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THE DAILY Daily Paper (8 a Year 'Let our Just Censure PHONIX. Attend the True Event." Tri-Weekly 95 a Year BY JULIAN A. SELBY. COLUMBIA, S. 0.. SUNDAY MORNING, MAY 17, 1868. VOLUME IV-NO. 50. THE PHONIX. rUBUflHKV DAILT AND TBI-WKXXXT. THE GLEANER, F.VF.PY WEDNESDAY MOBNINQ. BY JULIAN A. SELBY, EDITOR AND PBOPBIETOB. Om oe on Main street, a few doors abo VG Taylor (or Camden) Btreet. TERMS-TN ADVANCE. 8UBSOBIPTIOK. Dailv Paper, six months.$4 00 Tri-Weokly, .? ?? .8 50 Weekly, " " . 1 50 ADVEBTISEMENTB Inserted at 75 cents per square for the ?r?t Insertion, and 50 cents for each subsequent. Wookly 75 cents each insertion. 49- A liberal discount made on the abowi rates when advertisements are inserted bi' the month or year. AOENT8. Lexington-B. J. Hayes. Spartanburg-Hiram Mitchell. J. R. Allen, Chester. Julius Poppe, Anderson C. H. S. P. Kinard, Newberry C. H. James Grant, Union. [For the Phoenix.] Tile Political Situation. MR. EDITOR: The times on which we havo fallen, fraught as they are with potent isstios, and the crisis at which ice, tho people of the South, have arrived, demand mature consi? deration , calm and dispassionate re? flection, energetic notion, and firm and unchangeable* resolution. No man having at heart the true welfare of his country, the safety and well? being of his household, or .the se? curity aud stability of his* posses? sions, cnn quietly abide toe danger which threatens the peace and har? mony of us all, whether as States, communities, the family compact, or as individuals; and it would seem that fte who would iguore the alterna? tive presented us, of calm submis? sion to outrngo und degradation, or patriotic, temperate and honorable resistance, cannot be the man entitled to receive from his fellow-citizens at large confidence in his integrity of purpose, nor appreciation of his principles or nets. To trust such a man with office, power aud emolu t ment in times so perilous, would ' argue indifference to the best inte? rests of a peoplo feelingly alive to the indignities already extant to? ward them and those in reserve, to be culminated by the lust of power and venom of hate. Amid the up? heaving of State rights, tho displace? ment, destruction and overthrow of time-honored principles, usages and laws; amid the doubt, uncertainty aye, almost despair-which surround ns; and amid the secret or open con? sternation, which tells on the anxious care of thousands and tens of thou? sands among us-it is a peremptory requisite that we should irisely choose the men whom we may select for office, and to whom we may commit, for the time being, our liberty, our possessions, our names, our destiny. It was said by a distinguished politi? cian of the State of Georgia, noted for his nullification enthusiasm in 1832, when adressing his fellow-citi? zens on that (hen untried remedy: "He that dallies is a dastard, and he that doubts is damned;" and so now, at this honr and in this extremity, it may be well said that he who does not exert the modicum of right and privilege left him for the extension of sound laws and a properly balanced Government, is a foe to republican liberty, an enemy of the sooial com? pact, and deserves not the approval of his immediate fellow-citizens, nor of his common country. By authority of the so-called Re? construction Acts of an American Congress, a Convention has been held, a Constitution eoncooted and promulgated, and a legislative body, with State officers, elected for the State of South Carolina. Of the composition of this distinguished so leotion, it were vain now to write or speak. The fact is patent to us, "ring-streaked-nnd-striped" though it be; and, for the time being, sileuce in reference to this new order of things may be the better wisdom. But closed up as we are on the elec? tion of State luw-^ivera and law expounders, wo yet have in our mu? nicipal and District elections, tho permitted choice of men among us. You recollect, Mr. Editor, iu your Bible readings, (and your friends do think yon read your Biblo still;) you recollect that Joshua, the then leader of tho hosts of Isrupl, was command? ed to have assembled the Hebrew tribes of Shechem; and after recount? ing nnto thom the great goodness of God towards them, and having in view tho Israelitish .proclivity to fol low atrauge gods, demanded of them to "Choose you this day whom ye will servo"-whether the god? which their fathers serve? the ot uer side the flood, or the gods of the Arno rites, among whom they then dwelt; and proclaimed to thom his determi? nation, regardless of theirs, that "As for mo and my house, ice will servo the Lord." Thus, now, with us, we aro called upon to select our Mayor and Aldermen from names before us. Tho election is important to every one having the welfare of our city iu view. The writer is not tho eulogist of any man-nor would he venture in? trusion on the public arena for pub? lic note or public famo. He is your fellow-citizen in common, and enti? tled only to his opinion. Thought is not deuied us, however wealth and liberty seem prostrate, by extent of power. It is thus we are placed, and we should bo wise for our generation. There has nppenred, in tho Inst few days, a remonstrance from tho Demo? cratic organization in South Carolina to the present Congress of the United States. Tho names among that or? ganization aro all valued by us. It secins those to whom that unanswera? ble document was entrusted-Messrs. L. D. Childs, J. P. Thomas and J. Gibbes-proceeded to Washington. The Reconstruction (so-called) Com? mittee of Congress gave that Com? mittee an audience, and before which (tho Congressional Committee) om fellow-citizen, Co?. J. P. Thomas, presented the remonstrance of thc Democratic organization of South Carolina. In what manner, by what argument and by what views am] feelings thal remonstrance was on forced, and manfully and with candie! and patriotic honesty sustained, car be known by a perusal of his remarks before the dread presence of a Com mittee of which one Thaddeus Ste vena, from Pennsylvania, is the heac ami front. Ou tho appearance of tin Committee on Remonstrance before this Magnus of tho hour, we thinl we eau intouute from bis lips the ad dress of Richard the Third before tu alarm of battle: "A thousand hearts are great within m bosom ; Advance our standards, set upon our fees Inspire us with the spleen of fiery dragoui Upon them ! Victory sits upon our helms. Now, it may not be, the Chairma: had any such bellicose thoughts; bu at all events, the .remonstrance wo received, and to bc considered, whe and how, is not yet known. On th occasion, however, our fellow-citizer Col. Thomas, addressed the Comini tee, in a speech, full of patriotic ai dor, sound discrimination, jutt coi ceptions of right, to white and blac men; fearless exposure of the infi mous Constitution, on which the r? monstrance was predicated, and wit timely intonation, that, in spite < Reconstruction Acts, and the usurpe powers of Congress, il was a truisr that under all treachery, dissimul tiou, and tyranuy;in no bearing whe ever, would il long continue, that t, white race of the South, should be und negro domination. Thus he address* those, who, as Shakspeare has it: "Dressed in a little brief authority, Play such fantastic tricks before high Uo ven, As make the angels weep." Aud not only from tho present btu of observation, did our fellow-citiz' expound his views, on the results the immediate forthcoming/row tl mongrel Constitution, but with an i most prophetic vision, has he dopii ed, in the not very distant future, t inevitable doom of the negro. T renegade white man, from the Nor! with coadjutant negro lawyers a tolilicians, from the same region, w ave reduced our colored populati from their once kind feelings to th former owners, (who are yet th real and true friends,) will have plaoo among us in a brief period time. But what of our men, w have colleagued with these ren?gat and Northern negroes I! Nihil t lum quad non dictum prius-Nothi can now be said, which has not bc said before. Tho speech of our fellow-citiz comprehending much, as regards I people of South Carolina, is, nev theless, an argument in favor of entire South. For cogent reason in a nut-shell, for an analysis of suits, and for a firm and fearless < charge of commissioned duty, (alw considering th'- presence,) Col. T mas merits, without any solicit?t from himself, tho plaudit, "well dc faithful and honest servant;" ail will bo remembered, in tho futur your career. And now, Mr. Editor, such is citizen placed in nomination by Democracy of your city, for Ma; at tho ensuing ' election. It is intended to detract from tho nu of any gentleman who is put in CA I ter nomination by their friends; the authorized Democratic associa? tion has Riven to the voters the name of J. P. Thomas; and every mah who desires success over radical and negro authority; who desires unity of ac? tion find a complete triumph of prin? ciples, and an orderly government, as against a mixture of ignorance, rapacity and a well-to-do for the spoils, should vote for Col. Thomas. True, as regards spoils, there are none in connection with our oity government; but moro iu reference to spoils in the administration of the State govern? ment is intended, and, therefore, so written. You have beforo you also various names for Aldermen in your city. In tho emphatic language of Joshua of old, your contributor would say to you, "Choose you this day whom yon will'servo" and honor; and as David Crocket, of noted memory, once said, "bo sure you'r right." There seemeth also, in this prolific day of strange results, strango fancies, and yet moro strange inconsistencies, a ticket, still more strangely mixed up, served out and placed before the con? stituency of Columbia, with four of our colored friends to fill and maleo magnificent "the "Baker's dozen." Now, we repeat, Mr. Editor, do as you please-"Choose you this day," Ac, und ns for your fellpw-citizeus, they will do likewise. In conclusion, it may \io, said, that unity of action will insure success, and this is not tho time for diversions from principles and differences about men; nor should we dally with the crisis, which is upon us, and that, too, fer woo, without a.doubt, unless white men, citizens of the State, (not numbering the renegades,) shall form a solid phalanx of resistance, firm, peaceful and uutiring, to thc unwise action of a misguided government. Time has gone apace with your casual correspondent, mauy-very\ many-long, anxious, fitful and trou? blous years; and, notwithstanding | the dark, gloomy and deeply deplor? ed present, he may be excused from the expression of a firm and hopeful vision, of a not very, very distant, brighter future. That this mental reservation may be realized in full fruition, by all and every candidate for the city's honors; and that you, Mr. Editor, with ns nil, may have your just and full proportion of those better d>iys to come, is assuredly tho strong hope of ONE OF THE PEOPLE. ? Good Spring Medicine for Horses. HEINITSH'S GERMAN HORSE POW? DERS, for Indigestion, Distemper, Hide-bound, Drowsiness, Loss of Appetite. Inward Sprains, Debility, Wasting of Flesh, Sore Eyes, Swelled Legs, Grease, Mango, Surfeit, Old Coughs, for Exhaus? tion from Work. It carries pfT all foul humors, purifies and cools tho blood, and ?revente horses bocoming stiff and foun ered. It is a stimulus for weak stomachs, and renders tho hmhs and skin soft and fino, giving a smooth coat to tho hair. These Powders have been used in Colum? bia for tho last twenty-five years, and hun? dreds of citizens attest their virtues. For sale only by FISHER & HEINITSH, March Jj_Druggets. Don't Experiment WITH new and untried medicines. If you value jour health, procure tho well tested remedy /or COUGHS, COLDS and affections of tho Throat, Breast and Lung Diseases. Stanley's Cough Syrup will cure. Stanley's Cough Myrup has been tried. Stanlev's Cough Syrup is for salo at FISHER A HEiNITSH'S Fub 27_Drug_8tore._ MT W. BYTHEWOOD, Auctioneer and General Commission Merchant On Washington st., rear oj A. TvUeson's, COLUMBIA. 8. O. THE abovo store having been rented, I am from this day prepared to receive consignments of Cotton, Corn, Flour, Bacon, Groceries and Provisions in gone ral: also, Furniture, Dry Goods, Clothing, Tobacco, Ac. From my experience of twenty years in the auction and commission businots, in this city, Charleston and Newberry, S. C., I hope to receive a liberal sharo of patron? age from my old friends and the public generally. _ Dec 19 Old Newspapers PjlOR HALE at the ituniA wrriLr.. MORE CIDER. AND the last this season. 3barrels SWEET NEWARK CIDER, To hand this day aud for salo by April ll tiEO. SYMMEKS. The Industrial School. TUE above SCHOOL, on Arsenal Hill, resumed instructiouson MONDAY, the 28d. The services of a competent Teacher being secured, all who desire an educa? tion, and instruction in Needle-work, Ac., eau do so by immediato application. Terms moderate. Thoso who are not able to pay will have the privilege of an educa? tion and allowed tho UHO of books, slate, Ac, so as to give them every opportunRy to attend tho School._ March 21 EATING HOUSE AT AL8T0N. PASSENGERS on the Greenville and Columbia Railroad, can get BREAK? FAST and DINNER at Alston- ample time heine, allowed. Dec 27 MARY A. F.LKIN A SON. SPECIAL NOTICES. A FAtiiAc-y.-Sonae people Ibiiik Unit chronic dyspepsia may be cured by exor? cise and diet alono. This ia a mistake. Thc stomach must be stimulated and regu? lated, and the liver aud the discharging organs put in good working order before a cure can be effectod. Such is tho opera? tion of HOSTETTER'S BITTERS. .'They tono the stomach, set tho liver right, Aud put tho stomach in such healthful plight, That good digestion waits on appetite.'' Many persons fancy that fever and ague can bo avoided by adopting unusual pre? cautions against damp and cold. Neve was there a greater fallacy. There is no absolute eafegnard against malarious ma? ladies, except Hostetter's Bitters. "To brace the frame, and mako it ague proof, To keep the causes of disease aloof,-' There is nothing Uko this genial vege? table invigoraut. So, too, in cases where there is a predisposition to biliousness: thc constitutional tendeucv is combatted and held in check by tho alterativo action of the Bitters. Diet and regimen aro powerful allies of judicious medical treatment when the pre? servation of health in insalubrious locali? ties is thc object in view. Bnt they will not answer the desired end alone. Uso them as aids to the Bitters, bnt do not rely upon tho efficacy of any formula that does not include this admirable tonic. Tho Bitters consist of an unadulterated vegetable essence, (unrivalled among sti? mulants.) medicated solely with herbs and runts of acknowledged virtue aa tonics. It is agreeable to tho tasto und perfectly harmless. Even to children of delicate constitutions it may he given with perfect impunity. In fact, with these, as with those of oidor growth, its wonderful r?cu? p?rant properties arc at once apparent. May 10 |6 AMERICAN HOUSE, BOSTON, MASS. THE very important and extensive improvements which have recently .been mad? in this POPULAR HO? TEL, tho largest in New Eugiaud, enable the proprietors to offer to tourists, families and tho traveling public accommodations and conveniences superior to any other hotel in ttie city. During the past sum? mer, additions have been made of nume? rous suites of apartments, with hathiug rooms, water closets, ?co., attached; ono of TuftB' magnificent passenger elevators, tho beat ever constructed, conveys guests to tho upper story of tho houso in one minute; the ontries have been newly and richly carpeted, and tho entire houso tho? roughly rt plenished and refurnished making it, in all its appointments, equal to any hotel in the country. Telegraph Office, Billiard Halls aud Cafe ou first tloor. LEWIS RICE ft SON, May 0 l?hno Proprietors^ CENTRAL HOTEL, ( l"OU M Kit I. Y S HIV KU HOUSE,) PLAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C. HAVING taken chargo of this well known house, with a determination to _ render it attractive to the traveling public, the subscriber hopes, through the means of GOOD FARE. MO? DERATE CHARGE8 and assiduous efiorts to mako his guests comfortable, to obtain a liberal share of public patronage. Liberal arrangements made with persons desiring permanent board. Give mo a trial. D. B. CLAYTON. March 14_t3mo^ SCHEVEN HOUSE, SAVANNAH, OA. THE abovo HOTEL, of modern construction, with all the conveniences of the _ best Northern Hotels, has recently changed hands, and is now con? ducted by T. S. NICKERSON, of the Planters' Hotel, Augusta; National Hotel, Atlanta, and Nickerson House, Columbia, S. C. Tho fur ni turo throughout is of the most elegant description, tho rooms scrupu? lously clean and well ventilated, and the attendance is equalled by none in the South. Travelers stopping at the above Hotel will find the comforts and conveniences of their own homes. The Proprietor pledges himself that merv delicacy afforded either by Northern or .Southern markets, will be constantly supplied to bis table. SAVANNAH, GA., March 19, 1868. March 24_Imo NEW BOOKS. NORWOOD. A Novel. ' By Henry Ward Beecher. Price tl.50. DAVID, the King of Israel. By Krum macher. Price $1.75. The Massacre of St. Bartholomew. By White. Precoded by a History of tho Re? ligious Wars. tl.75. Andreas Hofor. the Tyrnle?*? Patriot - An Historical Novel. By Muhlbach. Tho Poetry and Complement of Court? ship. The Three Little Spades. By Miss War? ner. Charlotte's Inheritance-A Sequel to "Birds of Prey." Sooner or Later. By Shirley Brooks. A Hrs-t class novel. And other New Books. For sale at McCARTER'S BOOKSTORE. April IC R. L. BRYAN. Bacon Sides. 1 r\ HHD8. prime Clear Ribbed SIDES, WJ for sale by E. ft G. D. HOPE. April 19_ Alcohol, Kerosene, &c. 5BBL8. 95 degree ALCOHOL. 10 bhls. No. 1 Kerosene Oil, non-ex? plosive, 5 bbi-j. Spirits Turpentine, 100 oun< os Quinius. For sale to Drug? gies and dealers, at low price, by FISHER 4 HEIN?TSH, April 3 t Druggists. Revision of Registration and Elec? tion. TM nnmtilinnnA willi <"}nr>/?j.jl Q?d?rS ??0. X 77, ?lated Headquarters Second Mili? tary District, Charleston, S. C., tho RE? GISTRATION LISTS wiUba open in thia city, at the old leo House, on Washington street, opposite Law Range, for FIVE DAYS, commencing on MONDAY', Mav 18, and ending on FRIDAY, May 22, 1863, from 9 o'clock a. m. to 8 p. m., each day wheu. if it appoars that any porsons arc registered who aro not entitled theroto, their names will be stricken from the lints; and tho names of persons who pos? sess the necessary qiiahfioatiouH will bo added thereto. ELECTION An ELECTION will behold, commencing on TUESDAY, tho 2d day of June, and ending on WEDNESDAY, tho 3d day of June, 18G8. Tho polls will bo open from 6 o'clock a. m. until 6 p. m., each day, at the old leo House, on Washington Ht root, and at tho Palmetto Engino House, at which all registered voters may voto for such County officers as aro provided for by tho Constitution lately ratified by tho people. At tho samo election, tho dnlv registered voters may also voto for such municipal officers as aro by law electivo by tho people. Tho election will bo governed by tho came rules, as to revision of regis? tration, conduct of election, i?nd qualifica? tions of electors, which governed tho laBt election. Tho County officers to bo voted for at this election are: 1. A Judiio of tho Probate Court. 2. A Clerk for thc Court of Common Pleas. 3. A Sheriff. 4. A Coroner. 5..Three County Commissioners. 0. One School Commissioner. M. J. CALNAN, Chairman Board of Registration Second Precinct, Richland County. Maj- ll _5_ i iii \W(??/ 1? 1 S 5 Z "S ca |> "Ulf? 2SfcP*?S5> f ff I ?]1 ?i g* 5 | nE No othor torm of Neuralgia or Nervous Disease has failed to vleld to this WONDERFUL REMEDIAL AGENT. Even in the severest cases of Chronic Neuralgia and goueral .nervous derange? ments-of many yoars standing-affecting tho entire system, its uso for a fow day?, or a few weeks at the utmost, always af? fords tho most astonishing relief, and very rarely fails to produce a complete and per? manent cure. It contains no drugs or other materials in the slightest degree injurious, even to the most d?licats system, and can always he used with perfect safety. It has long been tn constant use by many of our most eminent Physicians, who give it then* unanimous and unquali? fied approval. Sent by mail on receipt of price, and postage. One package, $1.00; Postage 6 cont?. Six packages, 5.00; " 27 44 Twelve packages, 9.00; 44 48 44 It is sold by all wholesale and retail deal? ers in drugs and medicines throughout the United States, and by TURNER A CO., Solo Proprietors, 120 Tremont street, Boston, Mass. Jan 7 mthGmo Scythes and Orain Cradles. "I ?) DOZEN GRIFFIN'S GRAIN SCYTHES. G doz. ORAIN CRADLES-made expressly for Sonthern wheat. Just received and for sale LOW, by May 3 J. &. T. R. AGNEW. Self-Igniting Segars. THE most convenient and latest novelty out; together with a choice assortment of SMOKING and .CHEWING TOBACCO, for sale by April 30 J. A T. R. AGNEW. A RARE CHANCE. AYOUNG LAWYER will find RICE'S and CONNER'S LAW DIGESTS, and the STATUTES AT LARGE; also, RICE on BANK? RUPTCY, JAMES on BANKRUPT? CY, at DUFFIE Sc CHAPMAN'S Bookstore, Davis' Building. April 22_ New No. 1 Mackerel. K f\ KITS No. 1 Bay MACKEREL *JVJ 20 whole and half barrels No. 1 Bay Mackerel, for sale by May 1 E. & G. D. HOPE. _ JEWELRY. THATCHES and JEWELRY RE ? ? PAIRED by an experienced and expeditious workman. May 1 G. PIERCES. Fresh Hops, &c. FRESH HOPS, YEAST POW? DERS, PEARL SAGO, OAT MEAL, English MUSTARD, Arrow Root, Flavoring Extracts, Starch, Blueing, Cocoa, Jujube Paste, Spices, Matches. Best articles nt tho lowest price, at FISHER & HEINITSH'S, April 24 t Druggists. FISHER & LOWRANCE. COLUMBIA. S. C. Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, West Virqinia. THE undersigned, Lessees of this old nnd well known WATERING PLACE, announco that, encouraged by the liberal patronago received last season, they have largely added to their accommodations, in comfort and in appearance, and arc prepared to entertain 1,500 guests. The BATHING ACCOMMODA TIONS aro in fine order. HOT and WARM SULPHUR BATHS, so emi? nently eflicucious in many cases, aro at tho command of visitors nt all hours. In addition to other amuse? ments, they havo provided a new and elegant BOWLING ALLEY and BILLIARD BOOM, conveniently located. Prof. Rosenbefger's cele? brated FULL BRASS BAND has been engaged for tho season. A good LIVERY STABLE will bo kept on tho premises. Tho completion of the Virginia Central Railroad, to Covington, leaves only twenty miles staging, through n beautiful mountain coun? try, over ? well graded turnpike. TEBMS-$3 per day, and $80 per month. Children under ten years of age, and colored servants half price. White servants according to accom? modations. PEYTON k CO. May 2 J15 FURNITURE. HAVING just received, o? ,an addition to my former Jmt dock of the above, I offer, at low prices, a variety of BEDSTEADS, BUREAUS, SIDE? BOARDS, CHAIRS, TABLES, PA? TENT IRON BEDSTEADS, PA? TENT COTS. PATENT SPRING BEDS, SAFES, and other articles too numerous to mention. FURNI? TURE and MATTRESSES MADE TO ORDER. Particular attention given to REPAIRING, PACKING and JOBBING. r JEROME FAGAN, Washington stre? t, April 28 Opposite Masonic Hall. In Equity-Richland District. C. C. Singleton vs. T. S. Nickerson Bill to foreclose Mortgage. TT appearing to my satisfaction that Thomas S. Nickerson, defendant to the within bill, resides beyond the limits of the State; on motion of Haskell, complainant's solicitor, it is ordered, that the said defendunt do plead, answer or demur to tho said bill, within forty days after publica? tion hereof, or else an order pro con fesso will bo granted and entered up against him. D. B. DESAUSSURE, April 21 fm C. E. R. D. _ TO THE LADIES! MRS. C. E. REED has just received a splendid assortment of DRESS TRIMMINGS. Also, a fresh supply of MILLI? NERY GOODS, of all descriptions, at wholesale and retail. French Cor? sets, Zephyr Worsted Hair Braids, Curls, etc., which will be sold very low. AIiSO, DRESS-MAKING in nil brauches, warranted to give satisfaction. Main street, over R. C. Anderson's clothing store. April 22 3uw_ "BILLIARDS. IN compliance with tho request of many lovers of the game, my SALOON hos been RE-OPENED. A BAR is connected with the Saloon, at which Seeger' UNADUL? TERATED LAGER BEER can always bo obtained; also, WINES, BRANDIES, etc. G. D1ERCKS.' Richland-In Equity. Wade Hampton Gibbes, Washington Allston Gibbes, executors, vs. Mary L. Singleton, James G. Gibbes et al.-Bill to Sell R"al Estate, Mar? shall Assets, tte. IN pursuance of decretal ordor in above stated case, tho creditors of R. W. GIBBES, Sn., doceased, aro hereby required to present and provo their demands beforo me, on or be? fore tho 1st day of October next. D. B. DESAUSSURE, April 29 wm C. E. R. D. Scotch Ale and Porter, irv C A ^KS SUPERIOR SCOTCH ALE and PORTER, for salo low by E. k G. D. nOPE.