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Ai THE DAILY Sally Paper $10 a Year 'let our Just Censure PH (KM A. Attend the True Event.' Tri-Weekly $7 a Year. BY" JULIAN A. SELBY. COLUMBIA, S. C., TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 23, 1866. VOLUME I-NO. 254^ THE PHOENIX, PUBLISHED DAILY AND TEI-V/EEXLY, BY JULIAN A. SELBY. STATE PRINTER. TERMS-m ADVANCE. SUBSCRIPTION. Daily Paper, six months.j. .?5 00 Tri-Weekly, " ?' .3 50 ADVERTISEMENTS Inserted at 75 cent? per square for the first insertion, and 50 cents for each subsequent. tar Special notices 10 cents a Une. Counting House Calendar for 1866. il Jan. Feb. Iv, Ja? m m 1 Nj i* Sept. Oct SOT. Dec ion nu? SI 15 13 M iMaom [ Oorrespondencc of the Nexo York Nexos.} Letter from John Mitchell. . PARIS, December 22, 1865. No subject is discussed here with such vivacity as President Johnson's message; and especially, of course, that part of it which expresses his views and policy in the matter of Re? publican institutions in America, and European intervention upon that con? tinent. Does that, or does it not, refer to Mexico, and Maximilian's empire ? Does it indicate, or does it not, an intention at some futuro time to treat the new empire as such an intervention by an European power -establishing a monarchy on the ruins of a republic-as will call upon the United States to put an end to it in the interest of Republicanism ? Most French people accept the docu? ment as a proclamation, not only of peaceable intentions, but of absolute indifference to the future of Mexico. They take Mr. Johnson's declaration as a simple statement that the Go? vernment of the United States will always defend its own form of govern? ment, within its own borders, against any attack upon it by European powers ; wbich, they say, is perfectly fair, though rather needless, to an? nounce, inasmuch as no European power, that they know of, meditates any assault upon Republicanism in the United States. Others, however, supposing, not unnaturally, that the President would scarcely give himself the trouble to declare so solemnly that the United States is prepared to defend itself fvQin aggression (a thing which is a matter of course), violently suspect that he means, in an equivocal sort of way, to claim a protectorate over all American republics, and to intimate, though not directly nor very clearly, that the Austro-French establishment in Mexico must some day be taken up by the roots. Others still have a third theory on the subject. It is this : That 'Mr. Johnson has expressed himself in that somewhat enigmatical manner chiefly to satisfy public opinion in his own country, in order, on the one hand, to please the party which desiros ?teaco and rest and material recupera ion after the war, and, on the other, to keep hold of the Monroe doctrine by dubious expressions which may hereafter bc interpreted as the inte? rests nf the country and party exi? gencies rnay require. This view of the ouse implies that the President, .feeling himself obliged to have cer? tain paragraphs in his message touch? ing upon the knotty question, has successfully practiced the art of utter? ing a good many words, and putting them grammatically into sentences, and saying nothing. The last of the three interpreta? tions may turn out to be not quite ffestituto of foundation. There is, iioweyer, most unquestionably, some uneasiness among the official people here; the "Liberals" or Republicans of this country openly declare their wish that Mexico and Maximilian were left to themselves, and the French forces withdrawn; in which case the empire would not stand a month. But then these Republicans Ijave the habit of attacking every? thing the Government does, and of wishing for the things most opposite to thatwhich the Government wishes. Probably the Government of the em? pire will soon resolve upon taking one of twoecyirses in the matter of Mexico; tho one to withdraw all French sol? diers and Maximilian with them-the otb>si<|"*fcreinforce the army in Mexico ind prepare to muke good re against all opposition. If lout of this afluir, it will not td to Mexieo. There has been some little dis- j turbance among thefstudents of Paris, on account of thc academical authori? ties having deprived seven young men of their right to take degrees. These youngsters had attended some sort of a "Convention" at Liege, in Belgium, and had poured forth some blarney about the black flag and the red flag, and their determination to live no longer as slaves, etc. Tho rigmarole was printed in Belgian newspapers, and having attracted some attention, the University authorities felt eailed upon to notice it by expulsion from the classes. Commotion, of course, in the Latin quarters. One of the Faculty, a Professor Tardieu, had re? fused to concur in the severe measure. Thousands of students sign an address to M. Tardieu, felicitating him on his noble stand. Some newspapers pub? lish this address; they receive a first warning (avertissement) on the spot. Several lecture-rooms arc the scene of disturbance-not rioting, but only loud and excited outcries mid inter? pellations ; whereupon the police march iuto said lecture-rooms, clear them out instantly and shut the door. So are matters going on in tho Lutin quarter at this moment. Posts of po? lice are doubled, there is active sur? veillance over the student world, and indignant youths have to talk over their red flag in private apartments. No serious trouble is expected to arise out of this. Such things often occur, j There is, however, a powerful and, I think, a growing Republican party in this countiy, although thc Empe? ror is rising in pemnal popularity. Every circumstance that takes place is sure to be laid hold of to make a sort of party demonstration. For example: Alexander Bixio died the other day; he was an old Republican; he was wounded in Paris in 184S; he was much connected with the anti Papal party in Italy, and was fami? liarly known to leading literary peo? ple in this country. Further: M. Bixio was ii steady atheist, and he and his friends made his death-bed sc?ne a species of anti-religious mani? festo. He died without a priest, with? out prayer or unction, and neither he nor anv of his enlightened friends around ais bed made theslightest allu? sion to religion or a future life. This was considered capital, especially as the Liberal newspapers paraded that scene in its minutes" letails. Here was thc death of a virtuous man and true philosopher! Here was a So? cratic death-bed-(a mistake, this last allusion, for Socrates sacrificed a cock to Esculapius)-and, as for the great merit of dying without religious con? solation, the Liberals forget to advert to the fact that dogs die so. How? ever, a great funeral for poor M. Bixio was determined on; it was to be regarded, in some sort, as a parade of the Republicans; it was to mean Italian unity, and no Pope, and a protest generally against the Empe? ror's policy, if not against the Empe? ror's existence. Of course, the Em? peror's amiable cousin, Prince Napo? leon, would not fail to attend; in fact, he made a long journey to Paris, and it was announced that he had followed the body of M. Bixio from the house the whole way to the cemetery on foot. N"t that ho loved M. Bixio more, but that ho loved his courin less; and, if the thing was to spite the Emperor a little, he was very certain to stand bareheaded in a damp cemetery as long as required for the purpose. Americans, I think, find it hard to understand tho intense interest ex? cited in Europe by tho death of King Leopold, of Belgium. It is because Leopold was the most successful practitioner of the trade of King in modern times. Beginning with a small capital pi high Germ?n blood, ho has allied himself as son-in-law and father-in-law with all the greatest royal houses ; has been a King him? self for five and thirty years, amass? ing a vast fortune ali the while, and has now died a millionaire. That family seems to have a wonderful aptitude for tho royal business. How exemplary a King was Leopold ! How illustrious a Prince consort was Albert ! Leopold always professed himself a perfect Belgian, and as to Prince Albert, was he not the model of an Englishman ? A Coburg is always ready to reign anywhere-if the situation be eligible ; has no objection to town or country, and is willing to make himself generally nseful. Greece, now, is too small a concern, is too far away irotr> Paris and London, and does not afford the best chances of first-rate royal mar? riages. Leopold, therefore, had to decline io reign over Greece ; but when Belgium offered, he thought it might suit. J. M. A SHARI? WIFE.-"If I am not home from the party to night at ten o'clock," said a husband to his better and bigger half, ' ' don't wait for me. ' ' "That I won't," replied the lady, significantly; "I won't wait, but I'll come for your." The gentleman re? turned at ten o'clock precisely. ?HE AMERICAN IM AND COTTON PRESS O O M I? -A. ONT TT WILL bc ready, in a few davs, to COMPRESS COTTON for "TRANSPORTATION OB, STORAGE. Orders taken at tho Presa, adjoining tho South Carolina Railroad Depot. Jan 21 pt hmm" P?TAT?^r Jg BL8. PINK-EYE POTATOES, for plant Bbls. PEACH BLOW POTATOES, for tho cable. For sale by C. H. BALDWIN, Jan 21 3 Allen & Dial's Old Stand Com! Corn!! ?)f\(\ BUSHELS CORN, at $1.75 per ?d\J\.) bushel. For sale by R. O'BRIEN, South side Gervais st.. Jan 21 2_Near Assembly. Jf?^ Infant School, -"'mrr ARSENAL HILL, Corner ^"JRjHfl^gjRichland and Gadsden streets. j|PpF MRS. T. STARK. Medical. DR. R. W. GIBBES, JR., has removed to tho house and office recently occu? pied by Dr. P. M. Cohen, on Pickons street. East end of Ladv street. Office hours, 8 to ? A. M., Ito2P. jg. Jan21 6f Stocker & Son, FORWARDING COMMIS'ION MERCHANTS, COLUMBIA, S. C. OFFICE on Bridge street, opposite Hunt's Hotel. Jan 21 6* BUTTER! BUTTER! "yr\rv LBS. Fresh Virginia BUTTER. i \J\J 500 lbs. New Country BACON. For sale low at T. J. GIBSON'S, Jan 20 3 Corner North City Hotel. Cora, Flour, FODDER, SWEET POTATOES, Bacon, Ac. For sale by Jan 19 FISHER A LOWRANCE. "IB ?rn BOLTS, A XLE; ^LEYS. WAGON BODY and /\_ Wrd Nails, Sand Paper. For sale JV FISHER & LOWRANCE. Jan 19 Law Library for Sale. A VALUABLE LAW LIBRARY for sale, r\ containing about eighty-four volumes, imong them two copies of Rice's Digest. Terms reasonable. Applv at this office. Jan 20 4*_ Lost Receipts. THE following Receipts have been lost, for which I will pay a liberal reward: One receipt for an Ambulance. One receipt for Brown Mare Mulo. One receipt for " " " One receipt for Horse Mule. One receipt for a Wall Tent and 1 Saddle. The finder will please leave them at Jrawford & Miller's. Jan 20 3_JOSEPH AUSTELL. Buggies! For Sale Cheap for Cash. 4 SPLENDID ASSORTMENT of NEW ?3L BUGGIES and HARNESS, made in :he best manner, just arrived from New fork. Can he seen at Mr. Chas. Logan's. Jan 20 3*_FRANK_ASHE. _ Ul im&lEWElM ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS attendee to in South and North Carolina. A CARD. We respectfully announce to tho com nunity, that we are prepared to furnisl >romptly all necessary PLANS and WORK? ING DRAWINGS for Mansions, Stores bridges, Mills and Machinery. IOIIN A. KAT. T. C. VEAL. R. E. B.HXWRTSON Jan 18 ?JO THE LADIES. THE attention of th? Ladies is especially invited to our large and splendid as jortment of DRY GOODS, FANCY ARTI 3LES, etc., consisting in part of DRESS lOODS, JACONETS, LAWNS, BUGLI TRIMMINGS and BUTTONS, besidei ?very other articlo necessary to make up i lady's trousseau. Our stock of BALMO RAL SKIRTS of all colors, CLOAKS SHAWLS, Ladies' SHOES, etc., is perfect ind will bo disposed of at such rates a r ill make it an inducement to purchaser to give-us a call. LUCKS A LEON, Washington Streot, Jan 18 6 between Main and Assembly. ~NEW GOODS. OPENED, this dav, a variety of clune. FANCY ARTICLES of French Chin; ind Bohemian Glass. Also, Reticule,Lund and Traveling BASKETS. Doc. 27 NV. B. STANLEY. A ?ABD. TO the physicians and citizens of Cc lumbia. I would respectfully infbrr von that 1 havo taken charge of tho DRU( DEPARTMENT, in the storo of Mr. Hard Solomon, Assembly Street, where ho wi! keep constantly on hand a FRESH AN! LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND MF DK INES. I will nive mv strict attention t Ibo PREPARATION OF" PltESOUTPTION /it all hours of night and day. My lon experience in tho drug business in this cit is a sufficient guarantee. Respectfully, E. l?. ZEALY, Druggist* At Hardy Solomon's, firststore on Assen Wy Street, Wost side. Jan 17 lm LEVIN & PEIXOTTO, GENERAI- AUCTIONEERS AND COM? MISSION AGENTS, COLUMBIA, S. C. Corner Assembly and Plain Streets. OPFER their services to dispose off or purchase PRODUCE, REAL ESTATE or PERSONAL PROPERTY of anv and every kind, and from their general know lodge of business hope to merit a share of public patronage. JACOB LEVIN, Late Book-keeper Exchange Bank. D. C. PEIXOTTO. Formerly associated with F. Lance. Jan 13_ iGRlCliLTLMlMIMEJITS. WE have just received from first hands: m, CORN SHELLERS, ^STRAW CUTTERS, Corn ?MILLS and PLOWS, in addition to a well-selected stock of Family GROCERIES, Shelf HARDWARE, POT WARE, TINWARE, CROOKE RY WARE, Ac. All of which will bo sold VERY LOW for CASH. Wo respectfully solicit a liberal share of patronage from our friends and the public generally. HUFFMAN A PRICE, Corner of Main and Lumber streets, Jan 5 Imo* Columbia, S. C. JNO. C. SEEGERS. G. DIERCKS. S?EG?BS k DIERCKS, Commis. Merchants AND FORWARDING AOENTS. HAVING erected a large and convenient Storehouse on Main street, in this city, we are prepared to receive Goods on Commission or for Transmission to any point. No efforts will bc spared to give the utmost satisfaction to all who may favor us with their custom. Having always teams and wasons at our command, there shall b* no delay, and our charges shall be moderate. Goods will also bc received ins toragc. A large stock of GROCERIES, LIQUORS, GRAIN, etc., for Hale at fair market prices. Jan 20 3 a3r-Charleston Courier. Winnsboro News, Chester Standard, Camden Journal, New? berry Herald, will publish three times and send bills. I "COMMISSION, STORING FOHWAftDtNC AGENCY, COLUMBIA, S. C. HAVING a large STORE and WARE? HOUSE convenient to the South Carolina, Greenville and Columbia Rail? road Depots, lam prepared to receive and forward, store or sell, on commission, COTTON, COUNTRY PRODUCE and MERCHANDIZE generally. Anything consigned to my care, with instructions, will receive my own personal and prompt attention. .1.1, LUMSDEN, Corner Lady and Assembly streets, Jan 14 ttf Near tho Post Oftice. 200 Fairs Boots and Shoes. ASPLENDID assortment of BOOTS and SHOES received this day, con? sisting of Ladies' and Misses' Balmorals, Lace and Morocco BOOTS, Kid Congress BOOTS, SLIPPERS and BUSKINS. Gent's. Youth's and BOY'S BOOTS, BOOTEES, GAITERS and Oxford TIES, as low as they can be purchased elsewhere, by Jan 18_ * FISHER A LOWRANCE. ' INSURE YOUR LIVES. APOLICY OF LIFE INSURANCE IS THE CHEAPEST AND SAFEST MODE of making a certain provision for one's familv. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: Nothing is so uncertain as life. No provision is perfect that ?H contingent upon the duration of your life, which is not immediate. The. onlv IMMEDIATE provision is that provided by LIFE INSURANCE. It provides a SECURITY -to the family of every man engaged in business. It is a species of property that costa nothing but tho premiums; it requires no repairs, has no taxes, calls for no outlays, and its conditions do not change. Call on H. E. NICHOLS, Agent for tho following OLD, REMARLE and POPU? LAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES: JETNA, OP HARTFORD, CONN., Asset? $2,000,000. < GLOBE, OF NEW YORK, Assets, nearly S4.000.000. NORTH CAROLINA MUTUA!*, OF RA? LEIGH, Assets, nearly $1,000,000. CORNER OF WASHINGTON AND AS? SEMBLY STREETS, COLUMBIA, S. C. Jan 18 Sm FACTORS, SHIPPERS AND COMMIS'? MERCHANTS, OFFICE IN COTTON TO WN, COLUMBIA, S. O WILL store or attend to the forwarding of COTTON, PRODUCE, FURNI? TURE and GOODS entrusted to their care. Will also yell HORSES, MULES, CAT? TLE, Ac. We pledge ourselves to usc every endea? vor to promote the welfare of those who mav favor us with their patronage. J. M. CRAWFORD, " L. P. MILLER. tar Charleston News, Newberry Herald, Winnsboro News, Chester Standard, Abbe? ville Banner, Anderson Intelligencer and Greenville Mountaineer will publish two weeks, and forward bills. Dec 30 C. H. BALDWIN, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, and dealer in STAPLE HARD? WARE, OILS of all kinds, with a general stoeff adapted to a first class trade. Bought exclusively for cash and offered at lowest market rates, at thc old stand of Allen A Dial. Jan 18 lm L? & LEON, Washington Street, between Main and j Assembly Streets, HAVE on hand, and are constantly re? ceiving, a splendid stock of GOODS, consisting of: CLOTHING of all descriptions. SHIRTS -Linen and Merino. CRAVATS. TIES and STOCKS. And a general assortment of GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS. With a complete assortment of. BOOTS AND SHOES, Which wc offer at the lowest cash prices. Cali and bo convinced. Jan 18 6 HERE IS YOUR MONEY. E & CALHOUN, At Columbia, S. C., ARE prepared to RECEIVE and FOR? WARD, BUY, SELL or STORE anv ARTICLES consigned to thom. Their connection with a House ia Charles? ton warrants them in saying to Shippers and Consignees that their facilities ar? un? surpassed. All goods marked to their care from East, West, North, South, or any corner of tho State, will reach them through their agents established at va? rious points, through which Goods reach Columbia, S. C. Their SPRING STOCK OF GOODS, for rilling Merchants' and Consumers' orders, by the package, at reasonable rates, they hope; will be complete. Advances made on Goods and Produce in Store. ay Charleston News, Chester Standard, Charlotte Times, Laure ns ville Herald, New? berry Herald, Spartauburg Express, Green? ville Mountaineer, Anderson Intelligencer, will copy twice, ami forward bills. Jan 19 0* _ W. H. JEFFERS & CO., Commission Merchants, and Receiv? ing and Forwarding Agents, COLUMBIA, S. C. THANKFUL for the patronage hereto? fore so liberally bestowed, they hope by prompt attention to merit a continu? ance. Jan 19 12 Geo. H. Walter & Son, Receiving ami Forwarding Agents. HAVE established themselves in As? sembly Street, two doors from Gervais, COLUMBIA, S. C., where they will be happy to serve their old friends and patrons. Thankful for past favors, they will endeavor, bj- prompt attention, to merit a continuance. Liberal advances made on consignments to their friends in Charleston, New York or Liverpool. Jan 18 8_ STRAW CUTTERS, PLOWS AND CORN SHELLERS, RECEIVED TO-DAY, and for sale by Jan 18 _FISHER A LOWRANCE. WANTED, ASITUATION, by a French Ladv, in the citv or country, to teach FRENCH. Also, the usual ENGLISH BRANCHES, if required. The best references given. Apply at this office. Jan 16 4$* .-fomuut uwvmrrVt Greenville, S. C. THE EXERCISES of this Institution will bo resumed on tho 15th of Feb? ruary next. For Circular giving further information, application may be made to PuoV. JNO. P. LAN NE AU, Oct 28 07 Secretarv of Faculty. STEAMBOAT LINE FROM Columbia to Charleston. THE NEW and FIRST-CLASS LIGHT DRAFT STEAMERS GEORGE and FASHION are now prepared to make en? gagements to tak*! Freight from Granby Landing to Charleston. All goods for? warded bv this line will be insured, if de? sired. Also, forwarded to New York, and advances made upon the same, if required. Jan 14 lino A. L. SOLOMON, Agent__ Schedule over South Carolina R R. GENERAL SUPTS OFFICE. CHARLESTON. January 18, 1866. LEAVE Charleston at.. . 0.00 a. m. Arrive at Columbia.4.25 p. m. Leave Columbia at.0.00 a. m. Arrive at Charleston.4.15 p. m. Jan 18_IL T. PEAKE, Gen. Sup. South Carolina Railroad Company, GEN. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE, CHARLESTON, January 16, 180?. ON and after this date. Passenger and Freight Trains will run on tho Augusta Branch to Graham's, as follows: Leavo Charleston.0.00 a. m. Arrive at Graham's.1.80 p. m. Leave Graham's.9.10 a. m. Arrive at Charleston.4.15 p. m. Jan 17 H. T. PEAKE, Ooo. Sup. Sup'ts Office, Charlotte & S. C. R. R., COLUMBIA, S. C., JANUARY 1, 18C6. ?PTTf??ETglBn ONE HUNDRED LA '.^t~~*ttr-~l. HERS wanted, to work on tho track. Applv to WILLIAM REY? NOLDS, Section Master, at the Depot. Jan ii __JA5- ANDERSON, Sup't. Sup'ts Office, Charlotte & S. C. R. E., COLUMIHA, JANUARY 1, 1866. TUTS road is now completed to within three miles of Ridgeway, and daily Passenger Trains running as below: Leave Charlotte on arrival of thc North Carolina train, at 10 a. m.; arrive near Ridgeway at 7 p. m., connecting with the stages from and to Columbia, and return to Winnsboro the same evening. Leave Winnsboro at 6.50 a. Dp. ; arrive in Charlotte at 2.30 p. m., connecting with the through train on tho North Care lina Road. Jan 3 JAS. ANDERSON, p't mj?NG OFF Reduced Prices TO MAKE ROOM FOR SPRING & SUMMER STOCK. iwmmtxt WHOIJES?LM AND IlETAII. UEALEB8 IN Dry Goods, CLOTHING GROCERIES, OFFER THEIR Large & Well-selected Stock AT REDUCED P2?CES ! CONSISTING Of. AGOOD assortment of PRINTS, of all colors and qualities. DELAINES, POPLINS. French and English MERINO. Black and Colored ALPACA. DEREGE, LINDSEYS. Opera, White and Red All-wool and Cot? ton FLANNEL. GINGHAM. JACONET, SWISS MUSLIN. JEANS, CAMBRICS, PAPER CAMBRICS. Bleached and Unbleached HOMESPUN. Linen and Cotton SHEETING. PILLOW-CASING, TICKING. SHAWLS, LADIES' CLOAKS. HATS and BONNETS, tr'med and unt'd. BONNET FRAMES, RIBBONS. ? FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RUC "3. BUGLE and other Fancy " ,au and Cloak Trimmings. Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Hosiery. Cuffs, Collars, Hair Nets. Breakfast Shawls, Sontags. ?Hoop and Balmoral Skirts, Corsets. VeUs, Coate's and Clark's Spool Cotton. ALSO, A FULL LINE OF GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS ! CONSISTING or: Over, Business and Black Frock COATS. PANTS and VESTS of all qualities. White Linen and Woolen OVER-SHIRTS. Shaker, Merino, Woolen and Cotton UNDER-SHIRTS and DRAWERS. Socks, Suspenders, Collars, Wristbands. Neck-Ties, Pocket Handkerchiefs. Hats and Caps. Fine Pegged and Sewed Boots, Gaiters and Shoes. Together with a largo and well-selected stock of Plain and Fancy Groceries, FLOUR, BACON, CHEESE, BUTTER. LARD, TEA, COFFEE, SUGAR. Whole and Ground Spices, Canales. Fancy and Common Soaps. Soda, Indigo, Copperas, Blue Stone. Madder and-Logwood. Plain and Fancy Crackers. Herrings and Mackerel, by tho half barrel and kit. Sweet Oil, Yeast Powders. Carbonate of Soda, Concentrated Lye. Fancy and Plain Candies. Sugar and Fancy Toys, Sardines. Kerosene Oil. Cotton and Wool Cards. Pocket and Table Cutlery, Scissors. Tobacc i and Segars. T ?ether with a large assortment of goc rs usually kept, and too numerous to mention. ALSO, ON HAND, A largo stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, SPECTACLES, Ac. Watches, Clocks and Jewelrv repaired. Old GOLD aud SILVER bought. New and second-hand WATCHES bought. AGENTS FOR KALB'S PATENT LIMBS. HARTMAN'S PATENT ELASTIC CRUTCH. And FAIRBANK S SCALES. Assembly Street, BETWEEN PLAIN ii WASHINGTON, COLUMBIA, S.C. J?n 4