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About Tri-weekly constitutionalist. (Augusta, Ga.) 18??-1877 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 26, 1870)
( OINSTITUTIONALIST. AUGUSTA, Q-A. WEDNESDAY MOBNING. JAN. 26,1870 IT DOES NOT PAY. Every now and then, while Sumner and Butler are snarling, hyena-like, over the South, some prominent member of the party breaks the monotony of their carni val by uttering certain wholesome truths which unbridled vengeance has not been accustomed to hear in the house of its friends. A few days ago, some writer in the New York Sun, who had been nosing around the White House, startled the country by an exhibit of the royal extrav agance of Gen. Grant’s household. It was shown, by a deadly array of facts and fig ures, that Gen. Grant and his family were living in a state of imperial -splendor and exclusiveness, and that their expenses for the current year had already surpassed those of Andrew Johnson by some $61,000. It is true that the method employed by this Yankee spy to find out these things was not the most creditable, but it is the trooly loil style of investigation, and those who have been the recipients of Northern hon ors can not complain if they are likewise the victims of a Northern Paul Pry. Gen. Grant, the simple Republican soldier, is unmasked as Gen. Grant, the imitator of the “ crowned heads of Europe,” and, sav ing the luxuries of life, a monstrous poor imitator at that. While Paul Pry is taking an inventory of Gen. Grant’s horses and Mrs. Grant’s boudoir, Congressman Dawes, of Mas sachusetts, the “ Father of the House,” is poking a very long nose into the reckless and alarming extravagance of the Govern ment as administered by his own party. He shows that Congress and the Radical authorities have shamefully repudiated plank No. 7 of their National Platform on which they drifted into power. “ Number 7” is to this effect: “ The Government of the United States should be administered with the strictest ecouomy, and the corruptions which have been so shamefully nursed and fostered by Andrew Johnson [whom they themselves elected] call loudly for Radical reform.” Not yet a year old, the Grant adminis tration has been run with a spendthrift policy unknown even under Andrew Johnson’s regime , and. instead of ecouomy, the President and his party are plunging into every license of royalty and munifi cence. The people may some day awaken to the idea that the money thus squander ed is their money, and the masses who toil and sweat even for a subsistence may find out that loyalty, in Radical parlance, not only means their abject political submis sion, but the authority of rich men to rob them of their hard earnings indefinitely. Until the Man on Horseback shall leave us for a season to take an excursion North ward, the stupid people East and West may not realize how very near they have ap proached to the worst forms of bondage. But if anything can rouse them, it will be such disclosures as we have hinted at above. These revelatious should teach the masses, if anything cam teach them now, that Radicalism and loyalty may be very fine things for Grant, Congress and the Court Royal at Washington, but they are couspirators against the very souls of the people—we mean against their pockets. It may be that the masses of the North have reached that slavish condition of ac quiescence which paves the way for a mili tary despotism and the loss of civic liberty; but if the hou* of doom has not yet tolled,* we shall find a commotion East and Wcjjji When it is'demonstrated to the meanest fa-" Hatical capacity tljat Reconstruction has leased to pay. THE INCOME TAX. The imposition of the income tax may seem to the unthinking a mere piece of im pudence on the part of Congress, calcu lated to squeeze a people who are willing to be squeezed their hard cash. It is far more than Hus: It is a tremendous lever for the corruption as well as the rob bery of the toiling population. The in come tax is continued in order thafl the pensioners who hang on the public teat may be liberally rewarded for their dirty pretensions to loyalty; but there is a deep er reason still, which, once beiug apparent, is enough to make a brave people rise up and destroy their oppressors. The Journal of Commerce thus forcibly portrays the sin ister design of our masters: “It is the de “ sign to hold their gripe on the business, “ the persons and papers, and the inner do “ mestic life of those who might be restive under their intolerable tyranny. No oth *‘ er form of taxation gives such a hold as “ this on persons likely to prove restive un “ der official exactions. It repeats the ter “ rors of the inquisition, and places the in “ strument of terror in hands that are daily “ learning the many uses to which it can “ be applied.” The question is then asked : Can anything be done to stay this gross injustice ? The Journal answers in this fashion: “ Absolutely nothing. The will of those “ who have taken this step is the supreme “ law of this land to-day. Having sub “ mltted so far to it, there is a precedent “ for further patience. After awhile our “ masters will probably follow the fashion “of other associated tyrants, and take to “quarreling among themselves, in which “ case, if the proverb be true, honest men “ may retake their own, and vengeance “ come upon the wrong-doers. Up to that “time there is no hope of even a decent “ administration of public affairs. This is “ not partisan rant, but plain truth, which “ good people of all parties may as well “ look squarely in the face. The evidence “ has become 100 palpable for denial, now “that those who rule us feel secure in “ their assumption; the people will be “ robbed and oppressed beyond all former “ example, and without any present rern “ edy.” Well, we trust the people of the North may be “ robbed and oppressed beyond all former example.” It will do them good; and if they have any manhood left, they will instinctively find out the only remedy for intolerable ills which come from the tax gatherer abetted by the man of the sword. Virginia. —lt is a curious fact that the Northwest Territory which Virginia once owned is now imposing hard conditions upon her. And in honor of her return to the Union abject, disgraced and manacled, she is firing cannons, just as she fired them when she seceded proud, independent and unterrifled. Are there any baby-wakers Teady for Georgia’s return ? .Revels. —The Radicals seem inclined to admit the new negro Senator from Missis sippi, and, propose that he shall sit hard by Garret* Davis, or Thurman, or Vickers. Either of th&pe Senators would probably rather sit beside fl decent negro than be in any sort of proximity f® a knavish white adventurer. The French Premier. —The rising great man in France is the new Minister, Emile Ollivier. He is thus described: “ In person, he is heavy, badly made and embarrassed in his air. Oue would call him timid. But it is mere awkwardness. His complexion has the warm tint of Mar seilles. His whiskers are straight and short; he wears a black cap and frock ;no gloves, and blue spectacles, which make him look older than he Is. He is near sighted, and so cross-eyed that his eyes seem to be seeking each other, and would be confounded but for the intervening nose. If he never smokes or drinks wine, he re dresses himself with coffee, which he takes without sugar. “ Since Beuryer, he has the finest voice of any public speaker. His eloquence is of a bold character—seeklug and defying op position—because opposition overcome is victory. His private life is without stain. He might live in a glass house.” Candid.— Col. Donn Piatt says: “ The “ policy of vengeance has been tried, and it “ ends in the mournful announcement that “ Reconstruction is a failure, unless we « can raise up anew people—a people we “ have conciliated and protected to recon “ struct upon, instead of the people we “ have persecuted. We have kicked with “ vigor, and the more we have kicked the “ deadlier has grown the antagonism.” The same writer declares that the small men who wrangle over the South fear her still. Cute.— General Alcorn is Provisional Governor, and General Ames is Military Governor of Mississippi. Both are like wise so-called Senators from that so-called State. Alcorn will have to certify to his own and Ames’ election, and Ames will have to endorse the certification. We pro pose, to save appearances, that the negro Revels shall have all the certifying; or could not General Terry go over there and help Ames and Alcorn with his pro found “ discretion ?” “ Shoo Fly.” —Some months ago, we learned that sponge cake was used in the communion service of a Boston Church. The New York Sun now reports that there is a certain pulpit in Brooklyn where the sermon is made up of a mixture of jokes, with occasional quotations from negro minstrel melodies. “ Shoo Fly” is also sung occasionally in the Sunday School, with religious adaptations. The name of the enterprising clergyman is also given. Georgia. —Commenting upon affairs in this State, the Missouri Republican says: “ The Georgia business is naked, unvar nished despotism, nothing more and noth ing less—and any attempt to disguise it under specious names must inevitably fail, and deserves to fail.” Yes; but it would fail much more promptly if the war-Democrats had any spunk and any sincerity. Loyal. —The New York Times, of last week, contained the following advertise ment : “ United States Naval Academy, An napolis.—A cadet vacancy to be filled be fore June. Parties of means address Con gressman, box No. 142 Times office. Also, West Point cadetship.” You pays your money and you takes your choice. Father Grant. —Strangers presuming on an acquaintance with Father Grant are frequently answered thus: “ Ah, jest so, jest ed', I forgot your, name. Skuze me, Mr. Jones f fact is, I see so many It’s like my son Lysses, when he was-tn the arrny. He knowed all his so>- dierl, but could not call ther names, ye know.”- . *'<■. ''' - Our New York Correspondence. New York, January 22,1870. The evidences, of party disintegration have been important this week. The speech of Mr. Dawes, in the House of Representa tives, protesting against the extravagance of the military satrapy which, under Grant, has been set up at Washington, has thrown his party into a fever of excitement. Mr. Dawes is one of the oldest members of the House, and was a Republican when some of those who now denounce him as an “ ingrate,” and would read him out of the party, were the ill chosen leaders of his opponents. Mr. D. was also the principal competitor of Mr. Blaine, the successful candidate for the Speakership. Mr. Dawes is warmly supported by the leading press of both parties in this city, and leading Republicans have written to him to stand firm and be resolute in the crusade which he has begun. He will probably find but a feeble following among the adherents of his own party in the House; but he more nearly expresses the discontent which prevails among the rank and file of his party than he himself suspects; and he may be doing a service to his party in giving expression to that discontent, which would otherwise be felt at the polls. Frauk Blair found few, even in the Dem ocratic party, to believe him, when he told the people that Gen. Grant was a danger ous man to elevate to the Presidency. But his words are fast proving true. Not that Gen. Grant is a great natural ruler, or is not patriotically disposed towards his coun try and countrymen. Probably he has never yet entertained the idea of overturning the civil institutions and laws of his country, but his mind is completely military in its leading characteristics, and what education and experience he has had have been such as to develop aud intensify those charac teristics and subordinate whatever might hold them in check, and he becomes a mili tary despot without intending it, or scarcely knowing it—possibly, therefore, he is doing his duty. He shows a distaste for all civil employments and all mere civilians. Thus his private secretaries and official family are composed of officers detailed from the army. We find, for the first time in our history, the emanations from the President countersigned by a Brigadier General. We see that he will have no other at the head of the War Department than a trusted mil itary officer. Presidents more careful of or better understanding the genius of our in stitutions, have usually put a civilian at the head of the War Department as a check udou the influence of the army.— Grant has further indicated his leanings by subordinating the Secretary of the Navy to the Vice-Admiral thereof. To make the objections against this which the fathers of the Republic would have made, would be to incur Grant’s contempt. He would set down one who made them as a prating demagogue, and it would be idle to attempt to show him that he is violating funda mental principles or establishing dangerous precedents. The continuation of the office of “ the General of the Army,” as Sherman likes to describe himself—a title clearly re pugnant to the letter or spirit of the Con stitution—is another evidence of the domi nation of the military element at Washing ton. The “ Man on Horseback ” has in deed come. As an offset to the demonstration of Mr. Dawes at Washington, we have, at Albany, disturbing elements in-the Democratic majority, fully as significant, and promis ing equally favorable results. The fact is, Tammany Hall is so much under the con trol of wealthy and “ respectable” Radicals of this city, that it is loth to see the princi ples on which the Democrats have at last risen to power effectively carried out, and, so far as their State goes, at least, a grand revolt against its leadership seems immi nent. The people demand that the double headed commissions which have .been put in control of our municipal affairs in the past tenor twelve years shall be abolished.— Tammany is unwilling to do this, but would merely have them modified. The threatened revolt of Democrats which this course Is likely to provoke, it proposes to counteract through trading with corrupt Radicals. It requires no divination to say where this sort of tactics will end. The last remains of Sewardism, spewed out by the people, are endeavoring to cling to the skirts of Tammany Hall, and will drag it down unless shaken off. The cotton market is, quite unsettled. — The “ bulls ’’ and “ bears ” both appear to be more confident than ever. The former are favored by the increased consumption and the better market for goods; the latter, by the liberal receipts at the ports’ (rather in excess of their own estimates), the large stocks in American markets, which are 142,000 bales more than last year, and the upward tendency now shown in the mar kets for food. Some complaint begins to be heard in this market of the imperfect manner in which cottonMs graded, and “even” lines are scarce; thus strict mid dling uplands were worth 25%c. yester day, whereas “average” middlings would not bring more than 25J£c. A sale of pictures will shortly be held in this city which will be remarkable in more ways than one. The collection in the first place is a remarkably large one, especially as having been owned by one individual, there being about eighteen hundred, of which about six hundred are very fine, and at least four hundred unsurpassed. Prom inent among these are two Rubens, three Jordaens, two Angelica Kaufmans, a copy of “ Titian,” by Bully, two very fine pieces by Cropsey, and a number of others equally good. One by Bartolomo Schidones, “ The Triumph of Galatea,” is a grand and noble specimen of the Italian school, and “The Discovery of Calisto,” by Rubens, is one of his best. These and others of a like nature are attractions but seldom offered to the public at one time, and it is not sur prising that great attention has been at tracted among artists and connoisseurs both here and in Europe. These pictures were collected by the late Mr. Thomas Thompson, a wealthy Boston ian, who, however, left that city about ten years ago In disgust on account of some com plaint, real or fancied, against the muni cipal authorities, whence lie never return ed, bat settled in New York. Educated originally for the clerical profession, he retired from that after preaching one ser mon, and thenceforward devoted himself to the purchase of pictures, both in tills coun try and in Europe. In 1852 he lost by the burning of Tremont Temple a collection worth $92,000, but this misfortune seemed but to inflame his passion for the colle?Won, of pictures, and in half a dozen years had obtained one larger than ever, and at his death left the most numerous ever formed in the United States. Singularly enough, however, these pictures were kept hidden away in piles, and covered with dust, in several rooms over an old store near Boyl s*on Market; nor was any one ever permit ted to examine them until Mr. Young, of the Boston Athenenm, was appointed by Mr. Thompson’s widow to examine them. It remains to be seen whether so large a number of paintings being ott'ered at one time for sale will bring anything like their full value, the policy of doing so being at least questionable. The exhibition will open on Monday and the sale will begin on the 7th of February. A great deal of attention from the public has of late been called to the candy ques tion, the origin of which was the difference in price between that offered for sale by Humbert, in Wooster street, and articles of the same kind at Maillard’s, and other es tablishments of note and fashion upon Broadway, Humbert having been accused by them of adulteration of his candies, and he retorting by asseverations of his inno cence, and, in retaliation, charging the like upon them. Much has been said and writ ten on the subject by prominent confec tioners, and it has even been proposed that a committee of investigation be appointed to examine into the matter and report ac cordingly. It appears that when injurious acids are made use of by confectioners, the marble slabs on which the ingredients are mixed arc eaten into holes, and it is suggested by a manufacturer that an in quiry at the marble establishments, as to which candy establishments have their slabs the oftenest replaned, be instituted.— Whether this will be done or not remains to be seen; but, at anyrate, much light lias been thrown on the matter. Some of the leading manufacturers assert that opaque candy, sugar plums and lozenges may, if adulterated by a mixture of terra alba, be .discovered by dissolving them,in water; if pure, the water remains transparent, but if adulterated, a milky sediment is de posited. What will come of it all we know not, bnt in any case the public is likely to be benefltted,. as a possible exposure will like ly be a terror—a restraining terror—to evil-doers. Russian Opera, which proved a failure in this city some time ago, was recently brought into notice at the Jefferson Market Police Court. The Prima Donna, Nedeva Slaviusky, was brought up, being charged by the director with carrying away thir teen hundred dollars in gold on the occa sion of her elopement with a young Rus sian named Rogasina. The charge seems likely to be substantiated, though in the mean time she has been bailed. The temerity with which women some times marry, quite puts to shame the cour age of the sterner sex. One of the last murders has brought to light a remarkable instance of this. Mr. Mills, who lately stabbed his wife, killed a former wife, and on his trial for that crime the principal witness against him was the woman who subsequently married him, and who has now received a somewhat similar treatment from his hands. North American Spiritualism is the title of a book recently published by Emma Hardinge, an advocate of the doctrines of the Spiritualists. She seems to consider the Fox sisters as priestesses of the same order as Diana, Venus or any other deified females of ancient history, and amon°' other statements she tells us that there are 8,000,000 Spiritualists in the United States, a statement which seems an exaggeration'. Spiritualism is a curious phase of Ameri can life, showing that combined with the very practical nature of the American mind there is also a remarkable tendency to superstition and credulity. Willoughby. [From the Atlanta Constitution. The Military Commission. * Atlanta, January 21,1870. The Board met a few minutes after 11 o’clock this morning. We omitted to state in previous reports that Col. J. A. W. Johnson, of Dalton, ap peared for Representative Harris, of Mur ray, and Representative Donaldson, of Gor don county. The Attorney General stated that he wished to send for P. B. Bedford, of Savan nah, and the records of the Superior Court of Ware county, in the case against Repre sentative Smith, of that county. The Attorney General read charges against W. P. Price, Representative from Lumpkin county, charging him with being a member of the South Carolina Legisla ture in 1850, and a Warden of the town of Greenville in 1858, and afterwards a mem ber of the Sduth Carolina Legislature in 1863. Mr. Price denies being a member of any State Legislature prior to the war; never lived in the town of Greenville before it became a city, and some time after; never held any civil office for the administration of a general law; was a member of the South Carolina Legislature in 1864, and served in the Confederate army, though exempt. In addition to Messrs. Collier, Clark and Lester, Mr. Price appeared in propria per sonas, assisted by Col. T. Stobo Farrow, Judge Joseph E. Brown testified that he had no knowledge of Mr. Price holding the office of Warden of Greenville, 8. C., or being a member of the General Assembly of that State. Ephraim Tweedy, the whiskers from the county of Tipperary, Ireland, deposed that Mr. Price, in a conversation with him, told him that he was Warden of Greenville, S. C., before the war and a member of the Legislature of South Carolina, in 1864. Price did not state the year he was War ien. Price said the office of Warden was not to administer a general law, he had no power to assess a fine, except for an Infrac tion of the town ordinances; had no power to commit for failure to pay a fine, and fine could only be collected by suit in a court; the question of his powers as a Warden was Investigated by General Sibley, and he was allowed to register and vote. The Attorney General wished T. Stobo Farrow swora. Mr. Farrow stated that being counsel in the case he did not wish to testify, although he knew nothing thaty would damage the case of Mr. Price; tlfe court stated that he would not be compelled to answer any ques tion which would id|Sse him to disclose anything said to him as counsel. - Mr. Farrow was sworn and testified that he attended the sessions of the South Caro lina Legislature every year prior to the War, being Master in Equity. Mr. Price, to his knowledge, was not a member. Wit ness resided in Spartanburg district, S. C., adjoining Greenville; knows nothing of Mr. Price’s being Warden pf Greenville, except from his own statement. The Warden never discharged duty as ex-officio Justices of the Peace. They Vferp Justices of the Coram only to administer the ordinances passed by the town conned—local, and not general laws. Greenville was incorporated since the war as a city! Mr. Price resigned his seat in the South Legislature in 1865 or 1866, to remove to Georgia. Thomas P. Westmoreland testified that he knew nothing of Mr. . Price being War den of Greenville. I B 1858, the year charged, witness did not reside in Green ville. Greenville was incorporated as a city in 1869. Mr. Price left South Caroli na in 1866 and removed to Georgia The Attorney General admits that the charge against Mr. Price of being a mem ber of the South Carolina legislature be fore the war was not sustained. The case was announced closed. John B. Sorrels, Representative from charged with being a Tax Collect or in 1861, aud blieriff afterwards: and with bemg a Lieutenant in Grant’s compa ny, 2d Ga. Cavalry. Mr. Sorrels states that he was sworn in as Tax Collector, after the eapture of Fort Pulaski, l<ort Sumter aud the arsenal at Augusta, and the passage pf the ordinance of secession. Did not commence duties until August, 1861. Did not hold office prior to the war. Was a Union man and opposed to secession; jotnCTT Oapt Grant’s company to keep out of the Confederate service; accepted position as Sheriff to avoid further service; putt* a substitute ; took no oath to support the Constitution of the United States, that being stricken out and Confederate States substituted. The Attorney General offered in evi dence certificate from the Executive De partment, of the date of his commission as Tax Collector, January 10,1860, and Sher iff January, 1864. Certificate received. A. L. Nunnally deposed that he did not know when Mr. Sorrels qualified as Tax Collector. Sorrels did col lecting taxes before September or October. He was considered a Union man, and elect ed in 1864, as Sheriff, as a Union man. N. P. Hotchkiss testified ihat he knew nothing of Mr. Sorrel’s being Tax Collector in 1861. John Smith deposed that .Sorrel mast have qualified in May, as the Inferior Court met only in May and September. He did not commence collecting ta*9n until Fall. Defendant then introduced circular letter from Comptroller General to him as Tax Collector, which was received— The counsel for defendants at Yhis point wanted to know the effect of the admis sions by the defendants. Their .understand ing was that the admissions were to be re ceived for what they are worth, and when not controverted, stand for testimony. The court stated that their understand ing was correct. Court adjourned until half-past two o’clock, p. m. evening session. In the case of Representative Sorrels yes terday, George Hillyer, Esq., appeared as one of his counsel. Yesterday morning counsel for defend ants inquired the ruling of the Board on the subject of commissions issued to offi cers, whether the date of the commission was considered as the date of the oath. The Board ruled that the date of the commission only showed when it was is sued, and not when accepted. They would, however, hold that when the statute de clared that the officer must qualify within twenty days after the date of the commis sion, they would presume that the officer qualified within that time unless cause was shown for the delay. Judge Clarke explained the statute on that subject; that it was simply directory and never followed; that their presump tion would make the statute controvert the facts. The Board then stated that they, would require the Attorney Central to pjroduce proof in controverting the stateiDeiits of defendants, as to date of thjtf ug the of office. Tlie Board re assembled at 5 o’clock yes terday evening. In the case of J. D. Smith, Representative from Ware county, the Attorney General took exception to his statement that after conscription, he was detailed as a sub en rolling officer. Tim Board could not see how the objec tion would avail the Attorney General any thing, as Mr. Smith was conscripted, and as a soldier to perform that duty. Geo. S. Thomas, Esq., opened the argu ment for the prosecution, followed by At torney Geucral Farrow. Col. George N. Lester made the argument for the defendants replete with sound logic and indisputable fact. He contended that the Senators had fully complied with every requisition ol‘the bill, and that every party interfering with them, as Senators, were indictable for felony under the provisions of the bill. We regret that we have not room to allude more at length to his able effort. Representative Welcher, from Taylor county, went home sick before the order was issued. We now give a summary of the Commission. Senator Hinton was elected Justice of the Inferior Court in Jauuary, 1861; did not qualify until after the war had begun ; did not take any oath to support the Constitu tion of the United States. No evidence was offered by the prosecu tion against him. Senator Winn was charged with being a Notary Public in 1844, 1848 and 1850; Mayor of Marietta in 1854,1863 and 1865 ; furnishing beef to a rebel garrison. Mr. Winn admitted beiug a notary in the years charged, aud Mayor in 1854’ and 1863. The other charges he emphatically denied. The prosecution put witnesses on the stand, but failed to prove the other charges. He did not furnish beef under contract, but his pen and hands were impressed. Senator/Weiborn was charged with being a librariau before the war, and aiding and abetting the rebellion. The evidence disclosed the fact that the position of State Librarian was not an office for the administration of a general law of the State, and the case goes over board. Senator A. W. Holcombe was charged with being a militia captain in South Caro lina, just after the flood, and Marshal of Marietta in 1853. Mr. Holcombe admitted participation in the rebellion, and holding the office ot Mar shal of Marietta in 1852, but denied hold ing an office in South Carolina for the ad ministration of a general law. The evidence did not sustain that portion of the charge denied. Senator W. J. Anderson was charged with being a notary public, and aiding and abetting the rebellion. Mr. Anderson admits the charge of being a notary public in 1860, but says he never qualified. J The prosecution offered no evidence, ex cept a certified copy of his appointment. At the conclusion of Mr. Lester’s argu ment, the court adjourned until this morn ing, at ten o’clock. Death op Senator B. R. McCutchen. —We have the pain of reporting the death at the Hon. B. R. McCuteheu, the Georgia Senator from the 44th District. He died last Thursday night, at his residence, near Lafayette, in Walker county. He had at tained the ripe age of seventy-four years, and le ives a record of unblemished worth. He had been in feeble health for some time, and fully realized that the hour of his death was near at hand. Though feeble in body his mind was vigorous to the last. For half a century he sustained a spotless character, and was honored with maqy po sitions of trust in chqrch and State. And there Is full recognition by all that knew him that a good and useful ?nan has passed away. —Atlanta Constitution. The Dahloufiga Signal, of Friday, says: “ A bloody affray came off on Wednesday evening, on the Black Mountain road, about three or four miles north of this place, between Scion Cochran and J. K. and Bear John Woody, in which Bear John Woody was Instantly killed and J. K. was severely, though perhaps not fatal ly, cut in the side by Cochran. Georgia State Lottery. FOK THE BENEFIT OF THE Orphan’s Bonn and Free BScßool. The following were the drawn numbers, in the Sup plementary Scheme, drawn at Augusta, Georgia, January 25. SCORNING DRAWING— CIass 41. 43 34 45 1U 67 37 13 31 13 38 75 6 12 Prawn Numbers. EVENING DRAWING— CIass 42. 15 38 60 59 l'V 56 78 7U 64 35 53 53 12 Drawn Numbers. lan 26-1 SPECIAL NOTICES. Mayor’s Office, j Augusta, Ga., January 26th, 1870. $ From and alter this date, all purchases for account of the city will only be made upon orders issued from this office. J. V. H. ALLEN, jan26-tf Mayor. DANCING CLASSES, AUGUSTA HOTEL. PRoFS. NICHOLS & MILAM, in order toseenre certain days for the Lessons, have removed from Ma sonic Ball to the above Hall. Classes for Ladies, Misses and Masters on FRIDAY and 3ATTJRDAY AFTERNOONS, at 3X, r. m. Classes for Gents THURSDAY and FRIDAY EVENINGS, at 8, p. m. jan26-tf ■ar IMPORTANT. —THOSE WHO HAVE attained to the greatest eminence iu the science of Medicine, and who have by a life long study of, and experience with, the humau organism, obtained great insight into' the otigm and i athology of disease, are yet, notwithstanding all their profound and learned theories, confessedly groping in the dark as to the first cause of any and all diseases that affect our race. But this much has been clearly elucidated, and is become an axiom with the learned profession, that by far the greatest number of our ollu enta are directly traceable to derangement of the digestive functions, and if “ good digestion wait on appetite,' 1 health will be the almost uniform result. Acting upon this axiom, the iuventor of DR. HURLEY’S CELEBRATED STOMACH BIT I’KUB has been eminently success ful (judging from the many testimonials that are con stantly pouring in upon him through the mails and press), In preparing a remedy to meet and “ nip in the bud ” all this long list of obscure and distressing de rangements that r< nder “ life scarce worth the living.” We are glad to learn that the public here are lie ginning to appreciate these BITTERS upon their in trinsic merits, aud that they can be had everywhere. Bee advertisement in another column. dec2o-eodtf MERCHANTS, PLANTERS, GARDENERS AND HOUSEKEEPERS Wishing to get the BEST arid Most Reliable Va rieties, should buy ONION SETS, REAL BUNCOMBE CABBAGE, THE CHOICEST EARLY IRISH POTATOES, —AND— PUJMB&LOTNER Our Seed are Warranted F.RtSH ami GENUINE. No Humbug t Send for Catalogues PLUMB & LEITNER, dec2ieodAc2an . 212 Broad street, Augusta. INT ew Advertisements SIOO REWARD. The above Reward will be paid for proof to conviction against the person who left a FOUNDLING, apparently about two months old, in the portico of the Augusta Orphan Asylum, ou Suuday morning, the 23d instant. Notice is hereby given that this is an Asylum for Orphans and not for Foundlings, and by the amended act of Incorporation, “any person who shall secretly leave at said Asylum any in fant under three yours of age. shall be punished by fine of One Thousand Dollars, or imprison ment in the common jail not exceeding one year, or both, at the discretion of the Court.” THOS. H. HOLLEYMAN, Superintendent. Augusta Orphan Asylum. jan26-3 Paris Horticultural Exposition. Special IST otice. M. RONNA will close, on SATURDAY next, the exhibition at the old City Hotel, of his choice collection of PLANTS, BULBOUS ROOTB, FLOWER SEED, FRUIT TREES, GRAFTED ROSE TREES. j.. u 263 FOR RENT\~ l 1 HE DWELLING over the “ Mechanics’ Bank.” ALSO, The BANKING ROOM. Apply to jan26-tf H. M. STEINER. En Richmond Superior Court, Jan uary Term, 1870. JACOB DANFORTH, Assignee, ) Rule Nisi vs. y for THEOPHILUS ROGER RAOULT. ) Fmeclosure. Upon the petition of Jacob Daniorth, showing that he is the Assignee for valuable consideration of a deed of mortgage, made by Theopbllus Roger Kaoult, on the twenty-fourth April, Eighteen Hundred and Sixty One, whereby said JBaoult conveyed to Thomas 8. Metcalf, of said county, that lot of Land in the city of Augusta and county aforesaid, on the south side of Broad street, between Mclntosh and Washington streets, having a front on Broad street of fifty seven feet eleven inches, and bounded East by 1 t of Bridget Norton, South by a line parallel to and one hundred and thirly-two feet six inches from Broad street, and next by an alley, which divides it from the lot on the corner of Broad and Mclntosh streets, which mort gage was to secure the payment of four notes of the said Raoult, given for the purchase money of the premises aforesaid, and dated first of April, in the year aforesaid ; three of said notes being for Five Thoueaad Dollars each, paj able, respectively in one, two, and three years from date, and one for Three Thousand Dollars, payable four years after date; and further showing that two of said notes, to wit: one for Five Thousand Dollars, due three years after date, and the one for Three Thousand Dollars aforesaid, remain due and unpaid, and prating a foreclosure in terms of the laws. It Is therefore ordered that the said Theophilus Roger Raoult do pay into this Court, on or before ihe first day of the next term thereof, the amount of prin cipal and interest due on the two notes so unpaid as aforesaid, with the costs of this proceeding, or be for ever barred and foreclosed from all equity of redemp tion in said mortgaged premises. It is further o dered that a copy of this rule be pub lished once a month for four mouths in one of the pub lic gazettes of the city of Augusta, and served on said Theophilus Roger Raoult, or his Special Agent or Attorney, at lea-t three months before the said next term of this Court. A true Extract from the Minutes of Richmond Su perior Court, folio 269. As witness my hand and official signature, at Au gusta, Ga., 25th January, 1870. E. M. BRATTON, jan26-lam4m Clerk. Pen Lucy School For Boys, Waverly, near Baltimore, Md. The BECOND HALF SESSION of this Bchool will begin sth FEBRUARY. Boys are charged from the time of admission. The School has never been in more successful opera tion. No Boys who have been in any College will be received. For Circulars, apply to R. M. JOHNSTON. Waverly, Mu., January 96,1870. jan26-dtfebls LOST. A. GOLD MEDALLION LOCKET, with a bunch ol Black Flowers engraved on one side and the initials E. H. on the other. The Locket was lost either on Reynolds, Jackson or Broad streets, ranging from the Christian Church to Mr Christopher Ghat’s store. The finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it at this office, j*n2o-I* New Advertisements GIRARDEY’S OPERA HOUSE, BROAD BTREKT. Triumphant Success jßssa of The World Renowned Character Comedian, MR. JAMES H. HACKETT, Supported by Ford’s Dramatic Company. Rip Van Winkle. Wednesday Evening, Jan. 36th, 1870, Mr. Hackbtt will perform his Original and Renowned Character of Hip "Van "Winkle! In his own version of Washington Irving’s Tale in THE SKETCH BOOK Os that descendant of the Hollanders, who came over with Capt. Hendrick Hudson and settled on the west bank of the North river, in the State of New York, and to which be gave hit name. The performance to conclude with Rtan’s Speciality, entitled Dodging tor A Wife ! In preparation, MONSIEUR MALLET! HIS LAST LEGS!! Price op Admission— Orchestra Chairs and Dress Circle, $1 ; Reserved Seats, $1 50. Gal lery, 75 cents. Part of Gallery reserved for col ored families, 75 cents. Seats caD be secured at Mr. Oates’ Book and Music Store. jan2fl-l BARGAINS. WINTER OVERCOATS AND CAPES Will be sold from this date at Cost. A. T. Gray, jan26-eodlm Opposite Masonic Hall. "bargains. All kinds of Walking Coats. All kinds of Back Coats. Will be offered at Reduced Prices, by A. T. Gray, jau26-eodlm Opposite Masonic Hall. BARGAINS^ A large lot of Gent’s Hemstitched H and kerchiefs, different qualities, will be sold very cheap, at A. T. Gray’s. jan26-codlm BARGAINS. Scarlet Flannel Shirts AND Drawers, Will be sold as bargains, at A. T. Gray’s. jan26-eodlrn BARGAINS. SILK, VELVET AND Beaver Vests, Will be sold very low, at A. T. Gray’s. jan29 Codlra TTse Russel Coe’s Su perphosphate. It is the Best. Graniteville, S. 0., ) Jasuahv 24, 1870. S Twenty mule spinners wish em ploymeni. In consequence of the reduction of wages at this place we were compelled to strike. Rich Spinner cm furnish » good recommenda tion. Address JAB TAYLOR, jan26-6* Graniteville, S. C. NOTICE. aEORGIA, RICHMOND OOUNTT.-No'ice is hereby given that application will be made to the Court of Ordinary of Richmond county, Geor gia, at the firat regular term alter the expiration of tour weeks from this notice, for leave to self the entire real estate belonging to the estate of Augusta Cooke, late of said county, deceased, (or the benefit of heirs and creditors of said deceased JAMEH E. HARPER, Administrator cum testamento annexo. jan2fl law 4 Drug Clerk Wanted. One who can come well recommended as to Sobriety, Character and Competency, &c., (a single man,) will hear of a SITUATION by applying at this office. jan26 2 DOOR MATS—NEW STYLES. For Private House*, Churches ojiil Pub lic Buildings. Plain, Fancy, Solid or Chain. A large assortment Just opened for Spring trade. Jas. G. Bailie & Brother. jan2l-6 DANCING ACADEMY, MASONIC HALL. OwiNG to the increase of onr School, we purpose giving au extra lessoD for the quicker advancement of our new pupils, commencing WEDNESDAY, at 3 o’clock,p. ra. All pupils may attend. jan2s-tt Profs. HETT & COOPER. la Store and to Arrive, *5 CASKS LINSEED OIL 6 Casks Spindle and Machine OIL 25 Bbls. West’s KEROSENE OIL 15 Bbls. TURPENTINE 25,000 Lbs. WHITE LEAD 450 Boxes WINDOW GLASS 50 Cases Sumpter BITTERS 25 Cases Oriental BITTERS 25 Cases Wslker’s Vinegar BITTERS 25 Cases Old Carolina BITTERS 50 Cases Hostetter’s BITTERS 50 Cases Drake’s BITTRRB 25 Kegs Eng. 81-Carb. SODA 5 Oeroons Caracas INDIGO 5 Cases Manilla INDIGO 10 Bbls. EPSOM BALTS 500 Lbs. Macaboy SNUFF. Which I am offering to the Wholesale Trade at the lowest market prices. W. H. BARRETT, 291 Broad street. 50 Tons Pure PE RUVIAN gxjajnto for sale, to arrive, by janS6-6 C. H, PHIAUZY, THE BARGAIN SEASON At the Bargain House, UPON THE BARGAIN rsp * AT THE FREDERICKSBURG STORE. S - THIS WEEK ! THIS WEEK ! Will be added to other bargains elegant Bl’k Boplin Alpacas, at 25c., worth 50c. Bl’k Cashmeres, Oobergs, Ormeures and DeLaines, at 20 cents. Bl’k Crape Merinos, at 50c., worth Si. All Wool Blaids for Children, at 25c., worth 50 cents. All Wool Empress Cloths, from 60 cents to the best, all desirable colors. Call and see us. V. RICHARDS & BROS., jan2s 3 CORNER BY THE PLANTERS’ HOTEL. GREAT REDUCTION 11ST V PRICES OF DRY GOODS. X will begin on Monday next to close out every article of YVinter Stock, at Greatly Re duced Brices, to make room for new Spring Supplies. Families supplied with Sheeting and Shirt ing, at the Lowest "Wholesale Brices. JAMES W. TURLEY. jan23-tf 1.1 Hi 11, DISSOLVED DONES, Land Plaster, Mill) Hi Ml HI 81l r 0 Burity of all articles sold by us guaranteed. Refer to the prominent Blanters of Georgia. JOHJNT MERRYMA IST <fc CO., . . Baltimore. aec!4-2md&c MILL POND AND CHANNEL OYSTERS Supplied in quantities to suit purchasers. Orders lrom all parts ot the interior solicited. Address Thos. McCrudy, Agent, P. O. Box 339, Charleston, S. C. References.—James Adger & Cos, Hon. J. B. Campbell, Dr. St. J. Ravencl, David Jennings, McCrady & Son, W. G. Dingle, John S. Ryan. oci29-8m C. TOLER, PROPRIETOR OF THE Kentucky and Tennessee Stables, Dealer in HORBEB and MULES. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES AND SADDLE HORSES for Hire and on Livery, etc., etc. Campbell, between Broad and Reynolds streets, Augusta, Ga. Ample Stable Room for Stock, and accom modation for Feeding or Graziug on my plan tations near the city, l ow rates. seplS-tf DR. RICHAU’S OTOLDEISr REMEDIES. Ask for no other, take no other, and you will sav time, health and money. SI,OOO REWARD tor any case of diseuse in an stage which they fail to cure. Dr. Richau’s Golden Balsam No. 1 cures Ulcers Ulcerated Soro Throat and Mouth, Pore Eyes, Cuta neous or Skin Eruptions, Copper Colored Blotches, Soreness es the Scalp, Scrofula, *c.; is the Renovator, Alterative and Blood Purifier known, re mvvesall disease from the system, and leaves the blood pure and healthy. Dr. RiOßAn’s Goldin Balsam No. 2 ev-n ™« . rial Affections, Rheumatism in all its forms, whether from mercury or other causes; gives immediate relief in all oases. No dieting necessary. I have thousands of Certificate* proving the miraculous cures effected by these Remedies. Psio* of either No. lor No. 2, $6 per bottle,,or two bottles for $9. Dr. Riohac’s Ooldbn Antidot*, a safe speedy, pleasant and radical cure for all Urinary Derange menta, accompanied with full directions. Pbick, $3 per bottle. Dr. Kiobac’s Golden Ulixib d’Amodr, a radical cure tor Nervous or General Debility, in old or S; imparting energy with wonderful effect. , $5 por bottle, or two bottles for $9. On receipt of price, these Remedies will he shipped to any place. Prompt attention paid to ull corr-s --pondents. None genuine without the name “ DR. RIOBAU’S GOLDEN REMEDIES, D. b. RIGID ARDS, sole proprietor," blown in glass of bottles. Address DR. B. B. RICHARDS, No. 228 Varick Bt., New York. Office hours rom 9, a. m., to 9, p. m. lyl-lv Circulars sent. Peeler Cotton Seed, (Guaranteed pure. Grown by w. f Alexander, Columbus, Ga., (late of Washing ton, Ga.) Apply to JNO. JENKINS, janU-2m No. 2 Warren Block. WANTED, A. PLANTATION of from 200 to 500 acres, convenient to this city or railroads. Must be well adapted for CottOD and Grain, with im provements aud necessary Woodland. Apply by letter, giving full description, to decll-tf P. o. BOX NO. 183. J. l. mins, DEALER IN HORSES AND MULES. 1 F-HMANENTLY at J. B. PotßNEiat't Grey Eagle Stables, Ellis street, August*, Ga. N. B.—Will also SELL and BUY HORSES and MULES on commission. nov2s-3m j^ANHOOD! a^ M .^S A JL I s SA ' l on THE CAUSE PREMATURE DECLINE IN MAN, the Treatment of Nervous and Phy sical Debility, etc. '* There is no member of society by whom this book will not be found useful, whether Bucn person holds the relation of Parent, Pro ceptor, or Clergyman.”— Medical Time* and Gazette. Sent by mail on receipt of fifty cents. Ad dress the Author, „ . Dr. E. Dr F. CURTIS, sepß-ly Washington, 1). O, WESTERN LAMER BEER! I HAVE just returned from a tour- West, where I have been for the purpose of selecting a fine article of BEER. 1 have brought with me a Sample, which will be on draught from to-day. The Public are invited to call and examine for themselves. A. BOHNE, sepSO-tf Opposite Planters’ Buy the Best Super phosphate of Lime-- Bussel Cose 5 s r j in2orttac2m
