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" . / SI "?L i i ' I m" ? I ' ' I ' LONDON, Mar JU 8.1-^The debate in Parliament eu ?ho Alabama danns waa Very pacific. .' Stanley defended England'? right to recognize bellige? rent. John Stuart Mill siikl, "He rpgard?dthe prasont'-conditiou of the* question as the rasiift of n Q&*C&&1 mistake. The real question- was whether Eu gland wflis bound to pte vent ?uoU Expeditious as that of the Alabama. He denied that theXJnited States G?V?rnment claimed or could claim that the recognition of the South 'wns ia ^iolatioh of jaw, but only that it was au ?nfr?eudly,'Tash an,d .unprecedented .act. The, Ame? rican (io ver ninon t only pressed the point'.for the purpose of showing that,, but for the unfriendly action of Euglnud, the Alabama depredations would . uot baVe occurred." Mr. . Gladstone inf erred from tho closing sentences of Lord Stanley, that com? munications between* the two Go? vernments had not, closed, and that friendly feelings between the United States ?nd' England would be pre? served? He concluded by saying, if his inference was Correct, the whole country, would support Lord Stanley in a final and honorable settlement of the case. A, large meeting of the'friends of Disraeli was held at his official resi? dence' .last night. Nearly all the leading tory members of Parliament were present. The proceedings were not .public, bat the meeting is regard as ; a 'favorable' indication of the strength of the new premier. The present condition of Ireland and tho question of Irish reform are io bs considered in tho House of Commons on the 10th instant. Late .despatches from China and Japan .have been received via ludia. The civil war. in Japan raged with great violence. Several combats had taken place between the partisans ol the Shagoon and the Daimios, which were attended with heavy losses ol life, and great excesses were commit? ted on both sides. In consequence of the iu se euro condition of tho coun? try, the ministers oi foreign powert had left Osaka. The advance of the British army ia, Abyssinia was within fifteen davB march of Magdola. Gen. Napiei met Kassnl, the Tigre Chief, on thc 20th of February. He made.au offei of peace, which was accepted by thc British commander. Tho enc m.} shot some stragglers from the Queen'; forc?s, and mutilated their bodies, Three British officers were missing King Thoodorus was advancing from his camp with 30,000 soldiers Meuelek, supported by other chiefs, was' said to have invested the roya stronghold of Magdola with 40,00( men. LONDON, March 9.-Gifford ha; been appointed Vioe-Chancollor. - Iiiterrutlny from Washington. WASHINGTON, March 8.-A specia despatch to the Charleston Mercury saya it is believed that the Supreme Court will not dodge the issue in th< McArdle case, bot will pronounce the Reconstruction Acts unconstitu tiqpal. Two of the judges may dis sect. The decision is expected in i fortnight. The Senate is weakening on im > penchmout. Twelve are unwilling. New Hampshire is considered cer tain for the Democrats. WASHINGTON, March 9.-The Chro nicle says Vickers' credentials will bi referred to tho Judiciary Committee upon information furnished b; Sohouck of some aots of his during the war. Sumner objected to Vick ors' admission and made a speech but Vickers was finally sworn. The impeachment managers an examining residents, and have son for distant reporters of Johnson'; speeches. The impression grow; that the President will appear per sonally. It seems conceded tim Thursday's abd Friday's proceedings without further effort on the part o the defence, have ohoked Wade'; voto. Chase's rights in court excib angry argument iii radical newspn pers. Chase claimed the right t< argue on all questions and vote oi all bat the; verdict. He refused, oi Saturday., to sign the summons unti th? v^bicge ol thc w?it oouiormei to his ideas. Tho Alliance Insurance Company of Boston, insured the ship Marsha against seizures for $8,000. Th Marshall was captur?d near New Ol lcaus, but tho underwriters resiste payment, on the ground thnt th seizure was illegal. Tho Massachi setts court ' sustained the plea; tl: case carno hero on appeal; tho Si preruo Court confirmed tho docisioi I ft ! 1 j I 'J11 1 holding that there was at tho tittie of the capture a de /acta government ra tho Sooth ; bnt tho effort to draw off eleven -States i from their ahegianco und'setting up . the Confederate 0o* vexnmeht was illegal-thos? States being" still Constitution ally in the Union. Chase and S wayne dissented. She Georgia ?ose will ber beard'on* riday-v cniy, however, ou ueh&i? oi the complainant._' t . Hetvi linns. CHARLESTON, March 9.-Arrived s tea nn-r E. Ii. Sonder. "NPW York; Sailed-brig Leola, Liverpool? BALTIMORE, MD., March 7-P. M. adjourned to-day. The bookconceru 'The Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, at Nashville is badly in debt. A suit Will be brought for the share of fonds of tho Preachers Aid and Preachers Fund Society. A division is refused, on the ground that the charter forbids such a division. The amount in? volved is $50,000. Tho claim is con? sidered good, ' but legal proceedings will be prolonged. St. Lours, March 8.-An express train West of Jefferson City was thrown off the tracie, and the engine was thrown bottom upwards into the river, and two men killed. . LOUISVILLE, KT.? March 9.-Wm. Kerie!, the noted steamboat butcher, killed his wife and attempted suicide on Saturday. SAN FiiANcrisco, March 9.-A ?no* slide near Cisco, on the- Central Pa ci?o Road, killed six Chinamen, buried Bevon locomotives and de stroyed other property. SAVANNAH, March 9.-Capt. Reed of the schooner Frank Palmer, was killed by the falling of a mast during the late gale. HAVANA, March 9.-Mexican ad vices state that tho 'trial of partie: charged with plotting tho overthrow of the Government is progressing The murder of the Cabinet and rob bery of the palace is lin eluded in thi plot. ST. Lons, March 9.-Heavy rain have occurred in the North-west, an? many Missouri bridges have beet washed away. The Missouri Rivor i three feet at St. Joseph. CONCORD, N. H., March 9.-Th Democratic Committee claim th State by 1,000; the radical committe claim it by 2,000. _ The Reconstruction Convent lon?. CHARLESTON, March 9.-The Cor vention adopted ah ordinance, con pelling all who voto for "Constitv. j tion," to support the regular norn neos of tho party; also, refused] t adopt the report of the Committee o Franchise, providing that ofter 187 every person coming of age shall b compelled to read and write; agreec however, that no person now dil qualified shall hold office, and tin tho Legislature sholl not remove dil ability. A number of negroes ha^ been nominated for offices. There : much excitement in the Conventio over the candidates of both colors. ATLANTA, GA., March 9.-To-do] the Convention adopted a resolntio requiring voters on the question c ratification to swear that they ha\ not attempted to dissuade any or from voting on that subject. Grot and F. Blodgett were nominated fe President and vice-President. The] is o disposition on the part of modi rate Republicans and Democrats 1 compromise on a conservative ma for Governor. RALEIGH, N, C., March 9.-Tl Convention to-day passed the artic on education, opeuing the doors < the university and the public schoo without distinction of color to al and compelling tho attendance of a children for sixteen months upon tl public schools, who are unable to I educated otherwise. Also, inoorpi rating the North-western Railro? Company, and authorizing it to buil a railroad from High Point to tl Virginia line, via Salem, icc. A cor mittee was appointed to investiga the validity of the Constitution ar ordinances, if signed by Preside] Cowies, he not being a register voter. Co ii ?? r e H ?lon u I. WASHINGTON, March 9.-In tl House, under tho regular call, bil were introduced to reduce navy e penses; to extend tho bounty Aot; resolution that tho noxt generate should pay the debt; that Congre should pay loyal Southern ai Northern citizens alike for subsi tence, &o. Tho Judiciary Comm teo was directed to inquire as to tl Status of Texas and relative to ?1 transfer of certain powers wb Texas changed her form of goyer ment and its validity during rob lion. A resolution that. tho soui .- 1 j i .,. . i i ) porte? requires tb,? gradual substitu? tion of greenbacks for interest-bear? ing bonds, was introduced- ond refer-. ted to tbs Commit toe on Ways and Means. Grant wa? callad ori for the Alabama election returns. Tho Senate's a merni mont to the bill con? veying the proceeds of captured and .abandoned property tinned oVar tn ihe Treasury, was adopted. ' It goes to the President Pending discus? sion, XiOg?n told Chauler "a wasp could sting and an' ant bite ^' Chau? ler told Logan "Sn ass could kick." Logan asserted that 'he had informa? tion that. Clarke, of the Printing Bureau, had a certificate of the de? struction of $18,000,000 in bonds, whereas no such bonds hod beeu de? stroyed. The Retrenchment Com? mittee was ordered to investigate the matter. In the Senate, a memorial' wa3 re? ceived from ?50 Carolina and Geor? gia negroes; stating their ability and willingness lo work for $60 a year, .bat are such victims of persecution that they desire $100 to go to Libe? ria; referred to the Judiciary Com? mittee. Joseph Segar asks compen? sation for his lauds, taken by the Government, near Fortress Mouroe. Vicker's credentials were presented, and Sumner moved their reference to the Judiciary Committee, because in Maryland negroes did not vote; whereby Maryland's Government is not republican. Conness snid, under Sumner's plan, five New England States nnd Wisconsin would have to carry on tho Government The mo? tion was withdrawn, and Vickers was seated. FINANCIAL. AND COMMEK.C?AI.. COLUMBIA, S. C., March 9.-Sales of cotton to-day 100 bales-middling 23(|24. NEW YORK, Murch 9-Noon. -Flour 5@10c. better. Wheot lc. better. Corn l@2c. better. Oats l@ll?c. better. Cotton >i.'@lo. botter-25 @26. Freights dull. Gold 40;V Sterling 9%. 7 P. M.-Cotton-fair business, but rather quiet; sales 6,200 boles, ot 25>.j(?>26. Flourr-State 8.90@ 10.90. Wheat firmer and in demand. Corn scarcely ao firm-Southern white 1.25?1.80; yellow l.28@tl.30. Mess pork 24.58. Lard firm, at 14% @16. Sugar very dull. Freights quiet. Sterling dull and lower, at 9??. Large supply of cotton bills offering. Gold 40&. BALTIMORE, March 9.-Flour uutl wheat firm und quiet. Corn active and higher-white 1.14@1.15; yellow 1.17@1.19. Oats firm, ot 80@83. Cotton 25>?@26. CINCINNATI, March 9.-Flour un? changed. Mess pork 241 :.. Shoul? ders clear sides 14)?. Lard 15, CHARIJESTON, March 9.-Cottoi opened in fair demand, became octiv< and excited, advanced lv1?@2c. closed quiet; sales 2,000 boles-mid diing 25@26; receipts to-day 696. AUGUSTA, GA., Mardi 9.-Cottoi market firmer; sales 770 bales; receipt 400-middling 24>^. MODELE, March 9.-The cotton mar ket closed dull; soles 1,700 boles middling 23)^; reoeipts 2,029. SAVANNAH, March 9.-Cotton open sd firm and in fair demand; during the day become exoited, and closet quiet but firm; sales 2,491 bales middlings 25%@26; receipts 1,440. LONDON, March 9- -3 P. M.-Con sols 93)?. Bonds 11J?@,U%. LIVERPOOL, March 9-3 P. M. Cotton activo and buoyaut, with i sharp upward turn-uplands on spo 10}?; Orleans 10>?. LIVERPOOL, March 9-Evening. Cotton closed firm and less active sales 20,000 bales-uplands on Bpo 10^@10X; afloat 1Q% ; Orleans 10|? Montreal calls Novo Scotia ou vixenish sister. Why not s?y way word sister, and tell her to deport ii peace, as Canada advised us sevei years ago. Two Springfield girls did the leap year business up in style by esiortini a couple of gentlemen to the ?katini park, offering them every attention oud finally stealing their skates. The French "rentes" omoudt to i little short of 1,100,000,000 tranca of which more than 1,000,000,000 i at 3 pe? eoui., iiu? tho rest ati(?#4,?. per cent. Tho street and stable monaro o New Orleans, carted to tho sewc? and lost, is to be utilized and con veyed henceforth on cars to pinter on the line of tho Jacksou Rai.road. lt costs lesa to "run" the Sttto gc vernment of Massachusetts thou i does that of New York city. ' A blind mon near Boston hal thii teen blind children. M?HRTET), *0n the 25th February, by tho.Ber. Wii Martin; W. W. PURSE, Esq., to Mrs. SARAH DINKIN6, a? of this city. Bacon Breast Pi?ces. 2OOO L?8- STRICTLY CHOICE. . t7t/*J foe faarHly use. .Low for cash onlv. fi. ?s Q. D. HOVE. >i-~li IQ - Planting and Eating. Potatoes. OA BBL?. PINK EYES, 15 bbb). MOUN J?\J .TAIN, for planting. 20 bbls. CHOICE, for table nae. March 10 E. * u. i>. HOrE. SEED OATS. IKi^k B?CHELS PRIME SEED OATS, 0\J for salo by E. A G. D. HOPE. March 10_;_*_ Cuba and Muscovado Molasses. 1 C\ HHDS, of prime qualttv, for aale WJ low by E. A G. 15. HOPE, ^larcli 10 GREGG7 PALMER^ COT BROKERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, JgUY and sell GOLD, SILTEB, STOCKS,* BONDS and EXCHANGES. Advances made on COTTON. GRAIN and COUNTRY PRODUCE sold on commission. March 10 flour on Consignment. Jg SACKS FINE NORTH CAROLINA FLOUR. GREGG, PALMER A CO. March 10 PROCLAMATION By Iiis Excellency James L. Orr, Governor of South Carolina. WHEREAS, information has been com? municated to this department that an atrocious murder was committed on tho body o? B. F. BRADFORD, of Walter boro, S. C., by blows i ul! ir ted, on the night of Wednesday, the 2Cth of February; said Bradford lingering until Friday, tho 28th, upon which day he died-by two persons unknown, and that all efforta to identify aud arrest tho said parties have as yet beou unavailable. Now, know ye, that to tho end that tho said murderers may bo arrested and brought to condign punishment for the said felony and murder, I do hereby offer a reward of THREE HUNDRED DOL? LARS for their arrest and safe delivery iu any jail in this st ato, with proof to convict them of tho same. They were persons of color, and were dressed in the uniform of United StateB soldiers, and aro supposed to bolong to tho garrison now stationed at Walterboro. Given under my hand and the groat seal of the State, in the city of Co [L. s.} lumbia, this ninth day of March, 1868. JAMES Ii. ORR, Governor. E. CAPEES, Secretary of State. March 10 2 HW Charleston News, Courier and Afer oury, and-please copy twice and send bills to this office._ BACON. JUST received 10 hogsheads primo C. R. SIDES. For salo low at March 8 2 D. C. PEIXOTTO & SON. NOTICE. CONSUMERS OF GAS will please attend to tho payment of their bills, for tho month of Fobruary, without delay. JACOB LEVIN, March 8 3_Secretary Gas Company. PATAPSCO GUANO, THAT moBt reliablo FERTILIZER, a few barrels remaining on hand, and will bo disposed of at a reduced price to closo it out. Apply at my Auction Room, corner Plain and Assembly streots. March 8 3_JACOB LEVIN. Desirable Family Residence. THE abora is situated on tho corner of Sumter aud Lady streets-known as the Gracoy House-with every convenience for a familv. To a reliable teuant, terms will be nwderato. Apply at my Auction Room, Corner Plaiu aud Assembly streets. March 8 JACOB LEVIN. FOR SALE. A FINE LOT of YOUNG KEN? TUCKY MULES. Can be seen at -.Charles Logan's lot, corner So nato and Assembly streots. March 5 CANTED, BY a gradnato of tho South Carolina College, (a singlo gentleman.) a sltua ?on as TUTOR in a private family, or ' CHER iu a school, in the city or ' y. Addroti A. B., Columbia, S. C. ;h 5_ "* State Bills Receivable. STATS OF SOUTH CAROLINA BILLS RECEIVABLE on hand. Parties re? quiring same to pay taxes can bo supplied Uy ,\- J. Jj T. R. AGNEW. ?^Tiotlot?L Sales A Ic&ije and elegantly a snorted ?tock Fancy Groceries, Liquor's, 4"c. BY M. W. BYTH?WOOD. THIS MORNING, 10th inat.,i'at 10 o'clock, j I will Bell, at Mioli&elis' .Store, on Main street, between Washington and Lady streets: Lot varied brands common and very fino Smoking Tobacco, Navy brands very fine Chewiug Tobacco, assorted branda Segare, flu? Sporting Cards, old Holland Gin, Port .Wine, Jamaica, Kmn, Spauish Olives, gal? lon? half gallon and ouartnr ?"lien mixed Ftekle?: Vvainut and Tomato Catsup, Eng hsh and French Mustard, Groen and Hy Bou Teas, Cbocolato, Jellies, Sardines, Preserved Fruits and Vegetables, in cans; Currants, Macearon!,, lot assorted Nute, Spicoa, Corn Starch, Castile Soap, assort? ed Soap, Champagne, Wiu? and Ale Glas? ses, Blacking, Fino Meerschaum Pipes and Cigar Holdors, Tobacco Bags, barrels Pickled Pigs' Feet, Mackerel, Syrup, Corks'Platform and Counter Scales, Jtc. ; 1 fine Mahogany Business Desk, 1 Wilder Fire-proof Safe, 2 fine Letterpresses, Office Chair, Ac; 20 boxes Adamantine Candles, 500 pounds primo Bacon Shoulders, 5 bbl?, broken or middling Bice, 1 barrel Bye. Whiskey, Garden Hoes, 2 boxes Bi. Carn. Soda. Also, one very fine Show Case. Terms cash on delivery-o rticles to bo removed same day._March 10 Auclio7i Sate. BY JACOB LEVIN. TO-MORROW (Wednesday) MORNING', at half-past 9 o'clock, I will sell, at my Store, without reeorve: Primo Sugar Cured Canvassed Hams, r; " Small Strips, " large size Bellies, " bright new Shoulders, Half kegs fino Lard. Boxes Adamantine Caudles, Bags Rio Coffee Barrels Pink Eye Potatoes, boxes English Dairy Chesec, Boxes prime Family Soap, Superior Durham Tobacco, in barrels, Fine Segars in bundles of 100, Boxes Burton Ale, i o. ALSO, An assortment of Household Furniture, Chairs, Tables, Bedsteads, Bureaus, Sofas, Feather Beda, Crockery, Glassware, ic. ALSO, One dozen superior Mahogany Hair Scat Chaira, equal to now. Unlimited articles received until hour of sale. March 10 BELO W COST. BELLING OFF BELOW NEW YORK COST-The undersigned wishes to call the attention of his friends, and citizens generally, of Columbia sud vicinity, to the fact that he wishes to leave this oity on account of business engagements else? where, and that ho is duty bound to sell off his entire stock of GENTLEMEN'S FINE READY-MADE CLOTHING below Now York wholesale prices; also, Cassi meres and Clothe, an assortment of Gent's Furnishing Goode, Ladies' and Gent's Shoes, and various other articles too nu? merous to mention; all of which must bo Bold off WITHIN TEN DAYS. Please call and judge for yourselves, at SAMUEL PISER'S, Main street, opposite J. C. Dial's. N. B. All parties indebted to me will please call immediately at tho atore and settle, to avoid all inconvenience. By so doing, you will greatly obligo Feb 12 SAMUEL PISER. WANTED. SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BONDS. Inquire at thia office. March 7 2 Violin and Guitar Strings. A NEW supply of genuino ITALIAN STRINGS; also, a ) full assortment of Violoncello 'Strings, with a choice selec? tion of Violin Bows, Screws, Tail-boards, Bridges, Rosin, kc. At Fob 4 tuf24?_E. POLLARD'S. THE COLUMBIA PHOENIX Book, Job and Newspaper PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT, Main Streot, abovo Taylor. r*fr? HAVE your PRINTING J?klflEfL. d?110 at thia omco<for th0 ^^11 Pr fellowing GOOD REASON The proprietor is a Practioal Printer, And attends olosely to bia Busino The Office is supplied with Everything Necessary to turn out Good Work. PriooB Lower than any other establishment In this State, or oven New York. Pamphlots, Circulars, Bill Heads, Letter ncads, Postors, Hand-bills, Roceipta. Ball Ticket*, ?&vjt&tioaSi Dray Tiekots, Chocks, Briofs, Programmes, Drafts, Blanks, Wedding, Visiting and Bnsinei ^ Cards, &c, Of all atvlea and sizes; in fact. Every Description of Printing! In ono, two and three colors and In bronze, promptly attended to. JULIAN A. SELBY, Proprietor. Columbia, ?. C., February 20, 186*.