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Daily Paper $8 a Year. _??I1? ? "Let our ! Just Ceniure Attend the True Event. Tri-Weekly $5 a Year BY .JULIAN A. SELBY. COLUMBIA, S. C., SUNDAY MORNING, JUNE 30, 1867. VOLUME III-NO. THE PHOENIX, PUBLISHED DAILY AND TH I-WEEKLY. ? Hg GLEANER, EVEBT WEDNE8DAY MOBNINO. ?Y OULIAN A. SELBY, CITY PRINTER, Office on Main etreet, a few doora above Taylor (or Camden) ?treet. TEEMS- IN AD VANCE. SUBSCRIPTION. Daily Paper, six months!.tA 00 Tri-Weekly, " ?' .2 50 Weekly, M ?' .1 50 ADVERTISEMENTS Inserted at 75 cents per sqnaro for tho first Insertion, and 50 cent? for oaoh subsequent. Weekly 75 cents each insertion. CROPS DAMAGED.-The Winnsboro News, of Saturday, says: The damage done by the late storm, wo fear* has been a good deal. Late wheat and oats, ns well os wheat which had been cut and put into shocks in the field, are very much injured. "We understand the fine field of oats belonging to Mr. W. R. Robertson, Esq.-the finest we ever saw-is badly damaged. A letter from "Dunker's Creek, in the same District, says: I regret to communicate that the wheat crop is seriously injured by the recent wet spell. I behove that at least one-eighth sprouted, and the prospect is, that there will be further loss from rain. "We are indeed upon the eve of starvation, for a very short drought in July will ruin tho corn crop, and it is to be hoped that tho farmers will cease their endeavors for cotton, and push forward with the corn ploughing, and that our colored friends will also stop running ior Go? vernor and giving 4th of July barbe? cues, andlend themselves diligently to their plows and hoos-Gen. Sickles to the contrary notwithstanding. The Greenville Mountaineer says: Continued heavy and washing rains have dono injury to the growing crops in our District; the extent of these injuries, however, we are not prepared to estimate, as practical farmers seem to differ in their opi ' nions about tho matter. It is true, that some of tho wheat shocked in thc fields hus uceu aeriouaiy utiiaugtu, while the growing corn, especially in the bottoms, lias boen also injured. Still, a few moro bright days, like tho present, may overcome much of tho evil that has apparently been ?vrought, and we await with anxiety the timo when the wheat harvest shall bo completed, and the result of tho past weeks of rainy weather be fully developed. From the heavy rains and winds for the past few days, wo fear that the crops havo sustained very mate? rial injury. Corn and oats have been blown down in many instances, and cotton almost destroyed. Where the crop was at all grassy and the land low, it will bo difficult now, after so long a wet spell, to save it; and should a dry season of auy length now ensue, the effect would be disas? trous. -Sumter Watchman. MANIFEST DESTINY.-lu his speech, at Boston, Mr. Seward said: 1 *I know that nature designs that this whole continent-not merely these thirty-six States, but this whole continent-should be, sooner or later, within the magic circle of the Ame? rican Union. (Loud cheers.) The people in North Carolina and Geor? gia may try to get out ns much as they please, and you hero in Massa? chusetts may try to keep them ont as much as you please; God and nature have decided against both, ned you aro to live together ns bro? thers in unity and harmony. "Give mo only this one assurance, thar there shall never bo an unlawful resistance, by an armed force, to the President bearing tho authority of the United States, and give me then fifty, forty, or thirty moro years of life, and 1 will engage to give you the possession of the American conti? nent and tho control of the entire world. (Cheers.) Deny me that simple thing of tho acquiescence ot tin- pcoplo in their own choice, dhd I will not^pledgo you tho continu? ance, the existence oi this Union through half the period which we luve carried it through, with thc C( si and sacrifices of thc greatest civil war the world hus ever seen. The moral of my subject is loyalty aud patriotism, devotion to your Constitution and laws; and whatever is wrong in tho laws, or in the cua tom or the habits of society, trust to their correction through your Si boola, your churches, your politi c d assemblies, but never stifler nu enemy to raise his hand against the nationality or tho Union of tho I'ni ted States." (Loud cheers.) Mr. Seward already doubts the permanency of the Union. He fears forceful resistance to thc President. Another General Endorse* Long? street. The following is a letter from Gen. Jeff. Thompson, of the late Confede? rate army: LOUISVILLE, Jane 16, 18G7. GiorgeD. Prentice, Esi?, My DEAR FRIEND: You desire mc to write you my feelings and opi? nions under the existing political condition of the country. Your friendship to me in the dark days of the late war, while we were politically enemies, gives you tho right to com? mand my services in any way that I can return your kindness, and, there? fore, I will comply with yourrequest, and in as few words aa possible ex? press my present sentiments. I might cover the whole ground when I say that I heartily concur in the sentiments of Gen. James Longstreet; but Gen. Longstreet waa a profes? sional soldier, who fought like a hero, and surrendered like a brave knight who has been unhorsed, and he may not go far enough in his lan? guage to place himself right before the world; therefore I, who was a civilian beforo the war, and only buckled on my sabre to contend for certain "rights," (as was the case with the armies on either side,) I can go further than Gan. Longstreet, for I have resumed my social status and have not ohanged my occupation. I tell you, then, plainly, that I never fought tho United States be? cause 1 hated tho United States. I never fought the North because I hated the North. I did not desire to be one iota freer than I was under tho flag of the Union; but there was an abstract political principle of State rights, and 84,000,000,000 worth of African slaves, that I thought could ouly be saved out of the Union. From the first hostile gun fired by John Brown, at Harper's Ferry, until thc 5th day of Juue, 1S65, when I surrendered my troops, I was a fair, square aud consistent enemy of Abolitionism, aud those who fought their battles; but when deso? lation came, and starvation aud ruiu stared our women and children iu the face, I followod the examplo of my noble leaders-surrendered all political rights, and became one of n conquered but still proud people. Our war had been no '"boy's play." Our surrender was no farce. Ko po? litician had aught to do with tho finale, and our proudest and uoblest simply received a parole, saying "ho shall not be interfered with by tho United States authorities ns long as ho observes this parole and the laws in force where ho may resido." This, then, was our actual condition on July 1, 1805. lu a short time a million of soldiers stacked their guns and resumed the peaceful pursuits of life. And iu two short years, we have taken giant strides in tho march of improvement and reconstruction. We have not been asked to love tho dominant party, nor to kiss the rod that smote us; but tho victors have the right to say, "Shall we make the bravo men our friends by courtesy, or shall wo make tho cowards friends through fear?" And they only have the right to make the laws, which we have simply tho right to obey, or leave tho country, or remain aliens in our own laud. The proper policy for the victors to pursue, is not my province to dis? cuss; neither have I the right to com? plain; nor willi presume to advise. I can simply set my soldiers an ex? ample of patience, industry and en? terprise; to build up our broken for? tunes, and make tho land bloom again in peace, confidence and plenty : therefore I will accept all courtesies and favors that the laws may granl me, and not let my individual likes or dislikes interfere with 1113' duty tc tho country in which my children al least have an interest. 1 can now bul repeat what I had occasion to writ? unce before: "Apologies for the pasl or promises for thc future would in clicate a want of confidence iu m_ own integrity. I have simply dont what I conceived to be my duty, um I propose to do it now." Tho Cou federate Government wiped out Stat? rights Ute lirst year of its existence a bloodyVvar wiped out shivery am wiped ont the Confederacy; so the; are obsolete ideas; and the plaii question now presented is: "Will yoi accept, citizenship under our terms as contained ?11 this law? and 1 em piratically answer, "Yes." Let cac! and every white man in tho Sont! say, "Abstract ideas or obsolete theo ries shall not govern me; for I wil look facts in the face ns they exist I and make tho best out of the futur without; moping over tho past. It i ?.not tb be presumed that I shall 1> asked to compromiso my honor, o i bo false to my friends, for I am cuni polled to obey tho laws, and being ai j elector simply gives mo au opportu ! nity to make tho laws moro favoi j able." Then will confidence bo re i stored and plenty abound once mort Yours, most respectfully, M; JEFF, THOMPSON. An Opinion. Tho Journal of Commerce, which reflects the views of the commercial men of the country, thus refers to tho Attorney-General's opinion: We have no special liking for the plan of avoiding a plain issue and dodging it. Uuder ordinary circum? stances, wo should, perha]?, com? mend the legal acumen and ability evinced by the Attorney-General, and take his opinion as a fair commentary on a doubtful law. But that it inter? prets tho military reconstruction bill in a manner totally opposite to the intent of Congress, no one can doubt, who reads both, and who heard or read the discussions in Congress when the bill was passed. Wo doubt whe? ther good con come from any attempt to avoid tho distinct issue which ex? ists between tho supporters of that bill and tho friends of liberty and self-govern meut. It would be much preferable if tho military bill were held up in all its naked deformity, to be inspected,by tho people of a coun? try once loving freedom and hating despotism, and to be supported or overthrown by that people. As it is, tho Administration of Mr. Johnson stands in an undignified position, en? deavoring to explain away the objec? tionable features of a law which he is unwilling to enforce, and therefore giving an occasion for an accusation of want of boldness. In this, as in many other things, tho Administra? tion is weak. From the commence? ment, Mr. Johnson has talked boldly and acted feebly. It would have been infinitely better for him, and givon tho radical party much moro severe blows, if ho had acted on the theories of his Attorn ey-Gen eral without pub? lishing them iu this way, to bo read and discussed, without action. If thoso are correct interpretations, why has ho delayed an hour in removing thc despotism which Mr. Stanbery asserts is in existence uuder Sheridan? If there were more deeds and fower words in the Administration, it would bo better for nil parties. Speaking of "reconstruction," tba same paper says: Tho Southern people arc not only puzzled, but much disconcerted in regard to the duty of registration. The first impulse of many was, to j have nothing to clo with it. But in- j action surely turns over tho whole : machinery of State government into i the hands of the negroes. A decision of some kind cannot longer be avoided, since several States will soon go into elections for delegates to form State constitutions; and those who do not now participate in making tho laws will afterward have no option but to obey tho laws as they find them. Tho question, therefore, is presented plainly, shall they oppose tho programme marked out for their guidance, knowing that to do so will bc unavailing, or shall they join in a call for conventions and seek to control them? The feeling in favor of registration grows much stronger, as the question is put nearer to an issue. We have before advised, and we renew the advice to Southern men, not to lie down inactive. Nothing is lost by registering and voting; every? thing may be lost by neglect. RECONSTRUCTION.-Wo copy tho fol? lowing paragraph from a recent num? ber of the Richmond Wliig, one of the most sensible of the reconstruc? tion papers in the South: We have shown, in former articles, that it is necessary to conform to nil terms and conditions of the recon? struction laws, nod that in order to make reconstruction effective and ac? ceptable to Congress, and at the same time to guard against confiscation and proscription, it may be necessary for us to vote for liberal minded and competent Republican candidates for the convention, in spite of the com? panionship in which they arc found. Some will doubtless exclaim, "Ho? nor forbids such humiliation.*' We turn over all such to Gen. Long? street, who hus declared himself will? ing to unite in efforts to restore Louisiana to her former position in the Union, through thc party now iu power, und who nobly announces that he will be happy to work in any harness that promises relief to .our distressed people, or harmony to tho nation. The last paragraph of Gen. Long? street's letter deserves to be written in letters of gold. It is: "If every man in thc country will meet the crisis with a proper appreciation ot* our condition, and come fairly up to his responsibilities, on to-morrow, tho sun will smile upon n happy peo? ple, our fields will again begin to yield their increase, our railroads and rivers will teem with abundant commerce, our towns and cities will resound with t? > tumult of trade, and wo shall be invigorated by the blessings of Al? mighty God." SANTA ANNA.-The Now York He? rald's special correspondent, writing at Havana, under date of June 15, g"ves an acoount of the adventures of eueral Lopez Sauta Anna since leaving New York. Tho General and his staff traveled incognito to Vera Cruz, and were warmly but not openly welcomed by the Liberals in? side the walls. Tho American and British Consuls diued with him on tho steamer, and all seemed to go harmoniously until the 7th instant, when Commander Roe, of the United States steamer Tacony, and Com? mander Aynsley, of tho British man of-war Jason, appeared on board, and removed him, under protest, to tho Tacony. Thence ho was taken to Sacrificios, in charge of an officer, and again placed upon the "Virginia, to the commander of which Com? mander Roe gave orders to land him at a foreign port. On the return trip, tho vessel arrived nt Sisal, on the 11th instant, when the command? er of tho Liberal forces came aboard and offered to arrest him. The Gen? eral declared that he was a prisoner iu the hands of the United States, and tho commander ?f the Virginia re? fused peremptorily to surrender him. Three Mexican schooners thereupon ranged alongside the vessel, with their guns pointed at her, and the demnnd being renewed, and a guard of marines boarding tho vessel, it was considered useless to resist, and Santa Anna was taken ashore. Gen? eral Tavoado, commanding tho Impe? rialists ot Vera Cruz, had demanded an explanation from Commander Roo. Tho commands of Boryas and Canales, at Tampico, and the citizens of that place, have formally pro? nounced for Santa Anna, and pronun? ciamiento to that effect has boon is? sued. General Flores hiul been designated ns the person to present tho action of the city to .Santa Anna, aud ordered to proceed to New York for tlie purpose. A negro, called "Old Eulie," was voted for in Cairo, Ul., ou Tuesday last, lor circuit judge, in opposition to Col. Olmey, ami he received near? ly 200 votes. Richmond Advertisements. E. II. STOKES . TAKES this method of informing .''rn? his former patrons that lie has RE W3L FITTED and FURNISHED his HOUSE in tho best manner, and is now prepared to receive TRANSIENT QUESTS on tho most favorable terms. His bouse is eligibly and conveniently situated-on the corner of Franklin street, opposite Odd Fellows Hall, (a few doors below the Ex? change Hotel,) tlCIIMOND, YA. June 1!/ Imo* ROCKBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS. OPENED JUNE 1 . THIS favorite and delightful "WATER? ING-PLACE, having undergone tho? rough renovation, is prepared to receive visitors. Tho owners have made every effort in thc outlit and equipment to ren? der the place moro than ever attractive to those in quest of recreation, while to the invalid its medicinal waters hold out new hopes of health, lt may be confidently claimed for them that they have in a great many cases relieved, and in many more cases cured, the following disease*: Scro? fula, and many chronic cutaneous .".ases: Chronic Thrush, Bronchitis, P .?epsia. Chronic Diarrhoea, Dropsy, Affections of Kidney and Bladder, and Piles; and, in connection with the hot baths, Chronic Rheumatism. As an appetizer, A tonic and general re storative to an enfeebled constitution, it is perhaps unrivalled amongst mineral wa? ters. Tin proprietors have engagi if for the approaching season a very superior Band of Music, both for thc Law n and the Rall room. The billiard and bowling Saloons, both for ladies and gentlemen, will be fonnd in more complete order than ever before. From the very extensiv.; preparations' now making st all the h ailing Virginia Springs, a heavy travel is anticipated, and wc think will bo attracted. It shall be tho aim of the undersigned to keep their est ablishment FULLY UP TO THE FORE. MOST; and they hope to si O a renewal of the social re-uuiona which in fermi r years lent such a charm lo these mountain re? treats. Pns.-engers bv thc Virginia i"> ntral Kail road get off the cars at Goshen Depot. Bight miles of staging over a tmoolli n ad lands them at the Springs. a rf- Board $3.30 per day: SOO per month. We have secured the cfllch nt s< rviccs of Capt. WM. H. SALE, so lon], and favorably known to the public, in connection with these Springs. FRAZIER ti RANDOLPH, Prop'rs. PURCELL. LADD A co., Richmond; A. B. RFC KER. Lynchburg; COLEMAN A ROGERS, Baltimore; HEGEMAN A CO., New York; Agents for sale of the Waterand Mass or .vUt-. Jim- 2 3(J ? ITCH*CTJREf*rTCH CURE! ! ITCH, ITCH, SCRATCH, SCRATCH. Jtch.Jtch, Scratch, Scratch, ftnrvcy'a Itch Cure, Harvey's Itch Cure, Cures In 21 hours, cures In 24 hours, Worst kind of Itch, worst kind of Itch. Indeed, Oil kinds of Itch, Tetter, Piles, Scab'. Head, .Vc. Only 25 cents a box. A sure cure. Trv it; try it. For sale bv FISH Ell &. H El NITS ll", May lo Druggists. Heidsiek and Cabinet Champagne. TWENTY BASKETS of tho above choice Winos, in pints and quarts, for salo by Juno 10 E. ii G. D. HOPE. SPECIAL NOTICES. THE public esteem in which; PANK NIN'S HEPATIC BITTERS aro held, is another proof of their excellence as a Tonic. They aro recommended by physi? cians generally, and have never disap? pointed those who have made uso of them. They give ?uro and speedy relief in nausea, sick headache, dyspepsia and all similar complaints. For salo by all druggists. April li mly IW. C. H. MIOT, Agent. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE}-Victim of debility, who ie responsible for your feeble? ness? Not yourself, you will say, for you've done all you could to euro it. That's a mistake on your part. You haven't tried H08TETTEIVS BITTERS. Gloomy dyspeptic, with an uneasy sto? mach and a world-weary face, of courso you don't think yourself responsible for your own torments. But you aro. It is easy to see from your condition that you haven't tried HOSTETTER'S BITTERS. Bilious sufferer, it is not your fault, you think, that your symptoms growworso day by day. Blue pill doesn't do you any good. Very likely. But you can bo brought round for all that. Why haven't you tried HOS? TETTER'S BITTERS? Friend, on whom fovor and aguo alter? nately blows hot and cold, and whose brain seems to be bursting with tho effects of sorno powerful drug, do you assume the responsibility? Oh, no! You've taken pile" .of quinine, and all the regulation medicines. What could you do more! One thing more-tho very thing that would have exempted you from all the pangs that now rack you. Y'ou have nover tried HOS? TETTER'S BITTERS. Nervous invalid, what have you to say? You plead that you have takon all the nervines of tho pharmacopreia. If thoy have done you no good, it is not your fault. You are not responsible. Wrong-all wrong. You have, in reality, nobody to blame but yourself. Why haven't you triod HOSTETTER'S BITTERS? For all the above-named complaints, tho Bitters are absolute specifics. June 19_tfi TO MARRY OR NOT TO MARRY! WHY NOT? Serious Reflections for Young Men, in Essays of tho Howard As? sociation, on tho Physiological Errors, Abuses and Diseases induced by ignorance of nature's laws, in the first ago of man. Sent in sealed letter envelopes, free of eharpre. Address Dr. J. SKILLIN HOUGH? TON, Howard Association, Philadelphia, Pa. May 19 3rno BATCHELOR'S HAIR DYE_Thia splendid Hair Dye is tho best in tho world. Tho only true and perfect Lye-harmless, reliable, instantaneous. No disappoint? ment. No ridiculous tints. Natural black or brown. Remedies thc ill effects of bad dyes. Invigorates the hair, leaving it soft and beautiful. Thc genuine is signed Wil? liam A. Batchelor. All others are mere imitations, and should bc avoided. Sold by all druggists and perfumers. Factory 81 Barclay street, New York. A3" Beware of a counterfeit. Dec ll ly TO RENT. ACOMFORTABLE COTTAGE RESI? DENCE, on Marion, between Upper and Lumber streets, with necessary out? buildings. Apply to June 28 3 BACHMAN 5z V.'ATIES. J FRESH LAGER . at wholesale and oi June 1!> J. C. SEEGERS & CO. WANTED, AGOOD WHITE WOMAN, to do tho general house-work for a small family. None need apply only those who can come well recommended. For such a one, libe? ral wages will be paid. Apply ar this office. June 20 Imo BOLTING CLOTHS. AFULL assort incut of best Anchor Brand BOLTING CLOTHS, on hand and foi" -Mlle low bv May22 "J. A T. R. AGNEW._ EXTRA MACKEREL. fT-r WHOLE, Half and Quarter Barrels I ej and Kits No. 1 and :t Mackerel B<iston inspection-for sale bv Juno 18 E. A G. D. HOPE. CLARET WINE. p OOP SOUND TABLE CLARET- very vX h>w by tho dozen. June IC " E. A G. D. HOPI". FRESH NO. 1 MACKEREL. Tes t' receded at June IS J. C. SEEOEhS A CO.'S. IS THE undersigned informs the public t hat he is making .weekly additions to his stock \i( goods: and as ho pur? chased for cash, will dispose of them at reasonable figures. He invites an inspection of his stock, which consists of WATCHES. JEWELRY, CLOCKS. SPECTACLES, GOLD PENS,'Ac. PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. nAIR JEWELRY and ORNAMENTS prepared in various styles. I. SULZBACHER. At Sulzbacher & Co.'?, Aeacinblv si. May 19 FISHER & LOWRANCE, COLUMBIA, 3. C. Cotton Yams ! FOR sale by FISHER A LOWRANCE. June 23 HAY, At $2.25 per 100 Pounds ! June 8 FISHER A LOWRANCE. BELTING !, "T TULC ANIZED INDIA RUBBER BELT-. V LNG, from three to twelve inches, for aalo by FISHER A LOWRANCE.sT. ? * May 31_ I* Bolting Cloths. BEBT ANCHOR BRANDS, aaeortcd number?. May 20 FISHER & LO WRAN CE. Soda Biscuit. FRESH SODA. BUTTER and MILK. CRACKERS. GINGER CAKES, NUTS, Ac. For salo by FISHER A LOWRANCE. May 24 New York Advertisements. . STEVENS HOUSE, 21, 23, 25 AND 27 MiOAliAVAY, X. Y. oproanx HOWLING OREEN. . ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN. THE STEVENS HOUSE ia well and? widely known to the traveling public. . Tho location ia especially suitable to mer? chante and business irien; it is in close proximity to tho bnsincsB part of the city, is on the highway of Southern and West? ern travel, and adjacent to all the princi? pal railroad and steamboat depots. The Stovone Honse has liberal accom? modation for over 3U0 guests; it is well fur? nished, and poseosaes every modern improvement for tho comfort and enter? tainment of its inmates. Tho rooms hav? ing been refurnished and remodeled, wo are onabled to ofter extra facilities for tho comfort and pleasure of our guests. Tho rooms aro spacious and well ventilated provided with gas and water; tho attend? ance ie prompt and respectful, and tho table is generously provided with every delicacy of the season-at moderate ratee. GEO. K. CHASE A CO., _May 31 Gmo_Proprietors. New York Hotel, NEW YOEE CITY. THE subscribers, successors to H. Cran? ston, Esq., and Cranston A Hildreth, In the proprietorship of this well-known POPl'ii AR. HOTEL, Wish to assure their friends and the public generally, tha< they shall spare no pains nor expense in their endeavors to maintain its reputation so well merited under its former proprietors, as one of THE FIRST OF FIRST-CLASS HOTELS. D. M. HILDRETH & CO. April 7 _ . 3mo SOUTHERN BANK NOTES'. SOUTHERN SECURITIES! Bought and sold on commission bv LAWRENCE, BROS. & CO., BANKERS, NO. \(i WAT./. ST HE ET, A A'IF YO UK. MONEY received on deposit I rom banks, bankers, merchants and others. Or? ders in Gold, Government and i th er Secu? rities executed at tho r?gulai Stock Ex? change by a member of the linn. Consign? ments of Cotton solicited. April 8 DEWITT C. L.VWIIENCK. JOHN R. CECIL. CYUTJS J. LAWRENCE. WM. A. HALSTKQ STENHOUSE & MACAULAY, Commission Merchants, I710R tho enlc of COTTON, COTTON * YARNS, SHEETINGS, Naval Storec, kc, and for tho purchase ot Merchandize generally, 66 Ftarl Stn J, Xew York. Consignments to na from every point in the South fully protected by insurance as mon as shipped. July 14 ly J. E. STENHOUSE. ALLAN M ACAULA v. JAMES CONNER'S SONS CMTED STATES TYPE FOL.YDRY AND PRINTER'S WAREHOUSE. NOS. 28,80 and 32 Centre street, fco-tmr of Reade street,) New York. Tho type m which this paper is printed is from tho ibove Foundry. Nov 18