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THE DAILY Daily Paper $10 a Year. 'Let our Just Censure PHGMIX. Attend the True Event. BY J. A. SELBY. COLUMBIA, S. C.. FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 1, 1865. Tri-Weekly $7 a Year VOL. I-NO. 210. THE PHONIX, PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY, BY JULIAN A. SELBY. TERMS-IX ADVANCE. SUESCBIPTIOX. Dailv Paper, six months.$5 00 Tri-Weekly, " " .;$ 50 ADVERTISEMENTS Inserted at $1 per square for the tirst in sertion, and 75 couts for each subsequent. J5ji~ Special notices 15 cents a linc. Counting House Calendar for 1SGO. I Ju. Feb. lar. Apr. Say June 16 18 aa as MM 1! H trw? ho lilia i7;ie 19 24 24jUC ?juill 18 17 33 24 31)131 U 14 JO!? arralas H Jaly kif. Sept. Ort. NOT. Dec. 6 8 T 8 0 10 lIUHIl'lll; MlttlsimlnlM S?!?7 2S SV.3U ... i 9,io.ii n uiMiis 18 17 MlMiSBlSI 25 as 24 as MllTfW sa Redemption of .Mutilated Currency. Tho Comptroller of thc Currency offers thc following suggestions rela? tive to thc redemption of mutilated 1 currency notes of National Banks: i "First. The notes ure to be re- j deemed by the bunks by which they are respectively issued, and should not be returned to this office in sums less than five hundred dollars, or ! even in multiples of that amount. "Second. Mutilated notes "which ? have been torn or defaced will be ! received when presented by thc bank that issued them, provided all the fragments are returned and the en- j graving or signatures are not so far | obliterated % that it cannot bc deter-I mined by what bunk thc notes were issued. "Third. Fragments should be re- i deemed by banks, in full, when ac- j companied by an affidavit stating the cause and manner of mutilation, and that the missing part of thc note is totally destroyed. Tl ic good charac? ter of thc affiant should ?dst) be fully vouched for by thc officer before whom the affiant is taken. "These affidavits must bc forwarded to this office with thc fragments to which they relate, in order that banks presenting such parts of notes may obtain credit for the same. "Exceptional cases may occur in which no affidavit can be obtained, and where no reasonable doubts can exist in regard to thc entire destruc? tion or irreparable damage to missing portions of notes-as by fire, acids, <kc.-where evidence of identity is ample by the signature of one or both officers, or title or locality of the bank, and the denomination of tho note-where the integrity of the bill holder is unexceptional, and where no question could arise in regard to a fraudulent orimproper use of missing parts; in such instances, judicious discrimination must nea ssarily be exercised by the officers of banks, [t is, however, advised that such notes lie received at their full face value, and a perfect note given therefor, a record being preserved of the fact, to be sent to this office with the muti? lated note when returned for redemp? tion by the bank, in which ease full credit will be allowed in this depart? ment. "Fourth. When no satisfaction can bc obtained in regard to missing parts, and a possibility exists that any improper usc can bc made of thc same, it is recommended that a pro? portionate value only bc allowed estimating this by comparison of the portion returned to the missing part. "A record should be kept of the. amount allowed in all such instances, and a voucher of sume rendered to this office, when thc mutilated note or notes shall bc returned for re? demption."' Ja cu Ketch as ?i L.cgl?l?.tor. Tho Chicago Ihnes, an able con? servative journal, severely rebukes the Robespieres and Marat s of Ten- i nessee and Indiana for their bloody proscriptions of Jefferson Davis, in j the following extracts, which we copy from that journal : The action of the Iudiaua and Ten- ? nessee Legislatures, in asking Presi? dent Johnson to hang Jefferson Davis, is one of the most extraordinary ex? hibitions of legislation that ever oe- ? curred. Neither of these bodies seem j to have taken the trouble to request that he should first bo tried, aud that his execution should follow in case he was found guilty ; but both wish him hung at once, without the vexatious delay of a trial, or its possible u aoer tainties as to a verdict of guilty It is entirely safe to assert that President Johnson is not prepared, at the suggestion of any one, to enact the role of the hangman. It is a severe necessity which obliges him to endorse tho conclusion of a tribunal which adjudges death to any offender. Even iu this indirect use of the mighty power of life and death, the nation has seen that he lias used it on the side of humanity and mercy. In signing a limited number of death-warrants he has done so only when the crime involved was not of a political char? acter. At the present moment there is no party, respectable in numbers and influence, that would urge the en? forcement of the death penalty for political offences. Jt is infinitely better that this mer? ciful spirit should prevail. Our own existence as a nation grew from a re? bellion ; and wc, the descendants of rebels, can alford to deal leniently with those of the same name. Liber? alism in Europe, speaking through the mouths of Italian Democrats, has urged mercy to Davis. Thc. democ? racy of the old world do not wish to have this Government lend its exam? ple to the merciless policy which suppresses rebellion with the axe and rope. Should this Government hang Davis, the precedent would be fol? lowed by every Government in Europe iu rte dealings with the leaders of rebellions. Therefore, for the sake of liberalism in the old world, and because, in our strength aud victory, we can alford to be magnanimous, should we spare Davis from tho ex? treme penalty of the law. These Legislatures who are clamor? ing for blood only disgrace themselves and humiliate the nation by their action. The effect such action will have upon considerate men will be to convince them that legislative honors in this country are not inaccessible to ruffianism. Such action is simply evidence that some penitentiary has been defrauded by the State houses at Indianapolis and Nashville of its oc? cupants. THE POPE .IND THE FREEMASONS. The recent attack upon Freemasonry by the Pope lias stirred up the Free j masons of Antwerp, who have ad? dressed a letter to his Holiness in de : fenxe of their craft, in which Free ; masonry is thus described : j ..Liberty, equality, solidarity, not j realized by tho sword :-...."! \> blood, but peacefully carried out in tin I bosom of a progressive*society-sucl j is our aim. It is so great, so truly human, that no one be he who In may- who bears the name of mau cai view it with aversion. We desire t< make mon greater in dignity and ii happiness. Is not this an idea which must bc inviting to all, what ever their religion or their especia philosophy ? Freemasonry is abov all religions and all systems of philo Sophy, because it accepts them all i in so far as they ?ire willing to con?u in rendering men better and mor worthy. But whenever a religion departing from this social missior declares itself as a truth superior t humanity, and pretends to be anj thing but an instrument of progres perfectible by the hand of sovereig man, it is our duty to declare th; i this religion places itself outside th J palo of humanity and that huma ' reason ought toi reject it." THE RELEASE OF JOHN MITCHEL.- ? The Eondon Mor? i ny Shir makes ! these remarks ou the release of John I Mitchell by President Johnson: We feel it to be an act of unkind? ness to this country, an encourage? ment to the Fenian disturbers of the peace, and a proceeding calculated to make us less confident in the inter? ference of the United States Govern? ment with thc fitting out of priva? teers, or any warlike expedition upon which these foolish people may ! embark to gratify their hostility or their vanity. As the openly avowed object of the organization of Irishmen which solicited Mitchel's release was to promote hostilities against Eng? land, the proper course for the chief magistrate of a friendly power was \ either to refuse to recognize them at all, or to show his entire disapproba? tion of their organization and its aims. The exigencies of the political situa? tion may make it desirable Lo secure the support of the Irish clement to the Administration; the industriously circulated story that Mr. Seward had given the information to the British Government which led to the arrest of the Fenian pioneers may require to be put down by an executive act of a different tendency; but no tho? roughly friendly Government woidd, for objects such as these, run the risk of offending a great nation by con? sorting on tenus of amity with its bitterest enemies. j THE G IUD LE AROUND THE WORLD. The Alta Calif or ?in n has news of the arrival of thc expedition of the West? ern Union Telegraph Company at Petropolowski, Russian Siberia, on thc 16th of October. From the time the expedition left this port, every? thing has worked like a charin. Thorough and extensive soundings have been made in Norton Sound, as far North as Behring's Straits, and there are no difficulties in the way. The native tribes in Northern Siberia, who, it was feared, might throw obstacles in t*ur way, seem anxious to assist us in everything, and express themselves much gratified at the pros? pect of employment. NEGRO SUFFRAGE.-The radical doc? trine of negro suffrage linds no favor with thc people, even where thc Re? publican party has received thc most positive support. Only the other day the doctrine received a severe rebuke in New England, Connecticut pro? nouncing most decidedly against it. Now, Wisconsin has spoken, and that State, giving t-> thc Republican ticket a majority of seven thousand votes, gives, at the same time, its verdict against negro su?'rage. Thus we fiud an evident reign of good common sense in four States-Connecticut, i Wisconsin, New Jersey and South Carolina.-X. V. Herald. Great curiosity has been excited at Cherbourg by a small vessel, propelled by electricity. The inventor, aFrench engineer, lias shown his discovery to the Marquis ile Cliasselonp Laubant, Minister of Marine. Another scien? tific question has been submarine locomotion. Several trials have been made, but without success. However, an italian engineer, Guglielmo Gin stiniani, has presented to thc Frc ch Government the model of a subm arine boat. The French Government has directed "a special committee to exa? mine and report upon thc system. -??? . - The Free Will Baptist General Confer? ncc ol' Maine has passed a resolution prohibiting the ordination of ministers who use tobacco. To Builders. I "T)HOV< ?SAT.S arc wanted immediately 1 1 from Builders for the erection of a I hree-storv BRICK BUILDING, 22x100 fi et, on Maia street. Thc work to lie done in the best manner and of finest quality material. For further particulars, apply nt this ..nice. Nov .><) " For Sale, ?. MY DESIRABLE BRICK RES1 MMT DENCE, c..nu r Henderson sad Lan JHuSLrel streets. The house has every con vi nh no fur a respectable family. Posses i sion given about 1st Jannarv next. No* ?5 ft;*- E. L."KERRISON. French, and Music on thc Piano. MADAME V. H. VALLORY and daugh? ter will give instruction in tho above '. branches, on reasonable terms. Itesidonce j in th? Collage Cam pun. Ward 3. Nov 19 j GENERAL COMMISSION AGENCY. ; PD. GLASS has established, in cornice- : . tion with the Book and Stationery business, a general COMMISSION AGENCY for thc purchase and sale of Merchandize ? of every description, Bonds, Stocks. Kcal Estate. Ac. 1 Careful attention given to all business entrusted to him. Office, at present, on Plain street, near Niekcrson's Hotel. Nov 1 Valuable Lands & Stock FOR SALE. ? M. ?fe. 9 THAT VALUABLE COTTON and PRO VLSION PLANTATION, in Darlington District, known as "Bunker Hill," formerly the residence of John McClenaghan, de? ceased, is offered for sale, containing 1.15G acres, by a plat of W. H. Wingate, Sur? veyor. It is bounded on the South by the line of Marion District, defined hy a canal draining the waters of Polk Swamp into Black Creek, which stream is its Northern boundary. Some five to six hundred acres are cleared, under cultivation, and present the advantages of fine cotton lands, with rich bottom lands for corn. On the place is a DWELLING HOUSE, with eight rooms, a Vegetable and Plower Garden, with all convenient out-buildings; a new ti in-house, Barns and out-buildings which have comfortably accommodated from fifty to sixty persons. It is situated "within two miles of Mar's Bluff Station, on the Wilmington and Man? chester Railroad, and within five miles of Florence, and is too well known for its healthfulness, fine water and its advan? tages of society, to need a further descrip? tion. With the place, \rill be sold, if desired, some 8 or li) prune MULES, 2 HOBSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, HOGS, COLN, FOD? DER. &c.;WAGONS, CARTS. Blacksmith s and Carpenter's TOOLS and FARMING IMPLEMENTS. In the event that no sale is made, this place will be leased for one year from 1st January next: and the perishable articles mentioned will be sold on the premises,for cash, on SAT ERDA Y, 9th of December IIPX: . For terms and conditions, apply to L. W. T. Wickham, Richmond, Va., or to thc undersigned, at Mar's Bluff. vv. w. HARLI.EE, Agent for L. W. T. Wickham. Mr. S. LUCAS, on the place, will show tho premises, and give persons, desirous of inquiring, thc facilities of deciding for themselves. Nov 15 ll ?ye? JUMiJaS?3y3E&,jg>5 Watchmaker and Jeweller, r~9 BEGS leave respectfully to inform ??yV.his old friends and customers, and ts>.?Rthc public generally, that he is now prepared to repair WATCHES AND JEWELRY Of every description, at the shortest notice and on thc most reasonable terms. Apply at his residence-up-stairs As? sembly strei t. West side, one door from Pendleton street. OS- All orders left at thc ston of MEL? VIN M. COHEN will receive tin promptest attention. Nov 5 Imo T. W. Radcliffe, AT THE (Formerly at the Corner of Uiehardson und Plain Streets; note at the < 'omer of Pen? dleton owl Assembly streets- hi? dwelling,) OFFERS everv article in his line, viz: WATCHES! JEWELRY, GUNS. PIS? TOLS, POWDER, slloT. CAPS. CAR? TRIDGES for Smith's and Wesson's Pis? tols; KNIVES, FORKS,SPOONS;Spectacles -to suit all ages; Gold Pens the best assortment ever brought to this place; Fishing Tackle, new and fresh selected by myself; Hair and Tooth Brushes. Combs, i Walking Canes and every dung usually I kapt in our line of business. I will also receive from abroad every arti? cle of MERCHANDIZE that may b? con? signed to me, for which I wiil make monthly or quarterly returns- soliciting a share of patronage. Watches and ;'lodes cari filth repaired by experienced workmen. Jewelry repaired. Rings made to order. Engraving neatly executed. Thc highest rates paid for old Gold une Silver, and all of the above good' named will bc sold at the lowest prices. NovS Clarkson ?Sc Talley, GENERAL COMtttS'N MERCHANTS* "ITT-ILL attend to purchase and sale of YV BONDS, STOCKS. BANK BILLS, Ac THOS. B. CLARKSON". S. OLIN TALLEY Nov 10 Imo* _ Kay & Hewetson. Architects and Civil Engineers PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS attended to in South and North Carolina. Working drawings, plans, specifications, and all necessary details promptly fur? nished. JOHN A. KAT. RALPH E. B. HEWETSC* Sept '20_t JO^JV -A?. TS /V Y? GITY SURVEYOR. OFFICE at residence, in rear of the Presbyterian Church, Columbia, S. C Scpt 20_t_ Greenville, S. C. THE EXERCISES of this Institution will be resumed on tho 15th of Feb? ruary next. For Circular giving further information, application may he made to PROF. JNO. F. LANNEAU, Oct 28 07 Secretary of FaculLv. Charleston Courier, Augusta Chronicle A Sentinel, Edgefield Advertiser, Newberry Herald, and Yorkvillo Enquirer, please copy until the 15th of January, and forward hills to the Secretary of Faculty, Greenville. RECEIVED AND FOB, SALE BY~ h. C. CLARK Washington Sine!, Opposite Old .Jt>iL X lOETHER WITH RIBBONS, COLOGNE, TOILET POW. DER. VERBENA WATER, TOTLEi SOAPS, Kl >Z< >D< )NT. DIAPF.lt PINS, Toilet Powder boxes, silk and Leather Belts, Cor? sets, Tooth, Nail and Hair brushes, (?loves, Linen Braids, Tap", Shawls, Edgings, Bab moral Skirt.-, ('alienes. Traveling Bags, Portmonaies, Canton Flannel, Cassimeree and Cloths, for Gent's wear, Blankets, Hats? Whalebone, Zephyr Worsted, Black Bomba? zine, Black French Merino, Black Alpaca, B. E. Diaper. Huck. Diaper, cloak Orna? ments and Trimmings, Serpentine Silks and Worsteil Braids, Fancy, Pearl, Agatc,Bone, Metal and other Buttons, Snell and Imita? tion Tuck Combs, Dress Trimmings. Mar? celine Shawl Pins, Menefour, Ladies' Meri? no Vi sis. Drawers and Petticoats, (Jilt and Jet Bell Bnckhs. Gent's Merino Drawers and Undervests, Waterfalls ami Pads, Lace Yens, Marceline Silk. Ac. Oct 2!?