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THE MILT Daily Paper $8 a Year BY JULIAN A. SELBY. "Let our Just Censure PH (EMT. Attend the True Event. COLUMBIA, S. C., WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY 10, I860. Tri-Weekly $5 a Year. VOLUME TI-NO. 49. THE PHONIX, PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WKEKLY. fm GLIANIR, EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNINO. BY JULIAN A. SELBY. STATU AN I? CITY PRINTER. TERMS-IN A DVA NC E. SUBSCRIPTION. Daily Paper, six months.$4 00 Tri-Weeklv, " " .'1 50 Weekly, " " . 2 oo ADVERTISEMENTS Inserted at 75 cents per square l'or the lirafc insertion, and 50 cents for each subsequent. Weekly 75 cents each insertion. u?~ A liberal discount mode on the alt?te rotes when advertisement* ure inserted t>>j the. mantli or year. HW Special notices 10 cents a line. AOENTS. S. P. Kinard, Newberry. Samuel Drouthitt, Greenville C. II, Wm. Moore, Abbeville C. H. Julius Poppe, Anderson C. H. Report of thr- New York Chamber of Commerce on tlie Cotton Tux. A special meeting of the New York Chamber of Commerce was hold at their room, on the 10th inst., tohear and take action upon the report of a committee appointed at a previous meeting to consider the subject of the proposition now before Congress to impose a tax of live cents per pound on all cotton hereafter pro? duced in this country. The report of the committee wis read by Mr. Maury, the Chairman, as follows REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE. The Committee appointed by the Chamber of Commerce to eonsider "tho efffcct of the proposed tax by Congress of five cents per pound upon cotton," beg to report: They feel that the subject is one of vast interest to that section ol' the country in which cotton is grown, of great national concern, and especially worthy of consideration, in view of the political state of tho South. They assn mo that in au enlighten? ed community of merchants the im? portance of dealing justly with the South at the present juncture will be ?deeply felt; aud adopt, as the senti? ment of this community, that if any error is committed in our national legislation it shall not be on the sido of sevei*ity. If it is necessary to ex? clude the representatives of the Southeru States from the halls of Congress, because of disabilities growing ont of the recent war, ami measures are to be adopted, affecting the industries of a large section and of a numerous people, these mea? sures should be characterized by a spirit of generosity, which will biko the sting from the declaration that "taxation without representation is tyrannical." It should appear in after years, when prosperity in the South bikes the pl?tre of present adversity, and fraternal latious are again restored in aud oi ! of Congress, that, in the days of her weakness, tim North and West did not take undue advantage of the South, diseriminating against her industry, and imposing burdens too heavy to be borne; but, on the contrary, that a spirit of magnani? mity ruled in the councils of the nation, disposing our legislators to deal generously with the people of the South, thus to aid in restoring them from a state of weakness to a condition of strength. These are the views that animate your Committee, and they are such as, in their opinion, tho Chamber should urge upon Congress, xs of the most, importance in considering the amount of internal revenue tax to I it levied upon raw cotton. They are deeply impressed with the feeling, as they suppose all right-minded men are, that the cultivation of cot t un should be encouraged by all proper means, andshould not bo discouraged by onerous taxation. And your Committee beg to pre? sent some of the reasons, which, in their judgment, aie conclusive, ugain.-.L i! duty of live cents per pound on the great Southern staple: First That the cotton interest in India, Brazil and Egypt have accum? ulated large capitals from the high prices of the last three years, while our plant?is, as a roh-, have lost all theirs. Second That nothing bas yet oc? curred to airest the extension of col? ton production in those countries; and nothing will arrest it short of material and permanent decline in prices hereafter. Third That in the last live years, railroads have been opening the traf? fic in India, and other means of trans? portation have been improved; ami as the Indian Government guarantees an annual dividend of not less than live per cent, to rail way stockholders, we must suppose branch railroads will be made wherever they are likely to pay. Fourth -Thatduring the fonr years" famine of United States cotton in Europe, great improvements have been ruade in the manufacture of yarns and fabrica from India cotton, so that eminent manufacturers, who thought formerly that they could only use American in making their stan? dard fabrics, have found that a mix? ture of four-fifths India and one-fifth American, or even nine-tenths ludia and one-tenth American, produced the requisite quality; at least, so it is stated on authority which your Com? mittee arc forced to respect without bein"; competent to endorse it. Fifth-That thc expenses in the United States of producing, trans? porting and selling ut the ports, ex? clusive of tax, must, be estimated this year at not loss than thirteen cents per pound, in case of u yield of 2,500,000 huies, und about t wo cents more if the yield is less, lt is sometimes said, but very in? considerately, that the cultivation of cotton in India und Egypt hus beena failure. Let us examine this up to the present time, and give the latest possible light iq>on the question. Tho average imports into Liver? pool, from the 1st of January to the 120th of April, have been as follows, in 1 ?ales : ForSvoars. India. Egynt. brazil. 11859 t? 1801... 1 16.000 In..ion 30,000 18G2 t o 13C1... 1118,000 '.111,000 151,000 For two vrais. 1864 aiul*1865 .292,000 144,000 54,000 Quantity known (on the 20th of April, at Liverpool ) to be at sea for England from India, (in bales:) On the 20th April each year: 18C6. ..545,000bales, i 1863 .188,000 l?ales. 13C.? .305,000 bales. 1SG_? 184,000 bales. 1864. . .248,000bales. | Stock of all kinds of cotton in Li? verpool on 21 Uh April each year: 1866. . .620,000 baler.. ' 1863 203,000 hales. 1865. ..575,000bales. IS?? 422,000 bales. 1864 . .472,000 bales. ? Average' twelve months* imports into Great Britain in ten years, from 1843 to 1852. inclusive, (bab's:) India. Egypt. Brazil. 214,01)11 70,000 120,00c Same dav. I860: 1,267,000 ' :>34,000 340.00C The above tables show that tilt production of cotton has been an eminent success in india, Egypt and Brazil in quantity; and whatever maj bc said to the contrary, tho quality even of Indian cotton is goodenougl to drag dowu tho price of our OWL growth, ns happened in Liverpoo last month, to the. extent of sixpence sterling per pound -equal to 15 oi 10 cents of our money-in less thai six weeks. The natural course seems now tt be for cotton to decline-perhapi very slowly, and by lits and starts until it. reaches half its present value if the growths of I860 and L867 an prolific; and it is equally natural t< suppose our planters must make t\v< successive crops, each of 3,000,000 o 4,000,000 bahs, and s.-U them at ver low prices, beloit' the cultivation ii the Bombay district will be materially eu rtai led. The prospective lllties (d' tb American planter, c . . without an; tax on cotton, ure great; probably greater than he supposes, as, both ii the North and South, there are stil lurking ideas that "'American eottoi is king." I'm- it' he sci-.ires :i larg crop, he is sure to meet a low price while, if bis crop i-. short, and Iii earnings, therefore, small, the cult va ti on in other countries will cont nue to increase. Yet. at this very time, when he struggling for existence, a tax of tiv cents per pound is proposed; whicl being practically an export duty, equivalent to charging him with tin amount for the purpose of paying tiver to the cultivation of Indi; Egypt and Brazil. And still it is e pected he id to compete successful ! with those growers. Our kno.vled{ of the proposition is mainly tleriv? \ from the sketch ol' a bill for amen* j ing the internal Revenue Act pu lished .some days ugo in mir papers. J We deem it reasonable to SUppO that it'it was first suggested when ci I ton was worth fifty cents, and e j pected by some persons to he sixtv i seventy cents per pound this summt j while the present average value the ports of tliw United States is little more than thirty cents, and if is to go to forty cents, it must be fri speculation for re sale, chiefly by o I spinners, anil because ol* anticip?t failure of thc grow th of this year, j The bill is based upon the assura tion that $34,000,000 of revenue-? bo derived from t his tax. and connel with'the recommendation other pi posed chang's in the law which ? as favorable to the wealthier port" of our country as the tax retened is oppressive to tho South, viz: 1. The reduction of taxi's on Conies. 2. A drawback on cotton gooi When exported, of five cents j pound, thus increasing the bounty their production fri ni two to f cents per pound. '5. 'l'hi'abolition ol the tax of per bartel ?ii crude, und one-fifth that on relined petroleum. There is in these and other modifi? cations suggested in the existing law, a want of impartiality, which, in the judgement of your Committee, is cal? culated to provoke hostility at the South, and to excite in all honest minds at the North tho hope that such a purpose will not prevail. It is not as though the people of tho South were prepared to enter into competition with the manufacturers of the North for tho benefits to bc conferred IhiuU^ii the payment of the proposed bounty on cotton goods ex ported. They are not, and cannot be, for years to come, and tho impo? sition of a discriminating tax which tends to make tho rich of the North richer, and the poor of the South poorer, operates as a discouragement to those who, with heavy hearts but honest endeavor", strive to regain their lost footing. Your committee believe that it will be wiser and better to lift up those who are now cast down, by just and generous legislation to inspire the Southern people with hope of better days, rather than by an opposite course to prolong the era of political and commercial distrust. If it is true, that when "one mem? ber suffers, ali tho members suffer with it," your committee would urge a more moderate tax than that now proposed-not in the interest of the South alone, but for the common good of all the States iu the Union. SPECIAL NOTICES. M A H. KIA GK AND CELIBACY; An Essay of Warning and Instruction for Young Mon. Also, Diseases and Abuses which prostrate the vital powers, with sure means of relief. Sent free of charge in sealed letter envelopes. Address Dr. J. SKILLIN HOUGHTON, Howard Associa? tion, Philadelphia, l'a. April i-.? .uno COLGATE'S HONKY SOAP. This celebrated Toilet Soup, m such universal demand, is made from the choicest materials, ia mild and emol? lient in ?ts nature, fragrantly scented, and extremely beneficial in UM action upon the skin. For sale hy all Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers. March 28 I v BATCHELOR'? ll AI IC DYK. The ftri ginni and Pest in the World. The only true and perfect HAIR DYE, Harmless, Reliable and Instantaneous. Produces immediately a splendid Black ot natural brown, without injuring the hail or skin. Remedies the ill effects of bar dyes. Sold by all Druggists. The genuin? is signed William A. batchelor. Also, RE GENERATING EXTRACT OF MILLE FLEURS, for Restoring and Beautifying the Hair. CHARLES BATCHELOR. Oct 25 ly _ New York. Just Received, AT Hardy Solomon's, ANEW supply of SEA-SIDES, SUN DOWN'S, FRENCH CORSETS am Spring an ! Mourning Calicoes, which wil bo sold at the usual low prices. HARDY SOLOMON, Assembly street, near New Market. May ?1 DENTISTRY. I BEG respectfully to in fflSSBBfr lorin my friend.- ami the pul ;(^3s3?HL lie gen? rally, t bat I have sue ~^CLT_I_P ceeded m making arrangi ments enabling me to ofter ind 'cementa t those in want of Mechanical ork, .Yu: canite base,) Gold, Silver ?>r Pl ina. Ca and ascertain conditions. Ot. .. Tay lo street, opposite the Park, one lu k I'roi Mainstreet. Du. GEO. SMITH. May 1 lino* Paints, Oils, Window Glass, &c. VGENERAL assortment of the abov< together with a full stock ?>r BRUSH I! of every variety, lu store and for sa cheap for cash by DIAL A POPE. Blacksmiths' Tools. Ai the Sign af the dobie,, Pad-h-ek. BK I. LO W'S, I ANVILS, Viet's, SORE1 PLATES, Rut tresses. Pincers, Tong Rasps, Files, Farriers' Knives and Han mers, Ac. In store and for sale low f. . ash by DIAL A POPE. Richland District-In Equity. Agnes Law vs. John Adger, Executor, ar others. BUI for Partition and Sale. TT appearing to the Commissioner tin .lohn Adger, Executor, William Adge J. E. Adger, William L. Adger, Thomas ' Player, William A. Carter, Agnes Ca-te Elizabeth Prother, some of the defendan in the above stated ease, are absent b youd the limits of this State: It is ordere that they do plead, answer or demur this I ?ll in ninety days from this date, oi decree pro confessa will be entered again them, D. B. DESAUSSURE, C. E. R. '.). April 2.r> w'lmn Richland District-In Equity. Ex parte Simeon Fair, Solicitor of Midd Circuit. Bill io Perpetuate. Testimony. r.L O'CONNELL, I). I)., having i\l . his petition under above bill, in ord lo perpetuate the testimony to the pa existence, loss and contents of two Dee of Conveyance to him, tho sai.LL J. O'Co nell, of two lots of Lari I, which tog. th comprise the St. Mary's College; and al of another Deed of Conveyance of a lot Land on Winn street, in" Columbia: i parties interested are notified to appel at the expiration of three months, to cro> examine tho evidence which may be ju din ed, and produce evidence in reply, D. B. DESAUSSURE, C. F.. ft. l> April 25 w3mu A Bequest. THE friend to whom I confided my watch, ?onie week? Mince, is requestedto hand it to J. Sulzbacher ?V Co., on Assembly street, without delay, as I want it. May 9 JAMES 1>. TRADEWELL. " LOST, ON the 26th April, a DAGUERREOTYPE, without a case; for the recovery <>r which a liberal reward will be paid, if handed in at this office. .May 8 Blacksmith and Wheelwright Shop. MCGUINNESS A _ q^.iiKAHN, Assem- Sg=H35?3. JlWlblv street, West ol ^-?*Q\ CtBB .M fllthu State H.aise.r-lgfir^Wi'f arc prepared to execute all business in their linc with unusual care and skill. With tnauv vears' experience in their business, they" can coufideutlv assure the commu? nity that HORSE and MULE-SHOEING will bc done in tb<- best maimer. In the repairing of Carriages, Buggies and Wa? gons, the best, workmen have been en gaged, and tho work will be done in the most approved and workmanlike manner, on reasonable terms. MCGUINNESS A KEARN. N. 1?. The senior partner has bail seve? ral years' experience on bong Island, N. V., among thc best, horses and horsemen, and the treatment of thc various diseases of horses, which he will gratuitously give to his patrons and friends. May S Imo To all whom it may Concern. COUNCIL CHAMBER, | COLUMBIA, April 23, 18?6. i THE attention of all citizens and resi? dents of thc citv of Columbia, is called to the following Ordinances which will be enforced for the better government and well-being ol' the city: An Ordinance concerning the city police: That it shall bc the duty ol' the city police to airest ali persons who shall behave m a riojo'us or disorderly manner, or who shall be found drunk in tin- streets ol'Columbia, and carry such persons to the guard-house. An Ordinance to barber-shops on thc Sabbath-day. An Ordinance for the better observance of thc Sabbath-day. An Ordinance relative to the deposit of I tilth and trash in thc streets. An Ordinance to regulate blacksmiths' shops. An Orilintvnce concerning dogs. An Ordinance concerning tir. -arm-. An Ordinance concerning ^oats ami swine running at lar^e. An Ordinance concerning horses and last driving in the streets. Au Ordinance r?gul?t ?UK the granting ol licenses to retail spirituous liquors in the city ol' Columbia. An Ordinance concerning nuisances. An Ordinance concerning streets, pave-] ? meiits and shade trees. An Ordinance requiring all mab- persons between the ants of sixteen and fifty years ito work on the streets ot' the city; said persons tc, be excused on payment of a street-tax of three dollars. An Ordinance requiring all mal?! persons between the ages of fifteen and sixty years to pay a tax of one dollar. April 24 THEODORE STARK, Mayor. Lager Beer Saloon! CHARLES BRILL. Washington Street, near Assembly, KEEPS cons. utlv on band a lar^'e and well-selected stock of WINES, LA? GER BEER, Ac, at low prices. F*?F.E LUNCH daily from ll t., 12 o'clock. April is Imo* rfltHE undersigned will keep on hand dur JL ing the season a supply of ICE. Call at the old establishment, on Washington stiert, opposite baw Range. April 2rt JOHN D. BATEMEX. Corn, Hay, &c. rpm: undersigned has .REMOVED t.. his 1 old stand, Washington street, opposite baw Range, and hus on hand a h>t ot the alio\.- articles, which will be soldat th? lowest market rates. \I.SO, JfST llECKIVED, bm ban, U VIA M R and tits rees BACON, which will be sohl low for cash. April 2i? JOHN 1). BATEMAN. Final Notice to Tax-Payers. CITY CLERK'S OYFICE, Coi.( Min \, Mav 4, IStJt?. \LL persons .white and colored) who have neglected t?> pay their TAXES to the city, as expressed in the Ordinance to rinse supplies for ibo year ist>(>, are hereby notified that, if their taxes arc not paid bv thti 20th inst., EXECUTIONS will be issued against them and lodged ni the hand- ol thc Sheriff for colled ion. May? J. S. McMAHON, Cit> Clerk. Kay & Hewetson 1?TTLL attend tu business at their pre sent office. We shall be prepared to receive orders m one week from now for further work. KAYA HEWETSON, April 17 Architects and Engineers. Soda Water. "YjfTE have a fountain at our establish W ment, ?ni Washington street, neal Richardson, whir? lirst quality SODA WATER, with choice SYRUPS, iall manu factnrod on tho premises,) will be ths I icnsei I. ALSO, Choice CIGARS. ORANGES, Ac. SCHNEIDER .\ GEISMAR. April lil lin..' Scythe Blades! Scythe Blades! .1/ Ute Sign of the UoUU n Pad- /.... /. . .)T\ DOZ. superior SCYTHES, in store tm 0 ) and for sale cheap bv Ai rd .-'."> DIAL A POPE. COTTON AND WOOL CARDS. WHOLESALE and retail bv March 22 DI A L A OPE. Shovels, Spades, Forks, &c. [ .4/ the Sign of the Holden Pad-Lock. ALARGE, supply or SHOVELS, Spades, Garden forks and Rakes, Manure I Forks, .vc. For ssh- hov by j April 25 I ?1 Al. A POPE. ii? ASSEMBLY STREET, Between Plain and Washington, HAVING RECEIVED THEIR Spring AND Summer STOCK!! ARE SELLING TH RM AT PRICES TO SUT TI1E THIES! ! CALICOES J21-2 CENTS! I AND Other Goods in Proportion. ! DRY GOODS. MA NT! LL A S BASQUES. TRIMMINGS. SHOKS HATS. CLOTHING, GROCERIES, Ac. A',- tc. ! J. SI L/.BACHER. M. FOOT. JUST RECEIVED, j 2 doz. ALARM CLOCKS. 2 " Octagon Lever CLOCKS. I And a large assort nu 't of Blue, Green, Concave and Convex SPECTACLES. Fine assortment of CLOCKS, WATCHES, i SPECTACLES, SILVER THIMBLES, &c. Watches, ('li . ks and Jewelry R E - PAIRED. Plain Gold WEDDING RINGS made to oilier. ISA Af STJLZBACHEB, I April s Watchmaker. R. & W. I!. SWAFFIELD, BEDELL'S ROW, HAVE just received the FINEST AS? SORTMENT of READY-MADE CLOTHING; brought to thia city since thu .. war, comprising every shade of MELTON BUSINESS SUITS, ENGLISH TWEEDS, FRENCH SILK MIXTURES, FINE SILK LINED FROCK COATS, BLACK DOESKIN PANTS, ETC., ETC., Made in a style superior to the BEST CUS? TOM TRADE GARMENTS. CASHMERES AXO TWEEDS, ALL WOOL, at prices to suit all. We have over ONE HUNDRED different pieces of CASS I MERES, which we will sell at unusu? ally LOW RATES. We are prepared to CUT and SH KINK, to order, or MAKE UP, in the most fashion? able style. These GOODS were bought when the market was at its lowest ebb, and will be sold low. Call and see. Wo also have HATS Of every description. DRIVING, DERBY, SARATOGA. RESORTE and other popu? lar styles. Call if yon wish to see some uitra styles of HATS at very low figures. We have determined to \ SELL LOW THIS SPRING-buying for cash enabbng us to do so. Call and look through our STOCK and be convinced. R. & W. C. SWAFFIELD. April 4 _ i FAMILY HOT! A FULL ASSORTMENT OF FINE AND PROVISIONS! ALWAYS ON HAND. IM.. O. K., Wahoo and Calisaya BIT . T.ERS. 1,000 lbs. of the celebrated in Rim, suomi; TOBACCO. Milk Biscuit. Egg Biscuit, I Sweet Wine Biscuit, Soda Butter Crackers, Boston Crackers, j Arrow-root " Fancy " I Oyster '. Cinnamon Nuts, i Brazil Nuts, Almonds, I Filberts. English Walnuts. For sale bv RICHARDSON STREET, I Between Ladv and Washington ats. j April 1 Grain Cradles! Grain Cradles!! j At the Sign Of the Oallen rad-Lock. TUST received, a large supply of Patent GRAIN CRADLES, and for sale low I for cash bv DIAL A POPE. i April IS _ ?STMIB0AT Lil I Columbia to Charleston. milE NEW and LIGHT DRAFT STEAM X ERS "GEORG L" and "COLUMBIA" I are now prepared lo make engagements to take I l eight from Granby Landing to Charleston. Advances or insurance mado, . it desired, to Charleston or New York. Apply to A. L. SOLOMON. Or TllOS. L. CRAWFORD, March 15 2mo Agents. H. E. NICHOLS, GENERAL . immmtt MESST, (brner of Assernl/ly and Washington St*., COLUMBIA, s. c.. REPRESENTS a number of the best both Northern and Southern -compa? nies, possessing an aggregate capital of over $23,<MM>,O?O. LIFE, KIRK. MARINE, INLAND AND ACCIDEN? TAL RISKS taken on equi? table terms, and till losses promptly paid. impolicies made payable in Gold or Currency.-?* j March 1 i?mo* j Old Newspapers fox .ale, T>Y Uio hundred or thousand, at ! J) March > PHONTX OFFICE