Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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THE DAILY Daily Paper $8 a Year BY JULIAN A. SELBY. 'Let our Just Censure PHOMX. Attend the Trae Event." COLUMBIA, S. C., THURSDAY MORNING,, MAY 17, 1866. Tri-Weekly $5 a Year. VOLUME II-NO. 50 THE PHOENIX, PUBLISHED DAILY AND Till-WEEKLY. rm GLEANER, KV KUY WEDNESDAY MORNING. BY JULIAN A. SELBY. STATIC AND CITY PRINTER. TE HMS-TN A D VA NC E. SUBSCRIPTION. Dailv Paper, H?X months.$1 00 Tri-Weckly, " " .2 50 Weekly, " " .2 00 ADVKUTISEMF.NTS Inserted at 75 cents per square for the first insertion, and 50 cents for each subs?quent. Weekly 75 cents each insertion. m%~ A liberal discount ruade on the aljove rates when advertisements are inserted by the ino/Uh or year. MUT Special notices 10 cents a line. AGENTS. S. r. Kin ard, Newberry. Samuel Drouthitt, Greenville C. H. Win. Moore, Abbeville C. H. Julius Poppe, Anderson C. H. Two negro girls, sisters, named Caroline and Susan Brown, residing in Cooper County, Missouri, quar? relled one day last week about who should get the dinner. The matter .was decided against Susan's doing so by Caroline striking her with an axe, and killing her. The Virginia Porcelain Company, Augusta County, manufacture excel? lent wares-their designs aro neat, tasty and well executed. It doesn't follow, that, because news come very late, that it is late news.-Prentice. Copartnership. rilHE undersigned has associated him _L self with THOMAS R. AGNEW, of Now York, under tho firm of J. A T. R. AGNEW, for tho purpose of conducting a Hardware and Grocery business, in their new store, corner of Main and Plain streets, Columbia, S. C. In addition to a well-sclectod stock of Hardware. Paints, Oils, Window Glass, .vc, they will keep constantly on hand a choice assortment of Family Groceries, comprising every articlo usually kept in a first-class grocery establishment, wlueh will be sold at moderato prices, ami to which they solicit the attention of the citi? zens of Columbia and the surrounding country. JOHN AGNEW. COLUMBIA, S. C., May 12, 18(10. May 13_ Irish Potatoes. FRESH GROCERIES. BRLS. Choice Irish POTATOES, Rbis. Split Peas, Heans, Pearl Darley, Hock? er's Farina, Duryea's Maizena, Cross j A blackwell's London Must ard, Quarter and Half Boxes Sardines, Raisins, Citron, Mac caroni, Vermicolla, Choice Black and Green Teas, Primo Cofloo, Pickles in .Tars, and for sale bv the dozen or hundred, Soap, Starch, Fig Blue, Olive Oil, Canned Peaches, Toma? toes, Pepper Sauce, Walnut and Tomato Catsups, London Club Sauce, Worcester? shire Sauce, Yeast Powders, Cooking Soda, Flavoring Extracts, Baker's Chocolate, Ginger, Pepper and Spices. English Dairy Cheese, Soda Biscuit, Sugar, Butter, Oys ter and Boston Crackers, Mackerel ii whole, half, quarter barrels and kits, also at retail. Together with numerous addi? tions to our stock now on the way and being daily received, and which will b sold at moderato prices bv May 15 J. A I1. R, AGNEW. HAMS, SIDES, SHOULDERS AND BACON. JUST received, barrels SUPERIOR > KW YORK SUGAR CURED HAMS, at 221c. ALSO, BACON, SIDES, SHOULDERS, SUGAR CURED BREAKFAST STRIPS, BALTIMORE CITY CURED HAMS, AND PRIME LEAF LARD. For sale bv Mav 13 J. A. T. R. AGN'EW. BltbS MUSCOVADO SUGARS, 8 pounds for il. Barrels Muscovado SUGARS, 7 pounds for $1. ALSO, A complete assortment of ( 'rushed und Relined SUGARS. For sale at low rat? by J. A T. R. AGNEW. May 13 Flour] Flour! 100 FLOU]FLS CH0ICE FAMILY '2o Barrels Hocker's Self-raising FLOUR. Just received ami tor salo by May ll! J. A T. if. AGNEW. Hay & Corn! I AA BALES PRIME HAY. II t\ ) 1,000 bushels PRIME CORN. Just received and for sale bv May 13 J. A T. li. AGNEW. .Bolting Cloths, Scythes and Grain Cradles. IUST received a complete assortment of (??.miine Anchor Brand Bolting Cloths, Griffin's tirain Sc\ tlies ami Superior Grain Cradles, which we offer at low figures. May 15 J. A T. R. AGNEW SPECIAL NOTICES. MAHUIAGK AND CELIBACY; An Essay nf Warning and Instruction for Young Mon. Also, Diseases and Abuses which prostrate tho vital powers, with suro means of relief. Sent free of charge iu sealed letter envelopes. Address Dr. J. SK1LLIN HOUGHTON, Howard Associa? tion, Philadelphia, Fa. April 19 3mo COLGATE'S HONEY SOAP. This celebrated Toilet Soup, in such universal demand, is made from thc choicest materials, is n?il?I and emol? lient in its nature, fragrantly scented, and extremely beneficial in its action upon the skin. For sale by all Druggists and F'ancy Goods Dealers. March 28 ly BATCHELORS HA III DYE. Tho Original and Dost in tho World. The only trao and perfect IIAIU DYE. Harmless, Reliable and Instantaneous. Produces immediately a splendid Rlack or natural Drown, without injuring tho bair or skin. Remedies the ill effects of bad dyes. Sold by all Druggists. The genuine is signed William A. Batchelor. Also, RE? GENERATING EXTRACT OF M?LLE FLEUES, for Restoring and Beautifying the Hair. CHARLES BATCHELOR. Oct 25 ly _New York. CHURCH NOTICE. ALL persons desiring to secure SEATS in tho Presbyterian Church, aro here? by notified that an opportunity will be afforded them of doing so, at the Church, at 10 o'clock a. m., on MONDAY', 21st inst. Former occupants are requested to signify promptly their intention to retain their scats; otherwise, they may be rented to other applicants on that dav. E. STENHOUSE, May 15 Secretary and Treasurer. FOR SALE. WILL be Bold, on WEDNESDAY, the l.ith dav ?if June/at Berzelia, one SAW MILL, ENGINE BOILER and FIX? TURES, complete and in elegant order. Tho Mill is now in successful operation, and will be running until the day of thc sale, and can be seen by any ono who wishes to examine it. Al.so. At the same time, will be sold. 12 head of MULES, :t OXEN, CARRY-Lt XIS, WA? GONS, HARNESS, MILL HOUSE, and everything for the successful operations ol a Saw Mill. Persons desirous of purchasing will have a rare chance to get a complet?: and thorough outfit for tho Saw Mill business. PERMS. Credit until January 1, lMt;T, for good notes, with approved security. For particulars, address HEANEY A MERRY. Bcrzolia, Columbia County, Ga. May 15 "tuthfct National Express AND DnUTlTlAY IWUDIYY t 1HIE National Express and Transporta tion Company having finally completed its Southern through connections from NEW YORK and PHILADELPHIA to BALTIMORE, WASHINGTON, RICH? MOND, SAVANNAH, CHARLESTON and all intermediate aud adjacent towns as far South as Georgia, and also having per? fected its Western connections, cia the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad over main roads, to CINCINNATI and ST. LOUIS, is now prepared to receive FREIGHT, MERCHANDIZE, VALUABLE PACK At; ES, MONEY AND BULLION, And to transfer the same to ur from thc places designated, and all intermediate points, as efficiently, expeditiously and cheaply as can ho dom- by any other Im? press ( 'i impauv. Ollices are also opened in MOBILE and NEW ORLEANS, and in a few days the Company will run through, via MONT? GOMERY, to these places. J. E. .lolINS 1'oN, President. 1!. F. FICKLIN, General Superintendent. May 15 FOR SALE. IIJIGHT FINE ML'I.ES. Apple at this Li office. May Ll Steam Engines for Sale. riHIE GranitevilleManufacturing Compa L ny offer al private sale THREE FINE STEAM ENGINES one of 7n horse power; one of lu horse power, nearly new; one of lt? horse power, now, not been used. If not sold before .lune 1, will be disposed of at anet ii m, with thc factory machinery. May 13 mth-1 ?WM. GREGG. Pres't. C. H. BALDWIN, DEALER IN FIRST CLASS GROCERIES WI) PROVISIONS, A T POP ULA ll P ll IC Esl. I Cumer Main and Washington streets, COLUMBIA. S. C. May bi Imo Last Notice. ALL persons who have not paid for their INTERNAL REVENUE LICENSE must do so immediately, or the penalties will be enforced against all defaulters forthwith. W. A. HARRIS. Collector. **- Office Court Hou?e Square. May 1.1 ll) Saratoga Springs Water. (10NGRESS and COLUMBIAN. Also. J Masscr's Ice Cream Freezers, for fami? ly usc. .lust received at STANLEY'S. May 1:: SUPERIOR MOUNTAIN BUTTER at 50 eon ls per pound, to supply our re? tail customers. For sale bv HARDY SOLOMON, Assembly street, near New Market. M av 12 Ho! for the Races. THE undersigned will run a lino of om? nibuses to and from the HACES, on tho 17th instant. FABE-Fifty cents each way. May 13_WM. HITCHCOCK. Property of the Stat? of South Carolina. ALL persons in possession of property of any description, cither real or per? sonal, of any locality, aro requested to report tho same, at their earliest conve? nience, to W. A. HAltBIS, Special Agent of the State of S. C., May 13 4t Offico Columbia. JUST RECEIVED, PER EXPRESS, WALNUT CBACKERS. Lemon, Egg and Butter BISCUITS. Fancy, Pic-Nic and Milk BISCUITS. Marvland Refined SUGAR. 10 Bids. C. Sugar. Barrels Crushed Sugar. Powdered Sugar. 8WEITZER CHEESE. 500 i>ounda GOLD DUST SMOKING TOBACCO. LorrilandT. I^eaf Tobacco. IRISH POTATOES. LEMONS. No. 1 MACKEREL. PICKLED GHERKINS uv the doyen. Sugar-Cured HAMS. Clear Sides BACON. 1? Boxes Extra Cheese. 10 Bags RIO COFFEE. Adamantino and Sperm CANDLES. Mav 12 J. C. SEEGERS. FRENCH CONFECTIONARY. NOW opening a superior lot. of impor? ted FRENCH BON-BONS, among which are some specialties in that lin? not before in this market -together with a se? lect assortment, viz: Glazed Fruits, Ohrys- j talized Rrochctts. Decorated Paste, Portu? guese Almonds. Raspberry Balls, Crean? Dates, Nougat, Cordial Vegetables, Choco? late Creams, Jelly Cakes, Fancy Cream Drops, Imitation Fruits in Cream, Jenny Limi Dragocs, Chocolate Almonds, Ac., Ac, at MCKENZIES CANDY MANUFAC? TORY'. Plain street, below tho Shiver House._May 12 G Rooms to Let. THREE very commodious ROOMS, with accoss to water and garden, in a cot? tage, on the corner of Senate atv! Marion streets, to lot. Also, two ROOMS in out? houses on same premises, with Ute same privileges. Apply to J. SULZBACHER A CO., on Assembly street, between Plain and Wash? ington streets, for further information. MayJ>_ NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that thc co? partnership latelv subsisting between JOHN C. DIAL and FRANCIS M. POPE, under the firm of DIAL A POPE, was this day dissolved by mutual consent. JOHN C. DIAL is authorized to settle all debts due to and by the late firm. JOHN C. DIAL, May 1, 1866. F. M. l'OPE. NOTICE. TIMIE subscriber would respectfully iu _l form the citizens of this city and vi? cinity that he will continuo the general HARDWARE BUSINESS in his own name and on his own account, aud hopes to merit and receive a full share of public pa? tronage. JOHN C. DIAL. May 4 House Furnishing Goods. I A GREAT variety nf useful articles in i ii. the above line, just received at STANLEYS, Corner Gates and Plain streets. May 2 MCKENZIE'S ICE CREAM GARDEN, Plain street, nene (!<tt'-?, Is Open for the Season. April 26 Imo Special Notice. CLERK'S OFFICE. COLUMBIA, April 20, lst^i. MEIR : H ANTS, Traders and Dealers are reminded that the TAX on sales of goods, wares and merchandize, sales on consignment, sales at auction, Ac, for the quarter ? tiding April 1, is due, and pay? ment for the same is required. J. S. MeMAHON, Citv Clerk. April 21_ Just Received, AT Hardy Solomon's, ANEW supply of SEA-SIDES, SUN? DOWNS, FRENCH CORSETS and Spring and Mourning Calicoes, which will bc sold at the usual low prices. HARDY SOLOMON, Asscinblv street, near New Market. May ll DENTISTRY. ^mmmmmm^ J BEG respectfully to in ?mL '^-fifc H)rl11 my friends and tho pub (?TOMpHpt lie generally, that [have sue ^-M-L.r I r cceded in making arrange monts enabling nie to otter inducements to those in want of Mechanical work, (Vul? canite base,) Gold, Silver or Platina. Call and ascertain conditions. Office Taylor street, opposite the Park, one block from Main street. Du. GEO. SMITH. May 1 imo? Paints, Oils, Window Glass, &c. AGENERAL assortment of the above, together with a full stock of BRUSHES of every variety, lu store and for sale cheap for cash hy DIALA l'OPE. Blacksmiths' Tools. At the Siqu of the (.'olden Pad-U>ck. BELLOW'S, I ANVILS, VICES, SCREW PLATES, Buttresses, Pincers, Tongs, Rasps, Files, Farriers' Knives and Ham? mers, Ste. In store and for sale low for cash by DIAL A POPE. A Request. THE friend to whom I confided my watch, some, weeks since, is requested to hand it to J. Sulzbacher A. Co., on Assembly street, without delay, as 1 want it. May 0 JAMES I). TRADEWELL. LOST, ON tho 26th April, a DAGUEEREOTYI \ without a casi-; for the recovery ' which ,i liberal reward will be paid, bando?' in at this office. May H_ Blacksmith and Wheelwright Shop. McGDl N N ESS A _ H KAHN Wm- 3gg?g?f JfW?Iblv street. West ol ^^ ?f\i\ (?PH M fl^tho State Hoosc,i??ififflta?*yta are prepared to execute all business in their lino with unusual care and skill. With many years' experience in their business, they" can confidently assure the commu? nity that HORSE and MULE-SHOEINO will be done in tho 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 IIEARN. N. R. Tho senior partner has had seve? ral years' experience on Long Island, N. Y., among tht; best-horses and horsemen, and the treatment of tho various diseases of horses, which he will gratuitously give to his patrons and friouds. May 8 Imo To all whom it may Concern. COUNCIL CHAMBER, COLUMBIA, April '?'i, 1866. THE attention of all citizens and resi? dents of the citv of Columbia, is called to the following Ordinances which will be .n forced for the better government ami well-being of tho city: An Ordinance concerning the city police: That it shall he the duty of the city police to arrest all persons who shall behave in a riotous or disorderly manner, or who shall be found drunk in tin- street? of Columbia, and carry such persons to the guard-house. An Ordinance to close barber-shops on the Sabbath-day. An Ordinance for the better observance of the Sabbath-day. Au Ordinance relative to the deposit id' tilth and trash in the streets. An Ordinance to regulate hlackainiths' shops. * An Ordinance concerning dogs. An Ordinance concerning lire-anus. All Ordinance concerning goats and swim- running at large. Au Ordinance concerning horses and fast driving in the streets. An Ordinance regulating the granting ol licenses to retail spirituous liquors in the city of ( lolumbia. An Ordinance concerning nuisances. An Ordinance concerning streets, pave? ments and shade trees. An Ordinance requiring ail mah- persons between the ages of sixteen and fifty years to work on the streets of the city; said persons to bc excused on payment of a street-tax of three dollars. An Ordinance requiring all male persons between the ages of fifteen and sixty years to pnv a tax of one dollar. April'24 THEODORE STARK, Mayor. Lager Beer Saloon! CHARLES BRILL, Washington Street, near Assembly, KEEPS constantly on hand a large and well-selected stock of WINES, LA? GER REER, Ac, at low prices. FREE LUNCH dailv from ll to 12 o'clock. April 1? Imo* ri IHK undersigned will keep mi hand dur I mg the season a supply of ICE. Call at the old establishment, on Washington street, opposite Law Range. April 26 JOHN D. BATEMEN. Corn, Hay, &c. milE undersigned has .REMOVED to his JL old stand, Washington street, opposite Law Range, and has on hand a jot of the above articles, which will be sold at tin lowest market rates. ALSO, .H ST RECEIVED, PK) barrels FLOUR and tierces LACON, which will be sold low fur cash. April 26 JOHN D. BATEMAN. Final Notice to Tax-Payers. (TTY CLERK'S OYFICE, COLltMUiA, May 4, 1H??<;. ALL persons (white and colored) who have neglected to pay their TAXES to the city, as expressed in the Ordinance to raise supplies for the year 1866, are hereby notified that, if their taxes are not paid bv the 20th inst., EXECUTION'S will he issued against them and lodged in the hands ot the Sh. ritr for collection. May'. J. S. McMAHON, City Clerk. Kay & Hewetson ITTILL attend to business at then- pre >V sent office. We shall be prepared to receive orders in one week from now fin further work. KAYA HF.WETSON, April 17 Architects ami Engineers. Soda Water. "VITE have a fountain at om- establish TT ment, on Washington street, near Richardson, where first uualitv SODA WATER, with choice SYRUPS, (all manu? factured on tho premises,) will be dis? pensed. ALSO, Choice CIGARS, ORANGES Ac SCHNEIDER A GEISMAR. April 21 Inn.' Scythe Blades'. Scythe Blades' Al the Sign of Hie Uul.ln, Pa?-I?>ck. 2."T Do/, superior SCYTHES, iii store f) and for sale cheap bv April 25 DIAL A POPE. COTTON AND WOOL CARDS. WHOLESALE and retail by March 22 DIAL A POPE. Shovels, Spades, Forks, &c. .4/ ///.. Slim of ihe Holden Pad-Lock. ALARGE sn'pph of SHOVELS, Spades, (?arden Forks and Rakes, Manure Porks, Ac For sale low bv April 25 DIAL A POPE j. aiBun & m., ASSEMBLY STREET, Between Plain and Washington, HAVING RECEIVED THEIR Spring AND Summer STOCK!! ARK SELLING THEM AT ['RICES TO SUT THE TIMES! CAUCOES121-2 CENTS! AND t Other Goods in Proportion, j ? DRY GOODS, MANTILLAS, BASQUES, ! TRIMMINGS, I I SHOES, ! 11 ATS, CLOTHING, GROCERIES, kc, ?fcc. Vc J. SULZBACHKR. M. Koo l'. JUST RECEIVED, 2 doz. AI ,A RM CLOCKS. 2 " Octagon Lever CLOCKS. And a large assortment of hine. Green, Concave and Convex SPECTACLES. Fine assortment of CLOCKS, WATCHES, SPECTACLES. SILVER ITU M RLES, Ac, Watches, Clocks and Jewelry RE? PAIRED. Plain Gold WEDDING* RINGS made to order. ISAAC SULZBACHER, April b Watchmaker. R. & W, C. SWAFFIELD, BEDELL'S ROW, HAVE jnst received the FINEST AS? SORTMENT tif READY-MADE CLOTHING brought to tin? city since the 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 AND TWEEDS, ALL WOOL, at prices to suit all. We have over ONE HUNDRED different pieces or CASSIMERES, which wc mil sell at unusu? al! v LOW RATES. We are prepared to CUT and SHRINK, to order, or MAKE UP, in the most fashion? able style. Thes'e GOODS were bought when the market was at its lowest ebb, and wili be sold low. Call ami ser. # We also have HATS Of everv description. DRIVING, DERBY, SARATOGA, RESORTE and other popu? lar styles. Call if you wish to soe some ultra styles of HATS at very low fignres. Wo have determined to SELL LOW THIS SPRING buying for cash enabling us to ?lo so. Call and look through our STOCK and be convinced. Tl. & W. C. SWAFFIELD. April 4 FAMILY 6B0CIY! A FUEL ASSORTMENT OF FINE AND PR0V1S?0NS! ALWAYS ON HAND. IM., O. K., Wahoo and Cahsava BIT . TERS. l.QOO lbs. of the celebrated DUM SHORING TOBACCO. Milk Biscuit, Sweet Wine Biscuit, Butter Crackers, Arrow-root " Oyster Bra/.il Nuts, Filberts, For sale bv Egg biscuit, Soda boston Crackers, Fancy Cinnamon Nuts. Almonds, English Walnuts. li, RICHARDSON STREET, between Lady and Washington sts. April 1 Grain Cradles! Grain Cradles!! At tl?' Si ju of the (tollen Pad-Lock. TUST received, a large supplv of Patent GRAIN CRADLES, ami for sale low for cash bv DIAL A POPE. April 1? Columbia to Charleston. riMIE NEW and LIGHT DRAFT STEAM L ERS "GEORGE" and "COLUMBIA" aro now prepared to make engagements to take Freight fruin Granby Landing to Charleston. Advances or insurance made, if desired, to Charleston or New Yol k. Apply to A. L. SOLOMON, or * THOS. L. CRAWFORD, March 15 2mo . Agents. H. E. NICHOLS, GENERAL INSURANCE A6ENT, ttorner of Assembly ami Washington Sis., COLUMBIA, S. C., REPRESEN TS a number of the best - both Northern and Southern-compa? nies, possessing au aggregate capital of over $23,000,000. LIFE, FIRE. MARINE, INLAND AND ACCIDEN? TAL RUSKS taken on equi? table tomis, and all losses promptly paid. jft?"Policies made payable in Gold or Currency."-4?** March 1 ?mo* Old Newspapers for Sale, BY the hundred or thousand, at March 3 PHONIX OFFICE.