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THE DA mi Dally Paper $10 a Tear. "Let ?ur Just Censure PHONIX. Attend the True Event.' Tri-Weekly $7 ft Year BY J. A. SELBY. COLUMBIA, S. C., SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 3, 1865. YOL. I-NO. 212. THE PHONIX, ?CEUSHED DAILY AW? TSI-WEMLT, BY JULIAN A. SELBY. TERMS-m ADVANCE. APTEBTISKM?NTS Inserted at $1 per square for the first in? sertion, and 75 cents for each subsequent. ?3~ Special notices 15 cents a line. The Relations Between th* United States and Great Britain. THE ALABAMA CLAIMS-MK. CCSHINO'S MISSION. Amid all the excitement which at? tends the reconstruction of the United States, and the settlement of some of the most difficult questions -which have ever pressed upon a people, the Americans still find leisure to talk and write angrily about the ravages of the Alabama and their consequent claims on the British Government. There is no use in concealing that, as far as the utterances of their press and the tone of their private conversation indicate their temper, there is as much determination on their part to uphold these claims as there is on our part to reject them. The Atlantic cities lead opinion, and to foreigners they entirely represent it. These Atlantic cities have been the chief loser* bv the exploits' of tho Confede? rate cruisers. They may have made money in other ways, but their ship? ping has been wofully crippled. In? deed, the expression commonly used, that the American merchant marine was swept from the seas, hardly ex? aggerates the loss suffered by the shippers of New York and Boston. The actual destruction caused by the Alabama represeuts but a small part of the real damage. American ships could get no freights, while those of English vessels rose unprecedentedly. Numbers of their vessels were trans? ferred to foreign owners and sailed under foreign flags. National loss, und in some degree national humilia? tion, have made the American public angry beyond measure, and certainly there is no people in the world which would bo inclined to bear such things patiently. This feeling has been so strong that Mr. Seward has been un? able to give us any delay in the mat? ter. While the war lasted the claims might remain in abeyance, but no sooner was it over than public opin? ion forced the Secretary of State to send in his bill. He did so, and Mr. Adams urged the demand with all tho energy and ability of which he is master. These gentlemen, however, found equal ability and knowledge of international law arrayed on the side of England, and the result was the late correspondence, which, while it does credit to the political talents of the two nations, cannot be said to have brought the matters in debate between them nearer to a settlement. The publication of the correspondence has, of course, been followed by much comment in America. We believe that the American Go? vernment is not blind to the loyalty and uprightness displayed by the British ministry, and that when pub lie fueling cools sufficiently, it will be willing to let these questions drop. Mr. Seward, it is said, originally made the oiler of arbitration ?is a conces? sion to this country, and with the desire to give facilities to our Govern? ment to evade an inconvenient de? cision. That offer having been de? clined, ho will have no desire to press it, or to make a grievance of the refusal of our Government to enter? tain it. The counter-proposal of lu \ Russell to refer certain matters to a commission will probably not be ac? ceptable to the Washington Govern? ment, since the claims on account of the Alabama and Shenandoah have been expressly excepted. The only issue of the affair, as far as we can see, is that no agreement will become to, and that matters will remain as they are. It is impossible for the American Government to abandon these claims. The people would pro? bably forget all the services of Mr. Sewardfand demand his dismissal ,if he were to confess to England that his countrymen had no right to com? pensation. But it is quite possible for a Government to yield nothing, and yet to do nothing. We must be prepared to be told that the United States will abate no ?ot of their de? mands, and will reserve for them? selves the right of enforcing them. But still, when the temper of the people is calmed, when commerce has had time to renew the links which bind the two nations together, and when the memories of the war fade into thc past, there will be no little disposition to dwell on unfortunate but inevitable casualties. The report that Mr. Cushing would shortly leave for England on a mission to assist in the settlement of these claims still continued. Should the United States think fit thus to reinforce Mr. Adams, we have no doubt that our own Go? vernment will be glad to consider any subject which Mr. Gushing may lay before it, though we cannot see what scope there is for discussion with respect to the principal matters in dispute. The best remover of these difficulties is time, and we trust that the Americans will be brought by time and reflection to resume their good will for both the great Euro? pean powers, between which and tLeni there is now a temporary coolnss. England has been the innocent means of their losing for a time a large por? tion Ol ?Uc?r Curly ii ig L?utitj, U.I1?. France has set up monarchy and established foreign occupation on their very borders. The tendency of both people and Government is to complain of European treatment, and there are not wanting some who be? lieve that serious events may grow ont of their resentment. We cannot share in any such appreheusions. We know that both our neighbors and ourselves arc anxious to live on terms of peace and amity with all the States of the New World, and, that baing the case, the Amercan people have received, and will receive, no wilful provaction. Such causes of difference as now exist grow weaker with every day of reflection. [London Times, Nov. 14. ! KILLED.-Jesse M. Lawson, long unfavorably known to this and other communities, met with a sudden, but none the less just death, on Wednes? day, 22d instant, near Chappell's Depot. His criminal courses had long since made him notorious, but as such courses eventually bring their merited reward, he is another example to thc many in the past. It appe irs that while under arrest of a Federal guard, and while at the depot at Chap? pell's, the cars having just arrived, he sprang from the platform, and Kuccpftflpcl in getting to tho cover of the woods near by. His guard, private Murray, immediately gave pursuit, and on approaching near, Lawson begged him not to fire, stating that he would return peacea? bly, but embracing his opportunity, sprang forward and grasped the mus? ket of Murray. A desperate struggle then ensued, each determined on the other's destruction, and yet, though Murray was the weakest of the two, I he finally succeeded in recovering j possession of the gun, and firing it at the other at almost arm's length. We are told by the guard that never had lie fought so hard or been endued with such strength. The ball entered the breast and caused death, immediately. The body was brought to Newberry. Lawson is said to be a native of Georgia, and bj' those who knew him there, that he bore a character of the worst kind. [ Nen-berri/ Herald.. CHARO KI) WITH J >ISXIOYAL LANOTJAGE. Officer Campbell, of the Fourth Ward, arrested a bar-tonder, named J. Ii. Henly, on Wednesday night, for drinking to the health of Jeff. Davis, and expressing his Southern sentiments boastingly, while in the restaurant of Mr. Charles Kloman, on Seventh street. The case is held for a hearing.- Washington Chronicle. For Sale. TWO desirable RESIDENCES-onc ?RuLon Richland, the other on Laurel street. For terms, apply to F. w. MCMASTER, Nov 2C *7 No. 5 Law Range. ?1 tate of South Carolina, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, Co L v sim A, December 1, 18G5. By his Excellency, BENJAMIN F. PERRY. Provisional Governor in and over the State of South Carolina. HEREAT, in pursuance of joint reso? lutions of the General Assembly of this State, an election has been held, and the votes as cast by the people or this State for four members of the Uouso of Representatives of the Thirty-ninth Con? gress of tho United States, havo been counted by commissioners appointed for that purpose, and it appears that JOHN D. KENNEDY, having received a majority of votes, has been duly elected io represent he First Congressional District, composed of tho Judicial Districts of Lancaster, Chesterfield, Marlborough, Darlington, Marion, Hurry, Georgetown, Williamsburg, Sumter, Clarendon and Kershaw; that WILLIAM AIKEN, having rooeived a ma i jority of votes, has been duly oloctod to ? represent thc Second Congressional Dis? trict, composed of the Judiciol Districts of Charleston, Colleton, Beaufort and Barn? well; that SAMUEL McGOWAN, having received a majority of votes, has been duly elected to represent tin Third Congres? sional District, composed >f the Judicial Districts of Orangeburg, .t-ucjetield, Abbe? ville, Lexington* Newberry, Richland and Fairfield; and that JAMES FARROW, hav? ing received a majority of votes, has been duly elected to represent the Fourth Con? gressional District, composed of the Judi? cial Districts of Anderson, Bickens, Green? ville, Laurens, Spartanhurg, Union, York and Chester: Now, therefore, I, BENJAMIN F. PERRY, Provisional Governor in and over the Stato aforesaid, do issue this my proclamation, notifying and declaring, according to tho provisions of the said joint resolutions, that John D. Kennedy, William Aiken, Samuel McGowan and James Farrow had a majority of the votes cast in their respect? ivo Congressional Districts, and are, there? fore, duly elected Representatives in the Congress of the United States. Given under my hand and the seal of the State, at "Columbia, this first day of December, in the year of our Lord [L S.J one thousand eight hundred and sixty-five, and in the ninetieth year of the independence of tho United Stat'^s of America. B. F. PERRx. W JI AI AM R. HUNTT, Secretary of State, S. C._Dec 2 Glothing ! R. & W. C. SWAFFIELD ABE IN RECEIPT OF A LABOE ASSORTMENT OF FINE READY-MADE CLOTHING ! CONSISTING OF! OVERCOATS, BLACK FROCK COATS, BUSINESS SUITS, Ac. ! These goods were made expressly for this market, in the LATEST STYLES, and such as we eau recommend to our cus? tomers. We pay particular attention to MAKING GARMENTS to order, and have a large and well .-e lected stock of our COATINGS, CLOTHS and CASSIM ERES to seloct from. Wc trv to give a GOOD, TASTY, WELL FITTING GARMENT, at LESS PRICE THAN THE SAME CAN BE OBTAINED ELSEWHERE. HATS. FURNISHING OOoDS. Ac Dec 1 3* BEDELL'S ROW. Partnership Notice. WE, the undersigned, have formed a limited partnership for the transac? tion of MERCANTILE BUSINESS, in tho city of Columbia, for the period of five years from this dote, (unless sooner deter? mined hy death or hy mutual consent.) Tho mame of thc firm is A. C. DAVIS. John English, the special partner, fur? nishes six thousand dollars in cash; A. C. Davis, the general partner, furnishes his time, labor and skill. JOHN ENGLISH. Nov 26 39_A. C. DAVIS. The friends of Dr. A. N. TALLEY nomi? nate him as a candidate for Mayor at the ensuing election in April next. Nov 2 * Headq'ra District of Western S. C., FOURTH SEPARATE BRIGADE, COLUMBIA, 8. C., December 1, 1865. GENERAL ORDERS NO. 34. IBEFORE a Military Commission, . which convened at Headquarters, District of Western South Carolina, Fourth Separate Brigade, Columbia, South Carob na, November 20th, 1865, pursuant to Spe? cial Oiders No. 37, dated Headquarters, District of Western South Carolina, Novem? ber 11th, 1865, and of which Lieut. Col. N. HAUGHTON, 25th Begiment Ohio Veteran Volunteers, ia President, was arraigned and tried: James Egon, citizen of Lexington Dis? trict, South Carolina. CHAHGE. Murder. SPECIFICATION : In this, that thc said James Egon, citizen of Lexington District, Stato of South Can iii nu. did feloniously, and with malice aforethought, kill and slay, by shooting, one Freedman, named General Egon. All this, on or about the 2tth dav of Sep? tember, 1865, in the District of Lexington, State of South Carolina. To which Charge and Specification, the accused James Eqon, citizen of Lexington District, South Carolina, pleaded as fol? lows: To the Specification, liNot Guilty." To iiic Charge, "Not Guilty." FINDING. The Commission having maturelv con? sidered thc ovidenco adduced, finds the accused James Egon, citizen of Lexington District, South Carolina, as follows: Of the Specification, "Guilty." Of the Charge, "Guilty." SENTENCE. And tho Commission do, therefore, sen? tence him, James Egon, citizen of Lexing? ton District, South Carolina, to solitary confinement for life, at the Albany Peni? tentiary, State of New York. II. The proceedings and findings in tho foregoing case of James Egon, citizen of Lexington District, South Carolina, are approved. The sentence is confirmed, and will be carried into effect at thc Albany Penitentiary, State of New York. The District Provost Marshal will tum thc prisoner over, with a copy of the order, to tuc Provost Marshal-General of the Department. The Quartermaster's Department will furnish tho necessary transportation. By order of Brevet Major-General A. AMES. J. A. CLARK, Capt. 15th Maine Vols., A. A. D. C., and Act. Ass't Adit. Gen'1. Dec 3_1_ SUCCESSORS TO HAVE just received a large and com? plete stock of HARDWARE, compris? ing Carpenters" and Farming Tools, Iron Everything wanted in the GROCERY line-Sugars, Coffees, Teas, Mackerel, Li? quors, Scgars, Ac. And, having secured thc services of Mr. J. C. GREEN, would respectfully ask tho attention of the ladies of the city and ?nr rounding country to their stock of DRY GOODS-Des Laines, French, English and American Prints, Cambrics, Alpacas, Hoop Skirts, Sl"M's p'-d Bootees, Ac. Nov 14 Imo FiCHER & LOWRANCE. NOTICE. WE respectfully inform the public that wc have commenced opening our stock ef ? x>:o/5r GOODS, MILLINERY GOODS, FANCY" "?ooos. And are receiving nu.re daily, which we offer at the follownig hov pine*.-: ENGLISH PRINTS, 35 cts. DELAI NES? all st vi .... from Mets, up? wards. PaildC ('beare, new. 40 cts. Alpacca, all styles, 50 eis. Black Coburgs, from i?ets., upwards. French Fantasie, from 7."> cts., upwards. Hopis Goods, fn.ia 50 cts., upwards, beautiful Balmoral Skirts, *:!.."(>. Shawls, from $2.50, upwards. Cloaks, latest stvlcs, ?rem $7.00, upwards. Trimmed Hats.'latest styles, fr?.ni $2.50, upwards. A large assortment of Bonnet Ribbons, from 20 cts., upwards. And many other ?ods too numerous to mention. Ladies would do well to give us a call before purchasing elsewhere. ABELES, MYERS A CO., Nov 28 6 Bronson's Old Stand. Brass Foundry. ri^HK subscriber, thankful for past pa I tronage, would inform his friends and the public that he is still prepared to fur? nish all kinds of BRASS CASTING in a workmanlike manner and with despatch. ROBERT MCDOUGAL, July 31 m Gadsden, near Washington Bt. A LARGE AND GENERAL Supply of all DESIRABLE GOODS to be found at the store built on tho lot occupied by G. G. Newton before the march of SHERMAN Through Columbia. The stock on hand IS Considered one of the best in the city, and is TO BE Sold at tho LOWEST MARKET PRICES. The goods EXHIBITED At this store will compete with that of the' best houses in New York and Charleston, and will be sold AS Cheap as any in tho above cities. We are determined to sell at the above store lower than any in the city. m A Call at this establishment will SHOW That wc arc in earnest. Nov 30 Scott & Heriot. ? li Watchmaker and Jeweller, .-.o BEGS leave respectfully to inform his old friends and customers, and ?Stjfethc public generally, that he is now prepared to repair WATCHES ANO JEWEUttf Of every description, at thc shortest notice and on tho most reasonable terms. Apply at bis residence-up-stairs-As? sembly street, West side, one door from Pendleton street. ara- All orders left at the store of MEL? VIN M. COHEN will receive the promptest attention. Nov 5 Imo T. W. Radcliffe, [ AT THE TOA*, (Formerly at the Corner of Richardson and Plain Streets; now cU the Corner of Pen? dleton and Assembly streets-his dwelling,) OFFERS every article rn his line, viz: WATCHES, JEWELRY, GUNS, PIS? TOLS, POWDER, SHOT. 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, j Walking Canes and overyVhing usually kept in our line of business. I will also receive Erom abroad every arti? cle of MERCHANDIZE that may bo con? signed li. for which 1 wiil make monthly or quarte !\ return- soliciting a share of patronage." ! Watches and Clocks -artfully repaired by j experienced workmen, .lev.? irv repaired. I Rings m.ol.' io order. Engraving neatly executed; i The highest rates paid for old Gold and ! Silver, and all of the above goods named I will be sold ut tho lowest prices. Nov 5 ? FUBMAN UNIVERSITY. I Greenville, S. C. I rp;IE EXERCISES of tids Institution I "L will be resnmod on th? 15th of Fob I mary next. For Circular giving fnrthcr information, j application mav be made to Pn?F. -INO. F. LANNEAU, Oct 28 R7 Secretary of Faculty. Charl stun Courier. Augusta Chronicle & Sentinel, Edgcfield Advertiser, Newberry Herald, and Yorkville Enquirer, please copy until the 15th of January, and forward bills to the Secretary of Faculty, Greenville. SPECK & POtOCKt General Commission Merchants, DEALERS IN GROCERIES, DRV GOODS, Plain street, 2d door from Asstvbly, Sept 7 COLUMBIA, S. C.