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■f* CONSTITUTIONALIST. AXT GUT ST A. GhA. n:" i ■ ■ —~ W&DNISDAY MORNING. FEB. 17.1869 The True Policy- The Commercial and Financial Chronicle, in an able article on “ The South and the Next CotteWrop,” says: WehaH then, in the experience of the past, an uumistakable indication of the course thatsliouW be pursued by the South, in order thatch# now pos sesses may be maintained. First,then, 1 is of tlie highest importance that the plant er should not be led by present prices to contract with the'freed men at exorbitant rates The crop must be raised economi cally and cheaply, for there is no wisdom iii supposing that it can be marketed ex cept at a figure very much below present quotations. It must be remembered that the prices now obtained act as a premium for the cultivation of cotton throughout the whole world. Largely increased sup plies are likely, under this stimulus, to be raised in India, Egypt, Brazil and other places,'and although the consumption is steadily increasing, a decided reduction in the rates must be the result of this eager competition in production. We notice that there is some indisposition among the freed men to contract for last year’s wanes. This is right where he is worth more; but for the planter to agree now to pay an exorbitant rate, just because cotton at the moment is high, would be only toinsure for both parties disappointment and loss—in fact, to check the prosperity which the past year has be gun to develop throughout the South.— Then, again, it is of the greatest importance that as much wheat and corn and provis ions be planted as was planted the past year. It is desirable that cotton should be the leading, but not the only production. A disregard of this idea was the error of the first year after the war, and short breadstuff's crops in Europe put up the prices of corn and wheat to figures which resulted in the fearful distress of the Win ter of 1867-68. We think a little caution now on these points would be of inestimable value to the fclouf h for years to come. Not that we de sire a small crop of cotton to be raised—for we believe the true interests of the cotton States demand a large crop and low prices, which will drive out competition—but sim ply that the greatest economy in production be used no contract for labor based on present rates for cotton be made, and a suf ficient supply of food products be put in to make that section independent Qf others for their daily bread. The observance of these precautions will insure a prosperous year for the South, and do much towards im parting activity to the industries of the whole country. Decisions of tho Supreme Court of Georgia. Delivered at Atlanta, February 2, 1869. FUKTOSifSO BY N. ,T. HAMMOND, SUPHEMK COUKT REPORTER, EXPRESSLY FOR THE CONSTITUTION. Maxey Jordan & Cos., Plt’fs in error, Berry T. Dig*, StoifT, .«] Prom Jasp "- Ann E. Loyal 1, llel'ts in error. J Brown, C. J. Real estate in the town of Monticello was sold at sheriff’s sale as the property of an insolvent debtor. Held, that the wife of the defendant in Ji. fa. is entitled, under the 2013 and 2017 sec tions of the Code to have SSOO of the pro ceeds of the sale set apart agd invested in a homestead for hersqjf and family agaiust a pre-existing creditor. Judgment affirmed. MdCay, J. concurring, wrote out no sep arate opinion. Warner, J., dissenting.—The question made by the record in this case is, whether the wife of an insolvent debtor is entitled to have the sum of five hundred dollars’ wortli of real estate in a towu, city or vil lage, exempt from levy and sale iu satisfac tion of a judgment obtained on the 28th of October, 1861, according to the. provisions of the 2013 section oi me Code, whether she is entitled to have only the sum of two hundred dollars exempted from levy and sale, under the acts of 1845. The debt was contracted and the judgment obtained prior to Lie adoption of the Code. The exemp tion of Live hundred dollars is claimed wider the Code , and not under an act of the Leg islature passed since the adoption of the Code. The constitution of this State, at the time of the adoption of the Code, declared that “ retroactive laws, injuriously affecting any right of the citizen, are prohibited.”— The second section of the Code declares that ‘“this Code shall take effect on the first day of January, 1863. All oflenses com mitted prior to that date shall be tried and punished under existing laws, aud all lights or obligations or duties acquired or imposed by existing laics shall remain valid and binding, notwithstanding the repeal or modification of such laws.” In my judgmeut, the rights of the cred itor, as well as tiie right of the claimant in this case, arc to be measured and decided iu accordance witli the law, as the same existed, prior to Lie adoption of the Code To hold otherwise would be to ignore that iVronmirs irfrJityitti? oli u ai°ft of the adoption of the Code, as well as the express provisions of the Code, which was adopted in strict compliance with that con stitution. I, therefore, dissent from the judgment of the court in this case. Ciias. B. Jordan, Judge A. Reese for plaintiff in error. Geo. T. Bartlett for defendant iu error. Southern Express Company £ Case from John L?' Shea. ) Warner, J. When, upon the trial of an action brought against the Southern Express Company, as common carriers, for the loss of goods, it appeared in evidence that there were two companies, one, to wit: The Adams Ex press Company, chartered in the State of New York, and the other, to wit: The Southern Express Company, chartered in the State of Georgia; that the contract for the transportation of the goods was made by the plaintilf with the Adams Express Company in New York, by which the latter company undertook to transport the goods, as common carriers, to Macon, Georgia, the place of destination: Held, that, as the contract, was made by the plaintiff with the Adams Express Company, they undertook as common carriers, to transport the goods from New York to the place of destination, either by themselves, or by competent agents, and in case of the loss of the goods on the route, the plaintiff’s of action was against the company with which the contract was made , and not against the Southern Express Company, although the goods may have been lost whilst in posses sion of the Southern Express Company, for the purpose of being transported to the place of destination in accordance with the contract made between the plaintiff and the Adams Express Company; that there was no contract, express or implied, be tween the Southern Express Company and the plaintiff for the transportation of the goods as common carriers. Held, further, that in view of the facts of this case, the court below erred in its charge to the jury, “ that the defendant, the Southern Express Company, was liable to the plaintiff in this case as a common car rier, and that said company was liable to the plaintiff, no matter how they received said goods at Savannah, even if they had, as common carriers, picked them up in the streets.” Judgment reversed. McCay concurred, giving no written rea sons. Brown, C.J., concurred as follows : The Adams Express Company had the right to limit its liability to the extent of its territorial limits, or otherwise by “ex press contract.” This may be done, in my opinion, by an express stipulation to that effect in the body of the receipt given by the company, and accepted by the shipper. Such express stipulation in the body of the receipt is not the “ notieg given, either by publication or entry on receipts, or tickets sold,” which is insufficient, but is one form of “ express contract,” which is authorized by the Code. Taking this view of the rights of a com jjaon carrier, I think I should hold that the this court, ruling this mannerdirected by the statute, I concur in the Judgment rendered in this case- Nesbit Dougherty for plaintiff in error. Lochrane, Cobb and Jackson, Bacon and Simmons, for defendant in error. Mary Lamar, Pl’ff in. error,') J vs J Complaint— Joseph Glawson, Def*t in f From Bibb, error. 7 Warner, J. Where suit was brought npon a contract against his employer, and it appears fioni the record, that the overseer was dismissed by the employer during the first month of the year for which he was employed with out any alleged fault on liis part, and upon the trial it was proved by one witness that her.brother went to the plantation in the month of January, 18G0, paid the overseer and dismissed him, and the court charge the jury “ that the only question for them to consider was whether or not defendant made the contract sued on, and that if de fendant did make such contract as testified to, plaintiff was entitled to recover the amount agreed upon in said contract. Held that this charge was erroneous, as it excluded Irom the consideration of the jury the evidence in regard to the paymmtof the overseer for the service rendered by him. Judgment reversed. Bacon & Simmons for plaintiff in error. W. Poe, by the Reporter, for defendant m error. B. F. Wallis, el. ad., j Plaintiff in Error, I Trover—From ®»- f Chattahoochee G. M. Osteen, i Defendant in Error. J Warner, J. When the possession of a watch lias been awarded to a party by the judgment of a proper justice, as provided by the jy.mtn section of the Code, and ah action of trover is brought to recover the possession of the watch from such party having possession thereof under such judgment: Held,- that the plaintiff must prove title in himself to the watch, to enable him to recover it from the defendant. Judgment reversed. . E. Raiford, by B. Hill, for plaintiff m error. „ , . , D. M. Burts, by the Reporter, for defend ant in error. Banking Office of Hoyt & Gardner, i 5 New Street, > New York, February 13,1869. ) The week just closed has been one of more than usual quiet.in financial circles. Money has been easy on call loans at the uniform rate of 6 per cent, on Governments and 7 on stock collaterals, with exceptional calls at lower figures. The only marked feature has been a continued shipment to Europe of Government bonds, at advancing prices. The advance in one week lias aver aged \V> per cent, on the different issues. This is not a speculative movement., but the result of a foreign demand for perma nent investment. Large amounts of foreign capital are seeking Investments m this country, and are attracted by good railroad stocks and securities. This influx is hav ing its effect upon the general stock mai;ket. It has sustained prices, and may continue to do so, by enlarging tlie field of transac tions and of dealers. This may explain the confidence with which parties have bought stocks at prices that seemed dan gerous, and have parted with them at a profit. The market seems bqw to have reached another pause, at which holders will not make concessions, which purcha sers insist upon. The day has been quiet and transactions are without spirit. The market closes firm. Monday, Saturday, Feb. 8. Feb. 13. N. Y. Central ReadVuV, 95 Toledo,” Wabash & W.. 65 -66 Milwaukee & St. Paul.. 64 M 66 #& St. Paul, preferred. 78>e J Rock Island 131 1 Cleveland & Toledo —lo4 }/ 2 106 Ohio & Mississippi 35 ofih Chicago &N. W., B 3' g “ “ prefd. 91 Vi -*1 7 'h Michigan Southern 92J 4 93;* 4 The supply of sterling exchange is abundant and prices are weak. In the face of this, gold is kept firm by heavy clique operations. It. is affirmed that there is an immense short interest, while the bull clique freely lends its gold, amounting to near twenty millions. Whenever the latter wish to corner the shorts, this will be called in and locked up. Then the leading rate of gold, it is supposed, will afford a rich harvest to holders, aud the shorts will be forced to carry at high prices. On the other hand, if they fail in this, and are forced to part with their gold, the market will break down with its weight, aud much lower prices will be the result. An effort of the Secretary of the Treasu ry to put a good showing before the coun try in going out of office is anticipated, and this, with the general confidence in General Grant’s policy of economy and honest ex penditures, tend to depress speculation fov htgner prices. nerrr op oardweii. fFrom the N. Y. Evening Post, Feb. 11. Funeral of James T. Brady. Nothing: could more leeringly testify the Te spect iu which the lute James T. Brady was held than the immense attendance aL St. Patrick’s Cathedral on the occasion of the luueral cere monies over his remains. A preliminary service was held at the resi dence ot the family, at half-past nine o’clock, which was attended by more than five hundred members of the bar. A touching incident took place there just before the body was removed Irom the house. General Daniei E. Sickles, accompanied by Mr. John Graham, entered the room, and as the former looked upon the face of his dead friend, he burst into tears and repeatedly kissed his face. At quarter-past ten o’clock the coffin was closed, aud, followed by between five and six hundred members of the legal profession, taken to Bt. Patrick’s Cathedral. The body was enclosed in a magnificent casket of rosewood, with massive silver han dles and screws. Thd plate bore the name, lime of birth and date of death ot Mr. Brady. The top of the coffin was completely hidden from view by wreaths of flowers, crosses, anchors and harps of immortelles. At the head and foot of the coffin there were two upright crosses of immortelles, and on a stand at the head two large baskets of the same, surmount ed by crosses. Bix wax tapers burned on each side of the coffin. When the services began the Cathedral was filled to overflowing, and the street in front was packed. At 11 o’clock the coffin was carried up the main isle, followed by the mourners and im mediate Triends of Mr. Brady, and at the same time the choir, consisting of Madame Chome, Mrs. Gross, Professor Schmitz and Mr. Sohst, chanted a solemn reqnieum. Father Ducey celebrated a solemn requiem mass. At tbe conclusion of the m iss. Rev Dr. McGlynn stepped to the front of the chancel and delivered and able sermon. The ecclesiastical robes were then placed npon the Archbishop, when a procession form ed, which surrounded the casket, and the Bishop performed the burial service of the Church. Alter swinging tbe censor, the Bishop made the circuit of the coffin, sprinkling upon it holy water. At the conclusion of this ceremony the coffin was borne to the vault beneath tbe church, where it was deposited with appropriate prayers, and tbe immense concourse dispersed. The estimate of 2,500,000 hales of cotton (say 374,000,000 pounds) as the average Os last year’s Southern crop is a very encouraging one for general trade daring this year. At an average of -25 cents, the South will have cleared, after pay ing all expenses of transportation, commission sales, and so on, abont $70,000,000. And this, says tbe New York Times , will be pretty much intact as new capital, lor the South bought very little grain last year, raising nearly all she need ed. Good sense in “ accepting the situation ' ’ and a hearty setting to work in developing the superb resources of onr Southern country will not tail, if opportunity be given, to redeem it froinJts misery and misfortune in a few years. The Empress of tbe French speaks and writes French qnite incorrectly. Whenever she gets excited she uses a great many Spanish words in her conversation, and when reallv angry, she will, at last, only speak Spanish. The servants at the Imperial Court, therefore, when saying, “Tbe Empress has talked Spanish to me,” means “ She has scolded me.” Veto Message. Exscutiyb Department, ) Atlanta, GAj, February 12,1869. \ To the House of Representatives: The following joint resolution, adopted by yonr honorable body on tie 4th day, and con curred in by the donate on the Bth day of February tristanfcs'haß been presented to me for approval: “A RESOLUTION. “ Whereas, It is believed that a judicial de cision of the question, of the colored man’s right to hold office in Georgia hnder the consti tution now in force would restore the SCSile to her proper position in the Union, and give quiet throughout the State ; and whereas, said question is one which the courts of the-State can properly take coguizance ol; aud whereas, we, the Representatives of the people of Geor gia, are unwilling that any effort should be spared on our part to bring about a state of peace ahd happiness to the people, and a settle ment of that important question : . “Be it, therefore, resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Geor gia, in General Assembly convened, That a case involving the right of the colored man to hold office shall, as soon as the same can be proper ly brought before the Supreme Court of the State, be heard and determined.by said court, and we believe that the people of the St te will, as they have heretofore always done, in good faith, abide the decision of the highest judicial tribunal-of the State, whehever so de clared.” It is with great regret that 1 find the resolu tion to be of snch,a character as to force upon me the unpleasant duty of returning it to your honorable body without my asseut. The desire which, it is believed, actuates both the Legislative and Executive branches of our State government is, so to shape our course that we may insure harmony between the two, and at the same time command the approval of Congress and thereby obtain a recognition of our State government as an integral portion of the American Union. The joint resolution referred to does net, in my judgment, recommend itself as tending to bring about that very desirable result. The resolution does not settle, Dor does it even touch upon, either ol the two leadiug points at issue, viz: The organization of the Legislature nuder the law, and its subsequent action exuJ tiding a large portion of its members on account of color. The most proiniuent objection urged against the. Legislative branch Is that the original or ganization of the body was not made iu accord ance with Ibe letter or the spirit of the laws of Congress which provided for its existence; and, next, I hat as a sequence t* the non-exeention of laws which were specially enacted to prevent such a result, the Legislature has assumed to expel a large number of its members, all of whom Were known to lie earnest and faithful adherents to, and supporters of, the Congress ional policy, because of their “color” or “race,” and the seating in their stead, without an elec tion by the people, of an equal number pf citi zens, all of whom were kuown to be opponents of that policy. There caunot be a doubt resting upou the mind of any intelligent citizen as to the cor rectness of tlie presentment here made, of the obstacles which stand in the way of harmony among ourselves, and of our recognition by Congress as a State entitled to representation iu the Uniou. The eyil results which have visited our peo ple, growing out of our anomalous condition ; the absence of proper restraints to insure the due protection of life and property, and the free and unrestricted expression ol political opinion, are hut the natural effects to be ex pected from the absence of properly organ ized civil government, and do not, therefore, enter into the questions at issue. First, then, let us consider whether the law coveriug tlie organization of the Legislature lias been complied with. For the sake of re ducing, as niucn as possible, the number of ob jections urged to the manuer of organization, we will not discuss the requirements of any act of Congress prior to that of June 25,1868. By that law it is specifically enacted that “no person prohibited Irom holding office un der the Uuited States or under any State, by section three of the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States, known as Article XIV, shall be deemed eligible to any office in cither of said States." It will not be admitted that a resolution adopted by a major ity of your honorable body, to the effect that all sitting members were eligible under that law, was of sufficient force to decide in the af firmative a question which, it is alleged, would be and is, negatived by the facts in the case ot many of your members. Can it he demonstrated that there are not now, and that there have not been siuee the organization pf the General Assembly, many members participating In legislaiion, who took an official oath to support the Cons station of the United States and afterwards “gave aid and comfort ” to the enemies thereof t It this eatfnot be done successfully, the Le gislative branch is clearly liable to tlie charge of not having, in good faith, executed the law. — fSm tax as- aik—action ha* been taken l >7 gress touching the status of Georgia this posi tion ha* been adhered to, and Lhe result is that actiou by the legislative branch upon the Con stitutional Amendment apd portions of the Slate constitution necessary to our acltpinistra tion, is not yet recognized by Congress us Valid. The second point of objection raude is upon the expulsion of members, on account of “race” or “ color;” members, too, who favored the system of government that was established under the authority of Congress, and tlie seat ing in their places of citizens who were opposed to that system and who had been defeated at the polls by large majorities, thus to that ex tent practically subverting the government aud silencing the voice ot the people. The views of the Executive as to the con stitutionality or propriety of that course were, at the time'of its adoption communicated to your honorable body, aud will not now be repeated. As before stated, these are the most promi nent obstacles which block the way to harmony and peace. The question which, as patriots and lovers of our country and our State and advo cates of their prosperity, we should upitedly aud earnestly consider, ia, how shall that ob stacle be overcome or removed ? The resolution under consideration ignores the question of original organization aud pro poses action simply in the direction of asking a judicial decision npon the eligibility of col ored eitizeus to office, without either pledging the body adopting the resolution to abide by such decision in regard to their membership, or even indicating a disposition so to do. In fact, it rmy be urged with force that a ju dicial decision can not he made effective upon the question ot eligibility to membership in the General Assembly. Tlie laws at present in force are ample; and under them any citizen, since the adoption of our present constitution, could have had the question tested before the courts. In (act, such a case is now pending before the Superior Court of Cnatham county, and “ the same will be properly brought before, the Supreme Court of' the State, and be heard and determined by said court , without the inter vention of a joint resolution of the General As sembly, which, were it mandatory, might be coustrued as beiug an improper interference by the Legislative with the Judicial branch of the goveruiuent. The query naturally presents itself, why adopt a resolution which practically means no thing, and can not effect anything ? 1 am unwilling to believe that your honor aide body, in adopting the resolution, intended to submit it to Congress, as the deliberate and final actiou of the General Assembly toward the establishment ol harmony among ourselves aud with the Natioual Government. Are well worded “ resolves,” which do not touch upon one of the vital points at issue, and which have no binding force as to the other, likely to satisfy a body ot men, whose firmness, wisdom, and patriotism conducted the coun try successfully through the great rebellion 1 May we not expect that Congress will ask stronger guarantees for the “ rights, privileges and immunities ” of over five hundred thou sand American citizens of the black race who are among us, than the fallible judgment of three citizens of the white race? After a careful examination of the whole subject, with tbe aid of the light which has beeu shed upon it by the action of Congress, and of your honorable body since the opening of your session, 1 leel constrained to renew the recommendation then made : “ It is, therefore, respectfully recommended that we, ourselves, take the initiative in tbe consummation of the policy of Coi gress ; and acting upon our own sense of obligation we owe to the authority from which we derive all we now have, or may expect to enjoy, or 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 persou shall have been relieved by Congress of the disability thus incurred— bearing in mind that the only relief from such disability is found in the action of two-thirds of each House of Congress, and cannot be ac complished bv the individual opinion of the person affected, that the ‘ aid or comfort ’ was not voluntarily afforded.” The adoption and execution of this by our selves will, I am quite confident, secure lor us full aud complete recognition as a State in the Uniou. Rufus B. Bullock, Governor. There are conflicting rumors about the ac quisition of Cuba by the United States. Some of tlie reports have it that Mr. Seward has pro posed to buy tbe island, and the other that Mr. Hale, our Minister at Madrid, has been ap proached by the Spanish authorities in relation to its transfer to the United States. Dogs are said to “ speak with their tails.”— Would it be proper, therefore, to call a short tailed dog a stump orator ? FUNERAL NOTICE THE FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCE! OF W. H. D. W. Read aud family. Silas O. Krad and family, D. H. Denning ard lauiily, Mis. L. I*. Read and Miss Lucy J. Read, are reap ctful'y invited to attend the funeral of the former, fiom Kofiock Street Baptist Church, THIS (Wednesday) MORNING, at 11 o’clock. " Georgia State Lottery FOR the benefit of tiie Masonic Orphan’s Honic. The followtu* were the drawn numbers, in the Sup plementary Scheme, drawn at Augusta, Georgia, February 18. MORNING DK A Wi NU—Class No. IK aa 8 69 9 57 4 7 1 74 35 lib 5 18 12 Drawn 0 umbers. EVENING DRAWING—CIass No. 80. 3* 11 40 15 55 66 20 5.41 3 73 37 37 ii Drawn Numbers. febll SPECIAL NOTICEsT ■3* AUGUSTA CHAPTER, No. *, R.\ A. - . M.\—The Regular Monthly Convocation ol this Chapter in Chapter Room (Masonie Hall), THIS EVENING, at 7 o’clock. ' By order of the H.‘. P ". CHARLES U. GOOURIOH. febl7-l Secretary. CIIANGfJBC OF SEHEDUL®. Columbia A Augusta, CHARLOTTE & SOUTH CAROLINA R. R. * SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFIOE. I .Columbia, February 17th, 1869. \ On and after WEDNESDAY, tho 17th instant, the Trains over these Roads will run »s follows, viz : COMING SOUTH. Leave Charlotte at 5:00, a. in. Arrive at Graoiteville at A..i 4:11, p. m. GOING NORTH. Leave Graniteville at 8:45, a. m. Arrive at Charlotte at 8:10, p, m. CLOSE CONNECTIONS NORTHWARD. CALEB BOCKNIOHT, f«' 17-ts Superintendent. Prescribing for the People* We have dispensaries, hospitals, noble institutions of all kinds, for the relief of human ills. Every thoughtful citizen appreciates the value of these establishments for the amelioration of suffering. But they do not cover the whole ground ; indeed, it is impossible, n the nature of things, that the amount of good they do should be at all In proportion to the popular need. They are con fined. principally, to large cities. To the sick man in the remote West, tor example, of what use is the New York City Hospital, or the New York Dispensary? But, al though asylums for invalids are not to be found every where, f an uneaualed tonic and alterative is within the reach of all. There is no settlement that bears a name, within the limits of the United States, where HOSTETrER'S STOMACH BITTERS is not procura ble. It Is a medicine for the whole community, easily obtainable b\ all its members. At this period oft he year, when the “ Nlaot sun of Feb ruary ” is beginning to evoke unwholesome vapors from the earth, and the ** fever and ague season " is close at hand, this excellent vegetable preparation should be taken as a fortifier of thr system. All complaints proceeding from indigestion a«e rampant when the Winter breaks up in a “ ground thaw simp'y because no sensible precautions are, as a rule, taken to prevent them. Forestall the evils that lie perdu in many a maish, and swamp, and pool, ready to pounce upon the neglectful as soon as the sun shall have liberated tbe fepriug miasma from the reekiug' so 1. Escape bilious attacks,coli -, aud all malarious endemics and epidemics by siren'thening aud regulating tbe digestive, secretive and discharging organs with the moat efficacious and balsamic of all vegetable invigorants. Djspepsia is al ways aggravated by the damps of earl/ Spring, and Shakspeare tells us that “ the sun, iu March, doth noui ish agues.” Against both these complaints HO3TET TKR’S STOMACH BITI’ERS are the best possible pro tection. feblG-d&ctm.u i Extra Special Notice* Beware of Counterfeits! Smith’s Tonic Syrup has been counterfeited, and tbe counterfeiter brought to grief. bMITH’S TONIC SYRUP. Tbe genuine article must have Dr. John BuLL’s'Pri vate Stamp on each bottle. Dr. John Bull only has the light to manufacture und sell the original John 8m th's Tonic Syrup, of Louisville, K/. Examine well the label on each b.dtie. If my private stamp is not on the bottle, and » not purchase, or you will be deceived.— See my column advert semeut, and m. show car*!. I will prosecute any one infringing on my right. Tho genuine Smith’s Tonic Syiup can only ba prepared by my felt. The public’s seivaut, DR. JOHN BULL. Louisville, ivY., Apii 23, 18u fabl4-eouly * Oi’din Hi. lim»tid i niintjC^ a . b'.o.i ;i . V; Piopoaahr for Archil an and V. utiLtmg th * liulldiiig used a- the i’Jerk of .he .-up. Hue iVui i nod Oidijwry’.s Office will be rrci iyed i•> ti,e until the that day of Ri All Oil xt. Security will ho ;eii»tued for the faithful performance 0/ tfco work. The privilege reserved to accept any or reject all pro posals. SAMUEL LEW, feblO-td Ordinary. ELECTRO CHEMICAL BATHS. Dli. M. A. CLECRLEY Announces that he is now prepared to administer the above Baths, forthe extraction of Mer ury Ir in the ftys | tern. Ih:s is no experiment, but an cstal li.-hcd fact, demonstrated by Chemical tests. The most obstinate forms of Rheumatism are cured in a chart time. The various Skin D s ases, Old U'cers on any p .rt of the body, Scrofula, Enlargement of Glands, Spinal Affections. It is certainly tbe best n ode of aduiinis e<ing a tonic to Debilitated Constit^uiion^. Mercury, Le id, Ar enic, and other Minerals extracted from the system. Having witnessed many remarkable cures in the use of these B.iths, he c an recommend them, giyi so perfectly convinced of their real virtue, has gone to conride able ejft ense to establi b them iu this ciiy, thereby saving the expense of traveling to diitant cities to take th: m OFFICE opposite Planters’ Hotel, Broad street. Au gusta, Ga- iaiiS7 lm War A VALUABLE GIFT.—Dr. S. S. Fitch's “ Domes tic! Family Physician,” 80 pages, describes all Dis eases and their Sent by mail, free. Address Dr. S.R. FITCH, ap23-ly 714 Broadway. New York. WIRE RAILING, a . FOR ENCLOSING CEME- i,ots ’ Cottages, *c.; .11. WWW WIRE GUARDS and WIRE ""■work. FOURDRINIKit CLOTHS manufactured by M. WALKER & SONS, jan24-ly No. 11 North f.*b at.. Pttiladelph.A. WARREN & €O., BO:,TON, MASS. GEO. WARREN & < 0., Liverpool, eng., feoLICIT Con ignmeiits of COTTON and make advances on same. nnv!9-3m ROBERT MURE & CO.” commission merchants, BOYCE & CO.’S NORTH WHARF, CHARLESTON, S. C. o VANCES made on corsignments of Cot ton, Rice, Naval Stores and other Prodnce for sale in Charleston, or shipped to their fiiends in LIVERPOOL, NEW YORK, or BOBTON. Being Agents for the new hnefot Charleston and Liverpool Steamships, we have facil tio? for promptly forwarding SHIPMENTS OF COTTON TO LIV ERPOOL; oct2o tuth*sa4m WINDOW SHADES? If YOU WANT CHEAP SHADES, of all SIZES, go to novl9-tf 1 LATT BftOTHERB. The North British AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE CO. OF LONDON AND EDINBURGH. ESTABLISHED IN 1809, CAPITAL AND ASSETS (IN GOLD): Subscribed Capital f10,000,000 Cash Assets 13,603,803 85 Annnal Income 3,260,635 IAM prepared to take risks in the above Com pany on BUILDINGS, COTTON and MERCHAN DIZE generally, at current rates. Policies issued in Gold or Currency, at option of applicant. Losses promptly adjuster! and paid. J. M. BURDELL, Agent, novß su*w6m Na 6 Warren Block, New Advertisements CONCERT HALL. Lsssu and JOHN TEMPLETON. POSITIVELY °LAST NIGHT. COMMIMCINO Wednesday, Feb..lT, 18#b. The Original World-Renowned Spectacle, entitled the Enchanted WHITE EEAJW.N I With Mr. B. F. Whitman’s Celebrated PARISIAN B&UET TKOUPK! M’LLE ESMERALDI DIANI, Star Danscuso from her Majesty’s Theatre London and Venice. M’LLE AUGUSTA SOHLKK, Star Danseuse irom Theatre Royal, Paris, and Niblo a Garden, New York, .with Principal and Second Premier Dansenßes and full Corps de Ballet. MISS ALICE VANE, The Star of the Sunny South, and STAR DRAMATIC COMPANY. The Great Fifteen Thouian.l Dollar s Transformation >cene. The wlioie under tne immediate supervision of the Proprietor, B. F. WHITMAN, Esq. So alb or Peiois : Admission, $1; Reserved Seats, $1 28; Gallery, 80 cents. . Reserved Seats can be had at Sohbbinbr’b Book Store. leblO-tf THE JAPANESE HOLDFAST, A. SUPERIOR WHITE CEMENT, and war ranted to give perfect satisfaction. It is cheaper and more durable than any other Cement made. I will remain here a few days. Any one desiring a good ariicle will do well to call and see me and ex amine its work for themselves. W. BARTLEY, iebl7-6 at Augusta Hotel. Fish Hooks! Fish Hooks ! Chinese aud Japan GRASS LINES, Silk, Linen, Hemp and Cotton LINES, SPINNING BAIT, MINNOWS, NETS, GIGS, Jointed, Bamboo and Japan Cane RODS, And a genera! assortment of FIS] IINO TACKLE, At Wholesale and Retail. PLUMB A LKITNKR, febl4-eod2wlf 212 Broad street. LIBEL FOR DIVORCE. TALULAH J. SHIER,) i'». > Libel fjr Divorce. GEOBGIC W. SHIER. ) **»*#» It appearing to the Court from the return of the Sheriff, in the above stated case, that the Defendant is not to be fjund, aud it further appearing that he is not a resident of this State, on motion, ordered that service of the original in said case bo made by publi cation in tbe Constitutionalist, a public gazette of Richmond county, cnee a month for four months. A true extract from the minutes, this 11th Februa ry, 1*69, folio 19. F. L. COOPER, febl7-lam4m* Deputy Clerk. DENNIS’ REMEDY FOR INDIGESTION AND LIVER COMPLAINT Or for Pain in the stomach soon alter meals.— Families in which it is used never can know the amount of sickness and expense it saves them. Those yrho keep it on hand, and check disease at its iirst . symptoms, often suppose it does but little or uo good because they have but little or uo sickness. If it tvas not at hand and taken, disease would progress and often a physician would be employed, and more ex pensive medicine used. febl7-l* WOOD. LARGE supply of Upland OAK on hand for sale at *5 80 per cord delivered. Orders can be left at the store of Messrs. Stovall 4 KdmuhDSTON, on Warren Block, or myself, at the wharf. febl7 8 WM. W. SMYTnE. Porcelaine de Terre* it HAVE Just received Table and Chamber Ware of the new and much inquired after ware, I'OIiOE -LALNSI TERRE. A Hew mere German Stu dents’ LAM PS. They are highly extolled. K. MUSTfN, febl7-l 280 Broad st. TO ALL THOSE IN WANT OF MONEY. The UNDERSIGNED respectfully announces to the people of Augusta and vicinity, that be is now readv to Advance Loans IN SUMS FROM ONE DOLLAR UPWARDS On such COLLATERAL SECURITY as CLOTH ING, WATCHES, PISTOLS, JEWELRY, DIA MONDS, etc., on the most liberal terms. Office, £92 Broad street, Augusta, Ga. novl7 6m* P. MORRIS. Pacific Guano Company's Soluble PACIFIC GUANO. Capital, One Million Dollars. HIS GUANO differs from Peruvian Guana simply in tbe relative proportions of tl e same element of fertility. Its use during the past four years, for the culture of Cotton and Corn, baa given to it a character for stand ard excellence unsurpassed by Peruvian Guano, and when seasons of drought intervene it produce* 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 an object of material importance to Southern agriculture. The Company looks to “ large sales,” Bmall “ prof its” and a permanent trade for compensation on capi tal invested. 1 The large capital and resources of the Company e.n ables it to furnish a Guano of the highest value, at the lowest possible cost to consumers, and tbe highest interest of the Company i? recognized in this policy. Dr. Bt. Jclian Ravexel, of Charleston, 8. C., is Scientific Director to the Company, which affords a sure guarantee of tbe continued excellence of the Guano. None genuine unless branded with the name of John 8. Rsese & Cos., General Agents of the Pacific Guano Company. Cash price for 2,000 lbs., S7O 00; payable Ist No vember, 1868, with 7 per cent, interest added, $75 00, with approved city acceptance. My Warehouse is open to Planters, and they are in vited to take a sample for experiment, without cost. N. B.—Constantly on haand a full supply of PURE PERUVIAN GUANO, FLOUR OF BONE and LAND PLASTER. . J. O. MATHE tVSON, dec3-su&w4m A tent. DANCING ACADEMY. THE undersigned respectfully informs the ladies and gentlemen of Augusta that he will open a DANCING ACADEMY in this place on SATUR DAY, Feb. 2)th, 1869, in MASONIC HALL. Instructions will he given in Square and Bound DANCES, comprising the latest and most fashion able Dances, as Lancers, Prince Imperial, Tempete, Royal Horse Guards, Esmeialda Gavat, Social les Varieties de Paris, and several others too numerous to mention. The undersigned has been teaching in the principal cities in the South, from all of which places he can show the highest testimonials. Instructions will be given for Misses and Masters every TUESDAY,at 4 o’clock, and SATURDAY, at 3 o’clock ; for Gentlemen, every TUESDAY and FRIDAY, at 8 o’clock, p. m. Terms very liberal. febia-2 C. M. VAN EOKELEN. Rough Rice, Rough Rice* WANTED. The highest cash price paid for ROUGH RICK by H. MORRISON, Agent, feb7-lm 103 Reynolds street. GRAND OPERA at the CONCERT HALL. MARIE FREDERICKS GRAND GERMAN OPERA, Tho only one in the United Btates. THE Management has the honor to announce that the GRAND OPERA will nppear in this city FOR SIX NIGHTS ONLY l Feb. 22«1, »3«1, 24th, 25th, 2Clh, 27th. With the following Grand Talent of Artists : Prima Donna MARIE FREDERICK the briliiant Prima Donna and unrivalled Magnerito in Faust. Prima Donna CLARA LANG ZEIULEIt, the great Lyric Prima Donna. Prima Donnas Secunda—MATHILDK BERGER and BERTHA ROUGE. Tenors-FRANZ HIMMEE, the greatest Dramat ic and Heroic Tenor in the United States; JOHANN ARMAND, the sweet-voiced Tenor. HEINRICH BTEINEuKK, the brilliant Baritone- JOSKPII WEINLICH, tbe sreat Basso and un. surpassed rierastro in the Magic Flute. WM. BACH, the famous Basso Buffo. FULL CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA! The following Grand Operas will be presented : Monday, February 22d.—Flotow’s charming Opera, MARTHA. Tuesday, February 23d.—FR A DIAVOLO. Wednesday, February 24th.—Curl Maria Von Weber’s masterpiece, DER SKKYSCHUTZ. (The > ree Hunter) Thursday, February 25th.— FAUST. Friday,February 25th —MAGIC FLUTE. Saturday, February 27th.—IL TROVATORE. Tbe Management will spare neither pains nor ex pense to give the'Opera as perfect as possible. EXTRA NOTICE. The sale of Opera tickets for the six nights begins WEDNESDAY MORNING, Feb. 17;h, at lOo’cloek precisely, at J. C. Schreiner 4 Son’s. The sale of tickets lor single nights will begin on THURSDAY, Feb. 18« h, at the same hour and place, and continue during the week. PRICKS OF ADMISSION—S 2 : Qalleiy, sl. No extra charge for reset ved sats. ' Librettos also to, be had at Scrsiner’s lor each Opera. H. GRAU, Gen’l Sup’t. P. GREEN WALK, Agent. febl4 12 JAS. T. GARDINER, Mclntosh Street, Augusta, (.'« fi DEALER IN Pure Peruvian Ghiano AND Baugh’s Raw Bone Super-Phosphate, And lor which all orders will receive prompt atten tion, at the LOWEST CASH PRICKS. - oct'.'2-6m OF CITY REAL ESTATE. To BE RAFFLED, in the usual manner, as soon as the chances are all taken, tbe following pro perty upon Urei ne street in this city, to wit: All that lot of LAND on South side of Gseene street, Core' door above corner of It. I*. Spelman’s,) known us No. 192, fronting 30 feet, more or less, upon said Greene street, and running back 175 feet lo an Alley, which is £0 feet wide. Upon the front of said Lot is a well finished House of four plastered Rooms, with double Kitchen and all necessary outbuildings. Upon the back of said lart is a comfortable House of four Rooms. Both bouses, as well as oulbutldings and fences are in fine order. Excellent Hydrant on the lot. Taxes upon the property all paid. The en tire property is valued at $4,000 currency. t 400 Chances at fen Dollars Each. The highest number thrown will entitle the party so throwing to the first choice of the two houses; the lowest number thrown takes the remaining house. Tickets for sale by WM C. BARBER, Agent, feb9-tf 227 Broad street. AUGUSTA SEED STORE; No. 140 Broad §lrcel, (Girardey’s Old Stand,) between the Fountain and • Lower Market. T AM now in receipt of a large and full stock of the CHOICEST GARDEN SEEDS, many of which, for superior quality, are seldom found South. Vly SEEDS are purchased iu bulk, aud put op in Au gusta. I never receive any of th -- trashy kinds, put up North and sent out South on commission ; my stock is of the growth of 1868. I keep a SEED STORE ON LY, and devote my whole energy to furnish the FINEST SEEDS. I am also in receipt of a full supply of choice PEAS and BEANS, ONION BETS, Pennsylvania Gourd Seed and other EARLY and EXTRA EARLY CORN, White and Red CLOVER, Lucerne or French CLOVER, Heard’s or Red Top Orchard Mixed, Lawn and Kentucky BLUE GRASSES ; genuine Early Goodrich, Rose and late Harrison POTATOES, at much reduced pi ices; two-year old GIANT ASPARAGUS ROOTS, fine Double HYA CHINTHB and TUBE ROSE BULBS. A full stock of FLOWER SEEDS to arrive shortly. To ail of which I respectfully invite the attention of the public. Merchants would do well to give me a call before purchasing elsewhere, nov2B eod3m C. PEMBLE. JAB. A, SHIVERS, f J. H. ALEXANDER, Warren Cos. | Wilkes Cos. Dickson’s Compound, AN IMPROVED Commercial Fertilizer, JVlanufaotured under the formula of Da vid Dickson, of Hancock, by his authority and con sent, of the best materials, with no adulteration nor light weights. Terms, S6O, cash. Shivers & Alexander, AUGUSTA, GA., Office on Mclntosh street. ian£2 eotl*clm2dp Daniel ravenel, president, james K. ROBINSON, KT. AL , DIRECTORS OF THE PLANTERS’ AND MECHANICS’ BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA vs. THE PLANTERS’ AKD MECHANICS’ BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA -ORDER.—It having been ordered by His Honor R. B. Carpenter, Judge of First Circuit of the State of South Carolina, “ that the Complainants do give notice by publication in one or more of the leading newspapers of Charleston, Cincmnati, Nashville, New Orleans, Mobile, Augusta and New York, that do creditor of the Planters’ and Mechanics’ Bank shall he allowed the benefit of the proceedings or de cree in this cause, unless r statement of hie or her claims, according to the previous Order in this cause, he presented before the fir3t day of May next.” Creditors will take notice of the above Or’cr and hand in their claims to the Cashier, at the Banking Hous in Charleston, be'ore the first day of May, 1569. W. E. HASKELL, Cashier. February 12. fehl4-sn*th2w Baker's Island Guano. _l_^HE SHIP ELDORADO, direct from Baker’s Island, in the Pacific Ocean, whence she sailed on the 6th October, 1868, has arrived at. Hampton Roads and is expected to be in Savannah by ttie Bth of February with a cargo of this Guano. It will be sold in barrels or bags at |SO per ton of 2,060 lbs., for cash, or S6O per ton for approved acceptances or endorsed paper, payable, with Interest at seven per cent, per annum, with the lien for fertilizers, a, cording to law, on 16th November next, barring Homestead and Re lief Law pleas, and delivered at the Railroad Depots, the drayaee to be paid by the purchaser, with the freight. Orders will be taken by H. T. Minor, Jr., at Savan nah ; W. J. Ardirson, Esq., Fort Valley; L. R. Brewer Sc Son, Griffin; J. H. MoCldnq, Marshall ville; Bloouworth & Hanson, at Bamesville, and Charles H. Phinizt, at Augusta. No cargo of this Guano has analyzed less than 80 per cent in Europe or America, and, on its arrival, it will be testea by the Rev. Dr. Means, the State Chemist, and if it fall short of 75 per cent, of phos phate, there will be no obligation to receive it. It Is warranted to he pure, unadulterated and directly from the Island. G. B. LAMAR. feb6fr*uw2w Plumb & Leitner's Column. DR. JOHN BOLL’S GRE4T REMEDIES. DR. JOHN BULL, MANVrACTURKB AND VKKI>KrN>F THE CELLBRATED Smith’s Tonic Syrupl FOR THE CURE OF AGUE AND FEVER OR CHILLS AND FEVER. proprietor of this celebrated medicine just ly claims for it a superiority over all ever offered to the public for the safe, certain, speedy and permanent cure of Ague and Fever, or Chills and Fever, whether of short or long, standing. Ho refers to the entire Western and Southwestern country to bear him testi mony to the truth of the assertion that in no case whatever will it fail to cure, if tho directions are strictly followed and carried out. In a great many cases a single dose has been sufficient for a cure, and whole families have been cured by a single bottle, with a perfect restoration of the general health. It is, however, prudent, and lu every case more certain to cure, if its use Is continued in smaller doses for a week or two aft< r the disease has been checked, more especially in difficult and long standing cases Usually, thin medicine will not require any aid to keep the bowels in good order ; should the patient, however, require a cathartic medicine after having taken three or four doses of the Tonic, a single dose of BULL’S VEGETABLE FAMILY PILLS will be sufficient. DR. JOHN BULL’S Principal Office : No. 40 Fifth, Cross Street, LOUISVILLE, KY. For Sale by PLUMB & LEITNER. Bull’s Worm Destroyer. TO MY UNITED STATES AND - WORLD WIDE READERS. I have received many testimonials Pom profession al and medical men, as my almanacs and various pub lications have shown, all of which are genuine. The following from a highly educated and popular physi cian in Georgia, is certainly one of the most sensible communications I have every received. Dr. Clement knows exactly what he speaks of, and his testimony deserves to be written in letters of gold. Hear what the Doctor says of BULL’S WORM DESTROYER. Vh.lanow, Wai.ker County, Ga., ) June 29th, 1866. \ Da. John Bull— Dear Sir : I have recently given your “ Worm Destroyer ’’ several trials, and find it wonderfully efficacious. It has not failed in a single instance to have the wished-for effect. I am doing a pretty large country practice, and have daily use lor some article of the kind. lam free to confess that I know of no remedy recommended by the ablest au thors that is so certain and speedy in its effects. On the contrary they are uncertain iu the extreme. My object in writing you is to Hod out upon what terms I can get the medicine directly from you. If I can get it upon easy terms, I shall use a great deal of It. — I am aware that the use of such articles is contrary to the teachings and practice of a great ii ujority of the regular line of M. D.’s, but I see no just cause or goo J sense in discarding a remedy which we know to be efficient, simply because we may bo ignorant of its combination. 'For my part, I shall make it a rale to use all andany means to alleviate, suffering human ity which I may be able to command —not hesi tating because some oi e morejugenious than myself may have learned Its effects first, and secured the sole right to secure that knowledge. However, I am by no meanq_an advocate or supporter of the thousands of worthless nostrums that flood the country, that purport to cure all manner of disease to which hu man flesh is heir. Please reply soon, and inform me of your best terms. -i I am, sir, most SHSpeotlully, , JULIUS P. CLEMENT, M. t>. For Sale by PLUMB 4 LEITNER. BO LL'S SARSAPARILLA. A GOOD REASON FOR THE CAPTAIN’S FAITH READ THE CAPTAIN’S LETTER AND THE LETTER FROM HIS MOTHER. Benton Barracks, Mo., April 30,1866. Dr. JonN Bull— Dear Sir : Knowing tho efficacy of your Sarsaparilla, and the healing and heneffcial qualities it possesses, I rend you the following state ment of my ease : I was wounded about two years ago- was taken prisoner and confined for sixteen months. Being moved so often, my wounds have not healed yet. I have not sat up a moment since I was wounded. I am shot through the l ips. My general health is im paired, and I need something to assist nature.. I have more faith in your Sarsaparilla than in anything else. I wish that which is genuine. Please express me half a dozen bottles, and oblige • Capt. O. P. JOHNSON, Bt. Louis, Mo. P. s -The following was written April 30, 1865, by Mrs. Jennie Johnson, mother of Captain Johnson : Dr. John Bull—Dear Sir: My husband, Dr. C. 8. Johnson, was a skillful surgeon and physician in Cen tral New York, where he died, leaving the above C, P. Johnson to my care. At thirteen ) cars of age he* had a chronic diarhea and scrofula, for which I gave him yonr Sai'saparilla. It cured him. I have for ten years recommended it to many in New York, Ohio, and lotva, for scrofula, fever sores, and general de bility. Perfect success has attended it. The cures effected in some cases of scrofula and fever sores were almost miraculous. lam very anxious for my son to again have recourse to your Sarsaparilla. He is fear ful of getting a spurious article, hence his writing to you for it. His wounds were terrible, but I believe he will recover. Respectfully, JENNIE JOHNSON. J For Sale toy PLUMB & LEITNLR. BuHVOdron Bitters -Authentic Documents Arkansas Heard From. , TESTIMONY OF MEDICAL MEN. Stonv Point, White Cos , Ark., J May 23, 1866. \ Da. John Bl'i.i.. - Dear Sir : Last February I was In Louisville purchasing drugs, and I got some of your Sarsaparilla and Cedron Bitters. My son m-law, who was with me in the store has been down with rheumatism for some time com menced on tho Bittern, and soon found his general health improved. Dr. Gist, who has been In bad health, tried them, and he also improved. Dr. Coffee, who has been in had health for several years—stomach and liver affected—lmproved very much by the use of your Bitters. Indeed the Oedron has given you great popularity in this settlement. I think I could sell a great quantity of your medicines this Fall-especially your Cedron Bitters and Sarsa parllly. Ship mo via Memphis, care of Rlcket & Neely. Respectfully, B. WALKER. Prepared and sold by Dr. JOHN BULL, at his Laboratory, Fifth Bt., Louisville, Ky. For sale by Plumb & Leitner, febl4-codly Augusta, Ga. INSURANCE. Life Insurance. TBE MUTUAL LIFE MCE CO. OP NEW YORK. F. S. WINSTON PREMDEKT. The largest amount of assets in proportion to Liabilities of any company in the United States, being over S3O 000, 1 00. The largest annual income from premiums in 1867, $8 857,286 67. The largest annual income from interest, $1,315,761. The largest annual income lrom all sources, $10,173,- 047 61. IT lIAS PAID The largest annual Cash Dividends to policy holders in 1R67, $2,517,114. . This company is Purely Mutual, dividing its entire profits among the policy holders. Its assets are raoßily invested in loans, secured by bonds and mortgages on real estate worth twice the amount loaned, exclusive of buildings. Applications respectfully solicited and all uocessaiy information furnished. CIIAS. ESTES, Agent, jan3l-eodlm 276 Broad street, Augusta. Life lusurance Canvassers Wanted. r I?nK UNDERSIGNED having been appointed Slate Agent, with full powers, for the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company OF HARTFORD, Is desirous of employing ENERGETIC and RE LIABLE MEN, to thoroughly canvass each county of the State. To those who can furnish good refer ences, remunerative Commissions will be allowed. WM. O. BARBER, jan26-tf 221 Broad street. ALBERT G. HALL, INSURANCE ROOMS, 221 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, O A , Will effect INSURANCE on Real Estate, Cotton and Merchandise of every description, and to any amount,in reliable COMPANIES. Tbe following Fire Companies are represented by him ; QUEEN, of Liverpool and London. NORTH AMERICAN, of Hartford, Conn. NORWICH, of Norwich, Conn. UNION, of Baltimore, Md. GEORGIA HOME, of Columbus, Ga. VIRGINIA FIRE, of Stauuton, Vo. JAMES RIVER, of Richmond, Va. ALSO MARINE AND INLAND INSURANCE. LIFE INSURANCE. MANHATTAN LIFE INSURANCE CO., of New York. Assets, January' Ist, 1868, $4,391,773. jan3-tf INSURANCE. Fire, Mamie and Inland. r I. 1 HE SUBSCRIBER is the Agent of the follow ing well known RESPONSIBLE COMPANIES, representing a paid up Capital and Surplus of more than $10,000,006, viz: ACTNA INSURANCE COMPANY, Hartford, Conn. PHtENIX INSURANCE COMPANY, Hartford, Coon. ‘ HOWARD INSURANCE COMPANY, New York. MANHATTAN INSURANCE COMPANY, New York. STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, New York. ABTOR INSURANCE COMPANY, New York. COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY, New York. FIREMAN’S INSURANCE COMPANY, New York. LAMAR INSURANCE COMPANY, New York. COMMERCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY, New York. MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY, New York. PHENIX INSURANCE COMPANY, New York. The JEtna, of Hartford, the Howard, Manhattan, and Fireman’s, of New York, were chartered near a half century since, and are known as among the best and most substantial Companies in the United State*, al are the othfir Companies named with them. 1 can insure SIOO,OOO on Cotton In any one of our Ware houses, and $70,000 on Colton in a good steamer from Savannah or Charleston to New York or other North ern Ports. Losses equitably adjusted end promptly paid. The patronage of tho public is respectfully solicited. WM. SHEAR, Agent. Augusta. October 22,1868. oct22-3m ATLANTA DEPARTMENT. SOUTHERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. rKINOIPAL OFFICES: ATLANTA, GA, MEMPHIS, TENN, LOUIS VILLE, KY. Capital $228,300 00. (Den. JOHN B. GORDON'..; President. W. C. MORRIS Secretary. Son.B ”l C H^ IT ’ ( ••Vice-Presidents. Assets July Ist, 1868 $330,042 06. A PURELY SOUTHERN INSTITUTION MONEY INVESTED AT HOME. IsSUES every desirable form of POLICY. All Policies non-forfeiting. Premiums payable in CASH, or, if desired, may be paid in two-thirds cash; one-third loan, (without note) with 6 per cent, interest on loan in ndvance. Loans on interest guaiant ed to bo cancelled by Divi 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 offer that does a safe Business. PATRONIZE HOME ENTERPRISES. REFERENCES: Hon. B. 11. Hill, Hon. B. C. Yancey, Dr. Jamis 8. Hamilton, Athens, Ga.; Stephen 'Thomas, Esq., Secretary Pouthern Marine, Fire Ins. Cos.; Hon. Robt. Toombs, Washington, Ga.; Col. A. H. Colquitt, Newton, Gil ; Hon Augustus Rbbsk, D. Q. Butler, Esq, Madison, Ga.; F. Phinizy, Esq, W. 11. How ard, Esq., Edward Thomas, Esq., C. 11. Phinizy, Esq, Augusta, Ga; lion. John B. Gordon, A. Aus tell, Esq., E. W. Holland, Esq., Atlanta, Ga.; Gen. Wade Hampton, Columbia, S. C.; Hon. War ren Aiken, Cartcrsville, Ga.; Gens. Lawton and Jackson, Savannah, Ga; Gen. Henry L. Bbnnino, Columbus, Ga.; Gen. 8. McGowan, Abbeville, S. C. M. A. CLEfKLEV, M. D., Medical Examiner, Augusta, Ga. J. H. MILLER, Gen’l Agent, Office 207 X Broad street, nov29 Next door to J. G. Bailie 4 Bro WOOD. XJ PLAND OAK for sale at $5 60 per cord, de livered. A large quantity, less rate. Orders can be left at the store of Messrs. Btovall & Edmondston, or with Mr. John W. Cates, at the Post Office, or myself at the wharf. Jm24-tflf WM. W. BMYTIIK. BURLAPS, Suitable for sacking grain, fertil izers, PEANUTS, DRIED FRUIT, COTTON SEED, Ac. A large stock in store ami for sale cheap, by CLAGHORN, HERRING & CO., jan24-lm No. 7 Warren Block. HATS, -HATS, HATS. JUST RECEIVED, a lino lot of SILK HATS, Spring styles. ALBO, A lot of ALPINE HATS, which will be sold very cheap. VANWINKLE A CO., fel>l2-5 222 Broad street, Augusta, fa,
