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THE ' -Jit-Bi fl- , ,1, <w . . ? Daily Paper $8 a Year .. . "??!> "A -J- .. .... ' . . ._> *? ? .______ _____-_ '. '. BY JULIAN A. SELBY. - -. : ? . "Let our Just Censure COLUMBIA. S. a. THURSDAY MORNING*, OCTOBER 3, 1867. ??? VOLUME III-NO. 168. THE PHOENIX PU?LISUr.D DAILY AND TIU-WEEKLY. THE GLEANER, EVEKY WEDS.' SDAY Monvivn BY JULIAN A. SELBY. . EDITOR AND ritOl'IilLTOIt. OT?ee on Main street, a few doors above Taylor (oyCam.deul street. TERMS-IX A D l'A XCE. situsoiitmos. DAUT Paoer, ?ix months.$4 Oft Tri-W?*k1v, " " :. '2 50 Weekly, ' " ". 1 50 ADVi:nTISE>?F..SrS Inserted at 75 cents per square for the first insertion, and 50centsforeach subsequent. Weekly 75 cents each insertion. SOI" A liberal discount made on lite above rites when advertiseinents are inserted by the mouth or year. AGENTS. Spartanburg-Hiram Mitchell. J. ll. Allen, Cheater. Julius Poppe, Anderson C. II. S. P. Kinard, Nowberry C. H. W. T. Sims, Union. J. M. Allen, Greenville. Progress of Soutlicrn Reconstructlon Conventions-What YV111 Follow! Were it not for reports of somo wrangling or fisticuffiug, or nu appeal for alms, we would hardly realize that the work of Congressionnl Ile coustrnotion is now going ou, or supposed to bo going on, in ?vo of the ten Southern unreconstructed States-to wit: Virginia, Georgia, Arkansas, Mississippi aud Louisiunn. Alabama, tho first to start the ball uudpr the programme of negro supre? macy reconstruction, has passed its period of 'gestation and given birth to a singular hybrid in th? shape of a State constitution. lu this politi? cal monstrosity are embraced provi? sions which even the wildest radical iu Congress cannot lind it in his couscieuco to endorse. Among these aro tho freo autlVage, white disfran? chisement, confiscation, negro jury, amalgamation and other favorite theories of tho radicals, to say no? thing of tho very latitudinarian prin? ciples of the framers ox the constitu? tion on the subjects of matrimony and divorce. The election for the acceptance or rejection of this instru? ment is fixed for tho. 4th and 5th proximo, and in the meantime the ciuvass, which also includes tho ehoii'o of State ojlicers under the new constitution, goes on with more than usual fervor ou the part of tin; white population in opposition to the negro supremistfl. In Virginia, what with tho Consti? tutional Convention, the Conserva? tive Convention, the meeting ol' other bodies and the negro high-days and holidays inseparable from the season, there has been a lively time at I?i?h mond for somo weeks past. The Constitutional Convention met on the 3d of December, and has pursued a radieal course from the beginning. The radical frame-work of the new constitution has been presented by piece-meal, and discussions, nliko amusing, instructive aud humiliating, have followed. The negroes have the upper hand, and the most ultra measures have bee^i proposed. lu tho distribution of privileges to the inhabitants, it is difficult to ascertain where those vouch-sttfed the white man come in. The proceedings of the Convention are not only radioul, but revolutionary; and wero it not from fear of the military, they would, no doubt, be characterized by acts of violenco which the records of negro rule in other climes cannot parallel. The Georgia Reconstruction Con? vention (which convened December ii) has just re-assembled at Macon, after a recess of somo days. The subjects thus far discussed in its deliberations aro similar to those embraced in the Alabama Conven? tion, with ono exception-that of pay. The Alabama assemblage voted itself a certaiu amount per head per day, and we believe the sums were paid ont of funds in the treasury. In the case of tho Georgia Convention, however, those who held the keys of the public exchequer refused to honor tho drafts bf tho Convention, and hence there Were terrible complaint ??nd worriment among tho poor black delegates. Some very houora bly went to work at ono dollar and a half per day on publie improvements, and thereby wero enabled to subsist, without running into debt or becom? ing ft tax upon public charity. It is now proposed, we perceive, to issue State notes for tho payment of tho wages of tho members, tho credit of the State, so far as the Convention lias power to do so, being pledged for their redemption. Finally, we see Congress entering tho field in ' behalf of the delegates, and ono sym? pathizing Senator proposes to sweep ont of existence at ono fell swoop nil the State officers who have the temerity to question tho authority of the Convention. That game was tried at tho initiation of tho Alabama Convention, and proved a losing one. Whether it will furo hotter in the ease of the Georgia Convention, re? mains to bo seen. General ?Meade, however, is now on the ground, hav? ing superseded General Pope, and, as the former has tho reputation of being a wiser and more conciliatory commander than the latter, hopes are entertained of a peaceful solution of pending difficulties. The Louisiana Convention hus j been dragging along a slow and unin? teresting existence of some seven weeks, and has really accomplished nothing beyond the adoption of a few provisions respecting the rights of the hincks to the ballot, the jury, to public conveyances and public hotels. Tho question of pay and mileage was among the fir?t disposed of. A number of personal wrangles, in which thc newspaper reporters came in for their shara of nbuse, as was also the case in the Virginia and Georgia Conventions, have marked the progress of tho Louisiana assem? blage. In neither of the Conven? tions now in session nre there evi? dences of immediate dissolution, however much snell a consummation might bo devoutly wished for. We have ????t yet heard from i he, Mississippi aud Arkansas Constitu- j tionnl Conventions, which were to I have met on Tuesday, January 7, the I former in Jackson, the latter in ' Little Rock. In euell of these, how- I ever, the radical programme is near- j ly tlie same ?is that presented in the preceding Conventions; the only dif- ! fcrence in either probably will be shown in the temper and intelligence with which tho various topics may bo discussed. In all these Conventions, in all these unreasonable efforts of the radi? cals to tlemonstrato tho capability of the untutored negro for self-govern? ment, wo obsorve no indications of the prospectivo advancement of the black race, except it be upon tho necks of the Southern whites. Herc- ; upon, of course, thc whites must accept tho challenge, and a struggle, ! in which tho blacks will assuredly1 come out second best, must ensue, j In Virginia, we already seo that many wretched blacks have betaken them? selves to their primitive lints in forest i and wildernesses, almost out? side the bounds of civilization, aud aro there relapsing into a condition worse than absolute African barba? rism and heathenism. [New York Herald To the Dental Profession. I HAYE PATENTED, mid now dcoiro to introduce, un important improvement in the construction of ARTIFI? CIAL DENTURES, whereby the strength, reliability and facility of repair, pertain? ing to swaged plate work, is communicated to moulded metalio or vnlcanizable base. Strong J'lute Teeth a? firmly attached to tho baso as if soldered to swaged plate, are, by this process, substituted for those specially designed for moulded base. By their uso the operator is left free to ex? ercise his own judgment in their arrange? ment, and linds himself no longer confined to tho sameness of the present stylo of blocks, or singlo teeth weakened by carv? ing for moulded work. No now appliances arc required in this procese. It is easily acquired by any one familiar with dither moulded or swaged work. It gives to tho operator confidence in tho reliability of his cases, exempting him from thc disappointment and per? plexity often attendant on bis most faith? ful efforts, lt rentiers partial cases as reli? able as full sets, and, consequently, will (?nd to ameliorate tho present deplorable practice of extracting every tooth, sound or unsound, which stands in the way <>r the hitter. Tho method luis been thoroughly tested, and is now submitted to thc profession with tho assurance that it will bo fourni to fulfill nil that is claimed for it. Its results are highly artistic, very beautiful, and af? ford tho utmost satisfaction to operator and patient. OFFICE LICENSES will he tho system adopted, in relation to which-and other m tters in connection-circulars will be furnished, on application to the subscrib? er. WM. REYNOLDS, M. D., Jan 4 jfimo_Columbia, S. 0. TO THE LABIES! FRESH ARRIVALS bv steam? er from New .York of the FINEST Mid CHEAPEST Ever offered in Columbia; also, CLOAKS, SSB9?T8. ZEPHYR WORSTED, HAIR BRAIDS, .Vc, Ac, at Mas. C. E. REED'S, next door to Mr. E. Pollard's drug store, Main st. DRESS-MAKING in all branches. Nov 12 3mo Scrofula, or King'? Evil, ?a cured by UBh^HjdnitBh'H Queen's Delight._ Dr. Geo. Smith's Dental Laboratory. THE subscriber offers induce IB^mente-in tho wavof G0(?D WORK ??rfffdiid LOW PRICES-to ono and all requiring hi? professional services. Give him a call. Perfect satisfaetionguaranteed or no charge. Office on Camden street, nearly oppm-ito the Park. Nov :J ly SPECIAL NOTICES. A COUGH, A COLD, Oil A ?U11E THROAT, requires immediato attention, and should bo checked. If allowed tu con* tinuc, Irritation :;f thc Lungs, ?t Perma? nent Throat Disease, cr Consumption, i often tlie result. BROWN'S BRONCHIAL THOCIIKS Having a direct influence to the par* -, give immediate relief. For BRONCHITIS, ASTH? MA, CATA nun, CoNsturrrvs AN? THROAT DISEASES, Trochen arc used with alway pood success. Singers and Public Sj cr.k-?:> use them to j clear and strengthen thu voice. Obtain only "Brown's Bronchial Tre? chos," and ?.o not tuko any of the wm th? iess imitations that may bo offered. Sold everywhere. Oct 27 timo IT is a matter of congratulation that we havo at last bad a reliable Tonic intro? duced in PanUuin'? Hepatic Bitters;manu? factured at tho South by Dr. C. F. Pankuin, thowell known Charleston Chemist; and which can bo used by all persons, regard? less of ago or sex, who require a tonic medicine. Ask your family physician, and he will be nuro to recommend them. For sale bv all druggists. April 10 wly Du. C. II. MIOT, Agent. WHAT IS THIS MAKVKLOl'S AN? TIDOTE TO DISBASEI-Which, for twenty years, has beer, winning "gulden opinions from all sorts of people" under the name <>r IIOSTETTER'S ?STOMACH BITTERS? It is an infueion of tho most excellent toidc, anti-bilious, anti-scorbutic and alte? rative herbs, roots and barks, in thc puri? fied spirituous essence of Rye. HOW DOES IT OPERATIV This question may bu brit tty an* wi red as follow*: It operates As a.Powerful Invigorant* Asa.Privet tive of Fevers' A? a. Genial Stomachic As an.Anti-spasmodic As a.Gentle Purgative As a.Promoter of Appetite? As a.Cure for Indigestion As au.Acclimating Medicine. Asa.Safeguard agaiuat Malaria. Asa.Remedy for Low Spirits. As a.Specific for Fever ami Agu?. As a.Cordial for the Aged. As an.Antidote to Sea Sickness. As au.Anodyne for tho Sleepless. Asa.VS holcsomo Stimulant. As a.Balm for the Weary Brain. As a.Relief in Doddy Anguish. And ai n protection to health and lifo under all depressing au 1 devitalizing iu llueiiccs. Hostcttcr's Stomach Bitters is tho only tonic in existence, based upon a spiritu? ous medicine, that in absolutely pure. Jan 12 fit Fancy I lie IllKinity wittel, would prevail In Tliousuntls of Households j if it should bo suddenly announced throngh i out thc United States, ('a?adas, tho West j Indies and Spanish America, that no more HOSTETTER'S LITTERS would be manu? factured, and that henceforth tho grand specific for dyspepsia, and preventivo of all malarious diseases, would be kat to the world! The bilious, the feeble, the despon? dent; tho traveler, the voyager, thc miner, tho sedentary student; tho settler on thc frontier of civilization; tho toiler, cooped up in crowded city tenements; the conva? lescent, needing an invigorant; the shiver? ing victim of ague, and the nervous of both sexes everywhere, would learn, willi grief, too deep for words, that tho luutt celebrated corrective, invigorant and alte? rative of the age, bad been blotted out of existence. As a preparatory antidote to ?pid?mie disease, a genial stimulant, a promoter of constitutional vigor, an appe ti/.' r, a stomachic, and a remedy for ner? vous debility, no medicinal preparation has ever attained tho reputation of Hos- | tetter's Hitters. It is the household tonic of tho American people-liss been so for twenty years, and in all human probability will be io for centnries Income. The mag? nates of science recognize its merits; and that it is emphatically the medicine of tue masses ia proved by its vast and ever in? creasing sales. Jan 1 HT Tlie Confession* n nd Experience of un Invalid.-Published for tho benefit and as a caution to young men and others, who Buffer from Nervous Debility, Prema? ture Decay of Manhood, Ac, supplying the means of self-cure. Written by ono who cured himself, and sent free on receiving a post-paid dircctod envelope. Address NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Brooklyn, New York. Also free, by tho same publisher, a circular of DAISY SWAIN, tho great Poem of ?ho War. _T).e 18 Snao M. W. BYTHEWOOD, Auctioneer and General Commission Merchant, On IVarliington ul., rear of A. ToUeson'f, COLUMBIA, S. C. THF abovo Store having boen rented, I am from this day prepared to receive consignments of Cotton, Corn, Flour, Bacon, Groceries and Provisions in gene? ral; also, Furniture, Dry Goods, Clothing, Tobacco, Ac. From my experience of twenty years in tho auction and commission business, in tnisoity, Charleston and Newberry, S. C., I hope to re?oive a liberal sbaro of patron ago from my old friends and tho publi gem rally. _Deo 19 VERY OLD JAMAICA RUM, ?0OD FOR EOG-NOO, at Dee 21 J. C. SEEGRRS A CO.'S. AT REDUCED PRICES! TO MAKE ROOM FOR >?Y>?Zl?<Ci- -AJVID SUM3IER STOCK. M. WINSTOCK, DEALER IN FANCY DRY GOODS, OFFERS HIS LARGE AND WELL SELECTED STOCK AT GREATLY REDUCED TRICES. Consisting of SHEETING, SHIRTING, BLANKETS, FLANNELS, LINENS, PRINTS, MERINOS, DELAINES, POPLINS, ALPACAS, HOSIERY, NOTIONS. T would respect fully solicit my old friends, customer.-', and the public in general, to GIVE ME A CALL. Jan 3 R. C. ANDERSON HAS JUST RETURNED FROM NEW YORK WITH THE MOST h fl 'I* OF DENT'S READY-MADE CLOTHING TO BE mm m THIS MARKET. >15 mm. Mk -, CHEAP CLOTHINGr, GOOD CLOTHING ami ?lie VERY BEST OF CLOTHING, ita Suits from ?0.30 to $75.00; or, i:i tuet, at any price to suit your pocket. ?} A Children's, Boys', Youth s and Young Men s CLOTHING, an excellent nssort -ILLment, REALLY CHEAP. GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS. TRAVELING SHAWLS. Lan Rol es, Cardigan Jackets, Wool Scarfs, Rubber Over Coats, Capes, Ponchos and Rubber Traveling Pillows. IEE O IE3 S> . A superb assort meet of Cent's, Youth's and Children's, SILK, CASSIMERE, BRUSH FELT, WOOL and CLOTH HATS, all of thc most fashionablo stylus. ALSO, UMBRELLAS, TRAVELING TRUNKS, CARPET BAGS, VALISES, LADIES' HAT CASES, Ac, ?Vc. Having Mr. W. W. WALKER with mc, and a splendid Assortment of CLOTHS, CAS SIMERES, VESTINGS, ftc, on hand, we arc prepared to maka up to measure, at short notice, ANYTHING A MAN WANTS, at prices to biiit thc times. October 13 K. C. ANDERSON, Agent. 'KUMBIA PBtyjf BOOK, Jon AND NEWSPAPER PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT, MAIN STREET, ABOVE TAYLOR, For the following SOOT) AND SUFFICIENT REASONS? Thc proprietor in PiucncAii PRINTER, And attends closely to his business. Tho Office is supplied with EVERYTHING NECESSARY TO Tl'RN OVT GOOD WORK. Prices are Lo'vr.it than any other establishment In this State, or even New York. PAMPHLETS, CHJCULABS, BILL HEADS, LETTER HEADS, POSTERS, HAND-RILLS, RECEIPTS, BALL TICKETS, INVITATIONS, CHECKS, DRAY TICKETS, LABELS, PROGRAMMES, BRIEFS, DRAFTS, "WEDDINO CARDS, VISITING C.U?DS, BUSINESS CARDS, all styles and sizes; in fact, SSEVSHT DBSCTIPOTOHI ?F PHUSTilS?Bl In one, two and three colors ami bronze, promptly attended to. JULIAN ^V- SELBY, Proprietor. COLUMBIA, S. C., J.' nunry 1, 18CS. FISHER & LOWRANCE. COLUMBIA, S. C. ISAAC SULZBACHER, AT THE SIGN OF THE Green Spectacles, mnitrjJ?k HAS on hand a splendid tr^?y^XP, aBaortment of fiS?flSSl WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SPECTACLES, Afr. Having moved to tho Main street, ho.j. ia determined to continuo to Boll goodsm* at rates LO WEB than can bo purchased^*' elsewhere. _a REPAIRING, in all its branches, at unusual low raten. fal aALL WORK GUARANTEED W FOR ONE YEAR. HAIR JEWELRY made to order and mounted, by ^ __JL I. SULZBACnER, Main street, Oct 18 One door South Phamix office. CO ? o ? C/2 o ^ o zn -al m ?XL O (O i? O < -3 EH GO {noan] LL Winter Clothing NOW IN STORE. R. & W. C. SWAPPIELD AHEAD AS USUAL ! SLITS FROS $7.50 TO SCO. AFULL LINE OF MURTS. HOSIERY. UNDER GARMENTS? GLOVES, TIES, TP.AVF.LINO SHAWLS. BLANKETS, ETC. New Rfvld PAPER and LINEN COLLAR?. A splendid lino nf FRENCH and ENG? LISH 0A8SIMERE. which will be ?nade to order in the LATEST STYLES and ut LOW PRICE?. L.?-rything that is new in dc w?y nf 3E3E iL T1 ?> . N. R.-Our CLOTHING ii nearly all or OUR OWN MANUFACTURE. WALKER'S BLOCK, Rep! 20 MAIN" STREET TH?S. E. GREGG -fe CO., BROKERS. STOCKS, Bond?), bought and. sold, i O.'S. Hold and Exchange Ollico at OREOG & _ Julv :U Salt, tait, Salt, Galt. SACKS gennine LIVERPOOL .yU vy SALT, fresh from shipboard, and al us fora price as Wilmington Sali ?ti so!,I by otlier part iee. For ?ale by Deo 12_J. A. T. lt. AQNE W. FRESH BUTTER AND EGGS. " -1 QQ Preen Mountain BUTTER, 75 dozen Fresh EGGS. At Dec 24_J. C. AEEOEHS A CO.'S What is this Medicine, called "Hei nitah'8 Queen's Delight1?" IT is a valuable compound of Roots and Gums, discovered and prepared on pharmaceutical principles by a practical chemist. It in found, upon trial of moro than 2,000 cases, to bo tho only euro blood purifier, and will euro all tbono inveterato and stubborn diseases which arise from impurity of thc blood; and whilst it does this, it exerts a powerful influenco over i tho whole system, invigorating and restnr I in? tho weak and crippled organs of tho I body to healthy action. Nov 2 Gmo