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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.
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AGENTS.
juoxnifrton-B. J. Hayes.
Spartanburg-Hiram Mitchell.
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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?
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TERS have been found unsurpassed. By
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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
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; MA, CATABnH, CONSUMPTIVE AND THROAT
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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
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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.
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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
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BANKERS,
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MONEY received on deposit from honks,
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ders in Oold, Government and other Secu?
rities executed at tho regular Stock Ex?
change by a member of the firm. Oct 8
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BROOMS.
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BUCKETS* Ac
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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.
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Washing Machines and Clothes
Wringers.
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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.