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THE DAILY Daily Paper $10 a Tear 'Let our Just Censure P??ONII Attend the True Event. BY .JULIAN A. SELBY. COLUMBIA, S. C., SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 4, 1866. Tri-Weekly $7 a Year. VOLUME I-NO. 2|9^ THE PHONIX, PUBLISHED DAILY AND TM-WEEKLY, BY JULIAN A. SELBY. STATE PRINTER. TERMS-m A D VA NC E. SUBSCRIPTION. Daily Paper, six months.$5 00 Tri-Weekly, " " .3 50 ADVERTISEMENTS Inserted at 75 cents per square for thc first insertion, and 50 couta for each subsequent. Weekly 75 cents each insertion. SO""Special notices 10 cents a line. AGENTS. Thomas V. Slider, Charleston. If. E. Darr, Sumter. .-i. P. Kinara, Newberry. Samuel Drouthitt, Greenville C. H. Wm. Moore, Abbeville C. H. Julius Poppe, Anderson C. H. Tho Trash. At a recent meeting of the ' 'United Service Society," Col. W. S. Hillyer, formerly on Gen. Grant's staff, deli? vered au address on the state of the country. He spoke truthfully of. the South and her people. We make room for the folio-wing extracts: Andrew Johnson took np the work where Abraham Lincoln left it. With the same plan und purpose, aided by the same Cabinet counsellors, and by that more intimate knowledge which he possessed of the motives and cha? racter of the Southern people, he finished and announced to the coun? try the plan of restoration. The peo? ple of the loyal States accepted it with a ready and enthusiastic ap? proval. The people of the rebel States considered it with caution and deliberation. After due deliberation, amid their desolated homes, with heavy hearts and crushed pride, they accepted it in good faith, and have performed their part honestly and manfully. . I speak whereof I know. I have lately returned from a visit to the South. I traversed large portions of Tennessee, Mississippi and Ala? bama. I met men from Georgia, Florida and Louisiana. I talked with people of these States of all condi? tions. I talked with men from the North who have settled there since the war. I talked with Federal officers and employees of the Treasury Department I talked with black men as well as whit? men-with women and children. I attended their churches and theatres. I read their newspapers. I went, whenever I had the opportunity, into their social circles. I listened to conversa? tions on their street corners. I was determined to know how that people felt, and what they intended. My observation taught me that the South? ern people have very little love but a great deal of respect for the Yankees. As long as the new-made graves are unsodded-as long as there are empty chairs in every household, suggesting the occupants of those graves-we cannot expect that they will be in? clined to kiss the hand that has smitten them. But the manhood and courage and endurance which is essential to tho success of even supe? rior numbers, and which thwarted them on so many battle-fields, raised the Yankee character in their estima? tion far above what it was before the war. Whatever may be said of the South, it must be admited that they are a brave people. To deny it, is to rob our heroes of all that made them heroes. Brave men, tinder most circumstances, respect each other and trust each other. Grant and Sherman, to-day, would place the most implicit reliance upon the plighted word of Lee or Johnston. It is only necessary to cultivate re? spect and confidence. Kindly feel? ing will soon follow. My observation taught me, next, that the people of the South accept the result of the war as the full and final determina? tion of the question of the right of a State to secede. Most of the original secessionist of tho South are to-day earnest and zealous loyalists. I do not think there is an intelli? gent man in the South to-day who believes that the right of secession will ever again be an open or disputed question. My observation taught me further, that the people of the South regard sh.very as dead beyond the possibility of revival. The sug? gestion so industriously circulated in the North that the people of tho South are looking forward to the tiir.e when they can re-establish slavery, is false as false can be, and without the shadow of foundation. I put the question to almost every man J talked with in thc South, "L)o you have any idea that slaveiy in any form will ever again bc a recognized institution among you?" The an? swer was universally and emphati? cally in the negative. Ci o v. McRea, of Mississippi, who has been a mem? ber of both the Federal and Confede? rate Legislatures, an original seces? sionist, and tho father of that infamous scheme, broached some years ago, to re-open the African slave trade, told me that the people of the South not only did not expect that slavery would be re-established, but did not desire it. While they regret? ted its abolition, and looked upon that as one of the greatest calamities incident to the war, that freedom had so demoralized tho negroes that any attempt to re-enslave them would be fraught with too many dangerous consequences to bo seriously consid-, ered. My observation taught me further, that the people of the South are greatly desirous for Yankee im? migration. They want Yankee capi? tal and Yankee labor and energy to cultivate their neglected fields and develop their boundless resources. Everywhere I went I was asked to urge our people to come down and settle among them, with the promise of the largest rewards to industry and capital. The general proposition that it is unsafe for Northern men to settle in the "Sou th outside military protection is false. There may be some neighborhoods where this would be true. I know of none such. If there are, they are rare exceptions to a general ruie. General Webster, the late distinguished chief of Gene? ral Sherman's staff, wivh whom I had the pleasure of a long association in the staff of General Grant, has settled in Alabama, far away from any mili? tary post. He told me that it was sheer nonsense to talk of it being dangerous for Northern men to settle in tho South. That no unkind or disrespectful word had been ?aid to him since he had been there. In referring to the question of negro suffrage, Col. Hillyer said: There is no man who understands this subject better than the Chief Magistrate of this nation, and, thank God, he has the nerve and the man? hood to stand in his high place in Washington, in the face of day, before high heaven and the august tribunal of the world, true to the honest con? victions of his soul. There he stands like a light-house on a rock in the midst of the ocean, throwing forth its light amid th? storm, regardless of the angry waves that dash around. Should this new-born treason become a pestilence, and sweep through the halls of Congress, Andrew Johnson, as the representative of the people, with unflinching faith in the support of that people, will stand like the prophet of old between the living and the dead till the plague is stayed. I told the people of the South that Congress did not represent the senti? ments of the peoplo of the North, nor the Kepublican party. That the President knew this fact, and they could rely on his firmness in every emergency. That however much he might be disposed to yield-his indi? vidual opinion to the assembled wis? dom of Congress, that he would never yield the well known conviction of the people to the clamor of their well known misrepresentation. ANDREW JACKSON-ANDREW JOHN? SON.-Tlie most interesting letter re? ceived- by the Tammany Society on the occasion of its semi-centennial ce? lebration of the battle of New Orleans was not published with the proceed? ings of the dinner. We now print the letter of President Johnson in reply to the invitation sent to him, declining the invitation, which will command general attention : EXECUTIVE MANSION, Washington, D. C., Jan. 2, 18CG. SIR : I take pleasure in acknowledg? ing the receipt, from tho Ancient Society of Tammany, of an invitation to attend their semi-centennial cele? bration of the anniversary of the battle of New Orleans. It would afford me sincere gratification to join you in commemorating the eminent services of the hero of that great victory, who, in field and in council, over signalized his devotion to the TJinon of States, and won for himself enduring nation? al renown. My engagements, how? ever, will not permit me to bc pre? sent, and I regret this the more as the occasion is in honor of an even! to which, as you justly remark, re? united brethren in every portion of the republic can recur with equal gratifi? cation and pride. The inspirations derived from thc contemplation of common trials, common victories, and national tra ditions sacredly cherished by everj American, cannot fail to exert an im portant influence in healing the irri tation of sectional wounds and strengthening the feeling of tiovotior to the Federal Union, tho maintain ance and preservation of which, ir. all its dignity and purity, was thc sol( aim of tho intrepid and incorrupta ble patriot, Andrew Jackson. Witl great respect, sincerely yours, ANDREW JOHNSON. Hon. JOHN VAM BUREN, Chairman etc., etc., New York city. Forney, the "dead duck," an< Tilton, the live goose, report tha President Johnson occupies his lei sure moments by editing the Wash ington Intelligencer. If this be true President Johnson makes a bette paper than either of these editors, ii less than half the time. [ New York Leader. FREiiT imus ENABLE ua to koop paco with thc de? cline in prices, and oiler as extensive a stock of goods in our lino as can bo found in Columbia: . RECEIVED TO-DAY ! PLATE LOCKS. HAND-SAWS. A splendid assortment of POCKET CUTLERY. And SCISSORS. SHOT BELTS. POUCHES. DOG COLLARS. POWDER FLASKS. Single-barrel GUNS. BRUSHES. Varnish, 'Paint and Grain? ing BRUSHES. GRAINING COMBS. PAINTS, assorted, Dry and in Oil. FISHER & LOWRANCE. Feb 23_ Agency for HAXABD POWDER ? THE subscriber ie just receiving into store, and can supply, all kinds of POWDER from the above named popular Factory-in whole, half and quarter kegs, and in cans and canisters of every size and quality, at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. To merchants and others buying to soil again, a further liberal discount will bc made. He has also in store a general assort? ment of HARDWARE, SHOKS anti HATS, _ . GROCERIES, Embracing almost evetything wanted for House, Kitchen or Plantation use; and is constantly receiving fresh additions to his stock. All of which will be sold at the Very Lowest Prices for Cash. Give him a call, at Nos. 5 and 6 Bryce's Rang?, Columbia, S. C. Feb 14 Imo* ROBERT BRYCE. Paints, Oils, Window Glass, &c. AGENERAL assortment of the above, together with a full stock of BRUSHES of every variety. In store and for sale cheap for cash by DIALTOPE. H E. NICHOLS, GENERAL INSURANCE AGENT, Come)- of Assembly and Washington Sts., COLUMBIA, S. C., REPRESENTS a number of the best both Northern and Southern-compa? nies, possessing an aggregate capital of over $23,000,000. LIFE, FIRE, MARINE, INLAND AND ACCIDEN? TAL RISKS taken on equi? table terms, and all losses promptly paid. ??^Policies made payable in Gold or Currencv.?1?&. Marchi_Gmo* INSURE YOE LIVES. APOLICY OF LIFE INSURANCE IS THE CHEAPEST AND SAFEST MODE of making a certain provision for one's family. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: Nothing is so uncertain as life. No provision is perfect that is contingent upon the duration of your life, which is not immediate. The only IMMEDIATE provision is that provided by LIFE INSURANCE. It provides a SECURITY to tho family of every man engaged in business. It is a species of property that costs nothing but tho premiums; it requires no repairs, has no taxes, calls for no outlay?, and its conditions do not chango. Call on H. E. NICHOLS, Agent for thc following OLD, RELIABLE and POPU? LAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES: JETNA, OJP HARTFORD, CONN., Assets $?,000,000. GLOBE, OJP KEW YORK, Assets, nearly $3,000,000. NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL, OF RA? LEIGH, Assets, nearly $1,000,000. CORNER OF WASHINGTON AND AS? SEMBLY STREETS, COLUMBIA, S. C. Jan 18 3m Fire and Marine ?HSU&AKOT 1 BEING appointed agent for several FIRST-CLASS INSURANCE "COMPA? NIES, I am prepared to insure to any amount against fire. Amongst tho offices for which I s:n ngent aro tho well-known Metropolitan, of New York; Continental, ol New \ork; and National, of New Orleans. These offices alone have a capital of over $2,000,000. Policies made payable in either gold oi currency. JAMES G. GIBBES, Agent. Dec 29 Smo* C. D..MELTON. SAM'L W MELTON MELTON &. MELTON, Attorneys at Law, COLUMBIA, S. C., WILL practice in tho adjoining Dis? tricts, and in Union, iork, Chestei and Lancaster. Office on Assembly street, second door South of the CatlnJBc Church. Jan 81 3mo JUST RECEIVBD A LARGE STOCK OF CROCKERY, FOR SALE LOW RY GREGG & CO., Corner Richardson and Taylor Streets, Feb 8_1 Imo* Valuable and Extensive Water Power in the City of Columbia for Sale. Ordered by thc Legislature of South Caro? lina-. THE undersigned Commissioners, ap? pointed by tho General Assembly of South Carolina, at its lato session, Viii receive bids for the valuable ff ATM POWER known as the COLUMBIA CANAL, until the first day of April next. Tho Canal is eight thousand six hundred and fifty-four yards long, and the average fall for "the first three miles is fourteen feet, commencing at ten feet at Upper street, in Columbia, and attaining nineteen feet one inch at Bridge street; thc remaining two miles, from Bridge street to its mouth, commences at nineteen feet ten inches, and attaius a faU of twenty-five feet. Fine building sites exist between thc canal and river, giving complete protection to build? ings and machinery irom freshets. The State, through the "undersigned, will con? vey the canal and all its appurtenances, together with the right of way for sixty feet on each side of the centre of the canal to tho purchaser. Compensation to the adjacent land owners for the right of way, to bo made by the purchaser, on thc same just and equitable terms that the right of way was conveyed to the Greenville and Columbia Railroad Company, by Act of 15th December. 1845. This power has been accurately surveyed by Prof. John LeCoutc, of the South Caro? lina University; his report, together with the Act of thc General Assembly and this advertisement, has been printed, and may bo obtained be addressing Jae. G. Gibbes, Esq., Mayor cf Columbia. Prof. LeConte estimates t hat by doubling the original capacity of tho canal, as re? quired by the Act, that thc power secured to Bridge street will bo 355 horse-power, the average head being fourteen feet; and from Bridge btreet to its mouth 532 horse? power, with an average head of t wenty-one feet, and a current of ono foot per second. With a current of two feet per second, the powers would be 710 and 1,004 horse-power; and if thc machinery is not run at night, the power may be doubled by accumulat? ing water in reservoirs. "As tho supply of water," says Prof. LeConte, "which may be turned from the river into the canal at its head, is almost unlimited, tho canal can be enlarged to an extent commensurate with tho demand for water power. If desired, it may be maui to supply water to tho extent of 5,000 horse? power or more. In fact, by very simple arrangements, one-third or one-half, or even more, of the whole water in Broad River, might be turned into such an en? larged canal." This water power is literally within thc city of Columbia. The city is now supplied by "railroads penetrating nearly evory Dis? trict in the State, furnishing the produc? tions of cotton, rice, wheat, beef and pro? visions, with little expense at this important 'point. The city of Columbia is supplied with gas and gooil water, tho climate is salubrious and healthy, being above the miasmatic region, and invites, for pleasant settlement and society, merchants, artisans, mecha? nics, manufacturers and persons of for? tuno and leisure. Tho property will be sold on tho following conditions, to wit: 1st. Tho purchaser shall, within two years from tho dato of conveyance, complete tho widening and deepening of said canal to at least twice its origininal capacity. (Its original capacity was fifteen feet wide at top, right feet at bottom and four feet in depth; to double it according to Prof. LeConte's report, it will require tho removal of 30,107 cubic yards of earth, and 3,200 cubic yards of stono to Bridge strcot, and from Bridge street to its month 22,176 cubic yards of earth-no stono to bc removed.) That tho same shall always be kept open for boating purposes, 1'rco of charges, to where it is now used. (This will not interfere at all with the water power for driving machine? ry, as boats only descend asfar as tba .'irst lock, near Upper stree;.' That tho water shall not become stag? nant, and that it shall not boused for other than hydraulic purposes. That one-third or tho sum bid shall bo paid within thirty days after notice of ac? ceptance of bid;ono-thirdat the expiration of six months therefrom, and the remain? ing third at tho expiration of twelve months. Titles delivered on payment of first instalment, and that tho title herein proposed to bo conveyed shall revert to the State, on default being made of any of the foregoing conditions, including payment of all the purchase money. This water power with its location, in thc judgment of tho Commissioners, is un? equaled by any in tho St ate of South Caro? lina, and "not surpassed bj' any in tho Southern country. Parties sending bids will plcaso furnish the Commissioners with references as to tho ability promptly to make good the same. All the communications may bo addressed to tho undersigned at Columbia, S. C. JAMES L. ORR, Governor, WM. D. PORTER, Lieut enant-Governor. JAMES G. GIBBES, Mayor of Columbia. Columbia, S. C., January 23, 1^6. Feb 13 _ Hardware. THE subscribers would respectfully in? form the citizens of Columbia and vicinity, that they have opened thon stock of HARDWARE, PAINTS, OILS, WIN? DOW GLASS. Ac, to which thev would ask the attention of purchasers, clieap for cash. DIAL i POPE. PALMETTO IRON WORKS, COLUMBIA. S. C. HAYING rebuilt a part of our shop, wo arc again a-?preparod to resumo busi jBi ness in all of its valions :53K5**branchcs repairing En? gines, Grist and Saw Tullis refitted; ail kinds of Brass and Iron Casting. Mr. G. A. SHIELDS will bo found al tho Works, ready to attend to all '..'alls. We hope to merit a share of tho public patronage. HT'oir Salo. 40,000 lbs. BAB IBON, suitable r..r plan? tation purposes. 3,000 lbs. best CAST STEEL. 200 Cast Steel AXES, made here. 100 Steel HOES, assorted. Planters will do well to call and examine our Iron. WM. GLAZE Feb ll Columbia to Charleston. THE NEW and FIRST-CLASS LIGHT DRAFT STEAMERS GEORGE and FASHION are n?..w prepared to make en? gagements to tako Freight from Granby Landing to Charleston. All goods tor warded by this line will be insured, if de? sired. Also, forwarded to New York, and advances made upon the same, if required. Feb 14 Imo A. L. SOLOMON. Agent. THROUGH ROUTE NORTH, VIA CHA Ii LO TTE AX1> GREENS? BORO. N. C., AND DANVILLE ANJ> RICHMOND, VA. CIT AGES leave Columbia, S. C., daily, O connecting with Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad: Arrive at Charlotte, N. C. 2.30 p. m. Leave Charlotte. 3.00 p. m. Arrive at Greensboro. N. C.. .10.00 p. m. Leave Greensboro..-10.20 ?.. tn. Arrive at Richmond, Ta. 3.1 "5 p. m. the following day,connecting with) vening trains for Washington and all thc North? ern cities. Close connections made, and no delay on this route. Neares1" md best route North. J. FITZ JAMES, Agent Jan 23 3mo_R. D. A P. Railroads. Sup'ts Office, Charlotte & S. C. R. R., COLUMBIA, S. C., JANUARY 1, 18CC. tm' BBBgj ONE HUNDRED LA ^:^^^S^BORERS wanted, to work on the track. Apply to WILLIAM REY? NOLDS, Section Master, at the Depot. Jan 3 jTAS. ANDERSON. Sup't. Greenville and Columbia Railroad. GEN'L SUPERINTENDTS OFFICE, COLUMBIA, January 2S, 1SG6. ON and after WEDNESDAY next, tho 31st inst., tho Passenger Trains will run daily (Sundays excepted) as follows: Leavo Columbia "at. COO a. m. " Alston at.11.00 " " Newberry at.12.50 p. m. Arrive at Abbeville at. 0.00 " " at ?nderst. ;! at.8.10 " " at Greenville at.0.00 " Leave Greenville at. 4.30 a. m. " Anderson at.5.30 " " Abbeville at. 7.45 " " Newberry at. 1.10 JJ. m. Arrive at Alston'at.2.55 " " at Columbia at. 8.00 " There will be abont seven miles of stac? hln still between Freshley's anil Alston. Passengers will bo furnished with tickets through, including thc road, stage and ferry. 60 pounds baggage only allowed on stage to one seat. J. 15. LASSALLE, Jan 28 General Superintendent. Schedule over South Carolina R R. GENERAL SUP'TS OFFICE, CHARLESTON, January 18. 1800. LEAVE Charleston at. 0.00 a. m. Arrive at Columbia.4.25 p. m. Leavo Columbia at.6.00 a. m. Arrive s.t Charleston.4.15 p. m. Jan 18_H. T. PEAKE, Gen. Sup. South Carolina Railroad Company GEN. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE, CHARLESTON, January 10, 1S66. ON and after this date, Passenger and Freight Trains will run on the Augusta Branch to Graham's, as follows: Leave Charleston.G.iiO a. m. Arrive at Graham's.1.30 p. m. Leave Graham's.'?.10 a. m. Arrive at Charleston.4.15 p. m. Jan 17 H. T. PEAKE, Gen. Snp. Gen. Sup'ts Office, C.]& S. C. R. R.; COLUMBIA, S. C., FEBRUARY 12, 1866. 11HIS Road is now completed to Ridge? way, and Passenger and Freight Trains running as below: Leave Charlotte) (on arrival of tho North Carolina train) at.10.00 p.m. Arrive at Ridgeway at. tj.OO Leavo Ridgeway at. 5.15 a.m. Arrive at Charlotte at. 2.50 p. m. Feb 14 JAS. ANDERSON, Sup't. Engine, etc., for Sale. A FIVE-HORSE ENGINE, in running J\_ order, with pulleys, etc., for sale low. Apply at this office. ' D?o 21 MESSRS. EDITORS: Major THEODORE STARK is respectfully nominated asa can? didate for the office of MAYOR of the city of Columbia-to be tilled at tho ensuing election in April next-by his Dec 28 MANY FRIENDS. The friends of Dr. A. N. TALLEY nomi? nate him as a candidato for Mayor at tho ensuing election in April next. Nov 2 * Si?JUNO OFF AT Reduced Prices TO MAKE ROOM FOR SPB?NG & SUMMER STOCK. WHOLESALE AND RETAH. DZAI.KRS IN Dry Goods, CLOTHING GROCERIES, OFFER THEIR STOCK AT ^EJDtTCED PRICES ? CONSISTINO OF: AGOOD assortment of PRINTS, of all colors and qualities. DELAINES, POPLINS. French and English MERINO. Black and Colored AH'ACA. Dr.BEGE, 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'mod and unt'd. BONNET FRAMES, RIBBONS. FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RUCHES. BUGLE and other Fancy Dress and Cloak Trimmings. Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Hosiery. Cuffs, Collars, Hair Nets. Breakfast Shawls, Sontag*. Hoop and Balmoral Skirts, Corsets. Yi'ils, Coate's and Clark's Spool Cotton. ALSO, A FULL LIN OF GENTS FIMISIIIM GOODS ! Over. Business and Black Frock COATS. PANTS and VESTS of all qualities. White Linen anil Woi len OVER-SHIRTS. Shaker, Merino, Woolen and Cotton U N1 ) KR-SH11 ITS and DRAWERS. Socks, Suspenders, Collars, Wristbands. Neck-Tics, Pocket Handkerchiefs, llat.i and ("ups.* Fine Pegged and Sowed Boots, Gaiter* and Shoes. Together with a large and woll-s*lccted stock of Blain and Fancy Groceries, FLOUR, BACON, CHEESE, BUTTER. LARD, TEA, COFFEE, SUGAB. Whole and Ground Spices, Candles. Fancy ?md Common Soaps. Soda! Indigo, Copperas, Blue Stone. Madder an.1. Logwood. Plain and Fancy Crackers. Herrings and Mackerel, by the barrel half barrel and ka. Sw .ct Oil, Yeast Powders. Carbonate of Hm!.;. Concentrated Lye. Fancy and Blain Candie s. Sugar and Fancy Toys, Sardines. Kerosene ( ?il. ( lotton and Wool Cards. Pocket and Table Cutlery, Scissors. Tobacco and Segars. Together with a largo assortment of goods usually kept, and too numerous to mention. ALSO, ON HAND, A large stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, SPECTACLES, Ac. Watches, Clocks and Jewelry repaired. Old GOLD and SILVER bought. New and second-hand WATCH F.S bought. AGENTS Foll KALB'S PATENT LIMBS. HARTMAN'S PATENT E L A S T I C CRUTCH. And FAIRBANKS SCALES. Assembly Street, BETWEEN PLAIN A WASHINGTON COLUMBIA, S.C. Jan 4