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. 'Tt n ur ii fin . n? ^ i inf i r~sam m. ?.' i .j.' i i i i II i THE DAILY W?? PHIENIX. Daily Paper 98 a Year "Let our Just Censure ^^S^?SSE^SBPSSNK* Attend the True Event." Tri-Weekly $5 a Year BY JULIAN A. SELBY. COLUMBIA. S. C.. WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 12, 1868. VOLUME III-NO. 27?T THE PHONIX, PUBLWmtD DULI AUX? TRI-WKKXXY. THg GLEANIR, EVXBT WXDKX8DAY MOBNINO. BY JULIAN A. SELBY, EDITOR AHD FBOPBIETOB. Omeo on Main street, ? few doors above Taylor (or Camden) street. TERMS-IN *AD VANCE. ' ? SUBBOBIFTIOlf. Daily Paper, six months.H 00 Tri-Weekly, ** V . 2 60 Weekly, " *. 1 ?0 ADVEBTIBEMEKTB Inserted at 75 conta per square for the first insertion, and 50 cents for each subs?quent. Weekly 75 conta each insertion. tag- A liberal discount made on the above, rates rohen advertisement* are inserted by the month or .year. AGENTS. juoxnifrton-B. J. Hayes. Spartanburg-Hiram Mitchell. J. B. Allen, Chester. . Julias Poppe; Anderson C. H. B. P. Kinard, Newberry 0. H. James Grant, Union. . J. M. Allen, (ireonville. Corrcipondence Columbia" Plioentr. NEW YORK, Febrnnry 8, 1868. Notwithstanding the numberless pre? dictions of a "financial crisis," that ended the year '67, the big city lins tided over the first month of '68 without nsw signs of distress. She "still lives," and manages, by means known only to herself, to liv? i? a way that Astonishes the weal? nerves of an unreconstructed one straying this woy." Certain it is thal huge fortunes are lost every day, anc many a merohant who rolls down tc business at 9 A. 5T:, with the powoi to sign high up in the six cyphers plods up to dinner at G P. M. a rninet man. Heavy failures-each ono in volving others in an endless chain o rain-occur daily, and though then is a constant effort to hush them up it is generally an understood thinj that business in New York is gradu ally changing hands. And I don't refer to the narrow ant crowded precincts of Wall, and New and Broad streets-those fetid arena where the human bulls and bear gore and strain eaoh other in a dail; death struggle. The proceeding there are far beyond a man fres! from tlie lately "so-called." If h can pass the gold room at 2 o'clock listen for five minutes to the wi I yelling of jargon from an hundre tongues, and look into the eagei hard, half wild faces crowding it steps, and then turn into Delmonico' to order his lunch, he has a cleare head than I have. If he eats : afterwards, lie has a strong stomncl that sickens not at putrifying huma nature, and that speaks splendidl for the tonic properties of Confedt rate diet. Not in "fancy stocks" only, bnt i tho beaten paths of regular trade in dry goods, uommission, iron, su] plies, in every branch of trnde-tl most solid men struggle desperate! awhile, aud then go under. It is significant straw in the wind of trod when A. T. Stewart, and Claflin Co., dismissed 100 and 150 employei respectively, at the oommencemei of the new year. A storm th shukes those solid foundations leav smaller structures but little chance. Bat step out of business New Yoi into the sacred precincts of upp Broadway and Fifth Avenue. Y< are in a new city. Shoddy has ft lowed Sir Anthony Absolute's id and "gotten an atmosphere and a ni of its own." On t. field day on tbs Avenne, on a full dress rehearsal in tho high perfumed godliness of Grace Churo there is a display of lavish wealt splendid fabrics, gorgeous jewel and glaring colors; a display splendor-it may be somewhat bi bario, bat still beyond calculation that tells nothing of \% fall in prin or of 2,000 short in Patent Petrolet Bore Company stock. There is Mrs. Shoddy, with a si skin cloak, a Paris bonnet, a di drem, and ? ballast of jewelry that would bring a comfortaVe support to a Columbia family for a year, if she could only be put up the spout; and by her is a pretty little Sboddita, with an ontfit direct from Paris, that runs up into the thousands. It may alarm 'your lady readers, if I tell them that the cost for vialing a sin? gle dress, without trimmings, is in more than one establishment here $250! And a modiste who consented to take $200, was looked npou by the others as ruining trade. Drive out to Central Park and see the skating. 'Tis a very pretty sight certainly, with the bright colored toilets, the glare of the calcium lights, the gay notos of the band and the circle of carriages around. Look well nt the carriages; fresh and new, glar? ing with T&roieh and Haunting gilt monograms-horses of the highest price, borne down with gilt plated harness and liveried flunkies, that tell of the "establishment" nt home. There is no sign of hard times hore. : No, indeed! But os you turn home? ward in a horse car, you may have a suspiciou that these things can't last long without producing them. Never before was New York so recklessly lavish; so desperately careless of ex? penditure; so entirely bent upon en? joying the passing hour, as sh o is in this most trying financial year, since '37. And naturally she has progress? ed as much morally au she has in other ways, ., notwithstanding the efforts of the veteran H. G., of the Tribune, the groaning of the Kev. Dr. Osgood and the drivellings of Mr. Peter Cooper and tho citizen's association-sin stalks rampant in every street, and doesn't hesitato to walk over the very softest carpets into the cosiest and costliest bou? doirs. What the Beast of Brass does there is none of my business, or of ?'ours either, but his frolics in pub? ic, I may repeat. Gambling houses aro more numerous than ever, and while an occasional raid is made upon an obscure den in a back street, the flash hells that dot Broadway every hundred yards, may clink their checke and fleece their victims under thc very nose of tho police. The hotels are crowded, and verj strange to say, with Southerners. Sonio of these come to make money, or to try aud find the way to make it many more como to spend it, eithei for goods or for amusement. It. it wonderful how many of the lattei there are. People who have to pinol and patch and twist at home, collect just enough for that delightful anc longed for week in New York. Wher that is over, they go home with erupt} pockets, heavy hearts-and generally bad headaches-to repent at leisure Many of these travelers-of botl sorts-are.tho choice victims of th? gambling gentry. They are dazzled and giddy with tho sudden chang? from home to Broadway-they dro[ in to look and drop out to-swear I dou't mean that home customers ii plenty are not found, for it is natura to suppose that the solid citizen whom Hon. Mr. Morrissey repre seuts, aro a Utile in his line. But t strangers from all quarters aro "ajo; forever" to the gambler and to tba other "special social evil." All day long, stream? of modest!; but tastefully dressed ladies are me on Broadway, at the park, in th? stages, and especiolly at the matinee of tho theatres. They are quiet an? unobtrusive; they seldom stare an? they never speak-but they are plain ly and unmistakably tho sisters o I Bin. Numbering thousands, they fi! ! every conceivable place of publi i resort with a dc nidod odor of sandal Wood and musk-if not of sanctity I It is hardly a pleasant reflection, tho the wives and daughters of New Yor sit next to them at concerts, in stage and at church; that they wear dresse cut from tho very same cloth and i the very same style; and that "if nc the rose, they have at least been vor near the rose." At night, when th gas glares over the pavements of th city, the quieter grades have all witl drawn, and another class advert?a more boldly the deeper dyes < misery and wretchedness that wo? man's purity may at last take. In reporter's language, New York has had a "carnival of amusements.'" Besides skating, sleighing, masked balls at the Academy, and balls not masked at other places, the theatres are in full blast. Music of all kinds hos been better given than ever be fore. First, Maretzek-well known from his eccentrio flying trips to the South-opened the Academy of j Music with a fine company, that gave i the best and newest operas; yet New ? York did not support tho opera, and ! the impresario lost $60,000, and was I compelled to give place to a naked drama, called the DeviFs Auction. Notwithstanding, Mr. Pike-of opera house celebrity, and who seems to have the itch for building thom erected a hnge palace of music far up town. Max Strakosoh-brother to Maurice, the prince of humbugs and himself heir apparent to tho king? dom of bosh-opened the new house, and has just closed it, after a season of one month. LaGrauge and Brig noli were of his company, and yet it didn't pay; and no music does pay this winter, except tho broad, rol? licking, burlesque opera of Offen? bach-the Grande Duchesse de Gerol? stein. This crowded the French Theatre for 100 nights, and ia now delighting Baltimore and tho Quaker City. In theatricals, Mr. Lester "Wed? lock's re appearance last month has been tho event of tho legitimate sea? son. But the star-spangled, rose colored, red-fire and bare-legged ille? gitimate, has led New York in chains ! and swept the regular drama before I it like chaff. Think of tho nude \ spectacle, tho "Black Crook," rnn j ning 460 nights, " taking in over I 81,000,000, and finally yielding to ? the "White Fawn," which is only I more undressed and more crowded. Yet this is the truth, the very naked truth; and where spleudid music, splendidly performed, failed to pay expenses, ugly women, badly painted and worse padded-but naked boyond any description-filled the theatre and the pockets of the high-minded manager. Peoplo talk nbont Sodom nnd G--. Well, if New York isn't "biled" soon, it is because the sulphur isn't bot enough yet But, in spite of hard times, moral reform and H. G., tho peoplo will dance and don't care a iig about paying the piper. Good-bye! When I get home I have lots to tell you, I can't darn to write. DUNNE BROWNE. Hoes! Hoes!! i}f\f\ DOZEN HOES, assorted sizes flUU and qualities, of direct importa? tion, on hand and for sale at extremely low figures, bv J. & T. lt. AGNEW. Jan 18 GARDEN SEED. IVIORBURN'S OAKDEN SEED, in great . varioty, at wholcaale aud retail, of warranted quality. For ?ale by Jan ll E. .V. G. D. HOPE. Potash, Potash, Potash. JUST received, one caHk CRUDE POT? ASH, for making Soap, cheaper and better than the bonueiisca Lve. For ?ale by FISHER & HEINITSH, Dec 27 DrnggistH. The life ot all fleah la blood. Tbs health of all lifo is pure doab. Pure blood kewpa out all dineawos. The Queen's De? light purifies tho blood. IRON TIES. THE beat kind. BE\RD'S Self-Adjust ing IRON TIE, low for cash. Nov 10_FISHER A LOWRANCE. Clrcuaalan Lnatrr, for beautifying the hair, for young and old; an elegant article and cheaper than anything elae ol the kind. Bold by Ffabor k nctnlUdi._ tar a mraT? VJT * wm n \\ At- LXJXJ, TV -n.il A JD ?J. Ki~\r\ BUSHELS COW PEAS. OUVJ FISHER A LOWUANCE. Deo 1_ Flour, Flonr. C%{\ BARRELS Hocker's Self-raising ?t\J FLOUR. ' 60 bags Choice Family Flour. 100 bbl?. Northern Super. Flour. On hand and for sale by Jan 28 _J. A T. R. AGNEW. The New System OF GASH BEFORE DELIVERY, IN ALL CASES, adhered to bv Jan 4 FISHER & LOWRANCE. SPECIAL NOTICES. BEAR IN MIND.-When diaoaso bm undermined the health, and the physical system has become prostrated, s stimu? lant that will not only strengthen, but re? move the cause, should be immediately resorted to. Mental distress is also a fruitful Booree of tho breaking down of the connut ut ion, and the ravages of this enemy to health are truly alarming. For all such maladies HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BIT? TERS have been found unsurpassed. By acting directly upon the digestive organs, they remove the heavy, disagreeable feel? ing after eating, so often complained of by persons of a delioato temperament. As noon as digestion is restored, the patient finds his Btrength increasing and his ge? neral health improved. Thousands of persons certify that it may be rolled on in all cases ?if weakness or nervous debility attendant upon sedentary habits. The generality of Bitters aro BO disagreeable to tho taste that th'-y are I objectionable lo a weak stomach. This ia I not tho cain with Hostetter'a Bitters, j which will be found mild and extremely : pleasant. Balsamic plants, barke and i roo tn contribute their restorative juices to render it soothing and strengthening. I Its basis is the only puro stimulant which I has ove r been produced containing no fund I oil, or any other deleterious element. The moat careful and skillful chemists have analyzod the Bitters, snd pronounce them harmless. This is scientific testimony; but the testimony of the hundreds of thousands who have experienced the pris ventivo and curativo effects of the great vegetable tonio und alterative, of modern times is still more conclusive In Fever and Ague, Dyspepsia, Billiousness, Ner? vous Complaints, Chronic Complaints and general debility, it ia as nearly infallible as anything in this fallible world can be. Feb li_fC _ BIARHIAGR AND CELIBACY.*-AN ESSAY FOB YOUNO MEN on the Crime of Solitude, and tho Diseases and Abuses which create Impedimenta to Marri ige, with euro means of relief. Sent in sealed letter envelopes, free of charge. Address Dr. J. BKILLIN HOUGHTON, Howard Association, Philadelphia, Pa. _Feb 1_ 3mo _ A COUGH. A COLD, OR A SORE THROAT, requires lmmediato attention, and should bo checked. If allowed to con? tinuo, Irritation of the Lungs, a Perma? nent Throat Disease, or Consumption, is often the result. BROWN'S BRONCHIAL TROCHES Having a direct influence to the parts, give immediate relief. For BRONCHITIS, ARTH ; MA, CATABnH, CONSUMPTIVE AND THROAT ? DISEASES, Trochos aro used with always ! good success. I Singers and Public Speakers usc thom to i olear and strengthen tho voice, j Obtain only "Brown's Bronchial Tro j ches," and do not take any of the worth I less imitations that may be offered. Sold I everywhere Oct 27 fimo j IT is a matter of congratulation that wc have at last had a reliable Tonic intro ' doced in Panknin's Hepatic Bitters; manu j factured at the South by Dr. C. F. Panknin, i tho well known Charleston Chemist; and I which can be used by all persons, regard? less of age or BCX, who require a touic medicine. Ask your family physician, and he will bo sure to recommend them. For Bale by all druggists. _ApnU0 wly_ Du. C. H. MIOT, Agent. The Confrsalons ?nd Experience of an Invalid.-Published for the benefit and as a caution to young men and others, who suffer from Nervone Debility, Prema? turo Decay of Manhood, Ac, supplying tho 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 the saino pul/lishor, a circular of DAISY SWAIN, tho great Poem of the War._Dec 18 Sm? T!i* ii.--icti i r.:tains-at; the best Uni ment for family us?: can be used internally and outwardly. It is a great pain destroy? er. It kills pain and all kinds of aches* Sold by Fisher A Heinitsb. Dr. Geo. Smith's Dental Laboratory. TnE subscriber offers hiduce MU-fe mente- in the wav of GOOD WO Sh Qcffixraud LOW PRICES-to one and all n quiring his professional services. Give him a call. Perfeotaatisfsction guaranteed or no charge. Office on Cemden ttreet, nearly opposite the Park. Nov 3 ly Old Newspapers FOR SALE at th? PHGiNIX OFFICE. FISHER & LOWRANCE, COLUMBIA. S. C. Charleston Advertisements. CHA?lJ?iTWHOlimi CB ABLESTON. S. C. i '~V"Y THI3 undersigned having AlI'lifBt" I? taken chargo of the above ? iijRSBL well known HOTEL, re iir^^ *|"?'"""? informe niB in? nun ?tia tue t ravelin g public that it baa been REFURNISHED, in all of ita depart? ments. Tho table will, at all times, be oupplied with, tho bent the Market affords, including every delicacy in Beason, while the cuisine wUl be unexceptionable. Tho Rath Kooma attached to tho Hotel are sup? plied with the celebrated Artesian Water, aud Hot, Cold or Shower Baths can be ob? tained at any time. The same attention will bo paid to the comfort of the guest? aa heretofore, and travelers can rely upon noding tho Charleston Hotel equal to any in tho United Status, Tho patronage of tho traveling public ia respectfully solicit? ed. J. P. HORBACH, Agent. Jan ll 3mo Proprietor. M ILL 8 HOUSE, CHARLESTON, S. O. THIS woll-kuown FIRST-CLASS HOTEL has been thoroughly ropalr .ed, refitted and refurnished, and is now ready for the accommodation of tho traveling public, whose patronage ia re? spectfully Holicited. The proprietor promiaea to do all in bia power for the comfort of hia guests. March 81 JOSEPH PURCELL, Prop'* Livery and Sale Stables, _ CHALMERS STREET, Charleston. B. C. DEI-, JMViaHSN & BARER, Pro-1 ?M fi prieUira. Carriages. Photona, Bug? gies and Saddle Horses to hire, at all boura. Mules and Horses for salo. Feb 27 New York Advertisements. T "TAMES coNi?ER's SONS United States Type Foundry AND PRINTER'S WAREHOUSE. NOS. 28, SO aud ?2 Centre streot, (corner >t Reade street,) New York. Tho type on which thia paper ie printed ia from the above Foundry. Nov IS SOUTHERN BANK NOTES! SOUTHERN SECURITIES! Bought and sold on commission by LAWRENCE, BROS. & CO., BANKERS, NO. lfi WA LL STREET. NKW YORE. MONEY received on deposit from honks, bankers, merebauts and others. Or? ders in Oold, Government and other Secu? rities executed at tho regular Stock Ex? change by a member of the firm. Oct 8 DKWITT C. LAWRENCE. JOHN R. CECIL. Cyans J. liAWHRNni. WM. A. HAI.STKD WOOD WARE, WOOD WARE. BROOMS. TUBS, HEELERS. BUCKETS* Ac Mata, Twine, Wrapping Paper, Matchee, ie., cheap, for ea?b. nv Dec 1 FISH ER ft LOWIIA SOE. Cutting Cheese. 0/\ BOTTES prime CHEESE, for retail tj\' ing. 90 boxes English Pain- Cheese, for sale low bv E. Jt G. J). HOPE. Jan 19 SEED RYE ! SEED RYE 1 tr i\ BUSHELS SE KD RYE for sale. By DU Nuva ALFRED TOLLESON. Corn and Cats. JCST received and for ?ale: 500 buohels CORN. SOU bushels SKM> OATS. J" iL 21__FI8HBR_A LOW RAN C E. Wuhing and Toi?tt Soaps. -a r\/ v BOXEM of the moat Improved and J.liv/ popular kinds, for ?ale by the box. for cash ouly, at low price*. Jgnjj_ _B. ?t O. D. HOPE. Washing Machines and Clothes Wringers. CLOTHES WRINGERS and Washing Machines, constantly on hand, ami for aale, by _J. & T. B. AO?KW. ?runty And health are moro to be prized han the wealth of the Indies. Without health, what are all the posses? sion* of world to you with a diseased body and mind. Yon cannot enjoy them, and it g i v. * \ on pain not to realize them. Use the Queen's Delight and be restored.