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COLUMBIA, S. C., SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 12, 1865.
VOL. I-NO. 19
THE PHOENIX.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY,
BY JULIAN A. SELBY
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ADVERTISEMENTS
Inserted at SI per s<piare for tho first in?
sertion, and 75 cents for each subsequent.
?3~Special notices 15 cents a linc.
Han. J. P. Benjamin.
The New Orleans Picayune, in
noticing certain disparaging remarks
of Mr. Benjamin, says of him :
Mr. Benjamin was always known
and respected in this community as a
man of great liberality and generosity
of character, as free from avarice or
mercenary motives and habits as any
prominent man in this communiiy.
His extraordinary talents, wonderful
industry and great ambition for politi?
cal and professional distinction, al?
ways secured him a largo and most
lucrative practice, and every high
station he ever aspired to. j
Despite these great advantages, and
in his large receipts from his profes?
sion, he was never rich or even easy
in his circumstances. His immense
resources from his own industry and
talents were expended in the support
and advancement of his relatives and
friends, and in a liberal and generous
mode of life. So far from loving his
ease and comfort, or addicting him
eelf t? luxury and dissipation, he was,
perhaps, the most laborious, industri?
ous and ten ?crate man, who ever at?
tained eminence at our bar, and in
public affairs. Starting in this city
as a friendless youth, he worked his
way by theer industry and talent,
from a notary's clerk, to the very
highest place at our bar, when that
bar was second to none other in the
country for talent, learning and elo?
quence. In all that time we never
heard a mean, small, or illiberal act
ascribed to him. In embarking in
politics, and especially in so perilous
a moment as the late rebellion, few
men made such great sacrifices as Mr.
Benjamin. He had no estate, but
his professional talents and experience
could command him at any time, and
at any place, a splondid income. His
practico before the Supreme Court of
thc United States alone was worth
$20,000 a year. This he abandoned,
together with his hoi .io and library,
expensively furnishod in Washington
City, and also his large and lucrative
practice in this city, in order to fill an
office in the Confederate Government,
the emoluments of which would not
pay his household, expenses for one
month. if Mr. Benjamin was the
selfish and mercenary man he is de?
scribed, this was certainly a course
which could hardly be reconciled with
that great shrewdness, cunning and
ability, which his enemies and de?
tractors ascribe to him.
A STRIKING TRUTH.-In his recent
speech in Indianapolis, Gov. Morton
said : "To say that such men (the
late slaves) * * * are qualified
tor the exercise of political power, is
to make the strongest pro-slavery
argument 1. ever heard. It is to pay
the highest compliment to the institu?
tion of slavery.'"
Alore truth could scarcely be crowd?
ed into so few linos. It' the negroes
of the South, but yesterday emanci?
pated from slavery, are fitted for the
exercise of thc lights of the elec?
tive franchise, the untold phillipics
against the "barbarism" and "degen?
eration" of slavery fall to the ground
as the veriest rhetorical humbugs.
[Jackson ( Miss.) Neics.
-?a? -
Mr. Buchanan lias read the last
proof-shoot of his forthcoming history
of Ids Administration, .and the public
may expect to receive tho book in the
course of th?; next month.
The appropriations for pensions
last year were but five millions of
dollars. The estimates for the next
fiscal year are. between ten and fifteen
millions.
The railroad between Puebla and
the City of Mexico will be completed
by the 1st of May, 1SGG. Over 4,000
laborers are employed on the railroad
from Vera Cruz to Mexico.
SKNOB (LATJE COMMANDER) MAUKY'S
PROSPECTS AND STATE OF HEALTH.
We arc much pleased to KOO that |
Senor Maury has become a citizen of
Mexico. Like ?tho groat Humboldt, j
his fume belongs to tho world. Em- |
i porors and Kin ps have sought his
acquaintance and have ever shown j
him that attention duo to distinguish- i
od merit. We know that tho good
people of Mexico will welcome him as
a brother in their midst. His great
learning will contribute much to thc
improvement of practical science in
this country. For information to Ivis
friends-and he has many in every
portion of the civilized globe-we are
happy to state that Senor Maury is in
most excellent health, and is now ac?
tively engaged in the duties assigned
him by his Majesty the Emperor.
Although his misfortunes have been
great "enough to weigh a royal mer?
chant down," still he seems cheerful I
and happy and contented with his lot.
Born in Virginia, without wealth or
titles, he has made for himself a name
that will never die. Maury's'Wind
and Current Charts," and his "Physi?
cal Geography of the Sea," will be
studied by every navigator in every
clime, so long as the winds blow and
the waves of the ocean roll.
[Mexican Times, Sept. 30.
A delegation of ladies from Balti?
more called on the President on the
7th inst., and presented a memorial
for the release and pardon of Mr.
Davis.
A Charleston lady, (Miss Ramsey,)
aged eighty-four years, grand-daugh- j
ter of Henry Laurens, still retains the
table on which the Declaration of In?
dependence was signed.
Atlanta Medical College.
THE Course of Lectures in tbis institu?
tion will commence on thc FIRST MON?
DAY in November next, and continue four
months-the Faculty having changed thc
time for the session from summer to the.
winter months.
JOHN G. WESTMORELAND, Dean.
Oct 25 Imo
Thc friends of Dr. A. N. TALLEY nomi,
nate him as a candidate for Mayor at thc
ensuing election in April next. Nov 2 *
For Congress.
DH. R. C. GRIFFIN, of Edgefield, is an?
nounced as a candidate for CONGRESS from
the Third Congressional District, composed
of thc Districts of Abbeville, Edgefield,
Newberry, Fairfield, Lexington, Richland
and Orangeburg. Oct 2H 7*
For District Judge.
The friends of W. B. JOHNSTON, Esq.,
who has so efficiently filled the>office of Ma?
gistrate for tho District of Richland, re?
spectfully recommend him to thc Legisla?
ture as a suitable gentleman to lill the new
<yf?ce created by thc State Convention. He
is weil known throughout the State, and
for the ? iast eight months has filled a judi?
cial atp don with the utmost satisfaction to
all parties. MEMBERS OF THE BAR.
For Congress.
The friends of Gen. SAMUEL McGOWAN
announce him as a Candidate for the
i Quited Shoes Congress from the Third Con
j grcssional District, embracing tho Districts
! of Orangeburg, Edgefield, Abb. ville, New?
berry, Lexington, Richland and Fairfield.
Oct 27
For State Treasurer.
The friends of Dr. R. W. GIBBES respect?
fully nominate him to the Legislature for
this office. His well known business cha?
racter, energy and ability eminently recom?
mend him. Ile has for many years st rved
tho suite efficiently in various capacities,
and now he needs her support. Oct 22
For Congress.
Wc ?ire authorized to announc e JAMI'S
FARROW, Esq., of Spartanburg, as a cau
I didate to represent, in the Congress of the
United States, thc Fourth Congressional
District, comprising the Distr icts of An?
derson, Picken?, Greenville, Laurens. Spar?
tanburg, I nion, York and Chester.
Sept :i(? ?
South Carolina-Richland District.
PURSUANT to resolutions of the Gene?
ral Assembly, an ELECTION will be
held in this District, on WEDNESDAY, 22d
instant, for one REPRESENTATIVE in the
Congress of the United States. Polls will
be opened at thc different election pre?
cincts, and thc election conducted in all
respects as for members of thc General
Assembly. J. C. JANKEY.
Nov b Chairman Board of Managers.
Selling Off!
SILLING OFF ?
*.
INTENDING to change my business and
stop thc retail business, I offer my re?
tail stock, from this day, at greatly
Reduced Rates.
Merinoes, Starch,
Delames, Soap,
Alpacas, Tobacco,
Prints, Cigars,
Berages, Shot and Powder,
Muslins, Table Salt,
Poplins, Nails,
Undershirts, Iron,
Drawers, ? Steel,
Flannels, Files,
Cassimcres, Knives,
Broadcloths, Bacon,
Kerseys, Flour,
Linens, Coffee,
Blankets, Mackerel,
Shawls, Herrings,
Hoods, M. O. Molasses,
Longcloths, Coffee,
Hoop Skirts, Tea,
Balmorals, Raisins,
Hosiery," Citron,
Hats, Port Wine,
Stationery, Brandy,
('rockery," Whiskey, (Bourbon
Hardware, and Corn, ) .
Soda, Porter, Ale.
In addition to thc abovo, I have in store
a large assortment of
Dry Goods,
Shoes and
Fancy Goods,
That I can offer, by thc piece or package,
at prices much below tho customary ones.
JAS. G. GIBBES.
Nov 10 G
Stockholders' Meeting.
SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
WILMINGTON t> MA.NCHK.STEB R. R. CO.,
Wilmington, N. C., Oct. 20, 1SG5.
THE Eighteenth Annual Meeting of the
Stockholders of the Wilmington and
Manchester Railroad Companv, will bc held
in Wilmington, N. C., on WEDNESDAY,
the 2'Jth proximo.
WM. A. WALKER,
Nov 4 Sec'y Wil. fa Man. Railroad Co.
FIRE ?ND LIFE
H. E. NICHOLS. Agent,
FOR the following FIRST CLASS COM?
PANIES:
The "Underwriter's Agency," the "Inter?
national,'- the '"Metropolitan," tho "Conti?
nental," the "Security." the "Home." the
'Columbia," the "Washington," tue "Ful?
ton," the "Croton," all of the city of New
York; the "Putnam" and the "New Eng?
land," of Hartford, Conn.; the "Home,"
of New Haven, Conn.; the "Home" and
tho "Southern Insurance and Trust Com?
pany," of Savannah. Ga.; the "Albemarle,"
of Virginia, and the "Gulf State," of Flo?
rida. Abo, the "Globe Liic Insurance
Company," of New York; the ""New England
Mutual," of Boston: thc "'North Carolina
Mutual," of Raleigh, and the "Accidental,"
of New York, insuring against accidents of
all kinds. The whole possessing an aggre?
gate capital of over
$25,000,000.
Risks taken on Cotton or Merchandize in
transito from any point to any point on
reasonable terms.
ALL LOSSES PROMPTLY ADJUSTED.
Office at Mr. Hussnng's house, corner of
Assembly and Washington streets, Colum?
bia, S. C. Aug 15 J6m
Brass Foundry.
rililE subscriber, thankful for past pa
I_ tronagc, would inform bis friends and
the )>ulilie thal bois still prepared to fur?
nish all kinds of BRASS CASTING in a
workmanlike manner and with despatch.
ROBERT MCDOUGAL,
July ;51 m Gadsden, m ar Washington wt.
~?TG* PARSLEY & co^r
iftj?oirfeirs Qfl? 6ofr)h)fesioH
NO. 6 NORTH WATER STREET,
WILMINGTON, X. c.
O. G. PARSLEY, JOHN JUDGE,
O. G. PARSLEY, Ja. HENRY SAVAGE.
Oct 24 Imo
Phoenix Ir
Situated on the Foot of Richland
GOLDSMITH k KI)
_ THE above wc
and tho undersi
public that they
cute all kinda of 1
are needed for
.chinists, EAILRC
(m etc. They aro a
of every descript
Orders aro soli
Nov 9
Watchmaker and Jeweller,
f*o BEGS leave respectfully to inform
his old friends and customers, and
plvj/gthe pubbc generally, that he is now
prepared to repair
WATCHES AND JEWELKY
Of every description, at the shortest notice
and on the most reasonable terms.
Apply at his residence-up-stairs-As?
sembly street, West side, one door from
Pendleton street.
SW All orders left at thc store of MEL?
VIN M. COHEN will receive tho. promptest
attention. Nov 5 Imo
T. W. Radcliffe,
AT THE
(Formei-ly ni thc Comer of Richardson and
Plaiti Streets; now at the Corner of Pen?
dleton and Assa.My streets-his dwelling,)
OFFEBS every articlo in his line, vi/.:
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 Tens-the best
assortment ever brought to this place;
Fishing Tackle, new and fresh-selected by j
myst If; Hair and Tooth Brushes, Combs, .
Walk, ig Cunes and every diing usually ]
kept in our linc of business.
I will also receive from abroad everv arti- ;
cle of MERCHANDIZE that may be con- j
signed to me, for win? bl wiil make monthly I
or quarterly returns-soliciting a share of j
patronage.
? Watches and Clocks earefullv repaired by
experienced workmen. Jewelry repaired. !
Rings made to order. Engraving'neatly ?
executed.
Thc highest rates paid for old Gold and r
Silver, and all of the above goods named
will be sold at the lowest prices. Nov 5
"'"""SION AGENCY.
PB. GLASS has established, in connec
. tion with the Rook and Stationery
business, a general COMMISSION AGENCY
for the purchase and sale of Merchandize
of every description, Ronds, Stocks, Real
Estate, iV.c.
Careful attention given to all business
entrusted to bim.
Office, at present, on Plain street, near
Nickerson's Hotel. Nov l
Banu: of Hamburg, S. C.
A CONVENTION of thc Stockholders of
XJL this Rank is called to meet at their
Banking House, in this place, on WED?
NESDAY, 22d November next.
Attendance either in person or by proxy
is earnestly requested, so thal the stock
may bc fulfv represented.
A. C. BECOTTES. Cashier.
Hamburg. S. C., Oct,2(1, ls>'>5. Oct 27 'J !
WHOLESALE ANO RETAIL
COMCTIOMRY, BAKERY
Yh'HQJ ARTICLES.
rpilK subscriber, thankful to his friends
1 and thc public for the very liber.il pa?
tronage heretofore bestowed, solicits a con?
tinuance of the M.me. Ho is mannfact tiring
daily a superior articlo <>f ASSORTED
CANDY, RREAD and CAKES ol . very de?
scription, such as Round, Fruit, Sponge,
Queer, Hock. Jumbles, Lady Fingers,
Shewsbury, Plum, Jelly, Meringues, (?ing< r
Snaps, Cocoa-nut Drops, Sugar biscuit,
Ginger-bread, Washington, Ginger-nuts,
4c. Cale s iced and ornamented to order.
Dessert Dishes prepared at short notice.
Candies, of my own manufacture, wholesale
and retail.
FRESH BREAD and ROLLS every even?
ing, at '.o'clock; PIES and PUFF PASTE
I TARTS every morning. J. MCKENZIE.
On blain street, next door to the corner
of (?ates street, in the immediate vicinity
of the Shiver House and the Columbia
j Phonix Office, Columbia, S. C. Nov 2 3*
on Works,
Street, near Greenville Railroad,
ill, PROPRIETOR?.
irks aro now completed,
gncd beg to inform th?*,<2S^__m%
are now prepared to exe- ^*9j?^MT" g
[RON CASTINGS, snell as yirffe^^w ,
agriculturists and ma-*
>AD IRON, MILL IRON, IRON FENCING,
Iso prepared to furnish BRASS CASTINGS
ion.
cited and will bc promptly attended to.
M. GOLDSMITH,
P. KIND.
HfJAMN & WIM,
COMMISSION
AND
FORWARDING MERCHANTS,
Offi.ce Washington Street, jicar Main,
COLUMBIA, S. C.
WE, tho undersigned, have formed a
copartnership, for the purpose of
transacting a general COMMISSION and
FORWARDING BUSINESS.
On hand, always, a full stock of GROCE?
RIES, HARDWARE, HATS, SHOES and
FANCY GOODS. H. D. HANAHAN,
Oct 24 Imo FELIX WARLEY.
FUBM?? UMVEHSITY,
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 be made to
PuoF. JNO. F. LANNEAU,
Oct 28 G7 Secretary of Faculty.
Charleston Courier, Augusta Chronicle &
Sentinel, Edgefield Advertiser, Newberry
Herald, and Yorkville Enquirer, please
copy until the 15th of January, and forward
bills to the Secretary of Faculty, Greenville,
RECEIVED AND FOR SALE BY
L. C. CLARK!,
Washington Street, Opposite Old Jail.
TOGETHER WITH
RIBBONS, COLOGNE. TOILET POW?
DEB. VERBENA WATER, TOELE*
SOAPS, SOZODONT, DIAPER PINS, Toilet
Powder Boxes, Silk and Leather Belts, Cor?
sets, Tooth, Nail and Hair Brushes, Gloves,
Linen Braids, Tape, Shawls, Edgings, Bal?
moral Skirts, Calicoes, Traveling Bags,
Portmonaies, Canton Flannel, Cassimercs
and Cloths, fi >r 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, Serpent ino Silks and
Worsted braids, Fancy, Pearl, Agate, Bone,
Metal and other Buttons, Shell and Imita?
tion Turk Cund?s. Hi e ,s Trimmings. Mar?
celine Shawl Pina. Menefour, Ladies' .Meri?
no Vests, Drawers and Petticoats. Gilt and
Jet Belt Buckles, Cent's Merino Drawers
and End. rvests, Waterfalls and Pads, Lace
Veils, Marceline Silk, iVc. Oct
CONFEDERATE BAPT3 ST.
rpHE publication of this WEEKLY IlKLI
1 GIOUS PAPER .viii be r< sumed in
JAM ARV NEXT. Tho names of sub?
scribers may be HI nt t.? tho proprietor, at
Columbia, s*. C. Pavmont will not bo re?
quired until after tho issue of the iirxt
number, G. T. MASON.
n?' Papers throughout the state will
confer a favor bv extending ?his notice.
Nov 2 _;_
Post Coaches-Mail Route.
A LI Nr. of FOUR-HORSE
.v'.-J:-1 , "-.;'osT COACHES will leave
.. - Jf.vtj* Columbia dailv for Hopkins*
Turn-Out, -m S. C. Ii. lt., at 3
a.m.: to arrive in time for the Charleston
train sann* day. Seats can bo secured at
Coffin il Ravcnel's store.
Oct 1") 26* WARD .V HARVEY.
SPECK & POtOCK,
General Commission Merchants,
DEALERS IN
GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, &C,
Plain street, 2d door from Assembly,
S?.pt 7 COLUMBIA, S. C.