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DAILY Daily Paper $8 a Year PH (EUX 'Let our Just Censure Attend the True Event.' Tri-Weekly $5 a Year BY JULIAN A. SELBY. COLUMBIA, S. C., TUESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 2. 1866. VOLUME II-NO. 16^ THE PHCENIX, PUBLISHED DAILY AND TKI-WEI ' T.Y. TFP- A?-KANeR A. A. A.wv v_y A_;^A XA n.^v^/y\ : 'EllY WEDNESDAY MORNING. BY JUL'AN A. SELBY, CITY PRINTER. Ofrico on Main street, a few doors above Taylor (or Camden i street. TERMS-IN A JJ VANCE. SUBSCRIPTION. Daily Taner, six months.?4 00 Tri-Weckly, " " . 2 50 Weekly, " " . 1 50 ADVERTISEMENTS Inserte ! ?.t 75 cents per square for tho first .insertion, and 50 cents for each subsequent. Weekly 75 cents each insertion. 83" A liberal discount made on the above rates when advertisements are inserted by the mouth or year. The President Unchanged. Col. Halpine, the editor of the Now York Citizen, writes a long ac? count of an interview he had with President Johnson, Wednesday, 20th ultimo. We extract what he reports the President said of his own course: "As for myself, my convictions in politics are things that I cannot change to suit the expediencies of this or any other moment. They have grown with my growth, they have strengthened with my strength, and they aro to me only less sacred, and as much to be preserved, as my reli? gious faith. Attempts are made to make it appear that my words, at dif? ferent times, have been' inconsistent; but were not the circumstances in? consistent, under which the appa? rently contradictory words were spoken or opinions given. During the high storm of rebellion, or in the first heat of its subsidence, words were proper to be said which would be utterly improper in time of peace. We put a broken limb in splints, to hold it quiet, whether the patient will or no; but to insist on holding the splints there when the limb is restored, or when a further examina? tion shall have proved that the 'wounds, though deep, were only flesh-wounds, leaving the bones unin? jured-this would not be wise sur? gery, but cruelty; not statesmanship, but barbarous usurpation. "I am accused of usurping power, i when ruy whole life has been one continual battle against the tendency of bureaucracy or aristocracy-the concentration of power in the bauds of the few. I was accused of usurp? ing power for my veto of the first Freedmen's Bureau bill, although that veto was a voluntary putting away from me of a patronage and power more unlimited than was ever previously offered to any President! I ratfor holding all possible power in hands of the people perma? nently; I am in favor of always find? ing the minimum of power necessary to be delegated to any officials, or to the General Government, and only allowing that minimum to be given. "But look, even at this bill of Se? nator Sherman's, and see what it does, or proposes doing? It is only less objectionable than the House bill, in that it does not openly supersede the President, representing the civil pow? er, in favor of the General command? ing the armies of the United States. But it violates the constitutional pro? vision guaranteeing a republican form of government, and- substitutes a military despotism over the lately revolted States. It disfranchises nearly all the intelligent whites, and gives universal suffrage to the igno? ran!, blacks, time over-riding the pro? vision that each State shall determine who shall be entitled to its suffrage. It also null'.ries the constitutional amendments, by practically declaring the existing Governments of the Southern States illegal, so that their adoption of the amendments must be without validity. "Everywhere there is a tendency to substitute the 'Government' as the source of power, instead of the 'peo? ple;' and it is against this tendency I am at issue. The Sherman bill de? nies the writ of habeas corpus, when? ever such shall be the pleasure of an arbitrary military commander, in whose power to rule over them the people of the subjugated district shall have no voice. It also strikes down the right of early trial by a civil court, and by a jury of the peers of the accuscu. In fact, it fun? damentally uproots all those popular and constitutional guarantees oi free? dom which were extorted from King John by the Barons of England in the signature of Magna Charla-that basis of our common law. "It is for the principles of our common laW and common justice, and for the rights of the whole peo? ple aa against what is called the 'Government,' that 1 am to-day con? tending. It is for this 1 am called a 'usurper,' while the fact is, it is be? cause I will not usurp power, nor have excessive power thrust upon | me, if I can help it, that this uar has ? been made against me. I challenge j the production ol' a si igle act iu my i whole administration which has aimed to increase ray authority ns President. I Even in constructing provisional go? vernments for the ?Southern States also denounced as one of my 'fla? grant usurpations'-the objoct evi? dently was to divest the National Government of its centralizing power, aud restore that power, as nearly and promptly as circumstances would per? mit, to the people of the various ex re bei States. "The South is to-day in our hands, a beaten, helpless, well-nigh hopeless country, and the power we wield should be held as a sacred trust. We should not uso it vindictively. I will not argue, because we profess to be Christians, and these men are our brothers; but, if on no Vigher ground, then upon the ground of self interest. All the legislation proposed for the South proposes to multiply offices at the expense of the General Government, while not adding the productions of Southern industry to the general stock for the redemption of our national debt and the support of our annual burdens. My object is to reduce the assumed and really usurpational powers forced on the General Government during the war -powers that were then essential to meet a desperate emergency, but. which cannot much longer bc con? tinued without vitiating the whole fabric and theory ol' our representa? tive and popular sj stom. "What Congress, in its wisdom, may see flt to do, I cannot say; but my own course is clear. I shall exer? cise every function ot' my office in defence of the people and their rights, according to the best judgment that Heaven has endowed me with. 1 shall exercise all laws scrupulously, and perhaps most scrupulously those whicli have been passed against my judgmeut and over my veto, lint foi all such legislation, Congress must bear the undi', ded responsibility: and the day cannot be far distant iu which thc terrible logic of events will force the people to ask them selves seriously, and not in passion. 'On which side lay the tendency ti usurpation?' " THE SOUTH SHOULD ACT U>"I>FJ THE SHEKMAN BILL-IF NOT, CONFIS CATION wxxiii FOLLOW.-The New Vori Times, edited hy a radical member o Congress, has the following menacinj editorial: "It is very well understood th a bills are iu course of preparation io early introduction into the next Con gress, providing for a sweeping eon fiscation of rebel property in th Southern States, and for its distribu tion among the enfAnohised slaye: for paying claims of loyal men fe property destroyed during the wai und for giving farms to Northern sol diers who will settle in the Soutl Mr. Stevens has declared his purpost 'God willing and he living,' to pres such a measure as this upon Coi gress, and Gen. Banksk in debate, d< dared himself in favor of such distr bution of Southern farms arnon Northern soldiers as the only effeetu mode of reconstructing Southern s< ciety. It may safely be assumed tin the whole body of radicals in Coi gress will go for such a measure; au it is confidently expected that the r jeetion by the South of the new tern now proposed will create a fresh fet? ing of resentment which will give popularity and strength throughoi the North. The measure itself h elements of attraction for mai classes, and is expected to secure tl support of the soldiers in a body. "It may be supposed that the S preme Court will present a final ba rier against the ultimate success such a project. But it must, be r membered that four members of th court out of nine would now, beyoi all doubt, endorse such a measm and that of theare who would oppo it, one, if not two, will probably nev again sit on the bench, in cons quence or extreme age and illness, law was passed, moreover, at thu h session, which declares that, in ca of the death of a Supreme Cot j migo, the vacancy shall not be lill until the whole number of judg shall haveTaeen reduced by death otherwise to seven. The chances ai therefore, that within the next yei the Supreme Court of the Unit States will be as thoroughly in t hands of the radicals as Congress ii The New York Herald is movi into its new building. It is said tl Bennett will signalize the event bj house-warming, to which 20U perse have been invited, including t President of the United States. ? body hos heard yet that tho Presid? has accepted thc itivitation. Tho radicals are preparing to r a candidate for Governor in E tucky. SPECIAL NOTICES. SWEET OPOPONAX! Ladies, in their morn? ing calls, carry joy and gladness, when perfumed with Sweet Opoponax. A NEW PERFUME! Called Sweet Opoponax from Mexico, manufactured by E. T. Smith k Co., New York, is making a sensation wherever it is known. Is very delicate, and its fragrance remains on thc handker? chief for days.-PhilaiVa Evening Bulletin, j . SWEET OPOPONAX FROM MEXICO! New, ! very rare, rich and fashionable perfume. ; The finest ever imported or manufactured : in United Stati s. Try it ami lie convinced. SWEET OPOPONAX! New Perfume from I Mexico. Tho only fashionable Perfume ' and ladies' delight. SWEET OPOPONAX! Tho only elegant- Per- j fume. Is found on all toilets, and never I stains the handkerchief.^ SWEET OPOPONAX! IS the sweetest Ex- | tract ever made. Supersedes all others. Try it once; will use no other. THE FKAVKUV BRICK MA? CHINE, justly celebrated for perfect sim? plicity, great strength and immense com? pressing power, is guaranteed, with eight men and two horscp, to self-temper the clay and make 3,000 to 3,500 elegant bricks per hour. J. H. RENICK, Proprietor, No. 71 Broadway, Now York, Room 28. Feb 1 3m o FIFTEEN YEARS AGO AND NOW. Fifteen years ago, HOSTETTER'S STO? MACH BITTERS was struggling into no? tice against thc prejudices which every? thing new, however excellent, is doomed to encounter. To-day, it stands at thc head of all the tonic, and alterative preparations in exist? ence. Its celebrity has evoked many imi? tations, but no rivals. Physicians pro? nounce it tint only safe stimulant that has ever been introduced into the sick cham- j ber. In thc hospitals of thc army and ; navy, the surgeons rind it the very best tonic for convalescents, and report it as invaluable for sustaining the- vigor of troops on the mareil, as a remedy for scurvy and al', scorbutic affections, and as j tho only specific fer sea-sickness. Califor? nia ami Australia have emphatically en? dorsed it as thc Hitler's Medicine par ex- j cellence, and in Spanish America and all ? the tropical climates, it is considered the j only reliable antidote to epidemic fi ver. There is no mystery about the causes of its success, lt is the only stomachic and alterative in which arc combined the grand requisites of a mild, pure and unvitiated vegetable stimulant, with the finest selec? tion of tonic, anti-bilio?s, anti-scorbutic, aperient and depurativa herbs, plants, roots and barks that have ever been inter? mixed in a medicinal preparation. It is also proper to state that the Ritters j ari' sold exclusively in glass, and never, under any circumstances, by the gallon or the barrel. Impostors and imitators are abroad, and the only safeguard the public has against them is to soe that the Bitters lucy buy bear the engraved label and note of band of Messrs. Hostettcr *, Smith, and the Government stamp over the cork of tho bottle. Feb 27 td The Gruvcst Maladies OF YOUTH AM) EMILY. MANHOOD. Howard Association Essays, on the phy? siology of thc passions, and the errors, abuses and (lisi ases peculiar to thc first age of man, with reports on new methods of treatment employed in this institution. Sent in sealed letter envelopes, free of charge. Address Pu. J. SKILLIN HOUGHTON, Howard Association, Phila? delphia, Pa. Jan 15 3mo ARTIFICIAL EYES-ARTIFICIAL HUMAN EYES made to order and inserted by Drs. F. BAUCH and P. GOUGELMANN, (formerly employed by Boissonneau, Paris, ) No. 399 Broadway.^ew York._0?tl_7 ly COLGATE'S HONEY SOAP. This celebrated Toilet Soup, in such universal demand, is made from the choicest materials, is .mild and emol? lient in its nature, frugiantly scented, and e tremelv benencla.1 in its action upon tl e skin. For sale by al) Druggists and Far cy Goods Dealers. March 28 ly HATCH ELOU'S HAIR DYE_This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world. Tho only true and perfect Dye-harmless, reliable, instantaneous. No disappoint? ment. No ridiculous tints. Natural black or brown. Remedies tht ill effects of bad dyes. Invigorates the hair, leaving it soft aud beautiful. The genuine is signed Wil? liam A. Batchelor. .AU others are mere imitations, and should be avoided. Sold by all druggists and perfumers. Factory 81 Barclay street, New York. Bit' Beware of a counterfeit. Dec ll ly House Carpentering, Undertaking AND Cabinet-Making. OLD FURNITURE REPAIRED, VAR? NISHED and made as good as new. COFFINS, of all kinds, furnished at low? est prices. a?~ Satisfaction guaranteed in quality of work and prices. J. W. CHICK, Camden street, Next to Southern Express Office. Feb 5 Imo* Fire-Dogs, Shovels, Tongs, &c. Al the Sign of the Golden Pad-I^ock. ALARGE VARIETY of FIRE-DOGS, SHOVELS, TONGS, POKERS, FIRE SHOVELS, Ac, kc., in store and for sale very low by JOHN C. DIAL. FRESH EGGS. OC\f\ DOZEN for sale low. ?\J\J E. k G. D. HOPE. Baltimore Advertisements. SPR?i IMP(IHTVTI0\-1M?7. RIBBONS, MILLINERY AMD STRAW GOODS. IRMSTROMi.f iTOH & CO., IMPORTEES and jobbers of RIBBONS, BONNET SILKS and SATINS, NETTS, BLONDS, CRAPES. VELVETS, RUCHES, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, STRAW BON? NETS and LADIES' HATS, trimmed and untrimmed; SHAKER HOODS, Ac, 237 and 239 Baltimore Street, BALTIMORE, MD., Offer tho largest Stock to bo found in this country, and unequaled in CHOICE VARIETY and CHEAPNESS. j?- Orders solicited and prompt atten? tion given. ??Feb 20 Imo* Charleston Advertisements. Livery and Sale Stables, CHALMERS STREET, Charleston, S. C. DIE-<y&3BJL> >PS?|GEN & BAKER, Pro-^^^E. M Ti pnrtfiru Saddle Horses, Car? riages, Phastona and Buggies to hire, at all hours. Mules and Horses for sale. C??ARLESTON HOTEL, CHARLESTON, S. C. WHITE & MIXER, Prop'rs. Feb 27_ For Palatka, Fernandina, Jacksonville And all the Landings on the St. John's River, VIA SAVANNAH, GA. THE NEW AND SPLENDID STEAMSHIP (MOO TONS BURTHEN,) CAPTAIN LOUIS M. COXKTTER, ON and after the 2oth October, this fine ship will sail from Southern Wharf every FRIDAY NIGHT, at 10 o'clock, for the above places. All freight must be paid here by shippers. For freight or passage, apply on board, or at tho office of the Agency, 17 Vander horst'a Wharf, Charleston, S.*C. j Oct 2i J. D. AIKEN & CO., Agents. I PROSPECTUS Tin:: BAPTIST. WE PROBOSE to publish a WEEKLY FABER, devoted to the diffusion of the principles pf religion and the interests of the Baptist denomination. We have been moved to this undertaking by the solicitations of brethren in various por? tions of this State, as well as of other States, among the readers of the late Confederate lUiplist, and by our own con? viction that a paper of a high character would contribute largely to tho intellectual improvement, tho religious progress and the general welfare of the churches. The field is large, affording ample room for all sincere and zealous laborers. The Baptist will be printed on a sheet about twenty-two by thirty-two inches, and will contain twenty-four broad columns, mostly in Long Primer type, clear and legible, so that it may be read with com? fort, even by tho aged. Its entire mecha? nical execution will be of the highest order. Our columns will be enriched by corres? pondence and contributions from the other Southern States, and, occasionally, from Europe and our missionary stations abroad. The entertainment and instruc? tion of the young-especially the child ren-will not be forgotten; and our vene blo friend, "Unelo Fabian," so well and favorably known to the readers of tho* Confederate Hajitist, will resume his labors in their behalf. In short, wo possess all the facilities requisite ;o produce a paper of the first rank. As such, we offer it to our brethren, and solicit their generous co-operation. The Baptist will be issued as soon as a sufficient number pf subscribers have been secured. TKKXS-$3 a year, payable on the recep? tion of the first number. All communications will be addressed to 'The ll?j/tist, Columbia, S. C." J. L. REYNOLDS, A. K. DURHAM, Jan 24 Editor? und Proprietors. SALT AND BLUE STONE. FOUR HUNDRED sacks LIVERPOOL SALT, extra large, at $3.30. 1,000 lbs. BLUE STONE, 7 lbs. for tl. The above will be sold at prices named, or afr lower prices, if offered lower by any house in Columbia. " We n~ill not lie under? sold." J. <t T. B. \GNHW. Paints, Oils, Window Glass. Ill I KEE THOUSAND lbs. pure WHITE LEAD, ground in oil. 1,000 lbs. St. Louis White Lead, ground in oil, at 12A cents per pound. 200 gallons boiled and raw Linseed Oil. Together witt* a complete assortment of Tanners' and Machinery Oils, dry and ground Paints, Furniture, Coach aud Japan Varnishes, Window Glass, Putty, Paint Brushes, Varnish, Dusting and Scrubbing Brushes. For sale at low prices by Cet :;i .T. A T. R. AGNEW. Thos. P. Walker, CORONER AND MAGISTRATE. OFFICE in rear of the Court House, for raerlv occupied by D. lt. DeSanssure, EB?,. Feb 'JO BARGAINS IKK lli?? RMS. The following mentioned Goods can be bought at ENTICING PRICES, until closed out: ZEPHYR KNIT GOODS-of all descriptions, MERINOS, DELAINES, and PARIS POPLINS, KERSEYS, LINSEYS and CASSIM?RES, CASHMERE and MERINO HOSIERY. EXTR? B?&G?MS OfPE?ED W BI?NKETS ? EXTRA BARGAINS OFFERED IN CARPETS AND RIGS ! Our stock of DOMESTIC and STAPLE GOODS, for Jobbing, is as complete as usual. City and country mer? chants are invited to inspect. SHIVER & BECKHAM. Jan LS H. E. NICHOLS & CO., General Insurance Agents, Stock and Exchange Brokers, COLUMBIA, SS- O. REPRESENT, among others, the following well-known FIRST-CLASS COMPANIES: QUEEN'S INSURANCE COMPANY of Liverpool and London-author? ized canital ?2,000,000, or nearly.$10,000.000 UNDER WRITERS' AGENCY, New York-capital and assets over. 3,000,000 INTERNATIONAL, New York-capital and assets nearly. 2.000.000 SECURITY, New York- capital and assets. 1,500,000 HOME, New Haven-capital and assets. 1,500,000 MANHATTAN. New York -capital and assets.. 1.100,000 NORTH AMERICAN, New York-capital and assets. 700,000 HOME, Savannah. Ga.-capital and assets. 500,000 SOUTHERN INSURANCE AND TRUST, Savannah - capital and assets_ 500,000 Bisks taken on BUILDINGS, MERCHANDIZE, COTTON-in stun.- and on planta? tions-Household Furniture, Rents, Leases, Mortgages and every description of pro? perty liable to loss or damage by tire, on the LOWEST TERMS. "Policies issued pay? able in gold or currency, and losses promptly paid. .ETNA LIFE D?SU RANCE COMPANY, Hartford - capital and ass ;ts nearly $4,060,000. This liberal and generous company presents great inducements to those who feel that life is uncertain, and who desire to make a CERTAIN provision for those near ami dear, who otherwise might suffer when they are gone. SELL EXCHANGE ON NEW YORK, in sums to suit, at the usual rates. Internal Revenue Stamps, of all denominations, for sale. HW Office corner of Main and Plain streets, over Agnew's store. Sept t> (imo The Adornment of the Head-The Hair Restorer. GRAY HEADED people have their locks restored by it to the dark, lustrons, silken tresses of youth, and ? are happy. Young people, with light, faded or red bair, have these unfashionable colors changed to a beautiful auburn, and rejoice. People whose beads are covered with dandruff and humors, use it, and have clean coats and clear and healthy scalps. Bald-beaded veterans have their remaining locks tight? ened, and the bare spots covered with a luxuriant growth of nair, and dance for joy. Young gentlemen uso it because it is richly perfumed. Young ladies use it be? cause it keeps their hair in place. Every? body must and will usc it. because it is thc cleanest and best article in the market. For sale br FISHER * HEINITSH, Fab 3 Druggists. Hoes, Chains, Axes, &c. TWO HUNDRED doz. HOES, assorted sizes and qualities. 300 pairs PLOW and WAGON TRACE CHAINS. 50 doz. best Warranted AXES. 1,000 Swedes PLOW MOULDS. With a full assortment of Plow Steel, Plantation Iron, Wagon and Plow Har.res, Spades, Shovels. Ac. For salt- at lowest market prices for cash bv Jan 25_J. A T. R. AGNEW. Ghin and Blasting Powder. JUST received and for sale low, a com? plete assortment of Gun, Ride and Blasting POWDER, in whole, half and quarter kegs, and in canisters, at wholesale and retail, at very low prices. Also, Safety Fuse, for Blasting. ta- Inquire for DUPONT'S POWDER - His the best. J. A T. R. AGNEW. Blacksmith Tools. Wi: now offer a full stock of best ENG? LISH STEEL-FACED ANVILS, Blacksmith bellows. Solid Box Vices, Steol faced Hand and Sledge Hammers, Screw Plates, Stocks and Dies. Files, Rasps, Ac, at a very small advance on cost for cash, and at lamer rales than they can ht brought from any oilier market. Jan 25 J. A T. R. AGNEW. GUNS, PISTOLS, SPORTSMEN'S ACCOUTREMENTS, .A. aaa nirh "anitlon ! ANEW and complete assortment just j received. ALSO, An elegant assortment of FISHING ! TACKLE Rods, Reels, Robs, Hooks, Lines, Ac. At LOW PRICES. P. W. KRAFT, Washington street, opposite old Jail. N. B. -Manufacturing and repairing substantially and neatly executed. _ May 26 __ly Barber's Patent Adjustable Brace. TUST received, a completo assortment of Barber's Patent Adjustable B I T BRACES, which, for carpenters' and wheel? wrights' usc, are the most convenient and useful braces made, requiring no adjust? ment or fitting of the bit to the brace, and aro emphatically the ne plusiUtraoi braces. For sale by the sola agents, Dec 20 J. <t T. R. AGNEW. Pollock House. LOVERS of THE GOOD THINGS OF THIS LIFE '-an have their wants sup? plied at the above-named RESTAURANT. Everything connected with the house is in best order. MEALS served at short notice. Private dinner and supper rooms attached. OYSTERS, FISH, GAME and MEATS prepared in every Btvle. The best of WINES. LIQUORS, ALE, choice SKGARS ami TOBACCO on hand. ?*_ FREE LUNCH every day at ll o'clock. T. M. BULLOCK, Proprietor. "COXGAREE RESTAURANT !" Nert door West of the Post Office. WOULD respectfully inform his friends and the public in general that he has opened a RESTAURANT at the above place, where- the very best of everything tn the way of eating aiul drink? ing can be obtained at short notice. CREAM ALE on draught. LUNCH every day from ll to 1 o'clock. Fresh OYSTERS constantly on hand. Jan '.' Cabinet-maker, Upholsterer and Undertaker. HAVING resumed the J"above business, I am pre? pared to execute all kinds of work in the above line ai tl c shortest notice and most reasonable prices. A variety of COFFINS constantly on hand. Funerals promptly attended. AUK ;io M. ll. BERRY. At Brennan A Carroll's Carriage Factory. ll AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BBLS. GIBSON'S X, XX. XXX, WHIS? KEY. Rbis. 0. Bliss' Old Bourbon WHISKEY. " Corn and Rye domestic " Holland Anchor GIN. '. American Hope " " Pinet and Rochelle BRANDY. " Jamaica and Santa Cruz Ruin. " Swc.-t Malaga Wine. " Cherry ancPlladeira Wine " Catalonia Claret Wine. " Stougbton Bitters. Boxes Boker's and Krant'-r Bitters. " Curacoa and Annisecd Cordial, " Wolfe's Schiedam Schnapps. With a general stock of GENUINE LI QUOBS, worthy attention of purchasers, at fair prices. Call and examino thc above stock before purchasing elsewhere, as great inducements will bc offered. A. L. SOLOMON, Second door from Shiver House, Oct 18 On Plain street.