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The Child’s Pocket Etiquette. I. Always say Yes, sir ;'No, sir; Yes, papa ; No, papa ; Thank you; No, thank you ; Good night; Good morning. Use no slang terms, ltemember that good spel ling, reading, writing, and grammar are the base of all true education. 11. Clean faces, clean clothes, clean shoes, and clean finger nails indicate good breed ing. Never leave your clothes about the room Have a place for every thing, and every thing in its place. 111. Rap before entering a room, and nev er leave it with your back to the compa ny. Never enter a private room or pub lic place with your cap on IY. Always offer your seat to a lady or old gentleman. Let your companions enter the carriage first. V. At table sit up straight; never useyour toothpick-—although Europeans do—and when leaving ask to be excused. YI. Never put your feet on cushions,chairs, or table. VII. Never overlook any one when reading or writing, nor talk or read aloud whi||| others are reading. When conversing listen attentively, and do not interrupt or reply till the other is finished. VIII. Never talk or whisper at church or public places, and especially in a private room where Sny one is singing or playing the piano. IX. Loud coughing, hawking, yawning, sneezing, and nose blowing are ill-man ncred. In every case cover your mouth with your handkerchief. X. Treat all with respect, especially the poor. Be careful to injure no one’s feel ings by unkind remarks. Never tell tales, make faces, call names, ridicule the lame, mimic the unfortunate, or be cruel to in sects, birds, or animals. — George Francis Train, {modified.') NEW MUSIC. Wearing of the Grey, - - 36 cents, lam dying, Egypt, dying, - 30 cents. Those Dark Eyes, - - - 30 cents. Take Me Home, 30 cents. My Southern Sunny Home, - 35 cents. Music sent by mail, free of postage, upon receipt of the marked price. Send for our complete Catalogue. A. E. BLACKMAR, Jan. s—flt* New Orleans, La. BALTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF NEW YORK. AGENC Y AT HI A CON. GA A First Class Company, wiih a (Capital of 1200,000, will take Fire Risks. Losses promptly paid. J. VV. DURKE, Agent. Jan. s—3w* 65 dozen Heavy Blotting Pads for Countir Rooms and Merchants, just received. Nov II J. W BURKE A CO. 0«o R. Crump, Wm. A. Wbioht, Augusta, Ga. Late of Richmond, Va. GEO. R. CRUMP A CO., GENERAL COMMISSION Merchants, And Wholesa’e Dealer in Groceries, Liquors, To bacco, Cigar-, Salted Fish, etc., Broad Street, - - - - - - - Augusta, Ga. jjyWill purchase and sell on commission, Cotton, To bacco, Produce and Merchandise of every description.— Refers to the Merchants and Rankers of Augusta, Ga., and Richmond, Va. Consignments solicited. Jan s—4w Insure your Property IN GOOD RELIABLE COMPANIES,, J. W. BURKE, INSURANCE AGENT, Second Street, HEXT DOOR TO BAPTIST CHURCH, MACON, GA., Represents the following Companies; with ample capital: Croton Insurance Cos., New York. Insurance Cos. of Valley of Va., Winchester. Adriatic Insurance Cos., New York. James River Irsurance Cos., Ilowardsville, Va. Baltic Insurance Cos., New York City. Gulf State Insurance Cos., Tallahassee, Fla. Losses promptly adjusted and paid. I have secured the services of David Reed, Esq., who is well known as an Insurance man, who will devote hi” whole time to this business. Rales as low as auy office or agency in the city. J. W. BURKE, Agent. Oct. 28—tc Steam Engines for Sale. Two rxcellent Steam Engines—one of Four Horse and •neof Six Horae Power. They will be sold very low for Apply to Deo. ts. JW. BURKE & C Q. THE DAILY EVENING MIRROR. M. R. BELL A CO., GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS And wholesale dealers in All Kinds of Merchandise and every description of Uoentrv Produce. Strict attention paid to Consign ments. Marietta Street, Atlanta 4 Ca. References. —Messrs. Horton &. Walton, Augustn. Gn. Stevenn Thomas, President Bank of Athens, Ga. Messrs. Langston, Crane & Hammock ; McCamy A Cos.; Col. J. W. Duncan, Atlanta, Gn. Messrs Dunn A Maugham, Macon, Ga. Messrs Robt Habersham A Sons, Savan nah, Ga Messrs. Lee & Norton. Montgomery, Ala. Jan 5 —7w* . . NOTICE. THR firm of Day, Russell <fc Tucker was dissolved on the 12th day of August. by mutual consent. The business of the concern will be settled by DAY & RUSSELL. Augusta, Aug. 31,18G5. THE firm of Day& Russell have associated with them Mr. M. M. Benjamin, formerly of C. V. Walker & Cos., in the Auction ami Commission Business. Firm now, Day, Russell & Benjamin, from Sept 1, 1865. Store for merly occupied by C. V. Walker & Cos. Every attention paid to consignments of all kinds. Consignments solici ted from all quarters. Having a large and convenient store, we can accommodate all who will favor us with patronage. DAY, RUSSELL & BENJAMIN. Jan s—sw* TWO AGRICULTURAL PAPERS FOR $2.50! SOUTHERN CULTIVATOR, D. REDMOND AND WM. N. WHITE, EDITORS. Established in 1843 I Volume 24 commences January, 18661 Monthly, at - - - $ 2 per annum. Six copies for ... 10, in advance. By special arrangement with the “Maryland Far mer,” another excellent Rural Monthly, published in Baltimore, at si.su, both papers will ba sent one year for *3,00 —six of each for $18 —ten of each fur $J5 — giving each subscriber in this case, both papers for *2 50." Address WM. N. WHITE. Jan. s—4w Athena, Ga. DR W p p A R KE R. RESIDENCE AND OFFICE On Mulberry Street, opposite Modloal College, where he may be found day and night. Jan. s—l7w* VI ITCH EL & SMITHS, COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Rals ton’s Granite Range, Third Street, near Express Office, Macon, Ga., Agents for several Factories, for the sale of YARNS, OSNABURGS, SHIRTINGS, AND SHEETINGS. Jan. 5 -9ms.* TO SOUTHERN SHIPPERS. The Great VIRGINIA AND TENNESSEE LINE Is now open via East Tennessee and Georgia, East Tenn essee and Virginia. Virginia and Tennessee, and Orange and Alexandria Railroads to Washington,. Baltimore, and Steamers from Alexandria to New York. Through Receipts Given from Macon to Baltimore and New York, at a guar anteed rate, by the , ->> -ee Southern Transportation Company, At Freight Bates. THURSTON R. BLOOM, Agent, Macon, Georgia. Y. G. RUST, Jan s~7wf. Agent, Albany Georgia. 1865. 1665. CENTRAL HOTEL, 101 A 103 Commerce St., Montgomery, Alabama. W. Stringfellow & Sons, Proprietors. This Establishment having undergone the most com plete and thorough renovation and repair, is now open for the reception of guests. It has been lu.nished with new furniture, bedding, bed and table linen, from the kitchen to the roof. For convenience of location and well arranged rooms, it has no superior in the city. For the comforts ol its table the proprietors only ask a trial. Jan fi—i—* Ot\ CONSIGNMENT! 1,000 BARRELS FLOUR, Assorted Brands and Quality, For sale by ZIMMERMAN & VERDERY. Jan. s—6t* Atlanta, Ga. PETERS, WEBB & CO., MANUFACTURERS OF GRAND :UPRIGHT AND SQUARE PIANO ffffl f^FORTES LOUISVILLE, .... KENTUCKY. 17 ACTORY, CORNER OF MAIN AND Fourteenth Streets, OFFICE AND WAKE ROOM, Jefferson, be tween Fourth and Fi th Streets. Jan s—3mf C. V. WALKER & CO., 211 Broad Street, - - - - Augusta, Ga. AUCTION AND GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Will give prompt and personal attention to ail business entrusted to them. Favors solicited. REFERENCES: Augusta, Ga.—Merchants generally. New York —Karl & Cos.. Schanck A Downing, Dudley P. Ely ACo Philadelphia—John Gibson’s Sons & Cos., Claghorn A Herring, James C. Hand &Cos. Baltimore. Heyward, Hartlett &. Cos., Ward, hove A Cos. Boston Chester. Gueld ic Sons, Brigham, Tbnyer &Cos. Bt. Louis. Mo.—Shylock & Rowland. Louisville, Kv.,—Andrew Buchanan A Cos. New Orleans, La.—T F. Walker Selma, Ala.—Goodwin, Ward & Cos. Mobiee, Ala. Baker, Robbins & Cos., B. A. Weems. Savannah, Ga.— Cunningham &. Purse, W, H. Stark, A Champion, Henry Bryan Charleston, S. C.—Geo. W Williams A Cos. Willis & Chisholm. Jan ft—w* NATIONAL SERIES. School Booh! School Booh!! JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, wholesale and retail: NATIONAL PRIMER; “ FIRST READER; “ SECOND READER; “ TilIR READER; “ FOURTH READER; « FIFTH READER; Monteith’s FIRST LESSON IN GEOGRAPHY “ INTROUCTORX to GEOGRAPHY. “ MANUAL OF GEOGRAPHY; Clarks FIRST LESSON IN ENGLISH GRAM MAR; Clark’s PRACTICAL GRAMMAR ; Monteith’s HISTORY OF UNITED STATES; and many other good Books. jan!6 J. W. BURKE & CO. A. M. ROWLAND. J. R. WALKER. ROWLAND & WALKER, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in CHINA, CLASS 'AND QUEENSWARE, Mulberry Street, Macon, Georgia, Opposite Lanier House. Have constantly on hand a large assortment of the above Wares for sale at the most REASON A BLE RATES. Jan s—lßw W. T. & L. s. READ, DRUGGISTS AND CHEMISTS, Wholesale and Retail Deafers in Drugs, medk ines. paints and oils, WlN dow Glass, Paint Brushes, Dye Stuff-, Dental In struments Patent Medicines, Perfumery, Ad. Cor. Whitehall and Marietta sts., - • Atlanta, Ga. Country Dealers and Physicians would do well to ex amine our slock before buying elsewhere, as we intend to give satisfaction both as to ,ime and prices, our motto being ‘ Quick sales and small profits.” Jr Jan s—4w* O. A. LOCHRANE, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, MACON, GEORGIA, OFFICE OVER BOARDMAN’s BOOK STORE. WILL practice in the Courts of this State and Federal Courts at Savannah an l Marietta, and prepare claims for collection in Washington. Jan. fi—7w* R. W. Tuck, I. G. Davis, A. P. Tuck TUCK, DAVIS & CO., GROCERS AND GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, 322 MAIN ST, - LOUISVILLE, KY„ AGENTS for several of the most Celebrated Brands of Flour. Jan 6—lows O. B. GRAY, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in all kinds of INDIA RUBBER GOODS, No. 201 Broadway, New York, Middle of the Block between Fulton and Dey Streets. Jan 6—3m*. J. W. BURKE & CO7, Have on hand a large and varied Stock of SUNDAY SCHOOL BOOKS! Consisting of Reading books, carefully Selected from the best Publishers of SUNDAY SCHOOL BOOKS. QUESTION BOOKS for Bible Clis-es, CATECHISMS. P.tIMERS, SPE LERS, RE WARD CARDS and TICK ST 8. 9. TRACTS Ac. LIST OF NEW BOOKS Fo Sale by J. W. BURKE & CO. Chronicles of Sehonberg Cotta Family.— ‘ In this work the various incidents in the Life of Luther are portrayed with a graphic beauty and truthfulness rart ly equalled.” Diary of Mrs. Kitty Trevylyan— A Story or Whitefield and the Wesleys.—“No heart can be hardened enough in worldliness lo resist the meltiDg influence of the beauty in Christian life which it un folds.” Early Dawn, By the Author of “Cotta Fam ily.” “The various fdets of early Christianity in Eng land are told in a style of romantic fascination,” Mary, the Handmaid of the Lord —By the same Author. Wanderings over Bible Lands and Seas.— By the Author of Sehonberg Cotta Family. This though the last, is one of the bflst books of the se ries, and no one who f e's any interest in reading ef'our Saviour’s travels in Palestine can peruse this book without feeling his heart warming up as he proceeds. Jean Ingelow’s Poems, —This is a reprint of the Poems of an English Lady, which, in Eng land, has ha 1 a sale of over fifty thousand copies, anti has reached in this country the very large sale of sixteen thousand Golden Leaves of the British Poets, Golden Leaves of the American Poets, Golden Leaves of the Dramatic Poets. The above books contain selections— at .each title in dicates—of the el oicest poems, not only of our own, but of Foreign Poets, put up in beautiful style, on tinted paper, vellum cloth, gilt tops—a beautiful Li brary edition. DOMESTIC POSTMES. The law requires postage on all let ter«. (including those to foreign countries whoa prepaid,)etc pting those written to the President or Vice President, or members of Congr. ss, or. 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