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$1 a Month, in Advance. ''Let our just Censure attend the tmo Even*."-Shaksprare. Single Copies Five Cents By J. A. SELBY. . COLtJMBIA, S. C., FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 19, 1865. VOL. l.-NO. 43. THE COLUMBIA PHOENIX, PUBLISHED DAILY. EXCEPT SUNDAY, BY JULIAN A. SELBY. TERMS-hV ASKANCE. j SUBSCRIPTION. Six months, $5 One month, - 1 ' ADVEKTISI.NO. One square, (ten lines.) one time, 50 cts Subsequent insertions.^ - 35 cts Special notice^ ten cents per line. Wordsworth on Idiots, Tho literary m<*n and readers of .forty year? ago, will remember how much tho laugh cf tho critics was against "Wordsworth for making sn Jdiot Boy ibo subject of a Poem, "Wordsworth has lived through the laugh, and the scorners are all now .dumb. He is now acknowledged as, perhaps,. the greatest contemplative poet that ever 1^'ed. Wordsworth took no heed of tl^e critics, but steadily pursued the bent of his own genius, and it is in highest proof of hi? genius that he did so. Ho was silent, and continued to grow in strength. But he has left us a fine 1 letter on this seemingly ii. sane choice of a subject for poetry, written with the care, and the fidelity which mark aid his letters, occupied with a vindication .of this theme, which will show that the poet, at lenst, Understood himself well. The remarks mainly turn upon a suggestion of his correspondent, a friendly writer, that tho subject is not a pleasurable one. Wordsworth thus blears the ground of many choking weeds o? criticism in a consideration of this question: "Human Nature above individual Opinion:" . '"You begm what you say upon the j '.Idiot Boy,'' with this observation, ? that r.othing is a fa subject for poetry ? which does not please. But hera fol- i lows a question, Does not please ?whom? Some have little knowledge j .of natural imagery* of tony kind,-and, I .of course, little relish for it; some are I disgusted with the very mention of the words pastoral poetry, sheep or shep? herds; some cannot tolerate a poem .with a ?host or any supernatural" agency in it; others would shrink .from an animated desciiptiun of thai pleasures of love, as from a thing .carnal and libidinous; some cannot bear to see delicate and refined feelings ascribed to men tn low conditions m j society, because their vanity and self- ; love, tell them that thv.se belong onlv ! to themselves, and men like themselves j .in dress, station, and way of life;' others are disgusted with tho naked j language of some of the most interest- j ing passions of men, because either it I is indelicate, or gros*, or _ vulgar; as many fine ladies could not bear certain expressions in the "Mother" acd.thel "Thom," and, as in the instance of Adam Smith, who, we are t<>ld, could j not endure the ballad of "Clym of the Clough," because tho author had not ?written like a gentleman. Then there are provisional and iiational preju? dices for evermore. Some take no interest in the description of a particu? lar passion or quality, as love of soli- j tartness, we will say; genial activity of faDcy, love of nature, religion, and so forth; beqause they have little or nothing of it in themselves; and so on without end. I return then to the question, please whom? or what? I | answer, human nature as it has been | and ever will be. B-ut, where are we to find ihe best measure of this? I j answer, from within; by stripping our own hearts nak?d, and by looking out l of ourselves towards men who lead the simplest lives, and most according to nature; raen who have never known false refinements, wayward and arti? ficial dosires, falso criticism, effeminate habits of tbioking nod feeling, or who ' having known theso thing*, have out^ j grown them. This latter class is the most to he depended upon, but it is j very small in number. People iti our j rank in life are perpetually falling into one sad mistake, namely, that of sup? posing that human nature and the per? sons they associate with, aro one and the same thing. Whom dc? \ve gene-1 rally associate with? Gentlemen, per? sons of fortuue, professional men, ladies, persona who can afford to buy, i or can easily procure books of halt a- j ! guinea price, hot-pressed, and printed j upon superfine paper. These persons are, it is true, a part of human natur?, I but we err lamentably if we suppose them tb bo fair representatives ot tho vast mass of human existence. And yet few ever consider books but with reference to their power of pleasing these persons and raen of a higher rank; few descend lower, among cot? tages and fields, and among children.' " He then rises to a contemplation of the poet's calling-"to rectify men's feelings, to give them* new composi? tions of feeling, tb render their feelings more sure, pure and permanent; in short, more consonant to nature, th? t is, to external uaturo and ?ile great moving spirit of things." Ile furthei ?justifies his selection of tho Idiot by the humanity of,the lower classes a manifestation, in a most striking form-personal care-of. unsophisti? cated feeling* ! "To this 1 cati only say that the loath i tig and disgust which many people have ut the sight of an idiot, is a feeling which, though having sctm; foundation in human nature, is not ne? cessarily attached to it in any virtuous degree, but is owing in a great mea? sure to a false delicacy, and, if I may say it without rudeness, a certain want of comprehensiveness of thinking and feeling. Persons in the lower classes of society have little or nothing of this; if an idiot is born in a poor man's house, it must bo taken care of, and cannot be boarded out. as it would be by gentlefolks, or sent to a public e?r private receptacle fur suoii unfortu? nate beings. Poor people seeing ire- | quently among their neiglibj^rs such objects, easily forget whatever there i.s 1 of natural disgust, about them, and ! have therefore s. san&state, so that without pain or suffering they perform their duties towards them. '"I have often appl' 1 to idiots, in my ow^ mind, that SUM me exp'res.sion I of Scripture that "their life is hidden j with God." They aie worshipped, ' probably from a feeling of th?3 sort, in i several parts of the East. Among tho | Alps, where they are numerous, they are considered, 1 believe, as a blessing : to tho family to which ti.ey belong. I have, indeed, often .looked upon the conduct of fathers and mothers of the lower classes of society towards idiots I as . the great triumph of the human i heart. It is there that we sec i he strength, disinterestedness, and gran? deur of love; nor have I ever been able to contemplate an object that calls out so many excellent and virtu? ous sentiments without finding it hal? lowed thereby, and having something in me which bears down before it, like a deluge, every feeble sensation of dis? gust and aversiou.' " . 'Mr. Smith,1 said the counsel, 'you say you once officiated in a pulpit-do you mean that you preached:!' 'No, sir; I held a candle for a man who did." 'Ah, the court understands you differently. They supposed that the discourse came from you.' No, sir, I only throwed a light on it.' A recent official report shows that 21,000 colored men have been enlisted in the army in Kentucky; 1,000 were drafted, 2,000 ran away and enlisted in Indiana, Tennessee and Ohio. Eleven new regiments aro U:ing or? ganized, which, when completed, will make the quota of 30,000 colored men for Kentucky. Over one hundred ne? groes a day ara enlisting. ? * OUR. CITY.-A correspcwlent ot' the N"ew Yorlc Herald^ writing from this city, says; Augusta has been latterly the great depot for the blockade running busi? ness, the coast cities being deemed un? safe. Here were accumulated Vas! quantities of exporta ami imports, cot? ton, tobacco and other stapled to 'go out, and clothing and other goods which had arrived. Nearly ail the stores appear to be well stocked, and I prices, now a safe currency is avail I able low. Rebel money, of course, is worthless, the most stupid niggers won't take it as a gi t. Slate bauk mouey of Georgia and South Caro? lina is received ar. a discount. Green ] bneks at par, and if you offer a dollar one for a ten cent article you are j liable to receive nin?iy cents back in silver, which, is plentkr here than I I have seen it for three years and a half, j The markets are well supplied, except ; in some unprocurable; articles. At the I Planters' Hotel we get plenty of meats I and vegetables, milk, berries, tolerable j lodging and fair attendance, lor 83 ! per dav; but we mu;t dispense with | I butter and condiments, wash without I s jap, and pitt up with poor bread and worse coffee. The captures here em? brace va^r, amounts of powder and the j rebel mills intact. LOST, * PUR of GOLD SPECTACEES. j\. They were dropped at the hack door of tile Ration House, on the corner of .Mr. C. A. Bedell's Lot? A reward will he paid to tile tinder, if required, with the thanks of the owner, wtio cannot well lilford to hue them. Inquire of JOHN M-eKENZIE, or leave them at.this office. June \ 6 . .s:eoi><! door abov Shiver Kon*t, Plain St.-, General Commission Merchant and Dealer in Foreign and. Domestic Merchandize and Country Produce. CONSIGNMENTS from manufacturers /' and planters will receive 1113- usual prompt attention. Just received and now ill store: 2.000 H.s. clear LACON SIDES. SOO HAMS and SHOULDERS. 10 hhls. FLOUR. 100 bushels SALT.'' CRUSHED SUGAR. BROWN elie wing and Smoking TOBACCO. BAGGING TWINE ENGLISH A X ES. Bales HICKORY STRIPES.. .? FA NVJY PA NT ST U FF. " Colored DOMESTIC. A. L SOLOMON', .Tune 15 f, Commission Merchant. SP?ClXL^?TliC?^ ( - OU NT RY PRODUCE of all kinds will rind READY SALE at the corner ol Assembly and ?Plain stro-ts. Full prices paid to those bringing in produce. Citizens will find on bund, at all Times, a FULL SUPPLY of COUNTRY PRO? DUCE, at REASONABLE RATES. HARDY SOLOMON, June l-l 0* At Lewis Levy's Corner. T?R?GERIES, DRY GOODS, &I3, Aft KENNETH & GIBSON, At Robert Bryce s Old Sfctnd, ACHOICE ASSORTMENT of Goods, consisting in part of : 1.200 lbs. choice BACON. 7 bids. FLOU R. 100 boxes No. 1 HERRINGS. S English Dairy CHEESE. 5 bbls. BUTTER CRACKERS. .'. boxes FAMILY SOAP. ,r. " CORNSTARCH. 6 doz. BROOMS. 500 yards pure MADDER PRINTS. 600 " " Checked English ALPACA. 100 " " CAMBRIC. 500 " superior LONGCLOTH. ALSO, COLOGNE, JELLIES. BLACKING. Windsor Soap. Hair and Tooth Brushes. Drowsing arni Fine Tooth Combs. Sweet Chi, Cent's Paper Collars. Sugars, Locks, Snick i ;.g Pipes. ADO variouo other articleatoo numcrou to mention. Jane Vi A gentleman at a whist party, when he proposed going borne, was urged to stay a little longer. 'Well,' hf? replied, 'perhaps I may aa well; ray wife pro? bably is already as mad as she can be.' . Dwelling House for Sale. MONE of the largest and best ap? pointed DWELLING HOUSES in tiri* ci tv, with extensive and complete Stables and Servants' House, <fce., for sale. Apply any day, between 1 and 8 o'clock, at the South-east corner of Marion anet Lady streets, opposite the Presbyterian Chinch. June 15 6* City Taxes. IWILL attend daily, from 9 a. m. to 12 m..at the Council Koon), (formerly Odd Fellows' School-room,) for the purpose of collecting CITY TAXES. In view of the urgent necessities of the City Council, it is hoped that all tax-payers will be prompt. A. G. BASKIN. . \ June 8 City Clerk. Headq'rs Provisional Brigade, COLUMBIA, S. C., J?NC V, 1S05 To the Freedmen: TH bl time has come for you all to do your best to 6how that you are tit to be free men in this great Republic. Observe sacredly the marriage tie. Learn to read and write. No one must leave his wife, children or aged parents while he can assist them- Thieves and idlers and peo? ple strolling about the country will be punished. Ile pru-^snt, and quiet, and or-' doi ly. If yuti har? trouble, report it to the military authorities. This veir von cannot do much more than get a living for yourselves and families; those will cet i the best pay next year who work the best now. Let no one be either proud or ashamed of tlie form or color that God has given him. Be proud of the chance to do for yourselves and for each other. (Signed,)* A. S. HARTWELL, June IO Brevet Brigadier-General. Headq'rs Provisional Brigade, . COLU-MBfA, S. C . .lf\r 3. 1S65. GEN?11 AL ORB El: SO. 13. 1 Vj HEItEAS certain persons have an-; ' T nonneed to those colored people formerly their slaves hud still remaining! on ?heir tenements that they mast quit, with no prevision made or attempted for ! ?aid colored people to obtain ?heiter or ! work, it ia hereby ordered that no person ! -hall turn ol? from his place or house thoae j '''.red people who have lived with him nod ?t ill desire to remain with him und do ! what they can. Any person or person* violating this order, and turning out from their houses these people, t<- become paupers upon the community, will be forthwith arrested and reported at these headquarters for trial. Cases of colored peeple residiug on the places of their former masters, and be? having improperly or refii?ing to work with fair terms offered, will be reported for action of the militiuy authorities. By order of A. S. HARTWELL, Brevet Brig. Gen. Official: Geo. F. MCKAY, Lieut, and A. A. A. G. june 10 6 Headq'rs Provisional Brigade, COLUMBIA, S. C., .TCXE 9, 1865. GENERAL ORDER NO. 12. npHE attention of this command is called j .A. to existing orders against marauding and foraging. Officers and men are far thor ordered to avoid all unnecessary dis? cussion on public matters with those who, after these years of Mood and sofFering, still do not acquiesce in the result of bat? tle and in the policy of the General Go? vernment. . Courtesy to alt is the part of a soldier. Information will be given when? ever desired. Sympathy for those in sor? row and. affliction is felt by no one ([nicker than by the soldier; bnt no soldier can forget ?fh?t he has fought for, ?rud what his brothers have died to support-the ! Union, Constitution and laws and free I Government-nowt ns the .e.-ult of thc j war, accorded to all classes; nor can he | forget tiie dignity of his Government and j his own dignity as its representative, iii dealing IA tt.ii those who now either secretly or openly scoff al those sacred principles. I Contracts between masters and servants | will set. forth in words (he freedom of the I latter, and will be witnessed by a United | States officer andaby a civilian. It is for lin- interest of the people that these rela? tions tie amicably adjusted without delay. Cases ?d' difficulty will bo examined and tried by military authorities. No privileges or ad vantages whatsoever will be granted those who do not declare their allegiance to the United States Co? ven, meat, acting in good faith according to that declara:ion. "Tdii:? order will be published to the en? tire command". By order of. A. S TT ART WELL, Brevet Brig. Gen. Officiai: GEO. F. MCKAY, let Lieut, and A. A. A. G. tune 9 Headq'rs United States Forces, CITY OF COLUMBIA. S. C., MAT 27, 1865. GENERAL ORDERS NO i. IN order to prevent ar.y disturbance whieh ?nay arise from lin: improper ?se of.in? toxicating liquors, it is hereby ordered that, tor th? present, no intoxicating li? quors will be sold or given away to any citizen or soldier, unless purmission is granted from theso headquarters. Any one found guilty of disobeying this order, will not only have his goods conGscated, but will be subject to punishment by mili? tary law. Bv command of Lieut. (Sol N. HAUGHTON, Commanding Post. W. J. KYLE, Lieut. 25th O. V. V. 1. and Post Adjutant. mny 5J9 Headq'rs TJuitefl States Forces, CITY OF COLUMBIA, S. C., MAT 27. 1865. GENERAL ORDERS NO. 8. A LL citizens having in their possession _?JL any property that rightfully belong* to the United States Government, accord? ing to the terms of surrender of Gen.. Jos. E.\Johtfct.on, C. S. A.. lo Ceu. W. Ti Sher? man, U.S. A., will immediately report the same to these headquarter. Pet-sous having mules, horses and wa? gons, will, for the present, be permitted to retain the same for the purpose of carry? ing on their wort. Any person failing to comply with this order within a reasona? ble time, will not only te deprived of any farther usa of said property, but will also subject themselves to punishment by mili tary authority. Bv Command of N. HAUGHTON, Lieut. Col. 25th t.). Y. Y., Coni'dg City of Columbia, S C W. J. KYLB. Lieut. 25t.b O. Y. Y. I. knd Post Adjutant. may 29 Headq'rs United State3 Forces. CITY OF COLUMBIA. S. C.. ' MAY 27. 1805. GENERAL ORDERS NO. ,2. INFORMATION having been received at these headquarters of the existence of -rmed bauds of marauders intesting the. country and Committing depielations on the property .of peaceful citizens, it is hereby ordered that all pers-jn j composing such will tie oonsidcrcd und treated as outlaws, and if', caught, v iii receive th.tr severest punishment of military law. The United Stares Government is '!?sir ons of protecting J.ll pc*c?Viil ..-.J law abiding citizens, and' they wi!! confer a favor on these headquarters, and do justice to themselves, by giving any information they rimy have in their po^?.sijiori respect? ing the names and movements of suet? bands, and, if possible, aiding in thejr capture. Tlie time haj arrived when it behooves every citizen to do all in his powe.r to assisi the military force-, of the United States to restore peace and harmony throughout the land. Bv ord%r of j Lieut. Col. N. HAUGHTON. 25th O. Y. V. I , Com'dg LL S. Forces, Citv of Columbia. "W. J. KYLE, 2d Lieut: 25th.O. Y. V- I. and Post Adjutant. may 29 Headquarters, Korthern District, DEPARTMENT, OF THE SOUTH, CHARLESTON, S. C., April 25; 1S65. Circular to Planters, etc. NUMEROUS applications huve been made to me for information as to the policy to be adopted on the subject of ?abor. All can understand .Che importance of ?unking a crop the proseiit season, and Foresee the misery and suffering consequent upon its tailure. ' * lu the present unsettled state of the country, and in the absenco of any recog? nized State authorities. I find it-my duty Lo assume control of the plantations near llie military lines, and order as follows: 1st. The planters, after taking the oath jf allegiance, will assemble tho freedmen lately their slaves)"nnd inform them that they are free, and that henceforth thej' nust depend upon their own exertions for their support. 2d. Equitable contracts in writing will 3c made by the owners of thc land with .lie freedmen for the cultivation of the and during thc present year. Payment will be mude in kind, and tha illowance of one half thc crop is recotn neuded us fair compensation for tho labor, he landlord furnishing subsistence until die crop is gathered. Thea; contracts will be submitted to tho icare-st military <.>r naval commander for ipproval and endorsement. When the above requirements aro com? plied with, protection will be granted as far as military necessity will allow; but. where no contract is made, the crop raised will be considered forfeited for thc usc of the laborers. Sh,.,lid the owners refuse to iiultivate it, they will be considered as en? deavoring to embarrase tho Government, and the land will be used for colonies of the freedmen from the interior. JOHN P. HATCf\ June 1 Bng. Gea- Co:-naur.d nj