Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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. * w ^ ' THE DAILT J? P H (EM I. Daily Paper $8 a Year; "Let oar Just Censure ^^S^^S^^^^SSS^fy' Attend the True Event." Tri-Weekly $5 a Year Br JULIAN 4-. SELBY. ' * , COLUMBIANS. C.. TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY. 21, 1868. VOLUME HI-NO. 250. THE PHCENIX PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WF.EKLY. rm sm-AMR, ETXBT WEDNESDAY MOBNINQ. . BY JULIAN A. SELBY, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. ,. Office on Main street, a few doors above Taylor hiv CsmSo?) street. TERMS-IN ADVANCE. '? SUBSCRIPTION. DaUv Taper, six months..ti 00 Tri-Weekly, " " .2 60 W?ekly, V -?** .1 ?0 ADVERTISEMENTS Inserted at 75 cents per square for the flrat insertion, and 50 cent ?for onch auhaequonU Weekly 75 cents each insertion. JW A liberal discount made on the above rates when advertisement? are inserted by the month or year. o AOF.NTH. Spartanburg-Hiram Mitchell. J. It. Allen, Chester. Julius Poppe, Anderson C. H. S. P. Kinard, Newberry C. H. James Grant, Union. J. M. Allen, Greenville. _ IMPORTANT. PLANTERS and GARDNERS will find | ELLE REE'S PLANT TRANS-PLANT? ER, (Patented 10th of October,. 1866,) at JOHN C. DIAL'S; by which surplus plants of corn, cotton, or of any plant, may be trana-planted in tho same time that the soil can be replanted, without disturbing the fibrous roots. J. C. DIAL, Jan 19 tgmq_General Agent. Napoleon and Blucher. AN Historical Novol, by Muhlbach. _A Military History of Gen. Grant, by Col. A. Boleau, with Maps. Evidences of Christianity in Nineteenth Century, by Rev. Albert Barnes. Gardening for Profit, by Henderson. Just received and for e&lo at McCartor'a Bookstore, nearly opposite the "old Court House, R. L. BRYAN. Jan 17_ Washing and Toilet Soaps. -| f\(~\ BOXES of the most improved and JAJv/ popular kinds, for sale by tho box, for cash only, at low pricos. Jan ll E. A G. D. nOPE. GARBEN SEED. THORBURNS GARDEN SEED, in great variety, at wholesale and retail, of warrautod quality. For sale by Jan ll E. * G. f>. HOPE. Flour! Flour!! flf\ BBLS. FLOUR, UU 150 Sacks Flour; from best Family to good Super. Jan 12 FI8HER A LOWRANCE^ Hoes! Hoes!! S}f\(\ DOZEN HOES, assorted sizes ?\J\J and finalities, of direct imposi? tion, on hand and for sale at extremely low figures, bv J. A T. R. AONEW. Jan 18 , '_ Family Hams and Bacon Sides. 5CASKS first quality Sugar-Cured HAMS, small. 5 hlids. Primo Bacon Sides. 5 tierces Leaf Lard. For salo low, for cash. E. A G. D. II rt'E. _Jan ll EATING HOUSE AT ALSTON. PASSENGERS on tho Greenville and Columbia Railroad, can get BREAK? FAST and DINNER at Alston-ample timo hoing allowed. !)..?. 27_MARY A. ELKIN A SON. The New System OF CASH BEFORE DELIVERY, IN ALL CASES, adhorcd to by Jan 4 FISHER A LOWRANCE. On Consignment, with Orders to Sell. Qrfc BOXES Low Grades TOBACCO. Ow 10 boxes Extra Fino Tobacco. 60 boxes Low Pricod Segars. 15 " Smoking Tobacco. 5 bales Cotton Yarns. Oct 30_ALFRED TOLLESON. FINE FAMILY BIBLES. WE have a fow very fine Oxford edi? tions of tho FAMILY BIBLE, which we will sell AT COST. They woro sent us by mistake. HYMN BOOK8 and Prayer Books of varions styles of binding, for the different Churches. Writing Desks, Papetries containing Envelopes and Paper, perfumed-some? thing new-a handsome Christmas pre? sent, at DUFFIE A CHAPMAN'S Dec 22_Bookstore. ISAAC BUL 2 B A C H E R, AT THE SIGN OF THE Green Spectacles. M^nJI HAS on hand a splendid ^JSSrF^mr aenortm of BUBS WA Te'11 CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SPECTACLES, As. Having moved to the Main street, he?, is dotorminod to continuo to soll goodsfvji at rates LOWER than can bo pnrcbasedVJI elsewhere. . \ REPAIRING, in all its branches, at ? unusual low rates. ft\ ?AX.L, WORK GUARANTEEDW FOR ONE YEAR. 1 HAIR JEWELRY made to order and mounted, bv I. SULZBACHER, Main street, Oct 18 Ono door South ^hamix office. Steam Engine for Sale. ASTATIONARY STEAM ENGINE, 85 borse powor, in complete order; with Fluo Boilor, containing 82 Fines. Also, a CIRCULAR BAW MILL. To be sold singly ot" together. The En? gine can bo seen at the Congaroe Iron WorliP, foot of Ladv street. Apply to R. MCDOUGAL, jKov 15 Columbia. S. C. SPEGIAL NOTICES. NO medicine has ever been introduced ? which has bocomo so popular, both with physician and.patient, ns PANKNIVS HE- j PATIO BITTERS. They have been oxton-1 eivcly used, and' numerous testimonials have been received, bearing evidence of I the undeniable fact that they never fail to j relieve dvnnima'a, s*T:sca, h???nuue, nerv? ous debility and other diseases arising from the stomach or liver. For sale by ail druggists. BB. O. H. MIOT, Agent. April 16_;_ tuly Bira. "Winslow's Soothing Syrup-| FOB CHTLDBEN TEETHINO-Greatly facili? tates the process of teething, by softening tho gums, reducing all inflammation-will allay ALI, FAIN and spasmodic action, and is SURE TO REGULATE THE BOWELS. Depend upon it, mothers, it will give rest to .your? selves and BELIEF AND HEALTH TO YOUR IN? FANTS. We have put up and sold this arti? cle for years, and ern say in confidence and truth of it, what we have never been able to say of any other medicine-NEVEU HAS rr FAILED IN A SINGLE INSTANCE TO EFFECT A CURE, when timely used. Never did we know an instanco of dissatisfaction by any ono who used it. On the contrary, all are delighted with its operation, and speak in terms of commendation of its magical ef? fects and medical virtues. Wo speak in thia matter "WHAT WI DO KNOW," after years of experience, and pledge our repu? tation for the fulfillment of what we here declare. In almost every instance where the infant is suffering from pain and ex? haustion, relief will be found m fifteen or twenty minutes after the syrup is adminis? tered. Full directions for using will accom? pany each bottle. Be suro and call for "Mas. WINSLOW'S SOOTUINO 8TRUP," Having the fac-similo of "CUBTIH A PER? KINS" on the outside wrapper. All others are base imitations. Sold by Druggists throughout the world. Prico, only 35 cts. ?er bottle. O?ices-215 Fulton street, Now ork; 205 High Holborn, London, England; 441 St. Paul street, Montreal, Canada. Sept 17_jflmo The Confession! and Kxprrlcncc of I an Invalid.-Published for tho benefit and as a caution to young mon and others, who suffer from Nervous Debility, Prema tara Decay of Manhood, Ac, supplying the means of self-cure. Written by one who cured himself, and sent free on receiving a post-paid directed envelope. Address NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Brooklyn, New York. Also free, by tho same publisher, a circular of DAISY SWAIN, the grcatPoem of the War. Dec. 18 3mo GO ?1 co ? o o ?j o O LL co 17 W I 3 ? ? s I o al- 40 ll '< 5 3 -> x ? ? 5 1 'S ? ?r ? , ~ 5 O EH y* s ? I s .? 3 - 00 g s s % -2 S H 3 - a ? ? ? . 3 fe 8 Winter Clothing NOW IN STORE. E. & W. C. SWAFFIELD AHEAD AS USUAL ! SUITS FROM $7.50 TO AF?LL LINE OP SHIRTS. HOSIERY, UNDER GARMENTS, GLOVES, TIES, TRAVELING SHAWLS, BLANKETS, ETC. Now Style PAPER and LINEN COLLARS. A splendid lino of FRENCH and ENG? LISH GASSIII ERE. which will be made to order in tho LATEST STYLES and at LOW PRICES. Everything that is m w in the way of HATS. N. B.-Our CLOTHING, is nearly all of OUR OWN MANUFACTURE? i WALKER'S BLOCK, Sept 20_MAIN STREET Potain, Potash, Potash. TUST received, one cask CRUDE POT .J ASH, for making Soap, cheaper and better than ibo condensed Lye. For salo by FISHER A HEINITSH, Dec 27 Druggists. SELLING OFF AT REDUCED PRICES! TO MAKE ROOM FOB SJPIIIIVO AND SUMMER 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. I would respectfully solicit mv old friends, customers, and the public in general, to GIVE ME A CALL. Jan 3 RT1o7XfrD^?oN HAS JUST RETURNED FROM NEW YORK WITH THE MOST SPIiKHBIO ASSORTBKEHT OF HINT'S READY-MADE CLOTHING TO 81 mm tl? THIS MARKET. CHEAP CLOTHING, GOOD CLOTHING and thc VERY BEST OF CLOTHING. SnitB from $0.50 to $75.00; or, in fact, at anv price to ault vour pocket. iM Children's, Boys', Youth's and Young Men's CLOTHING, an excellent assort ~!Hl-mcnt, REALLY CHEAP. GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS, TRAVELING SHAWLS, Lap Robes, Cardigan Jackets, Wool Scarfs, Rubber Over Coats, Capes, Ponchos and Rubber Traveling Pillows. ZE3Z ATS IV H3 O .A. I? JS . A euporb assortment of Gent's, Youth's and Children's, SILK, CASSIMERE, BRUSH FELT, WOOL and CLOTH HATS, all of the most fashionable btyles. ALSO, UMBRELLAS, TRAVELING TRUNKS, CARPET BAGS, VALISES, LADIES' HAT CASES, Ac., Ac. ! Having Mr. W. W. WALKER with me, and a splendid assortment of CLOTHS, CAS 8IMERES, VESTINGS, .Ve., on hand, we aro prepared to mako up to measure, at short notice, ANYTHING A MAN WANTS, at prices to suit tho times. October 13 H. C. ANDKRSOX, Agent. BOOK, JOB AND NEWSPAPER PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT, MAIN STREET, ABOVE TAYLOR, UH YOI MINTIE HI AT THIS OFFICE! For tho following GOOD AND SUFFICIENT REASONS! The proprietor ?8 a PRACTICAL PRINTER, And attends closely to bia business. Tbe Office is supplied with EVERYTHING NECESSARY TO TU UN OUT GOOD WORK. Prices are LOWER than any other establishment In this Stute, or even New York. PAMPITLSTB, CTBCUDARS, BILL, HEADS, LETTER HEADS, POSTERS, HAND-BILDS, RBOETPTS, BAM, TICKETS, INVITATIONS, CHECKS, DRAY TICKETS, LABBXB, PROGRAMMES, BRIEFS, DRAFTS, WEDDING CARDS, VISITTNO CARDS, BUSINESS CARDS, all styles and sizes; in fact, WMTTBBY )?SS?SWPT??Sf PRIKTIHS ? In one, two and three colors and bronze, promptly attended to. JULIAN A? SEL?BY, Proprietor. COLUMBIA, S. C., January 1, 1868. Address of Gov. James !.. Orr. Delivered beforo tho Reconstruc? tion Convention, in Charleston, on Friday evening, January 17. 18G8: MR. PR?SIDENT AND GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION: I esteem the in? vitation which yo? haye crtc?iJou lu me to address this Convention, as a compliment paid to the existing ex eoutive authority of the State, more than to the individual who represents that authority ; therefore, in behalf of the State for your kind considera? tion, I tender you my thanks. You are hero. in Convention to frame a Constitution for the people of South Carolina, and have been elected in conformity to the laws of the United States. , Unfortunately, in my judgment, for the best interests of the people of the late Confederate States, serious differences have arisen between the President of the United States and the Congress; in 1865, immediately after the surrender of General John? ston, the President appointed Provi? sional Governors, and provided for the calling of Conventions in all of the Southern States. The progrmme which he adopted was not in unison with the views of Congress, and, after very considerable delay, the Reconstruction Acts of March were passed. The Congress claimed that the power to reconstruct the South? ern States which were in rebellion against the authority of the United States, belonged to them and not to the President. Hence, they ignored his action. It is due to frankness that I should say, .that, in my judg? ment, the plan projected by the President, and which has been car? ried into execution in all its details, except as to the representatives in Congress, was not only liberal, but wise. With reference to the latter point, however, Congress having taken a different view of tho subj cot, determined that the Southern States shall not be admitted to representa? tion and to equal privileges in the Union upon any other basis than > that which has been prescribed. The acts passed go oyen further. They assume that the South, in relation to the Government, stands in the posi? tion of conquered provinces, and that ns a conquerer, it has a right to pre? scribe tho terms and conditions upon which tho South 13 to be admitted into tho Union. ? > p It is unnecessary, on tho present occasion, that I should disettes the constitutionality or wisdom of the Acts of Congress. Let it suffice for mo to say that they havo bocomo the law. of the lund. They are laws which havo been adopted in strict accord? ance with all the ferme prescribed by the Constitution of tho United States, and as a law-abiding citizen, nol only now, but from tho time of thc passage of these Acts in March last, I am one of those who believed thal it was not only tho duty but the in? terest of the people of tho Southerr States, to go to work iu earnest am: oarry them into operation. Henoe, immediately after the pass ago of the bill in March last, I pub licly advised the people of the Shite of all complexions, who were entitlec to register, to do so, and then go to th< ballot-box and vote for the very besl men possible, to frame a Constitutioi in conformity with the provisions o the Acts of Congress. > My advice upon the subject ought I think, to have linen received as dis interested, since the execution o these laws excluded me from all tin {irivileges of a citizen, because I be onged to the disfranchised class. At the extra session in July, tb Legislature made the restriction even more stringent than thoy wer before, and this harshness on tb part of Congress has had much to di with the action of the white peopl of South Carolina, in refusing to g< to the polls and participate in an; respect whatever in the election, o delegates to the Convention. Ii this, I think a great mistake ha boen committed by the great.majorit; of whites of South Carolina. M; judgment was, and is, that ever; white mau who registered shouli have gone to the polls and voted I even go further. I thiuk that th whibr.r.; wbo Lave the intelligence t a very large extent, should, in COD vention or otherwise, have submitte to the colored people of the Stat propositions as to the privileges an franchises which they are entirel willing to extend to thom, now tbs the whole of the race havo been d< clared free, not only by Constitution! Amendment, but by aotion of tb Convention of the State. The fact cannot bo disguised, hov I ever, that the white population hi almost unanimously abstained froi exercising the privilege, and yoi Convention is, therefore, striotl speaking, the representative only ? the colored population of Soul Carolina. This being the caso, it cannot bo denied, that tho intelli ?enco, refinement and wealth of tho tate is not represented by *j-our body. Hence, the very high duty ia devolved upon you of discharging fb? important irust?evu?ue? to your caro, in such a manner as to commend your action to the confidenco and support, not only of those by whom you were eleoted, hut of thoso who refused to go to the polls and vote in the election. I say to you, very frankly, that I regard this body as invested with tho sovereign power of tho State, and that the Constitution which yon may adopt for the people of South Caro? lina, is one which will not only bo ratified and accepted by Congress, but one under which all classes in South Carolina will live for years to come. The party which has passed the Reconstruction laws, has undisputed control of the Government in both Houses of Congress, and will retain it until the 4th of March, 1869. Prior to that time a Presidential election will occur. Tho probability is that an individual representing the Conservative and Democratic ele? ment in the North and West, will bo elected President. It may be that a Conservative element will largely preponderate in the next election, for members ot the House of Repre? sentatives, on the 4th day of March, 1869, are Conservative or Demo? cratic, and opposed to the legislation that may have been adopted; it will be impossible to effect a repeal of these Acts, obnoxious as they are to the new party, prior to the 4th of Maroh, 1871. Confirmed as I am, therefore, in the opinion that tho legislation of the present and pre? ceding Congress will remain in force until the 4th of March, '71, and that any Constitution adopted by this Convention will continue to bo of force until that time at least, I havo felt it to be my duty os tho Execu? tive of tho State, and as an indi? viduo), to be present in Charleston ddring the session of yonr Conven? tion, in the hope that, through official if not personal influence, I may ac? complish something in securing from tho Convention, a liberal, just and wise Constitution. If such a Constitution is adopted, harmony, good feeling and prosper? ity will prevail. If, however, ex? treme views mid measnres are en? grafted upon that instrument, it will increase the interest which now exists between the two races, and force tho whites of the State, who have tho means to do "so, to leave its borders and seek homes in other communi? ties. It will produce discontent aud disquiet everywhere, ami confidence, trade and enterprise will all be para? lyzed. As responsible' duties nro, therefore, devolved upon you as were . ever devolved upon a similar hotly of men in any Stute, tho interest and prosperity of South Carolina depend not only upon law and n good Con? stitution, but upon the kind relations which are to be established between the two races. It is idle to disguise the fact that the white and colored races, where they have been thrown together, with equal privileges, have rarely, if over, been able to harmonize. The experiment of giving to the colored people of the South all of the privileges of tho franchise is a novel one, and time only can determine whether it is to be a success or a failure. On the ono hand, it is said that the negro is utterly incapable of exercising the rights an J privileges of a citizen. On tho other hand, it is said that the "rebel"-the man who participated in the war-should not be allowed to participate in the Government. Those of you who are to the manor born, knowjthe faot that very few white men in South Caro? lina abstained from some participa? tion in the late war. You know, fur? ther, that tho intelligence, wealth and virtue of South Carolina entered eugei ly into that war, and that when it is attempted to disfranchise or denounce these persons as unworthy of public trust, it is to exclude the real intelligence and experience of the State from ber councils. This is ono of the reasons why so little ex? perience is to be found in your body. To supply this deficiency, it is the duty of the Convention to give to every question that may be submitted the gravest and most potent consi? deration. When you appreciate the fact that the intelligence of the white population is antagonized to you; that all of your acts will bo looked upon with distrust; when you ro member that whatever you do "will be subjected to the severest sera tiny at homo and abroad; when yon know that whatever errors are committed here will be reviewed with no friendly eyfl-the duty is doubly incumbent