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The Probable Relations of General Grant and the South. Tho follnuitig letter, at this time, will bc mnl with peculiar interest. Now, us liwlo- ! f?.i -, we uphold the necessity nf Iriendly re- ; Uui-juS with the I'ret-Jineu, M absolute ?ree- ', dom of political opinion, nf greeting cordial iv >.ll honest men .-.I.-, e..m.. down t.> n-? from I Le H ?rth, uiiJ .-.i doing ali thal ?e prop liv j l.iliv lu lim li..'... itidi-UCC ul lin- -.Ail lillnlil. ; i\ .. I> ..(... i hui ii.o views iinfl remarks i?f .Mr. I 1'. M IS ?ll lt [iw.-'ltioll II. kid w of what I he speaks, M ?il receive a calm and cari ful j consideration : WASHINGTON, Di comber'.*. Colonel J. P. Thi?nu?>- DKAK SIK : In pnr Miai.cc ol'my promise tn ye?, 1 propose b:ief ly to ?ive you my impressions as to the po litical situation. 1 did lint sooner comply willi your n-que-t, because 1 thought the time was nor propili ?-tis. 'I'm' passions eri??vnJef?-il hy th?! Prcsi .luciioti did not permit n calm con ^nieni*.i>>n of events. Thu ?lection of Gene ral Grunt ?ettlea much of the past, und opens a iit?A- future to in. General G rani'a clco l?ail is lht? t ulilieu1.i.>n Ly the pe .plo ?.f iini v.-rsul suffrage, subject tu the Fourteenth Constitutional nuu-ndment, and establishes i Lc legality ol Hm existing Stuie. iirganig-t n.jin S.mtn, which hat* growu up under ihe Jtcooli-irrueliou ue's ol CuiinreaS Sueli be ir.g ib.* eu e. 1 iiiiid. bur people, ought lo u< vx'ljl Iii.-; . ii suits ita u?tTuniyl?Nht?d|fa<:ls. The I I.J?;t?Ofn of (1 uenil Grant means yet moiv. Tin: cont ici ion exist? Nonti), wiih the insjor Itv of the p.Mplc, l?.Ut op>ll?<MI ia Hot frOO Suiiih, anti thut the p lineal7 action of both whiten und blacks is sulji'ct to duress, p.i - l-eodhig l>* Ibu t'XtfeiUO. iii .some iu.s'.itniM.s, bf actual violence und even political assassina lions. The election of General Grant i.s the pro test of lilt? North against this alleged candi linn of affairs, ?'W means that all tliC power ol' the Federal Government will Le exerted lo put it down; lt is I be da:ig--r arising out of tliis matter, wliieii strikes ni? us the n osl alarming circumstances ot' our politicul fu ture.. Unless this condition of thiugs is sup pre?^bv ihe voluntary action ol' thu Souih i rn itutesfYLe wost rh^dial^a/w??^^ I think, hrt reported rV>hy the Federal (ToVv em meut to cure- thu alleged evil ; und Gene ral Grant. UvPre-udeiit, will. 1 have no doubt, enforce these measures of repression energet ically, with military force. This would nat nrally produce moro ievolution South, and i s results might he a serios of the most de plorable consequences. In view of lids state ol things, I think it is a matter of the greatest importance that the Southern Stales should make the utmost ex ertions to remove all alleged ?causes of eom pjuiut on this subject, and thus anticipate -'??id tender u:inceev>urv the action ot' tue leivernmei.t. A?; additiTrniU-^diicement to this line of I action on your party. I would remark that whit you want above alt-things, at the South, is internal harmony. If yob--.had this you would receive a lar?e influx of wiiitu popula tion und capital. Thi-. would be of incalcu lable benefit to yon, both in its influence o:i your material interests and us relieving y Q from thc apprehensions arising from uuiver sal suffrage. The obstacle to your leceivlng this popula tion and capital now, is the apprehension wljich exi.>Ls as to the anarchical condition of your society. It is-a'striking fact that both the great political parties of tho coun try have thought it to be their interest to represent Southern society as tu a condition of chronic insecurity and violence ; thc Dem ocrats, in ord r to show the evils of univer sal MI drage ; and the Republicans, to illus .rute the disloyal sentiment of thc people, and their consequent unfitness for any part iu the control oi the Federal Govemmeat. Between these two sets of representations, the movement of population and capital t) the South is f.lmo>t entirely checked. It is your policy lo have it believed that order reigns supreme South. Hence you ought to Jo everything in your pomar to, mal?? trr?nt the fact, aud to promulgate it. You should, I think, keep several ideas prominently in view as your policy : L You ought lo regulate the relations be tween the whites and the blacks, so as to bavo as much harraouy and good feeling as j possible between -them. To this end, noth ing is so efficacious askiudne s to the blacks. li. You ought lo have perfect tolerance ot political opinion. Lot every one, white and black, vote as he pleases, and trust to your tact and natural ii ?ueuee lor a jiist share ol political power. 3. You ought to extend cordial and a kind welcomo to the Northern people to settle uino?g you, without regard lo their political opinions. Once you did this, the troubles ol the future would be largely overcome, and your material progress would be wonderful. See what immigration is doing for the North ? wf?st, in spite of its austere climate. Think what immigration would do for the genial South. 4. You ought to seek to conciliate the Federal Government. Remember the Scrip ture injunction, " Agree witlt/thiue adversary quickly." The Federal Governmeat for the present, and for years to come, means the Re publican puiiy. Do not wage a frantic war again^tjjns party. Remember that the Dem tic party is not strong enough now to be of any service to you. Be calm and concilia tory, and wait the course ol' events, lt would be fort?nale if you were in thal independent condition that both parties North would bid for your support. ?. General Grant will, I think, earnestly desire to make his administration national, and to restore reid peace and harmony to the lute belligerent sections. A moderate, con servative course on the part of thc South will {facilitate his policy in this direction. C. lu conclusion, the thing you want is peace. To get peace, you mnsf procure it by peaceful means. Let thc liepublicans and DemocratarNorth wage a bitter war against *?ach other, if they choose; your condition calls for more reserve. Yours, sincerely, WILLIAM W. BOYCE. IMPORTANT TO COTTON PLANTERS-THE COTTON WORM-We co'mmend the following, extracted from the Seima (Ala.) Ti mts and Messenger, of the 5th instaut. to the attention of cotton planters iu this section, and would be pleased to receive from them any infor mation they may be able to give on this im portant subject : THE COTTON WORM.-This scourge seems to increase in virulence from year to year. It is expected with the regularity of the sea son. Its eaily appearance iu considerable numbers is fatal to the crop. Its appearance at any time cuts short to a greater or lt ss ex tent the crop. A thousand methods have beeu devised for protection against it. So far, everything done to prevent its appear ance or tocheck tts ravages, has been in vain. There is danger that in a few years it will de stroy thc cultivation of cotton altogether. A few weeks ago, we published a statcmeut from a Texas paper that the egg was depos ited in the stalk of the plant, where it re mained until the proper season, protected against its enemies, then to appear upon its mission of destruction, and that to gather up c osely and burn the dry stalks in the fall aud winter would necessarily destroy them. Yesterday we S?W, io the counting room of Messrs. llardee ? Robinson, proo of the correctness of this theory. There were the dry stalks. On the surface was thc scar left wiien tho eggs were di posited. Inside, in the pith of the stalks, were the eggs in some places, and in others worms already emerged lrom the egg, and feeding upon the soft part of the stalk surrounding them. We presume auy plan'er can have abun dant proof of the theory in question. Ile bas only to look for it in the stalks in his cotton field. This matter appears to U?. worthy of atten tion. If the eeg IK di posited in the stalk and thus preserved and warmed ?DIO life and sus tained through the winter, fire is the remedy beyond question. Snow iu two feet deep io Western N?w Vt k, aud lu ii? ar? impedid. UXCOLL?CTK? TAX KS AT HIE SOUTH.-Tbc uncollected tax of the Southern States amounts to near $3,000 OOO, which is a lien upon the rea! f>ute upon which it is assessable. Of thi< Cu?.tui.-sio':. r ll -Pins sus : The (arther po-*p nietneul of this subj.?ct ititi relieve it of none of its embarrassment anti hoi J holders and purchasers are alike en titled to its early solution. Unless it is deem ed wise, in view of tho difficulties suggested, .o;d of I he iuipDvei ?Mied condition of the South, lu uhaie ?ti uiicolbcted portion nilo (?....her, I would r?rotiiuieiid the p.issago of a law allowing itt assumption hy the several States within :i iletiiiitc period, coupled with a tcnsotutHle fur such assumption und author izing and diroc:in<r the internal revenue olfi cats, ia cuse of non-payment by the State, and upon a new ba>U of taxation, to proceed with the assessment and collection. THE ADVERTISER" JAMEt T.BACON, EDITOR. WEDNESDAY', DEC 23, 18C8. t.od be Wita Him ! In tia; Baptist Church ol' thu town, v..s as.-em bled on Sunday luoruii'g last, au i'.iiucu*e mid sadly excited congregation. A "?ungregation composed bf h!l denominations, all uges, .classes ?nd colors. Tho Kev. Lui KKK lt. GWALTNKY, wliu has journeyed ??th UM fur lou luug and eventful your?, 'u lu journey with us no lunger. To every one in Edgi-fiehl, tlir.ro ti drep pain and .sadness in this thought; Eur ten years he has buen pastor ut tue Baptist Church here ; nad du ring tho<c ten years how fai'hfu.ly has h . preach eil and prayed ! how f ii Lfolly hus ho labored and loved ! Ho hus pre ached and praye 1 nut for Baptist alune, but for lill j ho hus labored fur ul), he has hived all. On the occasion to which wc refer, this journey cime to an end. On Sunday inoroing lu>t, this humble and earnest man of God preached his farewell to E leefield-with all the ability, ?eu.1, ton 1er pathos, aboun ling charity, which bavo .o distinguished his life among us. He goes to othor ti-dds ; impelled to thc chango by tho dictates of reason and judgment. The peop'c of Rime, Ga., aro henceforward to know his envied love and care. The severing of tho tic which hound LITHKU G WALTXKY lo thin people, caused anguish to them and anguish to him. Wc will not describe so pain ful'S'?cene. But wo aro proud df tho privi lege of giving expression to the general regret at the departure, from our midst, .of this beloved and devoted man of God. And wo know that wo utter the sentiment of all, when wo say we ?hall never think of LUTHER GWALTXEY'S life in Edgefield without tho deepest conviction of the power of God's graco, and a wonderful recruiting of our faith in the goodness and no* bility of human nature. God be vith him wbevercr he may wander! And when " the silver cord shall be looked and the golden bowl broken," may he enter into that " Heavenly Cauaan"-of which he speaks so well ! Eighteen II und red und Sixty-Eight Vc ar s ! Eighteen Hundred and Sixty-Eight Years since Christ came into the world to suffer and die for fallen man ! Again wc aro on thc eve of the holy Christmas -tho anniversary of the birth of Christ. Are we sitting, like tho shepherds, reverently waiting for his coming ? They waited for his mortal birth. We wait for his coming to claim his earth ly inherit mee. And - ou for UP, if, at this second coming, he cannot claim us ns his children. At this season, wherever thc religion of Christ prevails, the world rejoices. It is a season beau tiful and bountiful to tho human bosom. Let it ?ind us with clean and thankful hearts-glorify ing God and loving our folUw men ! Glory to God and peuce and good will among men were announced at the birth of Christ, and Fhould be tho key-note to the spirit in which avery anniversary of that event should bc cele brated. ..v.. _-?- ???-?" --- Hearts Aili of Love- and Stockings full of Toy's. Thc idea which, on tho recurrence of Christmas, prompts the gratification of children in their im pulses of joy aud mirthfulness, is a very noble one. Therefore, we hope the Christmas Elf is busy now in Edgefield, and that beforo Friday evening next he will have performod a very per iod work. A dristinus stocking empty of toys and candies, is like a human heart empty of love and kindness ! Any Body Got a Nigger to Sell? We want to buy x nigger! Wo want ono we can call our own. We are tormented to doath flirting with freedmen. A freedman is so vastly inferior to a 'rigger ! Of the little, man wants here below and wants so short a time, we most ardently dosiro a nigger. We would actually shed blood for a nigger ! We'vo got no *' king dom/' (such QB Richard offered for a horse) nor anything oise save a few old clothes, but those, with what" filthy lucre" wo can rake and scrape, wc will cheerfully give for a nigger ! Bah ! the season is by no means ono of un mingled joy and comfort ! No ! tho nigger-or rather want of nigger- alloys it dreadfully ! Our breast labors heavily with the nigger question! Wc ul.o are going to hung up a Stocking on Christmas Eve. Wou't somebody put a niggor in it ': With a deed of gift, securing said nigger to us and our heirs and assigns forever? Thc New Railroad iu Successful Op eration. On Wednesday last, for tho first time, trains ran over the Columbia and Augusta Railroad in both directions ; from Columbia to Graniteville, ?ind from Graniteville to Columbia. And this is now tho established order of their running : Travelor.? taking the South Carolina Railroad train in August i at 5.45 a. m , connect at Gran itoville with the Columbia & Augusta Road at 7 20 a. m., and reach Columbia at 1.30 p. m. Leav ? ing Columbia at S.30 a. m., arrive at Granite vi'li at 1.15 p. m., connecting with the South Carolin.? Road, and roach Augusta at 4 p. m. Passengers embarking at the Pine House for Augusta, must reach tho Pino House at l p. m., ur a little before; fur Columbia, must reach Pine House at 9 A. M. Ecstncies und Convulsions! Of wonder and delight ! Three thousand chil dren at MA.N?KT'S, ult in ecstacics and convul sions of delight ! And crowds of grown people almost equally excited! Clapping of bonds' Starting of eyes from their sockets ! Standing on-end of hair ! Watering of mouths ! Terri ble jostling and pushing ! Awful burly burly ! And ail this excitement over MASQAT'S Fruits, and Candies, and Toys, and Fireworks. His Toys ure thc prettiest, and cunningest, and now Luhionedest wo ever saw. They are wonderful. Christmas, and Santa Claus, and Good Cheer are emphatically to bc found at IUA.NGLT'S. Read MARGET'S Christmas card, and rush to him in the wildest and most tumultuous manner. If you don't mind, you'll bo too late ! The Cbcathatus Exulting and Abound ing! Exulting and abounding in New Goods and Christmas Doings. In another column, they cry out, " Look to you Interest." And truly it is to tho interest of the public to buy goods of such enterprising, fair-dealing merchants, as CHKATK AM <L BRO. They have tremendous now supplies of Dry Goods direct from New York ; and their ?tock of Toys, Fireworks and Bonbons for Christ rr.as ii exceedingly fine and attractive Three thousand children are also having fits at CUKATH AU ?5; Buo.'s. Thc times, in this respect ore really most fearful and delightful ! ??Sf" The farm of cx-Govcrnor Wise, in Prin cess Anno Co. Va., so lon? held by thu Govern ment, was on the 17th, surrendered to the owner by the United States authorities. Mr. Whittemoro has introduced in tho U. S. House of Representativos a bill to re move the disabilities of Andrew Ramsay, of Edgeueld County, The bill viii doubtless pass, ? Mitts Jillie's Institution at Kdgcfield, It affords us the siuoorcst pleasuro to call tho attention of our readers, and the public generally, ? to tho advertisement nf this Institution : and to bf enabled to s-iy that all tue indications point to its successful establishment, uud ?rs long und I prosperous earoer. It offers education to all, but it? grand feature of benevolence-one which should recommend it wherever shines tho Southern ?un !- is fo educate the destitute orphan! of Confed?rate Sold ir' g free of cliiiije. For this last named purpose, Miss I IS I* IK is tuuking uioit laudable effort?. And to j funher her efforts in this behalf, a distinguished and gifted Carolinian-Judge A. P. AI.DIIK II will deliver, in Masouic Hall, Augusta, Qa., on 6th January next, an edifying and entertaining lecture on " Modern Fashions and Fast Women." As many Edge-field people as possibly can, should by all mo.ins attend this lecture. Aud Judgo AL Dtticn. wc arc told, is to be followed by other dis tiueuished gentlemen of South Carolina and Georgia. Ol Miss BIIE we need not speak. As the " Conti derate Soldiers' Friend" .?be is known and honored far and netr. She is good and true, a woman of enlarged benevolence, ?nd one accus tomed to hard and conscientious work. If ever there was a time when an Institution of learning, especially one so able as Miss Buir: promise? uv, deserved liberal encouragement and the largest patronage, surely that period is the present. We are just beginning to recovtr from the desolating effects of the lato war. Poverty and the absorbing interest uf social and political change have rendered ali scientific and literary pursuit? both distusttful and imorncticaolc. But now, kt the deficiencies of the past bc supplied. We truly believe that in commending Miss Hui h's Institution to the patronage of the public, weare indicating u moans of whulesomo und lib eral culture, which none will ever regret having availed themselves of. "/ Mail Contract. The PostoQice Department (says the Chronicle rf- Sentinel) has made a contract with thc Augusta und Columbia Railroad Company to convey thc mails from Columbia, by Lexington, Leesville, Ridge and Lott's, to Granitcville, seventy-three miles and back, six times a week, or oftener, if trains run, if required, for the sum of $5,-175 per annum, being at the rate of $75 per mile per an num, commencing on Tuesday last. Masonic. At a regular Communication of Concordia Lodge, No. 50, A. F. M., held on tho evening of the 19th, thc following Officers wero elected and appointed for tho ensuing Masonic your: D. R D?TXI80E, W. M. D. F. MCEWEN, S. W. S. H. MA.NGKT, J. W. F. L. SMITH, Treasurer. W. J. READY, ?ecTCt?t WM. LOTT,-S?D. THOB. JOXES.J. D. Rev. J. W. BAKU, Chapluin. L. H. MCCULLOUGH, Tiler. pS- Wo will thank tho Socretarios of the sev omi Maronic Lodgos throughout tho District to lend us their officers elect for tho next Masonic year. New Advertisements from Augusta. FINE ARTS IN AUGUSTA.-We feel that wc should not bo doing our duty to the public did we not call the special attention of our fellow citizens to tho Splendid Photographic Establish ment of GABLE A USHER, Augusta. The ro-rus above the Poiit Office Corner, the scene of GABLE A Usu en's labors, are uow perhaps thc most de lightful aud alluring place in Augusta. Thc grand salon, fr.r we know not what eiso to call it, is equal in capacity, elegance and splendor, to any drawing-room in the United States. And all the other rooms are fitted up in tho same mag nificent manner. But tho Picture- are moro im portant than tho rooms. Theso Pictureg. laics*, p_^.M.wurriyies, ?re lu variably and unerringly faithful as regards likeness, und most incomparable in style and finish. No person should fail to have pictures taken of self, wife, husband, children,or friends. How much money would be given for certain pictures, in almost every family in the land, could they be now ob tained ! But in bow many cases is it too lato whon most desired. The truth is, there is no such Photographic Establishment south of New York as that of GABLE A Usncn. The whole country should be proud of it, and overy body should go to see it ! MAJOR GIRARDEYS SHOE STORE.-Soe the announcement of tho removal of this, the most fashionable Shoe Storo in Augusta. Major GIRARPBY U now just where he ought to be-in the immediate centro ot the town. His estab lishment is comparatively a new one, but quite unequaled for elegance and prestige If Edge field people havo not found him out already, we would exhort them to lose no time in doing so. THE Tt^E^WORN VAN WIN RLE.-The Tailoring and Clothing Establishment of VAN WINKLE is the oldesT'W'A^g?te^-. Mr. VAN WINKLE himself is time-worn, but by no moana worn out. Like his Clothing, ho wears well superbly well, no has lately made a move, and announces tho suhc in our columns. When you go to the old placo and (ind him not, just step four doors lower down, and there he will be, ready, willing and waiting, nis enrd offers unu sual inducements to buyers. THE INDEFATIGABLE QUINN.-Mr. QUINN bus again placed us under obligations for a batch of late and interesting papers. Just now his shelves and counters ure attractive beyond description. His Comic Papers arc the delight fulcst things in the world-Nick Nax, Phuuney Phellow, Jolly Joker, Budget of Fun, and a dozen others. His Magazines and Fashion Books are resplendent with Christmas engravings. He ha.? the most boautiful Stationery in tho world. And he is the most obliging, most generous, most open-hanofcd fellow the sun ever shone upon. pff- A private letter from a prominent and well-known South Carolina Republican, to a gen tleman ia New York, say's: "Our prospects in South Carolinu, and I think all over the South, are now very encouraging, both politically and materially. Lawlessness hus ceased almost us il by magic since the elections, and everybody seems to adopt tho motto of Grant, ' Let us have peuce.' Good feeling seems rapidly returning betwoen the two parties, and a prominent Republican is treated differently from what he was only a mouth ago. Tho financial prospects of the Stute hare im proved wonderfully within the last two or three weeks." VST The New York Times and Buffalo Com mercial both favor the motion made in Congress to appropriate fifty thousand duhars to defray the expense of Pre.-ident Johnson's defence in the impeachmont trial. The Commercial, which is a Radical journal, says that as the President was acquitted, the necessary legal prctumption is that be was innocent, and therefore shouM not be compelled to defray tho expenses of his own trial. ?ST* Mr. W. A. Jennings, convicted by a mili tary commission in Charleston, in October, 1S67, of wearing concealod woapons and cotton steal ing, and sentenced to imprisonment at Fort Ma con, North Carolina, for four years, has been pardoned by Governor Scott J^" Mr. Henry Sparnick, of Charleston, has boen appointed by Governor Scott, Commissioner of Agricultural Statistics. His office will be lo cated in Columbia. The salary is $1500, wi:h the priviloge of a clerk at $500. pg- Bills have passed both II .uses of the Alabama Legislature oponiug all judgments granted by any Court in tba? Stato on debts con tracted before the 25th of May, 1805. Tho Bill nllowingthc statute of limitation to run during the war has also becomo a law. The effect of this Bill is to wipe out all debts not sued or contract ed boforo tho war, or six yoars beforo tho passago of tho Act A good law, and one that would giro ?enera! /satisfaction in this State. Trum Wusliiuglou. On the 15th, in the House, Whittemo're intro duced a resolution vacat'ng all offices in tho un reconstructed States. Thc Speaker announced tho Special Committee to investigate the New Yoi k election fraud. Thu llt.uso went into a Cuniiuittce of thu Whole on Uriifs. Brooks charges that a hilf million has been contributor! by thc Union Leaguo of New Ycrk and Philadelphia to carry tho anti-tariff States. Without den nits action the Ut uso ad journed. In the Semite, a number of memorial.- and un important bills were rea J. The Bill allowing tho establishment of militia in the reconstructed States, except Georgia, pas?cd. Stewart's Bill, making the holding of office in violation of the fourteenth amendment felony, was referred to the Judiciary Committoe. Ad journed. Georgia is excluded from tho Bill repealing the Act prohibiting military organizations, because of irregularities in her reconstruction. On tho leith, in tho Senate, a resolution direct ing tho Secretary of tho*Sonatc to pay Southern Senators from tbc commencement of thc Fortieth Congress, meeting o'jection, went over. The Judiciary Committee reported adversely on some und favorably on other Bills removing political disabilities. Murtoa .-poke on his financial Bill. In thc House, a resolution allowing females employed by the Government the same pay as is allowed males when they performed tho same service, passed. A bill was introduced providing for tho bridg ing of tho Delaware River between Philadelphia and Camden, and was referred to thc Committee on Commerce. . ?J The Ilonso.pnssud a Bill repealing tho^Act for bidding tho Militia in the Reconstructed ?States, except Georgia. This is an original ~ that passed by the Senate on the 15th. On tho 17th, tho Senate passed effectually authorizing militia thc reconstructed States exec; to the President. In tho House, a bill removing disabilities from cortain citisons-eif South Carolina pasted. /> .Governor Bullock, of Georgia, having ittn summoned before the Reconstruction Committee of the Houso, was requested to give his opinion as to tho proper mode of overcoming thu difficul ties in Georgia. Ho recommended that there should bc a litoral execution of tho Reconstruc tion acts which required the primal organisation of thc Stato Legislature^ be made by tho ad mission of only iaoif^^th^ could take the test I oatbjj?bodjboen relieved of their disabilities by I &>t?grcss. This course -would restore the colored J'incn to their seats without any special legislation, and place the legislative department of Georgia in thc hands of loyal men. After the adoption by such a body of'the fundamental conditions precedent to the State's admission to thc Union, all member? eligible under the Statej-CoOTtitution. and the Fourteenth Amendment would bo admit k?d to seats, and no further action of Congress would bo necessary. On the ISth, in the Senate, Abbott introduced a bill for the payment of claims of loyal citizens South. It empowers Chase to appoint three Com missioners, who shall meet here and award,- claims not to exceed two million dollars ; proofs of loy alty to bo tho same as exacted in the Quarter master's Department. Edmunds introduced a bill repealing the ad mission of Georgia. Tho pream'jlo says the Stato Legislature viouted the Fourteenth Amendment, in not purging itself of members ineligible under the 14tb Artielo and violated both tho Constitution and principle upon whichRcconstruction is found ed in expelling negroes. The bill revives the Military Government and allows tho present te> operate, subject to the pleasure of Congress; that Legislature to assemble and thoso ineligible under tboUtth Article, to bo oxcluded, and'that ? V- T'.,.luruljr^?lj^.haJ^-^.?'l??" '"'I when ono party swears justico cannot bo had in Provisional Courts. The Judiciary Committoe was directed to in quire whether the removal of political disabilities, passed prior to tho adoption of the Fourteenth Amendment, is now valid. Sumner's resolutions, congratulating the Span ish people, passed. Cameron eulogised Stevens and tho Senate ad journed. WASHINGTON*, Decembe;- 21. It is stated that tho Government will proceed to nttnch tho property of Frazier, Trcnholm ? Co. on judgment <or $500,000. Proceedings will commence on January 1st. This morning's Republican says thc Senate Judiciary Committee bas decided that there i.< no necessity for Congressional action in reforenco lo GeVgin, and will report Senator Edmunds'bill back with amendments. In the Senate, Mr. Wilson introduced a bill al lowing Associate Justices of tho Supreme Court having attained the ago of seventy to resign, with a continuance of salary for lifo. A motion to odd two to the Pacific Railroad Committoe, giving the South representation, is pending, under a sharp sectional, debate. "J.'^vTho House was without a quorum-ho busj ness\^-adjourned. " White Mei^U^Rul?-Arnericn.'' Now is tho time to subscrtbeHbr thc New Ytrk Day Bool:-a Crst class Woekljr Journal devoted to While Supremacy, State Equality, and the Federal Union. Tho Day Booh is an earnest, cut-spoken and independent paper, devoted to the equality, fraternity and prosperity of the Demo cratic masses, and the defence of the grund American system of Federated States, on a White basis, established by Washington and tho fathers'' of Amcriean liberty^-.It holds that this glorious American system of Self-governing States and homogeneous citizenshlp7^W,hJ?lj>4n seventy years of peace and prosperity, -never ;s1teBV4>AO drop of American blood or convicted a single'c&izen of disloyalty, or directly taxed the people onejfcollur for its support, and might bc safely extended tho whole "boundless continent," was the bi government on the earth, and must be restored " as it was" made by Washington, or the whole land must needs collapse into chaos, anarchy and ruin. Tm: DAY BOOK, therefore, demands the resto ration of the White Republic, and as this must be and will bc accomplished, either thrsugh their reasons, or the blood and suffering of the people, it earnestly labors for the former, and by boldly grappling with the errors, lunacies and crimes of Mongolism, it strives itt' utmost to savo the country from the awful necessities of thc lattor. THE DAY-BOOK will,however, horeaftcrbc more than ever devoted to all the varied purposes of a new? paper. Conscious that it reaches thousands of families who take no other journal, beyond, perhaps, their local paper, it will continue and improve its "NEWS or THE WEEK," Summary, so as to present a transcript of tho World's ovonts in each issue. Its "FAMILY DEPARTMENT" will embrace the best original and selectod stories. 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Co., No. 102 Nassau Street, Now Ynrk. tb pit* A kiss, says a Fronch lady, costs leis and gratifies moro than anything cito in existence, j tl 1R?M COLUMBIA. We continuo our synopsis of the proceedings of 0 Legislature : On Monday, tho 14th, in the Senate, the Ap opriatiun bill was passed to its second reading. Thc bill to extend aid lo the' Savannah uud rmi leaton Railroad came up Lr its third roading? id was recommitted to tho Coamittco on R::il ads. Mr. Arnim introduced a bill for thc reception 1 J filing of bonds of public officers. Carne miro.hue J a bill tn fuel I ?Ute trials before agistratcs, which was read thc fi rd time. IN TUE HOUSE, a resolution to tako a recess om December 22 to January 5 was adopted. A mossugo was received from Govcrni r Scott .liing attention to acta of lawlessness in Lun istor, and asking aid for tho Shaw Orphan Asy rm In Charleston. On the 15th, a Rill waa sent to the Senate from io House, to increase tho lion of Magistrate's ex ilions. It was read the first time and was or orod for consideration to-morrow and to be rioted. Also, a Bill to punish Sheriffs for vio iting the homostcad was acted upon, as the last amed Bill. Mr. Corbin prcsouted thc petition of practicing ?Homeys and Solicitors of Marlboro' County, raying that tho office of Masterand Commissioner i Equity bc continued in existence un lil tho 1st ay of Jannary, 1S70. Referred to the Committee n the Judiciary. A Bill was introduced to regulate thc Homo lead in certain cases, which was read the first me, and was ordered for a second reading, and > bo printod also. v Tho following Messngo was received from the lovernor: STATE or SOUTH CAROLINA, "I EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, |^ COLUMBIA, December 15, 18?8. J 0 the Honorable the President of the Semite : SIR :-The doluy in transmitting my report in elation to tho Univeisity of South Carolina bas cen occasioned by my desire to avail myself of leToidti^of^tbe doliburations of tho Board of Logent.*, at its roo*Bt annual meeting, on the oon ition and prospects of thc institution. 1 gather from the prevalent tone of those dia u.-fions, and also from the opinions of intelligent iiizens from various portions of tho 8'atc, that very general impression prevails that tbore ii oui d bo an essential modification in tho Consti ition of the governing body of tho University lie Board of Trustees. At present it consists of lirty-cight members, of which cightoon are tx (fido, inoludlng tho Governor and Lieutenant lovernoti>W?e State, the President of the Senate nd th? Spcnkc'rorfbo House of Representativo?, ie Chairman of the CotTOiTfceysof Education of io Senate and House of RcprosennttiyegjiJjospec vely, tho Judges of tho Court of A^ppeaTi^jthe, ircuit Judges of tho Courts of Law, and thc hancellors, and twenty other persons elected by lint ballot of the General Assembly, to hold icir office, for four years, and until others shall ave been elected. The cumbrous and unwioldly charactor of the loard, as at present constituted, detracts niateri Uy from its efficiency and usefulness. Where osponsibility is divided aud dissipated umong so iany, it is almost inevitable that it should bo ghtly appreciated ; and engaged as many of the Yustccs are in other important public duties, and ?siding at a considerable distance from tho capi d of the SUto, it is not' to ho wondered at that :ieir obligations connocted with this appointment, f?en merely complimentary, should bo frequently verlooked and neglected. To such an extent has tis been carried that important meetings of the loard havo had to bc repeatedly postponed for 'ant of a quorum, ni though but nine members of lie thirty-eight woro requisite for tho purpose, t has been suggested that the remedy for this vii is the substitution of a Board of five or seven 'r?steos, selected for their special capacity and ptitude for tho position, and who would bo wil io important trust conti Jeu wiE?m. It has, also, boen suggested that the internal igulations of tho University would bo moro sat ifr.ctor'dy managed if the election of the Chuir ?an of tho Faculty wore loft to the mombors of io Faculty themselves. The experience of tho past two years adinon ihes us that some changes in the tuition fees are ecessary to popularizo tho University, and bring s advantages within the reach of tho greaten ossible number of students. The present charge f twenty five dollars por term for oach academi al school, with ton dollars additional for the li ra ry to onch student,. whether used by him or ot, proven?s many of tho youth of tho State from "joying thc educational advantages of thc insti ltion. It is doomed ndvi?nble, therefore, to re uco the tuition fees for each school to one-half io present amount, and a corresponding diminu on in tho charges for the library and other xtras. un order, however, that thc Professors employed dall be insured a roasonublo compensation for ieir services, it is recommended that an appro bation bo mado hythe State of two thousand ollnrs per annum for ench of them, and also to How them thc additional sum of five hjindte.3" ollars por annum from the foes for tuition,should sufficient amount bo rooeiv^^ory*ftat purpose; nd if not, then the amyflnt so received shall bo ivided nii^ug^-ihoProie^rors pro nita. All loneys received for tuition fee?, and othor sources f revenue, shall be deposited with thc Treosurer, nd accounted for in his annual report, or at any mc when called on by the Board of Trustees. Tho Board of Trustees h ive authorized a Cojn littco of tho body, if deemed advisable, to ar inga with the State for un incr.cnse of frcoschol rship, on tho basis of annual appropriation-for ie salaries of the Faculty. A small appropriation-say about six hundred ollars-is require.^ ,'for nocoesnry repairs to the FniversitiUiflfldingr. ?hatve^TODmftted briefly such suggestions in roWo to the University as I deem important 0 its prosperity und the public interests, and arnestly invite to them your careful considera ion, pledging myself to cheerfully co-operate in arryingout the policy which may bo designated y you- \ Thero Ore many matters of detail which will pproprititVly como up for the action of the now loard of Irustees, should the changes recom mended be adopted by you. Very respectfully, ROBERT K. SCOTT, Governor. IN THE HojiSE, tho Committee on Incorpora mos made afuvorablo report on a Bill to renew bo charter ot tho town of Edgefiold; also made favorable rtport, by Bill, on the petition of lusan G. Broun, to renew the charter of the fcr y across tho Savannah River, known ns Stoney 'oint Ferry, loth wore road tho first tiuie, and rdorcd for a second reading. Neagle, by leave, introduced a Bill to enforce be provisions costumed in tho Fourteenth Articlo f tho Constitu?an of the United States, which ras referred to tlo Committee on tho Judiciary. On tho l?th, tty House, after agreeing to tho osolution for a rfcoss us amendod by the Senate, bat no momber should draw pay during tho re ess, adjourned tojnoet in the College Chapel to lorrow afternoon W four o'clock. IN THE SENATE tho bill to incorporate the louth Carolina Phosphate Company was passed nd tent to tho Hoojo. Also, a bill to p?r sheriffs for dieting persons onfined in jail. Corbin introduce^ bill to simplify and abridgo lie rules of praciioot pleading und forms of tho lourta of this State. I Jillson introduced ^bill to amend tho acts in orporating thc Soiithcarolina University. Also, a bill to incorporate Jefferson College of outh Carolina. Tba Senate CommiltA w?]l rep0rt to-morrow in ivor of removal to the^on0j.0 Library Room. Constable Hubbard wi arrested on a charge of j erjury, but wo? released^ entering into bail for iO?- _ ? X_ ??T- Tho St. Louis L* School of thc Wash igton University has admitted a young lady of ut city as a student hy unanimous rote of tho icolty. For the Advertiser. R?solutions pussctl by thc Village Baptist Church. Wu KU HAS, Thc Rev. LUTHER R. QWALTSRT, tho esteemed and beloved Pastor of thc Edgefiold Village Baptist Church, bas tendered his resigna tion of tbe Pastoral. Charge of tho said Church, and is ahnut t? remote into r,ur sister Stato of Georgia io fill H cull of tho Baptist Church at Rome. And WHEREAS. Too relationship which hi.~ so long existed between him end tho member ship, of this Church, renders it fit and proper that wc should expr?s; our appreciation of the zeal and ability with which bu bus discharged thc re sponsible duties of bis position as a minister of Evangelical truth, whilst ho has.been in our midst. Be ic thereforo. Rewired, That the Rev. LUTHER R.GWALTNKV, by Iii-- lung, laborious and zculuus service aa our Pastor, has endeared himself to thc membership of thc Edge-field Village Baptist Church, by tics that cannot easily bc severed ; and that we ac cept his resignation and yield to the necessity which takes him to another fiel.I of duty, with feelings of profound regrot und sorrow. Reiolccd, That although tho relations of Pastor and Chureh have been severed, wo will ever hold iu atlee liol ate remembrance thu earnest and self sacrificing manner in which ho has labored amongst us to advance our Redeemer's cause, and mir intetcsts as a Church, and that wo tondor to him the assurance that bc carries with him, whithersoever he may go, our best wishes for his future welfare and prosperity. Rtnnlctd, That we commend him to our breth ren with whom he has decided to cast his lot, and to the Baptist everywhere, as an eloquent and faithful laborer in our Master's vineyard. Rewired, That these Resolutions be pnblished in the. ridgefield AdetrtUer, (bc South Carolina Baptist, and the Christian Index, published in Georgia, and that a copy bo furnished tho Rev. L. R. Q WALTO RY. G. L. PENN, 1 W.W.ADAMS, LnJ?m??M AV. A.SANDERS, Committee. A. J. NORRIS. J Doc. 20th, 13C8. - ? COTTON* THIEF ARRESTED-On last Mon day night Mr. Sweariugen, who lives five miles from Edgefield Court House, South Carolina, bud a bale of cotton stolen from his farm. Believing that the thief would bring the cotton here for disposal, Mr. Swearingen came here yesterday morning and, calling at the Police Office, reported the fac-^s of the case. The Police officers at once took the cuse in hand and, with their usual skill and energy, succcedid in having thc guilty party fou?d, on one of thc back streets, and arrest ed about G o'clock yesterday evening. After his arrest, the prisoner made full confession of the crime. Ile says that bis name is Moses Coleman (colored), that Le hired a horse and cart iu Hamburg Monday night, drove to Mr. Sweuringen's place, took thc cotton, placed it in his cart and reached Augusta Tuesday morning, having driven seventeen miles and back. On Tuesday he managed to dispose of it to Mr. J. K. Garmany, a cotton buyer, jjiere, for ninety-six dollars-representing it larH)e4no^a^o^tion ol his crop. Upon search I ing himo?i?y afew dollars was lound on his persou, he accounting, for thc rest of the money hy saying he h??Tfised it to pay some old debts. The prisoner was placed in con finement for the night and Viii have a hear ing this morning.-Augusta Chrooicle &.Sen tinel, 17 : h. HOUSE RECOVERED.-KitBussey (colored), o? Edgf ?eld county, S. C., on the 16th of September last, sustained, by theft, the loss of a sorrel horse, blirid in both eyes. . Yesterday morning Bussey took out a war rant for thc recovery of' thc self-same steed, alleged to be in the possession of Mr. Lazarus Stokes, who promptly delivered up the ani mal, having been bought by him from a per son who had Durchased the horse at an auc tion sale by Messrs. Bignon tc Crump, in this city. The identity of the individual who left tho lorso on sale with the latter gentlemen has not been ascertained.-Augusta Repub lican. MOI.VA Corrox.-Dr. Durham, of this coun ty, has grown seven thousand pounds of seed cotton from three acres and a half of ground, &fiA%^fcoi)tsisWntfred a^?eventy^po'uncJs'j of lint to the acre. The cotton sold In Au gusta at thirty-three cents per pound-real izing over $200 per acre.-Athens Banner. SPECIE PAYMENTS.-The Washington cor respondent of the Baltimore Gazette says : There is a powerful combination n--w form ing in this city, headed by Jay Cooke, for the purpose of securing nn early resumption of specie payments. The combination is said to embrace a large number of. the ablest men ni the Republican ranks, who repudiate tho proposition of Senator Sherman to prepare for resumption two years hence. They ex press the determination td have specie pay ments at a much earlier day, and the pur pose is to press foran immediate resumption. A leading politician herc, who professes to be in the combination, says that the scheme is fully endorsed by General Grant, who wi|l throw the whole weight of his influence in-if? favor, and who will take an actite part in se curing its success. ^5*~Tho Marion Star wa*entered on the night of tba 13th, and a Urgef"portion of tho material damagcjL^4Jie_Stiifha3 been a bold and fearless .[.dul'cndcr of the Democratic principles, and in.its misfortune has tho sympathy of the intelligent portion of tho community, and oven of honest political enemies. Unprecedented Success. Within the past year, fifty thousand' boxes ol Dr. Terr's VKCETABLE LIVER PIM.B have been sold, aud not a single instance is known whero they have failed to givo satisfaction. If you I "enjoy life, have a fine appetite and robust health, usOfthese pills. HYMENEAL. MARRIED, on Thursday thc 17th inst., by Rev L. R. Gwaltney, Mr. WILLIAM Pi ROATH, of Columbia, S. C., to Miss ANNIE F. NICHOLSON, of this District, daughter of SUSAN A. and S. W. NICHOLSON. Tho Augusta Cunntituttonulitt and Chron* ide <? Sentinel will pleasc?opy. Wc ncknowlodgo our thanks to Mr?. NicnoLsox fur the extremely handsome present of Bridal Cake which accompanied the above announce ment ; and beg leave to (der tho bride and bride groom our kindest and most respectful congratu lations. MARRIED, at thc residence of tho brido's father, on 15th inst., by the Rev. A. P. N< rris, Mr LODWICK HARTLEY to Miss ALICE 'A., daughter of J. M. NORRIS, Esq. OBITUARY. DEPARTED this life, on the 13th December, 18tis. In the 03rd year of hor a^o, Mrs. SALLIE KIMBREL, relict of the late Wit. KUIDREL. The subject of this notice distinguished her long journey through life by many virtues und much usefulness. In tho hearts of those who knew h> r best, she will longlive, and her memory here below will bo sacredly chcrishod by two duti ful and weeping daughters whom she leaves be hind. Peaco to the spirit of tho departed ; and comfort to the hearts of tho bereaved. B. T. COMMERCIAL. AUGUSTA, Docember 21. GOLD-Buying at 134 and selling at 136. SIL VER-Buying at 130 and selling at 133. COTTON-Opened with a brisk demand, but later in tho day advices from Liverpool and New York caused our market to close woak at 23 for middling; sales, 312 bales: receipts, 1,11)0 bales. BACON-We quote C. Sides, IH ; C. IL Sides, 17<?18; B. B. Sidos, 17; Shoulders, 14: Bellies, 17*; Hams, 10@23 ; Dry Salt Shoulders, 18@13J ; Dry Salt C. R. Sides, lil. CORN.-New white without sacks SI 00; with licks $105(5)1 10; mixed $100; new in ear 90e. WHEAT-Wo qnote whito, $2 25@240; red, $1 S0@220. FLOUR-City Mill--, $10 50@13 00; at retail,. $1 p) barrel hi-hor. Country, $10 00@ 12 00,;nc' cording to quality. ? CORN MEAL-$ I 15 at wholesalo, and $1 25 at retail. OATS-80? 35. RYE-il 50. Compromise. 1WILL Compromise, on the most liberal terms, on Debts due mo before the surrender, if dono { without a suit. T . ? M. FRAZIER. ? Dec, M 18(18. tf .Ml Masonic Notice. ? AREGULAR CONVOCATION OP BEZA LEEL CHAPTER, No. 8, R. A. M., wi? he held in their Hull on Saturday evening, the 2J Jan., nt 2 o'clock. Every Companion is par ticularly requested to bo in attendance. By order of the High Priest. W. W. ADAMS, Sec'ry. Dec 22 2t 52 MISS BUiE's INSTITUTE, AT EDGEFIEL?, S. C. AFTER her long experience MISS M. A. BUTE presumes it is unnecessary for her to say more than that she has secured the CAROLINA HOTEL, now occupied by Maj. S. S. Tompkins, foran INSTITUTE, where, on Monday the 4th Jan'ry. 1SC?, sho will begin thc exercises of her School, und devoto har time and attontion to her Pupils,-assisted by the most competent and reli able Teachers. Young Ladies Boarding at the Institute will be under tho immediate, care and control of Miss BU IE, and a lady matron of tho highest charac ter in this community, undor whose motherly at tention her numerous friends will gladly trust their daughters. MISS BUIE wai educated at one of the host Schools in North Carolina, and will conduct her School upon the most improved plans of the present day. Young Ladies and Girls boarding at the In stitute will have free instruction in tinny of the fine Arts, us Miss B. toacbes all the Ornamental branches. ?jpSr DESTITUTE ORPHANS OF CON FEDERATE SOLDIERS FURNISHED WITH EOOKS AND EDUCATED FREE OF CHARGE Rates of Tuition, Of Fivo Months, 5n Currency : AU the Higher Branches of English and Modern Languages, including Latin, French, German and Spanish, $20,00 Second Class, 15,00 Third or Primary Clars, 1 10,00 Musio on Piano or Guitar, each,. 20,00 Usc of Instrument to practice on, 5,00 0:1 Painting on Canvass, 20,00 Grecian, Oriental and Italian Painting, each 10,00 Water Painting and Drawing, 10,00 Embroidery and Needlework free to Pupils bonrding in the Institute. /23?r*Board, $12 per month. Dec 23 tf 62 DUE WEST FEMALE COLLEGE. TUIS is one of tho most flourishing Institu tions in thu Sta'.o. Pupils received at any time and charged from time of entering. Tuition, including Latin and French, $4,00 per month. Board, .jeluding Fuel and Washing, $U/<0 per month. " J. L BONNER, Prcs't. Due Wost, Dec 22 3m 52 LOOK TO YOUR INTEREST TuE Undersigned have this day received, di rect from Now York 12 Pieces 4-4 BLEACHED SHEETING, 12 " 7-8 .do. do 12 " 4-t BROWN do 12 ? 7-8 do do ?" Rodman's E. L JEANS, 'l Powhatan JEANST : . 4 " PAPER CAMBRIC, 4 ? 4-4 White FLANNEL, 4 " 7-8 do. do. 2 ? 3-4 Red do. : 4 " Black Eock LINSEY, f> " Augusta DRILLING, 5 Dozon Best English HOSE, 8 " " Half HOSE, 4S Pairs Gents' RUBBER SHOES, HO " Ladies' do. .do. 3o " Misses' do. r do. ' -ALSO - A large and well selected Stock of TOYS, CON FECTIONERIES and FIRE AVORKS. All of w.hieb, wo offer very low for Cash. Jg?* G ive u* a Call. C. A. CHEA TH A JU & BRO., No. 3, Park Row. Dec 22 tf 52 Christmas ! Christmas ! LEMONS, ORANGES, APPLES, . COCOA NUTS, ALMONDS,. CHEESE, CRACKERS, OYSTERS, SUGAR, COFFEE, RICE, Ac. S. H. MA NO ET. Doc 02 tf v 52 Toys. Toys. JUST Received a LOT OF TOYS, consisting in part of Beautiful Wax and China DOLLS, SURPRISE BOXES, TEA SETS, And numerous other things. Call and examine. S. H. MANO ET. Dec 22 tf 52 Fire Works. FIRE CRACKERS, TORPEDOES, ROMAN CANDLES, SKY- ROCKETS, Ac, Ac. very cheap. jg S. H. MAN G ET. Dec 22 tf New Boot and Shoe Shop THE Undersigned bavo openod a NEW BOOT AND SHOE SHOP in .Ve Brick Ouice im mediately below Messrs. Frasier A Sunder/Store, where thoy will tunke to order ALL STYLES o BOOTS AND SHOES, from tho very bes: mate: ria!, in a workmanlike manner, uud in ull th. Iate.-t styles. ?:w**All work warranted to givo entire satis faction. ?Hit Prices at tho verv lowest r-ites. GLOVER A TOMPKINS. Dec 22 _tf_52 School Wanted. AYoung Lady, compe'ent to thoroughly in struct in aM the English branches, with four \ ours experience in teaching, desires a small School within ten or fifteen miles of the Village. Good reference given. rm~ Apply at this Office. Dec. 22 tf_52 - ? THE OLD SOLDIER'S STORY.?* BY C. M. GRAY", Co. A, 7th Regiment, U. S. A., is now ready for delivery, at this Oflice. Prico, 50 Cents. Sent by mall, postagepaid, on receipt of price. DM. 22_tf_52 /Stolen, Pit OM my room ai this place, on 10th inst., a l.rge line Double Cased Duplex GOLD WATCH. I will give $25.00 to any ono who ?w ll return the Watch. No questions aikort. JOHN H. MCDEVITT. Dec. 22 tf_52 Stores to Rent. THE FOUR STORE-HOUSES fronting on Main Street,-occupied this year by Phil Hill, Davo Barris, Mr. John Covar und Truman Rout. ^3-For further particulars apply to Col. H. W. ADDISON, my authorized Agent. D. C. TOMPKINS. Dec 22 St' " 52 Piney Woods Land FOR SALE. THAT LARGE AND VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, containing ?500 ACRES, inure or less, whereon D. A Foskett now resides, is offered for sale at a Bargain. About 300 Acres of this Tract is open land, and in fine tillable order,-some of it choice bottom land. There is on th* premises a good Dwelling, sev eral Cabins, nil necessary out buildings, large ?nd commodious Barns aud Cribs, and also a good Mill, Ac, in ruuuing order. The Columbia A Augusta Railroad rant through this Tract, and the wood on it, if delivered in market, would pay the price asked for the place a dozen times. XSgT Good titles. For further particulars ap ply at this Oflice. Dec. 22 if 52 Final Settlement. ON MONDAY, the 11th January next, in the Oflice.of the Judge of Probate for Edgcfield, ?? will make a final settlement on the Estate nf ILFRED REEL, doe'd.. Parties interested wilt ake duo notice.' HENRY REEI, 1 . A. W. REEL. J Ad"' Dec 23 2t 52 A Good Mule rO EXCHANGE for a gentle family HORSE. Apply at this Oflice. Dec. 22_tf_52 For Fifty Cents, ^lENT hy Mnil to the Advertiser Offico, a copy 3 of " The OldSotdir't Slori/," by C. M. GRAY, rill be forwarded by return of mail, Dec. 22 .-tf at V J. A. VAN WINKLE, Merchant Tailor, HAS REMOVED TO 222 BROAD STREET, -thc fourth Door below his Old Stand-and in tending to REDUCE hu Stock of CLOTHING, WILL OFFER INDUCEMENTS to th?*? who wish to lay in their Stock of WINTER CLOTHING. The Stock comprises ALL KINDS ?nd QUAL ITIES OF (TOODS, and wUl be "?old at the VERY LOWEST PRICES to make room for Spring and Summer Goods. ALSO, v On hand a FINE and SELECT STOCK of Cloths? Cassimerfes and Vestings, Which will be manufactured to order aa Fashion ably and as Cheap as at any Establishment in the wholo country. MR. KENNEDY, many years wlthr;Messrs. C. D. CARR ic Co., of Charleston, S. Ci is Foreman of the Tailoring Department. J. A. VAN WINKLE, 222 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. Dec 22 3m 52 GABLE & USHER, PHOTOGRAPHERS! GALLERY- OVEE P. 0. CORNER, AUGUSTA, GA. WE HAVE REFITTED OUR GALLERY in a tasteful style, . and om Sky-Light is new, built on the moat approved plan. We have just received NEW and IMPROVED INSTRUMENTS-superior to any ever., need ia the Sou'h; and having' new Back-Grounds, Cur tains, aad new accessories to introduce into the Picture, we caa confidently offer the publie better work than they have ever had done ia thu City. We aro. prepared to execute PORCELAIN PICTURES, painted in tho best style, by our Artist,-or to enlarge PORTRAITS IN OIL from small pictures of deceased persone,-: or from life, and guarantee as good .work as c au bo got in the country. We arc determined to make this Department as thorough and as excellent as any in thc South, ..>.?" -, Our prices are ypry reasonable, and wo" solicit a call from all who visit our City, August*, Dec 22 * 2t 52 NEW BOOT *.:. '?" '? ??JBRlVl ? fifi? ix$.,'2'i <?*??? ; *?i . ; .?.*<,: tc iii .??fa '?? >? iii ??$?9..Jitf?* a * '. . ' - >. . 'is .?--.;:*-, - MJM : Svv rui 6 ; * .i^c-.r.1) c* *j ttnf*sq ??{) ... n . <*ll '>'. ..,^rf-Tv.?**7 >r?M Viii *om? '*?--- . MA?0R I, P. G1R?RDE? RESPECTFULLY ANN O ?N,G? S that he has rem? ved-his superb stock of BOOTS and SHOES ir om m .213 to 28*%tol Next below KENNEY & GRAY'S, and se cond store above the '.Central- Hotel, -where tte will^^It??s&X^UJ lf??~Dlsr nu merous friends and the.public-generally. . . - ? f>_tc_ If von want Gent's, Youth'shind! Boy's " slweS BALMORALS, l 'J. t CALL AT I. P. G IK AR DE Y'S. --0 Tf you-want Gent's Double LTppcrand I " Double Sole %toq?.ro"of-BOQ.tS; CALE AT I. P. GIRARD?TY'S. -0 If yon want G't-n'ts - fine "Waterproof BOul'S, CALL AT I. P. GIRAJRDEY'S. -b-* ?* If.you wi ni Gent's ^'nmpsole BOOTS, * CALL AT I. P. GIRARDEY'S. V If you. want Ladies' Glove Kid GAI % T?RS^ff BOOTS, CALL AWP- GIRARDEV'S. If vou want Ladies' P?bble^aT?i?^ " GAITERS or BOOTS, CALL AT I. P; GIRARDEY'S --o If you want the best assortmentof Con gress GAITERS or BOOTS of all descriptions, . ? ? CALL AT I. P. Gilt ARLEY'S. If you want the best assortment of .^GAITERS or BOOTS for Children, CALL AT I. P. G IR ARDE Y'S. Where you will be sure to find the best value for your money. Dec. 22_3t_ 52 State ol' South Carolina, EDGEFIELD COUNTY, ? IN ORDINARY. BY D. L. TURNER, Esquire, Judge Probate Court of Edgefield County. Whereas, Martin S. West has applied to mo for Letters pf Administration, on all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits of Dr. W. T. Wost late of the County -fore said, decoased. Thc ? are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditors of tho said deceased, to be and appear before me, at our next Probate Court for tho said County, to be holden at Edgefield Court House on the 5th day of Jan. next, to show cause, if any, why tho said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal, this 21st day of Dec, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-eight ?nd in the ninety-thirdL year of American Independence. D.=L. TURNER, J. P. C. E. C.1. Dee 22_' 52 State of South Carolina?. EDGEFIELD COUNTY. IN PROBATE COURT. BY D. L. TURNER, Judgo Probate of Edge- - field County. Whereas, Samuel W. Prince, has applied to.? me for Letters of Administration on all ?nd sin?, gular the goods and chattels, right? and ere di Las of John Prince, late of tho County aforesaid), dee'd. These are, therefore, to cite and admonirb all and singular, the kindred and creditors of tb? said deceased to be and appear before me, at our next Probat? Court for thu said County, to ho holden at Edgefield CU., on tt?e 1st day of Ju?, next, to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my baud and seal, this 17th day of Dec. in the year of our Lord, on? thou sand eight hundred and sixty-debt, ?nd in the 9.1d year of American Itidrnenddt.ce. D. L. TURNER, J. P. C. E. C. Doc 2:1_2c 52 Notice. ALL Persons having demands against the FJU ta?? of WILLIAM MoDOWl.LL,- d*c\L, will present thom to the Administrator properly ittested. All indebted to said Estate will please mme forward and settlo. w. w. MCDOWELL, Ad'or. .Dec 22 2t* .: Si A BARGAIN. A. FULL SET TINNER'S TOOLS ?nd. PATT?toNS, for saje,VERY LOW. CHEATHAM 4 BBDN80N. . NOT 24 . . itt- -48. . ?ti