress of
Georgia as a State in tin: Union there can be no
authority for government within her territorial
limits except that derived from the laws of the
United States.
2. This authority for government is found
in the laws known as the Reconstruction Acts
of Congress.
3. —The terms and conditions upon which
Georgia was to bare been admitted as a State
are prescribed in the law of June 25th, 1808,
entitled An Act to admit, etc.
4. There being nothing in that Act which
repealed or annulled the requirements pre
viously enacted as to eligibility, those terms
and conditions conld be legally adopted only
by a legislative Assembly organized under and
by virtue of the laws of the United States then
in force, and by a body whose members were
eligible under the Acts of March 2d and Jttly
19th, 1867.
5. —Until said terms and conditions should
be adopted by such a legislative body as that
referred to, the new constitution could have
no vitality as fundamental law.
6. In the Act of March 2d, 1867, the follow
ing condition was prescribed for persons hold
ing office under the Provisional Governments :
“ * * * no person shall be eligible to any
office|under any such provisional governments
who would be disqualified from holdiug office
uuder the provisions of the 3d Article of said
‘(fourteenth) Amendment.”
7. That this restriction was not by Congress
considered sufficiently comprehensive to insure
the establishment of State governments in har
mony with its policy, is made manifest by the
lact that the following still more restrictive
provision was embodied in the supplemental
Reconstruction Acts, which became a law on
the 19th of July, 1867.
“ And be it further enacted * * * that all
person* hereafter elected or appointed to office
in said Military District under any so called
State or municipal authority, or by detail or
appointment of the District Commander, shall
be required to take and to subscribe the oath of
office, prescribed by law for- officers of the
Uuited States.”
B.—Congress is the sole final interpreter of
the true intents and meaning of the Reconstruc
tion acts, i.ud the arbiter upon questions of ex
ecution. (General Grant to General Ord June
23d, 1867. “* * * The law, however, makes
the District Commanders their own interpreters
of tlieir power and duty uuder it; and in my
opinion the -Attorifhy Geucral aud myself can
do no more than give our opinion as to the
meaning of the law ; neither can enforce his
views against the judgment of those made re
sponsible for the faithful execution of the law—
the District Commanders.” Also Gen. Meade
to General Grant, July 18th 1868. “My judg
ment, therefore, is to acqoiscein the decision of
the Semite, and leave to Congress such action as
mag hereafter he deemed proper iu the case the
Senate lias failed to comply with the law.”j
The fact that there is not in Georgia adequate
protection for life aud pioperty, the main
tenance of peace and good order, and the free
expression of political opinion, is too well
known and understood to require argument, or
the presentation of the evidence which has
reached me from many portions of the State.—
In fact, it is hoped that it may never become
necessary to make public information which
would so severely reflect upon us as a people.
Let ns consider what would be the practical
effect of executing the law In accordance with
the view above presented :
The persons elected in April last would be re
assembled. Such of them as could lake the re
quired oath, or who had been relieved by Con
gress of legal and political disabilities, would
lie seated. This would restore the colored
members to the positions to which they were
elected. The body, .thus organized, would, by
legislation, adopt the requirements precedent to
our recognition as a State. Our State Consti
tution would then become of force and super
sede the Reconstruction Acts. Persous who
could not take (he test oath, but who would be
eligible under the State Constitution and the
fourteenth amendment, would then be udmit
ed —the body above referred to being the judge
of their eligibility.
This would not be “ reconstructing Recon
struction,” but simply a vindication of tbe suf
ficiency of laws heretofore enacted ,U> secure
results which were contemplated at thd time of
their passage and anticipated by the persons
who voted to sustain them.
It is, however, urged with force, in objection
to the view heretofore presented, that the. words
“ under any no-culled State or municipal au
thority," would prevent the application ot the
aforesaid 9th Section of the Act of July 15H.ii,
1867, to persons who were elected in April last,
under an Ordinance of the Convention, and
that the eligibility ot members of the Legisla
ture rested only upon trie new Constitution and
the Fourteenth Amendment. [Gen. Grant to
G.en. Mtu.de, Ai>i;)t, tltXli, jjCB.:, ,i%‘ The officers
e!n<r«al uutieyfiliMMMrCbust i 1 WR
eers of the provisional governments referred to
in the Reconstruction Acts, nor aj-e they officers
elected under any so-called State authority, and
are not, therefore, required to take the oath
prescribed in Section 9, Act of July 19tb, 1867.
The c’igibility to hold office must be deter
mined by the new Constitution and the Amend
ment to the Constitution of the Uuited States
designated as Article 14 ”J
But even iu this view of the case, it will un
doubtedly be held by Congress that the aetiou
of your honorable body in expcllinglhecolored
members is inconsistent with our State Con
stitution, and accomplishes a revolution and an
overthrow of the government established under
that instrument; and that steps must he taken
by Congress itself to vindicate its legislation
and establish a loyal government here.
There being an opinion in the minds of many
of the sitting members of your honorable body
touching the t ight of colored citizens directly
opposite to that entertained by a majority of
those who voted to ratjfy the Constitution, and
differing from the opinion entertained by Con
gress when action was there taken upon it,
that body may require the Constitutional Con
vention to re-assemhle—when the Constitution
would without doubt be so amended as to re
move any uncertainly that may now exist as to
the establisment of a loyal State Government,
Republican in form and in fact—one that would
uphold and promote the great principles of
civil liberty and personal lights which have
been developed by the results of the war and
endorsed by the verdict of the whole people.
We may be well assured that the Government
of the United Suites will not hesitate in tin
great work of regeneration until its success is
full and complete—established above and be
yond the reach of those whose convictions of
duty led them to engage in an effort to destroy
that which they had attempted to prevent be
ing constructed.
It is, therefore, respectfully recommended
that we, ourselves, take the initiative in the
consummation of the policy of Congress, and
acting upon our own sOTfce of tne obligation
wc owe to the authority from which we de
rive all we now have, or may expect to enjoy,
of civil self-government, undo what has been
done.
Restore the colored members to their seats,
and exclude every person from participation in
your legislation who took an official oath to
support the Government of the United States,
and afterwards gave aid or comfort to its ene
mies, until such person shall have been reliev
ed by Congress of the disability thus me tiered,
bearing in mind that the only relief front such
disability is found in the action of two-thirds
ol each House of Congress, and cannot be ac
complished by the individual opinion of the
person affect'd, that tbe “aid or comfort” was
not. voluntarily afforded.
It is hoped that thorough action in this di
rection will effect what we all so much desire,
the final adjustment of our political status as a
State in the Union, and promote peace among
ourselves by granting what nearly one-half of
our whole population demand, and to which
they believe themselves entitled—the great
right of choosing on ■ of their own number to
be their representative.
The sentiraeut, in favor of universal amnesty
was rapidly growing throughout the nation,
until checked, in part, by the course pursued
here; and now, unfortunately for us, the de
mand of the popular voice is correctly express
ed by the words of a distinguished Senator, on
a late public occasion, when he says:
“The pure-minded, the noble Whittier,
sends ns a sentiment to-night ip favor of uni
versal amnesty, and the removal of all politi
cal disabilities. To that sentiment 1 do not as
sent. With, me, no more amnesty or removal o f
disabilities till the life of the humblest individ
ual who walks on God’s footstool, be he black or
white, is as sacred in Camilla, Georgia, or in
New Orleans, in Louisiana, as it is m the peace
ful village of Amesbury, in Massachusetts."
Let hs, then, do all in on r power to prevent
what may be deemed by Congress a necessity
—the denial of the appeals of our citizens to
be relieved of their political disabilities ; and
perhaps the still further restriction oi political
power by withholding it entirely from those
who do not heartily acquiesce, and noide by,
the policy that recognizes our late slaves as
mkn —entitled to all the rights ancl immunities
of other men beiore the law.
It is not desired that treason shall be punish
ed, but it is demanded that loyalty shall be re
spected, and, ll necessary, protected.
My only object is the establishment, of a loyal
State Government—a Government that will se
cure to every Union man, and to every man
who favors the Reconstruction policy of Con
gress, he he rich or poor, black or white, pro
tection full and complete, for his person, his
property, and in the expression of his political
opinions.
The same immunity from proscription and
outrage which is new enjoyed by the most ar
rogant supporter ot Secession and opponent of
Congress, must be vouchsafed to the humblest
Union map and supporter of the Congressional
AUGUSTA, (Ga,) SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 17, 1869
. policy, before we caa have perfect liberty or
perfect peace.
If, however, these recommendations do not
find favor with your honorable body, it is most
respectfully suggested that such action upon
this subject be promptly taken as you may
deem wise and proper; and that yon may then
adjourn until some convenient time in mid
summer, leaving the whole matter with Con
gress, where, if not satisfactorily adjusted by
ourselves, the question must finally be dispos
ed of.
Having, as I deemed it my duty to do, pre
sented to Congress the communication which
is this day laid before your honorable body, I
have abstained from urging upon Congress any
plan or measures touching the subject, except
that, on being called before the Reconstruction
Committee of tire House of Representatives
and being asked for my opinion as to what
should be -done, I stated in substance as fol
lows ; That there should be a liberal execution
of the Reconstruction Acts, and that iu my
opinion those Acts require the primal organi
zation of the Legislature to be made by the ad
mission of those only who can take the test
oath, or have been relieved ot their disabilities
by Congress; that this course would restore
the colored members to their seats without any
special legislation, and place the Legislative
Department of Georgia in the hands of loyal
men ; that after the adoption by such a body ot
tbe fundamental conditions, precedent to the
State’s admission to the Union, under the Act
of June 25th, all members eligible under the
State Constitution and the XIV Amendment,
wonld be admitted ; aud no further action by
Congress would be necessary.
It is fortunate for us that added to the bless
ing of good crops, the saleable value of our
staple is sufficient to make its production very
profitable; and this being the season when pre
paration is essential f*xr its successful culture,
let us abstain from legislation that is not in tbe
direction of a final settlement of our political
differences, and give full attention to this pre
paration and to the production of sufficient
'provision crops to meet tire home demand.
With the increased quantity of the staple
which may be expected from our improved
agriculture, we shall be able to develop our
internal resources, build railroads, maintain
our educational institutions aud take rapid
strides along the path of Peace and Plenty.
The clear and comprehensive report of the
Treasurer, herewith transmitted, will afford all
the information now at the command of thai
officer, as to the financial condition of the
State.
The debt of the State has not been increased,
except in the case of temporary loans which
are provided for by previous legislation. The
interest on the public debt lias been promptly
paid since the inauguration of the present offi
cers.
Attention is particularly invited to the full
and able report of the Comptroller General.
His wise recommendations are especially com
mended as being entitled to careful considera
tion.
If The General Assembly recognizes the Con
stitutional Convention which assembled under
the Reconstruction Acts as the proper repre
sentative of tbe people ol the State, it would
seem eminently wise that it should adopi, at
the proper time, the recommendation of the
Comptroller General, I hat the unpaid expenses
of that body be paid out of the Treasury, and
the receipts from the Convention tax, when
collected, placed to the credit of the general
fund iu the Treasury.
The amounts appropriated and due to the
various public institutions have been paid, aud
their condition will be quite satisfactory, when
the changes recommended by your several com
mitte.es shall have been effected.
The m mag-uneut of the Western <fe Atlantic
Railroad has been devoted exclusively to the de
velopment of its resources, and has resulted in
satisfactory remuneration to the Treasury, and
afforded accommodations acceptable to tbe
public and to its several railroad connections.
The satisfactory manner in which the ener
getic and able contractors—Messrs. Kimball—
have executed the contract with the city of
Atlanta cannot fail Lo receive your approval.
You now have legislative halls, committee
rooms and public offices superior to any found
in tbe Southern States, and equalled by few of
those in the North. The removal and establish
ment of the new Capitol lias been accomplished
at comparatively trifling cost to the State.
» The old building at Miliedgeviiie can be made
useful Pa- public purposes; Tti aYfnrUfitnce with
the rmmunendations from your committee,
aud are particularly described in the Report of
the Superintendent of Public Buildings, to
which your attention is iuvited, together with
the Report of the Principal Keeper of the Peni
tentiary.
The Reports from the Superintendents of the
Insane and other Asylums have not yet readied
me. Rupps B. Bullock,
Governor.
Weekly Review of Augusta Market.
Office of the Corrstituttoimliat, j
January 15, 1869. —p. M. /
YOEffVTAVYiTKS
The inclemency of the weather during the week past,
has been a considerable drawback on the business of
the city. Planters generally were unable to come in
with wagons 011 account of bad roads, but riot with
standing this inconvenience many were so strongly
tempted by the high price of cotton as to brave all
difficulties and come to town, and in consequence trade
has hem quite fair in spite of had weather. Our re
marks below will cover leading articles of trade.
Bacon.—There are no smoked meats in tin? market,
consequently quotations are considerably advanced,
Clear Sides 20; C.R. Sides 19)4 ; Shoulders 16. Bulk
meats are in good supply with a fair demand. Dry
Ball C. R. Sides 18; Dry Salt Shoulders 15.
Bcttkr—Experiences a fair demand for the retail
trade. Goshen 55 @ 60 ; Country 35 (and) 40.
CiisKSE.—Dem md good, Goshen 23 @ 26 ; Factory
21 @ 22.
Baggino and Bope—Continue duff, quotations nomi
nal.
Corn.—Stock very light. Demand good for milling.
We quote White tos ©110; Mixed #1 00 © 105.
Cohn Mr >l.—Unchanged.
W’hk at.—Unchanged.
Liquors.—Demand fair, and stocks full.
Lard. —Demand good, prices continue to advance.
Flour.—Uncharged.
kalt.—Stock continues light with an yasy demand.
Tobacco.—Better feeling manifested end demand
improved, especially for fine grades. Prides stiff and
advancing, -ales large.
Domestic Goods. —Heavy demand and considerable
advance in prices consequent upon th High price
ofcitmn. The New York market sustains present
quotations.
Drugs, Ac . —There has been some activity iu this
branch, in proportion lo the briskness of other lines
ot business.
The short crop of Opium, as well as the speculation
iu the drug renders it impossible to quote it. It is
worth to-day, $26 00. Morphine aud all preparations o
Opium have advanced in proportion.
Financial.—During the week ending January Bth,
not much activity has been displayed in Securities,
aud yet some transactions have been made. Wo
quote the following: shares Atlantic <fc Gulf Rail
road Cos.. S4B; Augusta & Columbia Railroad, $11;
Georgia Railroad A Banking Cos., $9314, net: Old Au
gusta Bonds, ex-January Coupon, $80; shares Gas
Stock, $25; shares Factory Stock, ex-divideud, #l5O.
Gold has been steady and quieCat from 33 buying,
to 36selling. Silver, 23 buying, to 32 selling.
Exchange, 4 to oil' par among brokers.
Below we present the.report of the Board of Trade :
OFFICE BOARD OF TRADE, (
Augusta, G*., Jail. 15, 1869—P. M. 3
On Saturday our market opened firm at 27 cents for
middlings, but after receipt of New York telegram be
became excited, and sales’ were made on a basis of 27)4
Light stocks oflering.
On Monday it co itlnucd firm with an upward tend
ency, quotations nominally unchanged.
Oj Tuesday accounts f.om New York and Liverpool
contmuing to he favorable, the riiarkct was consider
ably excited; 28 cents was asked and readily obtained,
some holding for higher rates.
O i Wednesday it continued firm though not quot
ably higher
Yesterday it was rather quiet injthe after part of the
day and bnyers operated with caution; quotations
nominally unchanged
To-day the market opened very quiet with holders
asking yesterday’s prices, but buyers itananding a
concession. Noon accounts from New ■Mk evinced
additional firmness, enabling holders to effect sales at
yesterday's prices and our market closes very firm
at 28 cents.
Bales of the week are 3,885 bales; receipts, 3,737. bales
GEORGIA BANKS.
Bank of Augusta —a
Bank of Athens 50 a—
Bank of Columbus 10 a—
Bank of Commerce —a
Bank of Fulton 45 a—
Bank of Empire State 18 a 20
Bank of Middle Georgia 98 a—
Bauk of Savannah —a
Bank State of Georgia —a
Central Railroad & Banking Cos.. 98 a—
City Bank of Augusta 60 a—
Farmers’and Mechanics’ Bank.... 15 a—
Georgia Railroad and Banking Cos. 98 a—
Marine Bank 98 a—
Mechanics’ Bank 1 a—
Merchants and Planters’ Bank.... 12 a—
Planters’ Bank 20 a—
Timber Cutters’ Bank 2 a—
Union Bank 8 a—
SOUTH CAROLINA BANKS.
Bank of Camden......... 38 a
Bank of Charleston 42 a—
Bank of Chester 8 a—
Bank of Georgetown 8 a—
Bank of Hamburg 7 a—
Bank of Newheny 40 a—
Bank of South Carolina ' 10 a—
Bank State of 8. C. old issue 20 a t- ■
Bank State of 8. C. new issue 5 a—
Commercial Bans, Columbia la—
Exchange Bank, Columbia... 8 a
Merchants’, Cheraw 8 a—
People’* Bask 60 a—
Planters’Bank, 5 % _
Planter*’and Mechanic*’Bank.... 25 a—
Southwestern Rail Road, old 32 a—
State Bank 5 a _
Onion Ban kg 85 a—
OLD BONDS, <fcO.
Georgia Rail Read Bond* 100 a—
“ “ Stock, 92)4 a—
Central Rail Road Bond* 100 a—
Central Kail Ro..a Stock 125 a—
South Western Rail Road Bond*... 94 a—
South Western Rail Road Stock... 90 a—
Atlanta and-Weat Point Bond*— 95 a—
“ “ Stock.... 90 a—
Macon and Augusta end. Bond* a 93
Macon and Augusta mortg. Bonds. 80 a—
Macon and Augusta Stock 35 a—
Muscogee Rail Ko:Wl Roods a 90
• “ “ Stock...., a 90
Old
New “ Sevens 90 a—
Columbia* Augusta R. It, Stock. a 10
Atlantic *fe Gulf R. R 48 a 61)
City of Augusta Bonds, Old 80 a—
“ “ New 80 a—
I COMMERCIAL
APPLE*—
Greerfc ...per bbl.. 400 a 8 00
Dry.#...: lb.. 8 a 10
BACON - '
Clcay Hides lb.. a 20
Clear Ribbed Sides lb.. a 19
Long (Tear ..lb.. a 18
Ribfieu ft B Sides lb.. a 19
Should®.- .....lb.. a 18
Ha£■%*>.. lb.. 18 a 23
Dr} Salt C. R lb.. a 18
DryS»l Shoulders lb.. a 15
BEEP -
Dried|. lb.. 20 a
BAGGING, AND ROPK-
Baggmg— Gunny, yd.. 23 a 25
Dundee.. ..........yd.. a
Burlaps .'v<l.. 13 a
Rape —Machine, Hemp..lb.. 8)4 a 9
Half Coils lb.. 9 a 9)4
Bandsman lb.. 7 a 8
Flax... lb.. 7 a 7X
• Green Leat lb.. 10 a 11
Manilla lb.. 25 a
Cotton.... lb.. 30 a
BAGS—
Osn&bergs, two bushel 21 a
Shirting, “ 19 a
Burlaps 17 a
BUTTER—
Goshen lb.. 50 a 55
Country.! lb.. 40 a
BEES WAX -
Telle lb.. a 35
BUCKWHEAT-
New Beck Flour... ...bbl.. 13 00 a 13 50
“ half bbl. 7 00 a 7 50
“ qr. bbl 4 00 a 4 25
CANDLES -
Adamantine lb.. 20 a 25
5perm....",.. lb,. 45 a 60
Patent Fperih lb.. 60 a 70
Taitow,. lb.. IS a 20
CANDIES
American. lb.. 26 a 28
French... lb.. 75 a 132
CHEESE-
Goshen,.-* lb.. 23 a 25
Factory.. lb.. 21 a 22
State lb.. 18 a 19
COFFEE-
Rio, common .....lb.. 21 a 22
Fair.,., ~lb.. 24 a 25
Prime... lb.. 25 a 26
Choice lb.. 26 a 27
Lagnaynt lb.. 28 a 39
Java lb.. 40 a 42
Malibaf. 11).. 50 a
African lb . 50 a
CORN MEAL—
City Bolted bush.. a 115
Country bush.. a 160
DRUGS, *TKS, OILS, PAINTS, SPICES, &o
Package Prices.
Acid, Muriatic.. lb.. 9 a 10
do Nitrio..,. lb.. 18 a 20
do Sulphuric lb.. 7 a 9
Alum .lb.. 6 a 8
Allspice.-.. lb.. 38 a 40
Blue M:*'’■■ lb.. 1 60 a l 50
BltiedUfie lb.. 14 a 18
Bora*, Ref. .' lb.. -40 a 45
Rriinaftmo..; lb.. 7 1, 9
Cassi*.4Ufn.iamon>, lb.. 1 10 a 1 35
CaloCU lb.. 1 30 a 1 60
CuittfmOr, lb.. I 50 a 1 70
Clitqiide Lime lb.. 9 1 17
Chrome — E liven 'lt.. 25 a 40
do: Yellow ...It-.. 23 a 50
Clove* „«....H>.. 60 a 70
Copp.-Tas ,Ib.. 4 .a 5
Orenm T.-'ltir .lb.. f,H a 65
.. .» ...... :'i 1>..7 ’i
do x .10x12 do 4 f.O a 5 60
do 1 12x44 do 5 00 a 7 00
du I’4IS do 760 a 300
CjliiH'-er Salt"..,, lb.. 4 a 0
Glue 111.. 25 a 50
Gum Arabic, select lb.. 160 a 1 25
do sorts |b.. 60 a
Honey, Strained gat.. 1 50 a 2 00
Indtgo, Span. Hot lb.. 140 a 200
luunp Black, Ordinary...lb.. 10 a 12
do Refined....lb.. 35 a 40
• Liquorice Paste, 0a1ab...1b.. 45 a 55
Litharge lb.. 18 a 20
Logwood, Chin’d lb.. 5 a 6
do Extract.......lb.. 15 a 16
Mace lb.. 1 65 a 1 75
Madder lb.. 20 a 2o
Mercury. lb.. 1 00 a 1 25
Morphine, Sulpii oz..
Nutmegs lb.. 1 05 a 1 70
Oil—Castor ga.. 3 50 a 4 00
“ “ American., gall.. 3 00 a
do Coal (Ker.l Burn
ing, b<-st gal.. 65 a
do do com ga!.. 50 a 75
do do Lubricating, gal.. 75 a 125
do Lard gal.. 200 a 2 10
do Lamp gal.. 2 50 a 3 00
do Linse and ga!.. 1 50 3
do Sperm, pure gal.. 3 60 a 3 75
do Tanners...,., gal.. 25 a 60
do Train .gal.. 1 CO a
Opium ri I).. a
l’otash, bulk..., lb.. 15 a 13
do iu cans lb.. 23 a 25
Prussian Blue lb.. 75 a 100
Putty lb.. 7 a 9
Quinine, Sulphate.. ...ox.. 260 a 300
Red Lead.., lb.. 18 a 20
Roots--Genscug ,Ib.. 80 a 125
do Pink lb.. 40 a 60
do Queen’s Delight.lb.. 10 a 20
do Senegal- lb.. 60 a 75
do Snake, Virginia..lb.. 9!) a 160
Sal Soda.... lb.. 5 a 6
Soda, Bi-carb lb.. 9 a 11
Spanish Brown lb.. 5 a 0
Spirit Turpentine gal.. 65 a 75
Sulphur Kiour lb.. 8 a 9
Umber, law lb.. 10 a 12
do burnt lb.. 15 a 18
Varnish-Coach gal.. 400 a 6 00
do Furniture gal.. 3 00 a 4 50
lo Dam ir gal.. 400 a 560
do Japan gal.. 250 a 3 (Hi
Venitian Red lb.. 8 » 0
Vermillion, t hiin-sc lb.. 1 75 a 225
do A meric. 01. ,Ib,. 50 3 60
Verdegris..lb,. 75 a 1 00
White Lead ground iu
Oil, American lb.. 12 a 17
do do English....lb.. 16 a 20
Whiting lb.. 4 a -5
Zinc, white, in oil, French,lb.. 18 a 20
do do Amer-.1h.. 12 a 28
DOMESTIC COTTON GOODS-
Augusta Factory 3-4 y<l.. 12>4a
“ “ 7-8 yd.. 12*a 14*
“ 4-4 yd.. 16 a
“ “ 7-BDriUs,yd.. 16Ka
Hopewell, \ yd.. 14 a
7oi Osnafcurgs yd.. 21 a
Mom-our 74 yd.. a 14
8 oz. Osnabergs yd.. a 24
Osnaburg Stripes vd.. .. a 10
Hickory Stripes yd.. 12Ka 19
Fontenoy Shirting,% ...yd.. 14 a
Granite vile Factory, 3-4 yd.. a 10 X
“ “ 7-8 yd.. 14Ka
‘‘ 4-4 \-u., a 16 K
“ “ 7-8 Drills,.. 16)4a
Athens Checks .yd.. 20 a
Athens Wool Jeans vd., 40 a 50
Athens Stripes yd., ..a IS
Apalachee Stripes. yd.. ..a 17
Rock Factory, 7-8 yd.. 14 a
“ “ 4-4 yd.. a 15K
Richmond Fact’y Osnab. yd.. a 18
“ “ Stripes..vd.. a 19
Prixts—
Standard yd.. 14 a
Meriiraac yd.. 14 a
Mouning y d.. 14 a
Wamsuta yd.. 9 a 9}£
Arnolds yd.. 12)<a 13
Freeman's yd.. 13 a
Onen’al yd.. 13Ka
Amcckeag yd.. 12Ka
Hamilton yd.. 14 a
American....* yd., 14 a
Dunncll’s yd.. 14 a
Home yd.. 8 a
Lancaster yd.. 13)ia
2{hbbtixg« and Shirtikos—-
New Y»ik Mills, yd.. 28 a 30
Lonsdale yd.. 22)4 a
Hope yd,. 20 a
Spool Cotton —
Coats’ 1 15 a
Clarke’s...' doz.. 116 a
Ticking—
Amosseag, AC A yd., 45 a
“ £ yd.. 37Ka
° yd.. 32)4 a
~ C...i yd.. go a
_ P; yd.. 25 a
Conestoga, 4-4 yd.. 40 a
“ 7-8.... i yd,. 35 a
Yarns.—Nos. 6 to 12 2 00 a 2 10
Fonteoov 6to 12 00 a 2 10
FLANNELS- .
All Wool yd.. 25 a 75
FLOUR-
Country.—Super bbl.. a 10 00
®*pa ...bbl. .11 00 a
EX bbl.. a 12)4
Excelsior mills, Super...bbl.. 10 50 a
“ Extra,...bbl.. 11 00 a
“ “ Dou. Ex..bbl.. 13 00 a
Granite Mills.
“ “ Superflne.bbl.. alO 50
** “ Extra....bbl.. all 50
“ Doub.Bx.bbl.. .. .al3 00
Augusta Mills, Super...bbl.. a 10 60
“ “ Extra...bbl.. all 50
Dou. Ex.bbl.. a 13 00
GRAIN—
Wheat—White, bush.. 240 a 2 60
Red,...,, hush.. 2 lo a 2 30
Coin—Mixed, bush.. 1 00 a 1 05
White, bush.. a 110
Oats bush.. 1 00 a 1 10
Kye, bush.. a 1 76
GUN POWDER—
Kffie keg.. 8 00 a 8 10
Blasting keg.. 6 10 a
GUANO
Oakley Mills’ R. Bone, t0n..75 00 a
Whitlock’s Cerealizer..ton..7s 00 a
Woolston’s A Bone Phosphate
of Lime , t0n..75 00 a
Wando Co’s Am. Ph05.t0n..75 00 a
Hoyt’s Superphosjihate, 65 00 a
Retd’s Phosphate ton. .40 00 a
Sea F0u1....’ .H0n..80 00 a
Andrew’s Georgia Fertilizer,. .. a4O 00
Peruvian Guano ton.loo 00 a
Phoenix Guano t0n..55 00 a
Wilcox G. 4 Cos. Man..t0n..70 CO a
Baughs’Raw Bone t0n..70 00 a
Soluble Pacific Guan0..t0n..75 00 a 80 00
Ober’s Kettlewells A.A.ton. .82 00 a
“ “ A...ton. 72 00 a
“ Alkaline Phosphate,.. a
Rhodes’Sunerpbos’ate.. ton..70 00 a
Zell's Raw Bone ton.. .. a72 00
Zell’s Superphosphate..ton.. .. a75 00
Turner’s Excelsior ....t0n..85 00 a
Land Plaster, t0n..20 00 a25 00
Patapsco Guano ton.. .. aB6 00
Wbann’s Super Phosphate,..7s 00 a ..
Ammonia rhosDhate,...toil. 40 00 a
GRINDSTONES— lb.. 2Ka 3
HAY
Northern . cwt,. a 1 75
Eastern cwt.. 1 75 a 2 00
Country cwt.. a 1 00
HIDES-
Prime Green lb.. 6 a 7
Green Salted.... lb.. 8 a 17
Dry Sailed lb.. 13 a 19
Dry Flint lb.. 13 a 20
IRON—Bar, refined lb.. 63<a 6
Sweedish, lb.. 6Ufa 834
Sheet lb.. 7 >4 a
Bailer... lb.. 814a 8
Nail Rod lb.. 9 a 12
Horse Shoes lb.. 10 a 11
Horse Shoo Nails lb.. 18 a 40
Castings, lb.. 7 a 8
Steel, east. lb.. 24 a 25
Steel Slabs, per lb 11 a 12
Iron Ties, per ib 73fa 9
LARD—
Pressed lb.. .. a 18
Leaf, in bbls lb.. a 20
Leaf, lti half bhls lb.. ..a 21
Leaf,in Regs lb.. a 22
LEATHER—
Northern Oak 501e......1b.. 48 a 52
Country Oak Sole.. lb.. 40 a 45
Hemlock Sole.. .’....1b.. a 35
Harness lb.. 45 a 60
Skirting lb.. 58 a 60
Kip Skins d0z. .60 0) a 76 00 i
Oaif skills d0z.,36 10 a 75 0a
Upper d0z..36 00 a4B 50
Brill! -8 t...d0z..52 Oo a 75 (0
Bridles, fair d0z.,52 00 a 75 00
Hog Seating d0z.,60 00 aIOO 00
LIME—
Rockland, bbl.. 2 75 a 300
Howard, Southern bbl.. 2 75 a 3 00
LIQUORS.
Kingston ..cask.. 4 50 a 5 CO
Brandy —Cognac gal.. 8 00 a 15 00
Domestic gal.. 3 50 a 5 00
Cordials case..l2 00 a
Alcohol.. gal.. 4 50 a 5 00
Gin —Holland gal.. 5 00 a 6 50
American gal.. 2 90 a 3 50
Bum. —Jamaica gal.. 8 00 a 10 00
New England....gal.. 3 00 a 4 00
Wirte—Madeira. ...gal.. 250 a 450
Port gal.. 2 50 a 4 50
Sherry gal.. 2 50 a 4 50
- Claret gal.. 6 00 a 12 nO
Champagne, floe....basket..2B 00 a 40 00
Champagne, inf basket.. 18 oft a 2« 00
IVhiskey— lJourbon gal.. 3 00 a 6 00
, Rectified......gal.. 1 60 a 2 00
Kye gal.. 3 00 a 6 00
Irish.. gal.. 7 00 a 9 00
Scotch gal.. 7 00 a 9 50
MACKEREL—new
No 1 Mackerel bh15..23 do a24 00
No 2 Mackerel bb1..19 60 a 20 00
No 3 Mackeral..,.large bb1..16 50 al7 00
No 3 Mackerel ..bbl.. a 14 00
No-1 Mackerel 1-2 bhls. .12 00 a
N» 2 Mackerel. ....1-2 bb1..10 60 a 11 00
No 3 Mackerel.....l-2 bbl.. 8 00 a 8 75
No 1 Mackeral kits.. 3 25 a
No 2 Mackerel...... kits.. 250 a 2 75
No 3 Mackerel kits.. 2 25 a 2 60
Mess Msokeral kits.. 4 00 a
MOLASSES—
Muscovada gal.. 55 a 68
Reboiled gal.. 45 a 43
Fine Quality, new crop.gal.. 56 a 68
Cuba Clayed gal.. 55 a
Syrup gal.. 7ft a 126
Svrap, Ktu-rt’s choice..gal.. 1 60 a 1 6ft
Syrup, lower grades....gal.. 5(1 a 60
hi ACC All ONI-
American and Italian...lb.. a 26
NAILS— keg.. a 6 60
ORTONS— a 9 00
PEACHES— •- ■
PEAS—Seed bush.. a 1 10
PLANTATION TOOLK-
Anvils lb.. 15 a 20
Axes d0z..!5 00 alB 00
Picks d0z..12 00 a 18 00
Trace Chains doz.. 9 nO als OO
Hoes doz.. 5 oft a 14 00
Spades d0z..15 00 al7 00
Vises—
Blacksmith’s Koltar Key.lb. 18 a 20
Blacksmith’s Solid 80x..1b.. 30 a
Cohn Shellkrs— 12 oo a 18
Cotton Cards.—No. 10 per doz.. 8 0(b a 9 00
rOTATOES-
Irish ....bbl.. 5 50 a 6 50
Sweet bus.. 75 a
PICKLES— ...gal.. 76 a 100
RICE
India...., lb. 9 a
Carolina lb.. 10 a 11
BALT-
Livemool.... sack.. 260 a 2 75
SKIVES—
Mai doz.. 3 Oil a .4 40
SHOT— bag.. 340 a
SOAP-v
Colgate’s No. 1 lb.. 9 a
Pale Ib.. 11 a 12
Family lb.. \3Jzu
Geo. Chemical Works..lb.. 834a
SUGARS—
Musoovado ..lb.. 1234a 1334
Porto Rico Ib.. 15 a 1534
A ...Ib.* 1634a 17
B lb.. 1634a
Extra O lb.. 16 a 1634
C lb.. 1534a 16
Yellow C lb.. 15 a 15X
Loaf, double refined lb.. a 20
Crushed lb.. 1734a 18
Granulated lb.. 1734a 18
Powdered lb.. 17 X a 18
STARCH —Pear! lb.. 1134a 1234
TEAS
Hyson lb.. 1 25 a 200
Imperial lb.. 1 60 a 2 25
Oolong Ib.. I 60 a 2 00
Gun powder Ib.. I 75 a 2 25
Black. Ib.. 1 00 a 1 75
TOBACCO-
Mouldy and Damaged., .lb.. 20 a 35
Com. Sound, lb.. 45 a 50
Medium Sound, lb.. 50 a 60
Fine Bright, lb.. 66 a ■/.*
Ex. Fine to Fancy lb.. 90 a 100
Fancy Styles,. lb.. 1 00 a 1 60
Half-pounds Dark, lb.. 45 a 60
Bright lb.. 6ft a
Smoking Tobacco, lb.. 40 a 150
VINEGAR—
Cider gal.. 40 a 50
White Wine gal.. 50 a 60
French gal.. 1 00 a
WOOL-
Unwashed lb.. 20 a 25
Washed .lb.. 20 a 30
WOODEN WAItK-
Buckets, doz.. 4 00 a 3 25
Tubs, three in nest 5 00 a 7 01
Washboards, zinc 3 50 a 4 00
Churns d0z..21 00 a4B 00
G. P. CURRY,
ISxeh.a.ng’e Broker }
189 BROAD STREET.
A ITGUSTA, <JA.,
DEALER IN
EXCHANGE GOLD,
ilv;:r, bank notes,
STOCKS and BONDS.
Collection promptly attended to.
ie24-tf
Importation Direct.
Irish Linens, at Reduced Prices.
HAVING made arrangements with a celebrated
Linen Manufacturer in Belfast, Ireland, to fur
nish ns with these Goods at manufacturer’s prices,
and to make a clearance of our present stock of IRISH
LINENS, we will, from THIS DAY, oftdr them at
very much less than the market value.
will soon receive, direct from Irelani. for our
RnlmleH large invoice of FRONTING LIN
« DAMASK, NAPKINS, DOYLES,
BIRD eye DIAPERS,’ TOWELING, SHIRT
FRONTS, Linen Cambric UDK’FA, 4c., &.
* ’ V. RICHARDS * BROS.,
janls-6 Fredericksburg Store.
STOCKS AND BONDS.
o
South Carolina railroad stock
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUPONS
MISSISSIPPI AND TENNESSEE BONDS
MISSISSIPPI CENTRAL BONDS
MOBILE AND OHIO STERLINGS AND IN
COMES
UNION AND SPARTANBURG, endorsed by
South Carolina.
Wanted by
BRANCH, SONS & CO.,
janl2-tf 223 Broad street, Augusta.
HORLEY’S AGUE TONIO.
PERFECTLY RELIABLE.
The only remedy for Chills and Fever or A {te and
Fever that is or can be depended upon is Hurley’s
Ague Tonic. There have been thousands cured by
using it who had tried the usual remedies without
benefit; but in no case has
Hurley’s Ague Tonic
failed to effect a cure. All who bare used it
cheerfully tell their afflicted friends oi it, as a sure and
certain cure for chilis and fever. Any one suffering
from the chills would consult their own interest by
sending to a drug store and buying a bottle. Itis
pleasant to take, compared with others, and will hr
certain to cure all eases of fever and ague or chills anc
fever.
JAMES RUDDLE & CO.,
Louisville, Ky.
PURIFY YOUR BLOOD!
Hurley’s Sarsaparilla.
Is already recognized by the most eminent physicians
in all parts of the country, to be the most surprising
and effective remedy for certain diseases of whirl
they have any knowledge.
All other Compounds or Syrups of this root havt
hitherto failed to command the sanction of the Facul
ty, because on being tested, they have been found ti
contain noxious iagredients, which neutraliie the goo<'
effects of the Sarsaparilla, and oftentimes injure the
health of the patient. It is not so with UURLEY’t
preparati ?n,
. This is the pure and genuine extract of the root, anc
on trial, be found to effect a certain and per
fect cure :: f the following complaints and diseases:
Affections of the Bones, Habitual Costiveness
Debility, Diseases of the Kidneys, Dyspep
sia, Erysepilas, Female Irregulari
ities, Fistula, all Skin Diseases,
Liver Complaint, Indiges
tion, Piles, Pulmonary
Diseases, Syphilis,
Scrofula or
King's
Evil.
HURLEY’S
POPULAR WORM OANDY
As this is really a SPECIFIC FOR WORMS, and
the best and most palatable form to give to children,
it is not surprising that it is fast taking the place ol
all other preparations lor worms—it being perfectly
tasteless, any child will take it.
KIURLGY’ti
STOMACH BITTERS,
For
Debility
Loss of Appe
tite, Weakness, In
digestion, or Dyspepsia,
Want of Action of the Livc.r,
OR’ DISORDERED STOMACH,
There qA o BUtersMiat oan Compare wilhthese
n removing these distressing complaints. For sale ot
can be had at any drug store in the United States, or
from the proprietors.
JAM EH RUDDLE 4. 00., Proprietors.
Louisville, Ky.
NOTICE TO MOTHERS.
DR. SEABKOOK’S
Infant Soothing Syrup 1
WK have, by purchase of the original receipt,
become sole proprietors of this Celebrated Medicine.
We ask you to give it a trial, with an assurance that
you will in future discard all those nauseous and de
structive stuffs, such as Bateman’s Drops, Godfrey’s
Cordial, Deweo’s Mixture, 4c., combinations of a past
and anti-progressive age, when it was thought that
the mere disgusting the mixture the better the medi
cine.
Use in the future only SEABROOK’S, a combina
tion quite up with the advancement of the age.—
Pleasant to take, harmless in its action, efficient and
reliable In all cases. Invaluable in the following
diseases ;
Summer Complaint, Irreg
ularities of the Bow els,
Restiveness, Teeth
ing, &c.
Gives health to the child and rest to the mother.
We could furnish aßy quantity of certificates bear
ing evidences of its superior qualities, hut prefer that
our medicine should stand on its own merits, which
It vrill do upon trial.
DR. SEABROOK’S
ELIXIR OF PYROPHOSPHATE
OF
IRON AND OALISAYA.
9
This elegant combination possesses all the best
Tonic properties of Peruvian Bark and Iron, without
the disagr eablc taste and bad effects of either, sepa
rately or in other preparations, of these valuable medi
cines. It should be taken in all cases when a gentle
tonic impression is requited—after convalescence from
Fevers or other debilitating diseases, or in those dis
tressing irregularities peculiar to females. No female
should be without it, if liablo to such diseases for
nothing can well take its place.
Oriental Pearl Drops I
For beautifying the complexion, effectually remov
ing Tan, Freckles, Blotches, and giving the skin an
elegant smoothness not easily attained by any other..
Its use among the ladles in the East, gives it a churac
let for efficiency which at once stamps it as infinitely
superior lor the toilet ot any lady.
BETTISON’B
ENGLISH HOUSE LINIMENT,
Has proven itself one of the best Liniments made foi
Sprains, Bruises, 4c., in all cases when tried foreithei
man or beast, and will do all we claim for it. Try a
bottle, and we are satisfied you will never afterwards
use any other.
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JAMES RUDDLE & GO.,
PROPRIETORS,
41 BULLITT BTREET, LOUISVILLE, KY
All the aU A Medicines for sale by W. H. TUTT
PLUMB 4 LEITNKR, BEALL 4 HANKINSON
BARRETT, GARTER 4 00., and BARRY 4
BATTY, Augusta, Go.
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FOR RENT.
TORRENT,
Several large, fine rooms, singly or
iu suits, centrally located, near City Hall.
Address » “A. D.,”
janlo-3 Constitutionalist Office.
TO RENT.
♦
TME undersigned offers for rent for one year, or
a term of years, his well known, commodious resi
dence, INGLESIDE, just outside the limits of the
city of Augusta, having all the advantages ot a health
ful location, abundant and pure water, convenient to
city and to schools, and to desirable neighbors. It
contains fourteen rooms, exclusive of those in the
attic, with all modern improvements, gas, water, 4c
The Dwelling House, Out Houses, Stable, 4c., arc of
brick, built in the best style. On the premises, also,
Is a tasteful Wooden Cottage, of two rooms, con
structed for Billiards, with front and rear piazzas. The
grounds contain sixteen acres in lawn, garden, orch
ards and vineyards.
1 o a satisfactory tenant terms will be made very
moderate, as the protection of the property is a load
ing object.
Apply to Dr. Wm. E. Dkahing, or for a few days, at
tho Constitutionalist office, to
nov29-dlactf JAMES GARDNER.
FOR RENT,
A. BRICK DWELLING, containing five rooms,
kitchen, stable and wood house attached; situated be
tween the Planters’ and Globe Hotels. Dining room,
bed room and kitchen FURNITURE lor sale.
Address BOX NO. 549,
janl3-6* Post Office.
TO RENT,
TVat very desirably located RESIDENCE, on
the South side of Reynolds street, next door above
Mrs. Dr. John Car hr. Apply to
JAMES K- GARMANY,
jan7-2w 151 Broad st.
FOR RENT,
T HE LAFAYETTE RACE COURSE.
Possession given immediately.
Apply to
novl7-tf H. H. STEINER.
TO RENT,
One BRICK DWELLING and STORE, on
Broad street, recently painted and put in good repair,
wilh Stable and Garden annexed-
ALSO, IN HAMBURG,
TWO BRICK .DWELLINGS, recently put in
good order; and one STOREHOUSE, on Centre and
Mercer street. Apply to
JOSIAH SIBLEY,
novß-tf 169 Reynolds street.
FOR SALE OR RENT
VE R Y I. OW ,
Two small HOUSES on Ellis street, NosqiMS
and 244. Apply to
octlß-tf JAMES A. GRAY 4 00.
STORE TO RENT!
'X 1 HE STORE lately occupied by the undersigned
as a Boot and Shoe Store, and formerly occupied by
Mrs A. Hbmky as a Millinery H ore, will be rented
from January Ist to October Ist, 1869, on application
to me or to Mr. Jambs Hrnky, at. 236 Broad street.
declß-tf I. P. GIUARDEY.
TO RENT, ~~
T HE TWO STOKES, Nos. 317 and 319 Bread
street, occupied by Vauhuan 4 Mriuruv and H. U.
Butmoh.
ONE STOKE, 355 Broad street.
TWO COTTAGE HOUSES,containinglbnrronms,
fire-place In each, good gulden, situated on Ellis,
above McKinne street.
For terras 4c., apply to
D. L. CIJRTIS,
octl ts No. 434 llropd street.
TO RENT,
A. HOUSE and LOT, on Broad street, belong
ing to the estate of H. H. Oilveb.
Apply to L. D. LALLERBTEDT,
augß-tl I. T. Oliver, Administratrix
TO RENT,
Three FINE LAR&E STORES, North side
Broad street, Nob. 141, 143 and 145, at present occu
pied by J. Praqrr and L. Uozknfelt.
For terms apply to
A. P. ROBERTSON,
jy2B-tf No. 146 Bioad street,
FOR SALE OR RENT,
A. VERY DESIRABLE FAMILY RESI
DENCE, bn Telfair street, containing sixteen rooms,
Modern Improvements, Hot nnd Cold Water and
Range In Kitchen; Hot, Cold and Shower in Bath
Room ; largo, new Brick Stable, and Smoke House on
the premises. Possession first January. Apply to
dec2o-tf JAS. A. GRAY 4 CO.
Furniture, Furniture,
AND
WINDOW SHADES.
-A- LARGE and full stock of New Styles of
FURNIIURK and SHADES, for sale che.»p. Oaii
and examine at
novie-tl PLATT B ’OTHERS.
Cloaks, Cloaks.
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A. LOT OF FINE AND MEDIUM PRICED
CLOAKS
Just received, and will be sold low at
W. F. REEB’B,
196 Broad street,
janlo-tf Two doors below French adore.
Calicoes, Calicoes.
.A. full LINE OF DARK AND MEDIUM
CALICOES,
At low prices. Also, lull lines of
BROWN AND BLEACHED LONG CLOTHS,
At the lowest market prices, at
W. F. KHKD’g,
j’ini3-tf 196 Broad street.
COAL! COAL! COAL!
ILED ASH COAL.
TVe undersigned takes pleasure in notifying his
friends and the puhlic that he has on hand nnd afloat
a large supply of the very best
ANTHRACITE COAL,
which will be sold At a Low Figure to suit the times.
In connection with the Anthracite, he has the Agency
of the ANDERSON COAL COMPANY, of Knox
ville, Tenn. This*Coal ho can recommend as supe
rior to any Tennessee Coal mined. He will sell it as
low as the lowest. Thu kful for past patronag--, and
by fumishi a;< a fine article ol Coal and ut’.ent on to
orders, he hopes to merit a continuance of 'he same.
G. S. HOOKEY,
aoplS-tf 210 Broad street,