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THE DAILY JDaily Paper $10 a Year BY JULIAN A. SELBY. "Let our Just Censure PHiEHX. Attend the True Event. COLUMBIA, S. C., THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 20, I860. Tri-Weekly $7 a Year. VOLUME II-NO. 8 THE PHONIX, PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKXY, BY JULIAN A. SELBY. STATE PRINTER. TERMS-IN ADVANCE. J SUBSCRIPTION. j Dailv Paper, six months.$5 00 ? Tri-Weekly, " " .3 50 ADVERTISEMENTS Inserted at 75 cents per square for the iirst insertion, and 50 cents foreach subsequent. Weekly 75 cents each insertion. JO""Special notices 10 cents a line. AGENTS. Thomas P. Slider, Charleston. H. L. Darr, Sumter. S. P. Kinard, Newberry. Samuel Drouthitt, Greenville C. H. Wm. Moore, Abbeville C. H. ^JmBusPoppe^Amh?r6o^ j Pennsylvania is the only State, thus far, "which has actually assumed the eire of the children of her dead sol? diers, and 2,000 of these are now in school in that State. The cost per pupil is about $150 per annum, exclusive of clothing. According to the Home Journal, the reason why so many Americans are going abroad, is the fact that a family can live in England or France on the rent of their house lu New York. A bill has been introduced into Congress, authorizing the establish? ment of an ocean mail steamship com? pany between Charleston, S. C., and Liverpool, via Queenstown. The Milledgeville papers say that more than 3,000 negroes have passed over the rails, bound West, within a fortnight, all from Putnam and adja? cent Counties. The Southern Express Company have paid the First National Bank of Memphis, for money lost on the ill fated Carter, $200,000. The White Sulphur Springs proper? ty, in Virginia, has been purchased by Col. J. H. Ferry, of Louisville. Corn! Corn! ! 0(TVA BUSHELS primo White CORN, OUU in store and for sale bv BROWNE & SCHlRMER, March 28 Main street, Volger's store. FLOUR, MACK?E~?!?R?1 1 f\f\ BBLS. Super and Extra FAMILY JAJv/ FLOUR. 200 packages Nos. 1,2 and 3 MACKEREL. 300 gaUons superior AMBER SYRUP. With a full supply of FAMILY GROCE? RIES. For sale low by March 28 3_E. & G. D. HOPE. TO BENT, MA LARGE BRICK BUILDING, on Gervais street, opposite State House, consisting of a commodious store on first floor and three rooms in second story, with a two-story Kitchen. Also, a Stable, with ten staUs, hay loft and grannery. Water on premises. Apply to D. J. H AN?, on the premises. March 28 6* MtTNTCLPAX ELECTION. IN pursuance of Instructions from the Cit}' Council, notice is hereby giveu that an ELECTION for MAYOR and twelve ALDERMEN for the City of Columbia will be held on MONDAY, 2d of April, at the following named polls: WARD No. 1-At National Express Office. Managers-Dr. B. W. Taylor, J. S. G. May rant, Dr. Wm. Scarborough. WARD NO. 2-At Collector's Office, rear of Court House. Managers-D. B. DeSaus sure, A. G. Baskin, M. A. Shelton. WARD NO. 3-At Council Chamber. Ma? nagers-J. C. Dial, L. T. Levin, A. D. Hitt. WARD NO. 4-At storo of J. W. Brown. Managers-Henry Gibson, John Sprowl, Daniel Crawford. PoRs wiU be opened-for one day only at 9 a. m. and close at 4 p. m. F. H. ELMORE, City Clerk. March 28_ O?E&T ?TT?>ION BARDY SOLOMON S. Great Decline IN DRY GOODS, EMBROIDERIES, ETC. HAVING recently purchased a large and choice selection of LADIES' DRESS GOODS, EMBROIDERIES, Ac. since the great decline in the Northern cities, enablos.us to offer our NEW STOCK at VEBY LOW RATES. WiU open TO-MORROW (Mon? day) MORNING, eases CALICOES, fast colors, at 15 cents per yard. EBTNTED CAMBRICS, BRILLIANCES, 3AREGE*__?- RGANDIES and all fens in Dress Goods. .J PRICES ABOUT - THE WAR. selves, at )LO MON'S, (MUS U CENTS. ALL ?B? ??OES Xix Proportion A T Shiver & Beckham's NEW STORE. March 25_ The Southern Guardian. POSTMASTERS who have heretofore acted as agents in procuring subscrip? tions to the above named journal, will please prepare lists and forward to the undersigned at Columbia. Persons who desire to subscribe will forward their names. Subscriptions to be paid on re? ceipt of thc first number. March 22 C. P. PELHAM, Proprietor. Administrator s Notice. ALL persons having demands against the estate of Dr. JOHN H. BOAT WRIGHT, deceased, are requested to pre? sent them properly attested, and all thoso indebted to said estate will please give notes or make pavment immediately tr) J. L. BO AT WRIGHT, Adra'r., In basement of Col. L. D. Childs' house. Corner of Bull and Plain streets. March 25 GENUINE IMPORTED UQ?0BS AND CIG-ABS. THE undersigned having completed his arrangements to import direct from Europe and Havana, now ?fters the follow? ing select assortment of GENUINE IM? PORTED BRANDIES, WINES, ALES and CIGARS, as low as they can be bought this side of New York city, viz: Casks Old Hennessey Brandy, vintage *53. " gen. Otard, Dupuy & Co.'s Brandy, vintage 1860. Cases Martelle Brandy, warranted. '; pure Old Jamaica Rum. " Holland Gin. " genuine Duff Gordon Sherry. " puru Old Port, guaranteed. " tine Madeira. ALSO, The following brands CHAMPAGNE, warranted genuine: Baskets Piper, Heidsick A Co., pts. Sc qts. Cases Jules Mumm's "Yerzenay," qts. " " " "Cabinet," quarts. " Creme de Bouzy, pints and quarts. Baskets Imitation Heidsick, pts. and qts. AND Bbls. Byass' London Porter. li Jeffrey's Scotch Ale. Also, a few cases pure St. Julien Claret. And genuine '-Boker's Bitters." Havana Cigars, Of the following brands, warranted ge? nuine 2,000 El Tomeguins. 3,000 Figara Prenudas. 1,000 Nueva Albions. 2,000 Pumarilgas Regalias. 2,000 Hermenegildo Treclillos. WH?SIS1. I have just received from New York thc finest assortment in the city, consisting in part of : Bbls. Pepper's Old Crow Bourbon. 1845. " Meilwood Bourbon. '. Cabinet Monongahela. " Family and Imperial Cabinet. ALSO, Bbls. Domestic Gin, Rum, Brandy. ALES AND WINES ON HAND. 200 boxes Virginia and North Carolina TOBACCO, of various brands and prices. Also, agent for Buss & Co.'s St. Domingo Manufacturing Company of New York. ! And will sell St. Domingo Bitters, St. Domingo Punch, St. Domingo Wine, Russ { A- Co.'s Cock-tails, Cordials, Syrups, ic, at New York prices. \ jfc?r To my friends and to the publie generallv, I will state that 1 intend to do I strictly a LIQUOR BUSINESS; and as I have complete arrangements to import direet, I shall endeavor to keep on hand a supply of pure Brandy, Wines, Ales, Ac. all of which I will sell at wholesale or re? tail, at moderate prices for CASH. N. B_TO FAMILIES AND PHYSI? CIANS.-My stock of Imported Wines and Liquors is especially recommended, as I guarantee them to be pure and genuine. J. L. LUMSDEN, Ma veli 18 mth8 Near thc Post Office. R.EMOV /\ T ?? DR. C. H. MIOT would respectfully in? form tho citizens of Columbia and vi? cinity that he has removed to bis NEW STORE, on Washington street, ono door East of Main, opposite Law Range, and has ope ned a large and carefully selected stock of Drugs. Patent Medicines. English and French Hair and Tooth Brushes, Eng? lish and French Perfumery and Pomades, which will be sold af reasonable r>rioi s. _ March 27 :? Parties Having Demands A GAINST COFFIN A RAVENEL will Jr\. present them, fend thoso indebted will make p?^^-.T WT SIMONS. FAMILY HST! A FULL ASSORTMENT OF FINE FAMILY GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS* ALWAYS ON HAND. SELF-RAISING BUCKWHEAT FLOUR. Extra FAMILY OYSTERS-Spiced and Fresh. TOM ATOES-Fresh. J. M., O. K., Wahoo and Calisaya BIT? TERS. 1,000 lbs. of the celebrated DURHAM SMOKING TOBACCO. For sale by RICHARDSON STREET, Between Lady and Washington st?. March 25 OILS! OILS! OILS! JUST received, a fresh supply of KERO? SENE OIL, MACHINERY OIL AND TANNER'S OIL, and tor sale by the barrel or gallon by DIAL & POPE. March 22_ Bolting Cloth ! -| f\f\ Yds No. lo Bolting Cloth, Anchor 1UU brand. luO vds No. 9Bolting Cloth, Anchor brand. 100 " " 8 100 " " 6 " 100 " *' 4 For sale low for cash bv March 23_ 6_ K15NN?TH ?fc GIBSON. Flour! Flour! ff f\f\f\ lbs Fine Countrv Flour. O.UUU 10 bbls Self-Raisin g Flour. FISHER & LOWRANCE. March 23 fi?_ " JTOH?? H. H3S?8E, CANDY MANTTFAffTURER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FRENCH and ITALIAN CONFECTION? ARY, Fancy Goods, Toys, Fruits, Ac. Variety too numerous to mention. Corner of Plain and Marion streets, EaRt of the Baptist Church._March 24 Imo ACOMPLETE FILE of tho SOUTHERN GUARDIAN, for which a liberal price will bo paid by C. P. PELHAM, March 22 Proprietor, &c. JSM?LJMiBi PARTIES wish (^^_^^__f_|_'T|?-\ -ng tl) TRAVEL ti) anv intermediate point, can bo accommo? dated by applying to R. O'BRIEN, South sido Gervais st., near Assembly. March 17_Imo* COTTON AND WOOL CARDS WHOLESALE and retail by March 22_DIAL & POPE. NOTICE TO MILL-OWNERS? THE subscribers aro prepared to furnish to order, at short notice: BELTING, of all kinds and widths. BOLTING CLOTHS, of all numbers. SMUT MACHINES, all sizes. CIRCULAR SAWS, all sizes. AND Have in store a full supplv of SAW and GRIST MILL IROS 8, MACHINERY OILS, Ac. Persons wanting the above goods will hud it to their advantage to call on us be? fore purchasing, as wo are prepared to oder them inducements. March 17__ DIAL A POPE. S, H, SAL&Wifi, CS- 3FL O O 3EE2 "JEL . STANDARD grades of GROCERIES and FAMILY SUPPLIES constantly in stock and for sale by the package or at re? tail at POPULAR PRICES. Corner Main and Washington streets. March 3 Imo Internal Revenue Tax. THIRD DISTRICT S. C., MAKCU 18, 1866. A LL persons in business, trado or pro .CJL fession of any kind since 30th of May, 1865, are required to pav their licenses forthwith. W. A. HARRIS, Collector for Richland District. ?ar Office-Court House square. March 18_ X> entistry. ______ D. P. GREGG may be j_2??3__ found at the residence of (j'jVSSfflSBk Mrs. McMahon, (near tho ^J-l-J_r_I_T Episcopal Church,) ready to attend to any professional calls from his old or new patrons. March 17 HAT~OOB?,~ ms ?N0 OATS ! I i)AA BALES EASTERN HAY. ?UU 300 bushels primo White CORN. 200 bushels Black-cved PEAS. 300 " White OATS. 20 bbls. Extra FLOUR. For salo low. 1 BROWNE & SCHIRMER, ? Af Ain fifraaf VnVor'. > ATV a* nra MM /??^j&i FROM Columbia to Charleston. THE NEW and LIGHT DRAFT STEAM ERS "GEORGE" and "COLUMBIA" are now prepared to make engagements to tako Freight from Granby Landing to Charleston. Advances or insurance made, if desired, to Charleston or New York. Apply to A. L. SOLOMON, Or THOS. L. CRAWFORD, March 15 2mo Agonis. Kerosene Lamps, &c. AFULL supply of KEROSENE LAMPS, OIL, CHIMNEYS, Burners, Wicks, Ac, in store and for sale at low prices, by Jan 23_DIAL & POPE. ' W. K. BROWNE. F. M. SCHIRMER. BROWNE & SCHIRMER, AUCTIONEERS AND GENE8AL COMMISSION FORWARDING MERCHANTS, COLOMBIA, S. C., HAVING located themselves at this point for thc transaction of the above named business, would respectfully solicit consignments of MERCHANDIZ? of all descriptions, either for public or private sale. Particular attention paid to the sah? of REAL ESTATE, STOCKS. BONDS, Ao. Having a large and commodious Brick Warehouse, we are prepared to receive, store and forward aR kinds of Merchandize. We have made arrangements to keep constantly on hand a large supply of HAY and GRAIN of all descriptions. We re? spectfully offer our services to our city and country friends. AU orders tilled with promptness and despatch. *3_ Volger's new store, Main street.".?La March 14_ Imo A Beautiful Complexion. "CIRCASSIAN BLOOM I" FOR THE COMPLEXION. THE most elegant preparation for thc i complexion. Removes spots, pits, ble- : mishes, pimpl?s, freckles, tan and redness of the skin, and all excoriations and rough? ness produced by rough winds, chapped lips and hands. It softens the skin and renders tho skin fair and beautiful. A beautiful complexion is the admiration of even'one. Try a bottle.* For sale by drug? gists everywhere. JOHN M. MARIS & CO., Wholesale Agents, Philadelphia. FISHER & HEINITSH, March ll Agents, Columbia, S. C. STALLION JOHN MOEGAN. ^Lfc^ THE STALLION JOHN MOR ^^KjGAN will stand tho a?ason, com ? 1 it mencing on the 10th inst., at the Columbia Fair Grounds, for ?30; groom's fee $1.50. John is a handsome dark brown horse, eight years old, fifteen hands high, by Sir Archy, Whip and Woodpecker thorough-bred stock-with a cross of Mor? gan. Ho was raised by W. B. Daniels, Esq., of York District, and in that section of thc State has a high reputation as a stock horse. In January, 18t>5, a patriotic citizen purchased him at a high price, and offered him as a present to the most dis? tinguished cavalry officer in tho Confede? rate States army. "Thc Lieutenant-General, however, with characteristic modesty, de? clined to accept the costly and splendid charger. John, having tho* kindest dispo? sition, was then easily broken to harness, is a fast trotter and fine buggv horse. Terms cash on first service. March 3 Imo ^^^gj^Ambr^o ty pe s, & c. bod}'-ranging from $1 to $5, with case-at tho new sky-light Galle? ry, South of Blakely A Copeland's store, Main street. Call and give tho operator a trial. J. G. GLADDEN. _March H 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 DIAL A POPE. Premium Platform Scales. 4 FULL supply of PLATFORM SCALES, J\_ capacity from 400 to 1,200 pounds. In store and for sale cheap for cash bv F?,b i DIAL A POPE. ta Ie A Long Life of Usefulness IS given to thc horso bv the use of the celebrated GERMAN HORSE POWDER. Tho extraordinary virtues of this Horse Powder are attested to by thousands, and for fifty years has stood, and still stands, first in the estimation of all experienced farmers, agriculturists and farriers, as tho best medicine for tho horse. It is eoin Eosod of roots and herbs carefully com ined with tonics, and may be given in all cases where disease exists. For indiges? tion, distemper, hide-bound, drowsiness, loss of appetite, inward sprains, debility, wasting of flesh, sore eyes, swelled legs, fjreaso, mange, surfeit, old coughs, for cx ?austion from work. It carries off all foul humors, purifies and cools tho blood, and Sreventa horses becoming Ptiff and foun ored. It is a stimulus for weak stomachs, and renders tho limbs anti skin soft and fine, giving a smooth coat to tho hair. For salebv FISHER A HEINITSH, March ll Druggists. mm muj&im \ Arrivals. FRESH HOPS, LANDRETH'S SEEDS, EXTRACT LO.iWOOD, OLIVE OIL, Concentrated Lye, White Gino, Whiting, Chrome Yellow, Machinery Oil, Sweet Oil. FACTORS, SHIPPERS COMMIS'? MEBGHANTSt OFFICE IN COTTON TOWN, COLUMBIA, H. C. WILL store or attend to the forwarding of COTTON, PRODUCE, FURNI Tl KE and GOODS entrusted to their care. Will also sell HOUSES, MULES, CAT? TLE, &c. We pledge ourselves to uso every endea? vor to promote thc welfare of thoso who may favor us with their patronage. J. M. CRAWFORD. L. P. MILLER. 83* Charleston News, Newberry Herald, Winnsboro Xeics, Chester Standard, Abbe? ville Jiayiner, Anderson Intelligencer and Greenville Mountaineer will publish two weeks, and forward bills. * Doc 30 Notice. JOHN C. SEEGERS, of Columbia, is my Sole Agent for the sale of the different kinds of BISCUITS, CRACKERS and PILOT BREAD manufactured hy nie. Ho will sell them at Charleston irholesale prices, freight added. J. C. H. CLAUSSEN. Charleston, January 27, 1806. TUST received a lot <T SODA. CON C.RF.SS. SEED, Sugar, Wine, Lemon, Butter. Pic-_\ic Biscuits, and Pilot Bread, Jan 31 JOHN C. SEEGERS. LUDWIG & k EAT IN G E, ENGRAVERS & LITHOGRAPHERS, CORNER NINTH A Xl) BROAD STS., 3Elioli ra OXXC3.- TTskm _ Jan 3(J _ :inio Hardware. THE subscribers would respectfully ir form tn?-' citizens of Columbia and vicinity, that they have opened their stock of HARDWARE, PAINTS, OILS, WIN? DOW GLASS, Ac, to which thev would ask the attention of purchasers, cheap for cash. DIAL & POPE THROUGH ROUTE NORTH, VIA CHARLOTTE AND GREENS? BORO. N. C., AND DANVILLE AND RICHMOND, VA. STAGES leave Columbia. S. C., daily, 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 p. m. Arrive at Richmond, Ta. 3.15 p. m. the following day, connecting with evening trains for Washington and all tho North? ern cities. Close connections mad?;, and no delay on this route. Nearest and best route North. J. FITZ JAMES, Agent Jan 23 3mo R. Tb A P. Railroads. Sup'ts Office, Charlotte & S. C. E. E., COLUMBIA, S. C., JANUARY 1, 1866. rm?&Site'X?-tl 0NE HUNDRED LA -y_<_?__23_B0RERS wanted, to work on tho track. Apply to WILLIAM REY? NOLDS, Section Master, at the Depot. . Jan 3 JAS. ANDERSON Snp't. H. E. NICHOLS, GENERAL INSURANCEAGENT, Comer of Assembly and H ashing ton Sts., COLUMBIA, S. C., REPRESENTS a number of the best both Northern and Southern-compa? nies, possesing 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. ?ST" Policies made payable in Gold or Currency."^ft March 1_ 6mo* INSURE YOUR 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 j upon the duration of your life, which is not j immediate. Th" only IMMEDIATE provision is that provided by LIFE INSURANCE. It provides a SECURITY to the family | of every man engaged in h isiness. It is" a species of property that costs nothing but the premiums; it requires no repairs, has no taxes, calla for no outlays, j and its conditions do not change. Call on H. E. NICHOLS, Agent for the j following OLD, RELIABLE and POPU LAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES: JET'S A, OF HARTFORD, CONN., Assets $3,000,000. GLOBE, OF NEW 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 Irish Potatoes. FOR sale by JOHN C. SEEGERS. March 9_ /vt j! w_ST ELL?NO OFF AT ReducedPrices TO MAKE ROOM FOR SPRING & SUMMER STOCK* j. WHOLESALE AND HETAII. DEALERS I* Dry Goods, CLOTHl GROCER! OFFER THELR STOCK AT SEDUCED CONSISTING or: AGOOD assortment of PRINTS, of all colors and qualities. DELAINES, POPLINS. French 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. PLLLOW-CASING. TICKING. SHAWLS, LADLED CLOAKS. HATS and BONNETS, tr'med and unt'd. BONNET FRAME RIBBONS. FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RUCHES. BUGLE and other Fancy Dress and Cloak Trimmings. Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Hosiery. Cuffs, CoUar8, Hair Nets. Breakfast Shawls, Sontags. Hoop and Balmoral Skirts, Corsets. Veils, Coate's and Clark's Spool Cotton. ALSO, A FULL LIN OF GENT'S FIBMHING GOODS ! Over, Business and Black Frock COATS. PANTS and VESTS of aU qualities. White Linen and Woolen OVER-SHIRT?. Shaker, Merino, Woolen and Cotton UNDER-SHIRTS and DRAWERS. Socks, Suspenders, CoUars, 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 Grooories, FLOUR, BACON, CHEESE, BUTTER. LARD, TEA, COFFEE, SUGAR. Whole and Ground Spices, Candles. Fancy and Common Soaps. Soda. Indigo, Copperas, Line Stone. Madder and Logwood. Plain and Fancv Crackers* Herrings and Mackerel,) half barrel and kit. ' ^ Sweet Oil, Yeast Powdi Carbonate of Soda, Coy Fancy and Plain Can? Sugar and Fancy Toft. Sardij Kerosene Oil. / Cotton and Wool -Cards. Pocket and TabVe Cutiery, Scissors. Tobacco and Solars. Together wit ll i. large assortment of ?oods usually k*pt, and too numerous to mention. J Aliso, ON H;NO, A large btol k of WATCHES, CLOCKS, }PECTACLF<f, kc. Watches, ClVcks and Jewelry repaired. Old GOLD alu! SILVER bought. New and second-hand WATCHES bought. AGENTS ron . EST LIMBS. PATENT ELASTIC KALB'S PA' HARTMAN CRUTCH. And FAIR IN K'S SCALES. HETWEE.