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THE DAILY Daily Paper $10 a Year 'Let our Just Censure PHONIX. Attend the'True Event." BY JULIAN A. SELBY. COLUMBIA, S. C., SUNDAS" MORN INO, JANUARY 14, 18C6. Tri-Weekly $7 a Year. VOLUME I-NO. 2jg{* THE PHONTX, FUBLIStICD DAI LT ANO TBI-WEEKI.Y, BY JULIAN A. SELBY. ?TATE PBINTEB. TERMS-IN ADVANCE. SUBSCUIPTIOX. Daily Paper, six months.$5 00 Tri-Weekly. " ". a 50 ADTKimaEMENTS Inserted at 75 couts per square for the first insertion, and 50 cents for each subsequent. ?S~ Special notices 10 cents a line. Oar Relation? with Mexico. A brief despatch, published yester? day, mentioned that the President had sent a message to Congress in re? lation to Mexie.au affairs, accompa? nied by certain papers. The follow? ing is' a fuller statement concerning the matter: The first of these papers is a com? munication from Senor Arrego to Mr. Corwin, of March 2, 1865, in which he desires to ascertain whether the habilitation recognition of our Consuls can be obtained. He also says that the Government, which was tbtt of Don Beuito Juarez, does not exist, whether rle fado or de jure. A memorandum from Mr. Seward notes that the Marquis de Montholou, on the 17th of July, called at the De? partment of State, saying that a special agent had arrived from Mexi? co, bearing a letter from Maximilian to the President of thc United States, which paper made certain explana? tions relative to malters on the Rio Grande. The Secretary, after con? ference with the President, returned the letter to Montholon, saying that the United States was in friendly communication with the Republican Government of Mexico, and the Pre? sident declined to receive the letter or hold intercourse with the agent who brought it. On August 9th, in reidy to a communication from Mr. Romero to Acting Secretary Hunter, asking whether thc Government re? cognized the right of Maximilian to make the appointment of commercial agent in New York, in which position Don Louis Arrego was acting, Mr. Seward says that no law of the United States prevented a person from ad? vertising himself as Consul; but-that "ihia Government, in all its official correspondence, has recognized no other Government in Mexico except that of Juarez, and assure him that such a commercial agent can perform no consular act relating to the affairs of his countrymen in the United States. To prohibit him from attest? ing invoices and manifestoes, says the Secretary, woidd be tantamount to an interdiction of trade between the United States and those Mexican ports which are not in tho possession of the Republican Government of that country. On the 6th of November, Mr. Seward addressed a letter fo Minister Bigelow, saying that the present operations of the French army in Mexico, and its maintenance of au? thority there, is cause of serious concern to the United States. The authority which the French anny is maintaining is indirect antagonism to the policy of this Government and the principle on which it is founded. He further says that the United States regards the attempt to es? tablish, permanently, a foreign and Imperial Government in Mexico as disallowable and impracticable. They are not prepared to recognize any political institutions in Mexico which are in opposition to the Republican Government with which we have so long and so constantly maintained relations of amity and friendship. Mr. Bigelow, under date of Novem? ber 14, reports reading the des? patch to M. Drouyn ?le L'Huys, who thanked him, though he felt obliged to say that he derived neither plea sure nor satisfaction from its contents. the best guarantee the French Go? vern ineut could have that the Federal Government would not impede the consolidation of the new order of things in Mexico would be the re? cognition by the latter of the Em? peror Maximilian. The Governor of Ohio on the monroe Doctrine. Gov. Anderson, of Ohio, seems to have a profound contempt for the Monroe doctrine. We quote the fol? lowing from his i-eeent message, as giving his feeling on this subject: "But the question which really concerns us now is, not what its his? tory or its clap-trap name might imply it to be, but what it is in its own simple nature. Anil, as it seems to be now translated, it is a proposi? tion for our Government, entirely without invitation to elect itself into a sort of parent or guardian for the whose family or batch of Spanish American Republics and peoples on this entire continent, and to protect them, by arms, or menace of arms, against a real or imaginary conspiracy by all the crowned heads of Europe. .'Our first inquiry ought to be whether, iu thc nature of the thing, or by its word or spirit, jour Constitu? tion has in its original terms, or by any amendment or implication M either, at all endowed our National Government with any such guardian? ship over all the imbeciles of the con? tinent or thc globe '? It is true, this is a domestic question, wholly be? tween ourselves-the people and its Government. It is not for Europe to make this point of objection. But, as one of thc people, and with? out present argument, I demand the warrant for this doctrine or measure." Again : "As individual philanthropists, it were as wise for us to spend our money and shed our blood for the abstract right of any empty meal bag to stand alone. For the rest, if they were worth our going to war for, they would not need our help in war. At their distance from Europe, and ?unid their other circumstances of advantage they could easily repel all France anil Austria, much more the corporal's guard which has subjugated them. Only compare what they have done in this, their war, with the deeds om own rebels and traitors in ours-real men, though they were following in the example of Mexican conspiracy and civil wars. We may thereby discover the inntility of taxing and drafting our people in their wars." And again : 'We are not the natiou, at this time, by our precept or example, tc .quell their disturbances and to sup? plant them by order and industry. We must first 'set our own house; in order,' before we undertake the affairs of all our neighbors. "In short, one year of peaceful in? dustry by the Mexicans, (if they could only go back into Aztecs!) would la of more money value, and of mort national honor, too, to us than de? cades of war, with a century of con quered possession of these mines j and all (heir naked lands. Am' it must not be forgotten, in this con nection, that one month of war witl France would cost this nation, in th? loss of its national credit and tin- de predation of its currency, more thai all Mexieo is worth in fee simple. I And with its people encumbering tin ground-patriotism averts her eye: from thc horrid picture!" Once more: ! "It is very true - that neithei j France nor Austria has any busines; l in Mexieo. But the answer is vcr; i plain-'no more have we!' Because j our Government was established fo ; the good of our own people. It wa j neither given to us to propagan diz* j liberty among the Mexicans and Hot ; tentots, nor Christianity to the Sara I cens of Jerusalem, nor the Chinese a Pekin." Finally : "It is as if some old Knight o t Malta should now arise to urge upoi nMnM^^juari'ii Jerusalem I Richart! 91. Hoe, Esq., Printing PresM i Inventor. Richard M. Hoc will ever stand in | a high rank as an inventor whose ! genius, more, perilaps, than any other ! iu our age, has contributed to the ! dimisi?n of knowledge. Richard M*. Hoe was born in the city of New York, September 12, 1812. His father was an English machinist, who came to the United States in 1805, and after following the occupation of a earpenter for some years, finally commenced the manufacture of printing presses in 1825. A brother of the elder Hoe also came out to the country, and was a mason. Both of the brothers were men of great reliabUity of character. The subject of our notice succeeded Iiis father in busiuess in 1832, and in July, 1847, patented Iiis celebrated type-revolving printing press. This press is admitted to be thc best in the world, is now in use in the large newspaper establishments of the United States, England and France, and other countries, and has revolu? tionized the mode of printing. A type-revolving press was patented hy Nicholson, in England, in 1790, but the inventor did not succeed in hold iug the types. The Hoe press is in? tended for rapid working, and con? sists of a horizontal cylinder fifty four to sixty-six inches iu diameter, (hi which the types are laid, and of four to ten printing cylinders, which are arranged around the front, and tangential to it. The type cylinder and the printing cylinder ure con? nected by gearing in such a manner that their velocity at the circumfer? ence is exactly the same. Each print? ing cylinder is cut longitudinally, and the iron fingers project through the slit to take hold of the paper, and re? linquish it at tho proper moment. Underneath the type-cylinders are the inking fountains, and the dis? tributing rollers between the printing cylinders and the inking rollers.. In ! the operation of the machine, ??he I feeding is done by hand, the fiugers of the machine closing upon the j paper at the right moment, ? so that j one sheet may be drawn in at each j revolution of the type cylinder.- The i sheet thus seized is made to roll around thc printing cylinder, and, by I revolving in contact with the type ! cylinder, receives the impression of . tin- types. The fingers then open, and the sheet is cariied by tapes to a I fly which lays it on a receiving table, j The distribution of the ink is at I tained by a very ingenious arrange ! meut. The portion of the surface of I the large cylinder which is not cover? ed with the form (about 2-oM,) is used as an inking table, and contact with the printing cylinder is prevented by the fact of the surface of the table i being lower than that of the form of j type. The ink is taken from the ! fountain and distributed on rollers, j the last of which deposits it on the inking table, and recedes out of reach to let the form pass. The inking rollers, between the printing cyl? inders, have a similar motion to and from the axis of the large cylinder, coming in contact with the table at each revolution, getting inked, mid depositing the ink on the form of type immediately afterward. The types are placed on rt curved I bed between column rules, tapering towards the centre-, ami the rules are held in the form by cross-headed protections entering the bed, and types and rules ure pressed together by screws in the sides and ends of the form-thus the types ure held by friction. The press stands high, with platforms for the feeders, one above tile other. While to the eye, the machine presents considerable in? tricacy and complication, still in its operation it is a model of mechanical perfection. One hundred and thirteen of these .presses have been mude in the United States. Of this number, sixty-four ure in use in the United States, thirty four in England, eight in Scotland, one in Ireland, one in France, and five in Australia. Besides these foin i^avt^eeii made in England, mulei machine, has received the encomiums of the world, and its use is now in? dispensable in rapid pi-intiug. Mr. Hoo is a quiet, unassuming gentleman. He has never made him? self conspicuous in any way save by his iuvention. In connection with his brothers, he has engaged largely | in the manufacture of his presses. , He is a man noted for his sterling traits of character. His great press is not more true to mechanical laws than lie is to those of honor, justice, and truth. lu fact, the popular characteristics of the man have had much io do with the successful in? troduction of his invention. He has been found reliable in all his state? ments, and while enthusiastic in favor of his press, never promising more than it could readily accomplish. In Europe, where there is every disposi? tion to decry an American inventiou, if it can be possibly done, not the slightest breath of cavil was heard in regard to the performance of thc Hoe press.-Chimney Corner. THE DRESS-MAKER AND THE IN? TERNAL REVENUE.-Auong the many hardships incurred by tho present system of internal revenue taxation, that occasioned to the dress-makers and milliners is particularly striking. A tax of six per cent, is not only charged tipon their receipts for their labor, but upon all the material used by them, whether it is furnished by themselves for the manufacturer or furnished their customers to be manu? factured. In the latter case, of course, they would have the right to collect a proportionate amount of the tax from the customer so supplying the mate? rial, but their business would sillier materially, as ladies would either have their dresses made at home, or would patronize those who do busi? ness on a moro private scale, and who pay no Government tax, who have no conspicuous sign, and who charge only the ordinary prices. It breeds dishonasty, which is one of the worst features of the law; but it is to such people that the large volume of trade will turn, to the ruin of thousands of other industrious and honest women. ' In the case of foreign goods, for in? stance, a velvet dress may be takcu. Take its value, with trimmings, at say $500; the cost of making, say i?'l~>, on which the tux would be $31.50, making the dress-maker's mo? dest 'charge of $25 increased to $56.50. Then, again, the foreign duty of ninety per cent, has been paid upon the goods, doubling its cost to the purchaser, so that if the strict construction of the law is en? forced, and thc recent ruling of the Deputy Commissioner says so, no matter what the inequality and hard? ships are, the preposterous injustice of the law is made most strikingly apparent. There is a great deal of work before the present Congress, in the immense held of objections against many of the operations of the Internal Revenue Law, and we trust that this subject may be first among others to be acted upon, and its wrong remedied. Great distress prevails in some sec? tions of Arkansas for want of food. FACTORS, SHIPPERS AND COMMISE MEBCH?NTSt OFFICE TN COTTON TOWN, COLUMBIA, SS- C. TTT1LL store or attend to the forwarding \ V of COTTON, PRODUCE, FURNI? TURE and HOODS entrusted to their care. Will also sell HOUSES, MULES, CAT? TLE, Ac. We pledge ourselves to use every endea? vor to promote the welfare of those who mav favor us with their patronage. J. M. CRAWFORD. " Ii. P. MILLEU. Aa' Charleston News, Newberry Herald, Winnsboro News, Chester Standard, Abbe? ville Rannet, Anderson Intelligencer and Greenville Mountaineer will publish two we?*k.s, and forward bills. Dee 30 Land Agent. \TT A. HARRIS, Agent to Purchase or fc?^?5ell Real Estate. Prompt attention ' siivess entrusted to bia ?sent, at his resi liull streets. ;ELL?N6 OFF AT ReducedPr?ces TO MAKE ROOM FOR SPIUt?CA SUMMER STOCK* j, m i?;i? fu. WHOLKSAI.I AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Dry Goods, CLOTHING GROCERIES, OFFER THEIR Large & Well-selected Stock AT B.3E2)tJCEB PB?CES ! CONSISTI Ni! OF: AGOOD assortment <>f PRINTS, of all colors and qualities. DELAINES, POPLINS. Frencb and English MERINO. Black and Colored ALPACA. DEBEGE, 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 nut'd. BONNET FRAMES. RIBBON'S. FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RUCHES. BUGLE and other Fancy Dress and Cloak Trimmings. Handkerchiefs, Cloves, Hosiers*. Cuffs, Collars, Hair Nets. Breakfast. Shawls, Sontag's. Hoop and Balmoral Skirts. Corsets*. Veils, Coate's and Clark's Spool Cotton. ALSO, A FULL LINE OE GENT'S KM\mm G00?S ! CONSISTI NO OF: Over, Business and Black Frock COATS. PANTS and VESTS ol' 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. Fino 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, Candles. Fancy and Common Soaps. Soda, Indigo, Copperas, Blue Stone. Madder and Logwood. Plain and Fancy Crackers. Herrings and Mackerel, by tho barrel, half barrel and kit. Sweet Oil, Yeast Powders. Carbonato of Soda, Concentrated Lye. Fancy and Plain Candies. Sugar and Fancy Toys, Sardines. Kerosene Oil. Cotton and Wool Cards. Pocket and Table Cutlery, Scissors. Tobacco and Segars. Together with a large assortment of -"'ly kept, and too numerous to ON HAND, l?te^CHES, CLOCKS, Fire and Marine BEING appointed agent for several FIRST-CLASS INSURANCE COMPA? NIES, 1 am prepared to insure fco any amount against fire. Amongst the offices for which J am agent are the well-known Me tropo! ?tan, of New York: Continental, of New York: and National, of Now Orleans. These offices alone have a capital ol'over i'2,lHli),(X)(). Policies made payable hi either gobi or currency. JAMES-GK GIBBES, Agent. Dec 2*J GERVAIS (OR BRIDGE) STREET, OPPOSITE THE STA TE J Io USE, Received this day, and arc continually receiving, anti keep on hand a full supply iV GBOCSMES* WINES; ANB "LIQUORS, OF TEE FINEST QUALITY. SUGARS, TEA, COFFEE. MOLASSES, CRACKERS. Peach Bloom Potatoes, Lard, Hams, Bacon, Dried Beef. Onions, liackcrcl, Vinegar, Pickles, Sauces. Carnied Fruits, Mustard, Popper, Spices, Ginger. Maccaroui, Raisins, Brazil Nuts. Hazel Nuts. Salt, Sweet Potatoes. Goshen butter-choice. Yeliow Goshen Cheese-an excellent quality. Scaled Herrings. Lemons. Gibson's FINE WHISKIES, SCOTCH WHISKEY. GIN, RUM, FRENCH BRANDY, Madeira, Port and Sherry Wine. St. Marteaux A Co.'s Champagne, Cu? racoa, Absvnth, Maraschino, ?c. HENEY N. MCGOWAN, Salesman. .Tan l?! ( H?CK^LINE . HAVING taken charge of the above HOTEL, and having thoroughly re? fitted and refurnished it, I pledge ruy8elf, after many years'experience in this busi? ness, to furnish my guests wi til clean, com? fortable rooms, and a table supplied at all times with the very best the markets afford. I am determined to spare no pains to please mj |>nt rons. My HACKS from Abbeville to Washing? ton, Ga., will make daily connection with this House, affording to persons going West and l'.ast a safe, comfortable anil ex? peditious means bf conveyance. Persons desiring to KO from Abbeville to any point of the country not accessible by public conveyance, can lind al my LlVEllV STABLES, for hire, Carriages, Buggies and Saddle lloraos. P. S.' RUTLEDGE. Abbeville C. H., December 12, 1S??. jj Dec 21 . # Imo Just Eeceived from New York AND FOR SALE AT. c L. e. CLARKE** WASHING TON STREET. ALARGE and fashionable assortment of ORNAMENTS ami TRIMMINGS for Ladies'Dresses and Cloaks, consisting of Bugles, butterflies, Drops, Fancy Cords and Buttons, of every description and size; Breakfast Shawls, C* ntral Park Hoods, In? fant's Socks. Ladies' r'..'-,cy Neck-Ties, Ladies'Fancy Neck "? with fringe, Dress Elevators,Belt Bawf*: :-1;.i Clasps,'SiM and Leather Belts, Btfra?S jfcbbona <>f all colors ami widths, \ ? ?'''.-^sflkbun of all widths. Ladies' Scarf.-," ?ila Travelmg bags, Ladies' Handkerchiefs, Ladies' !.. chiefs, Gent's L. C. Handkcr Silk Handkerchiefs, Ladies' Glo^ Gauntlets, Gent's Huck Glov of all colors, Coat Bindi Skirts, a large assortm. Ladies', Gent's, Y< Vests, Ladies' I lartrc Doubl