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COLUMBIA, S. C. Tues lay Morning. J angary 5. 1869. Tit? Kow Y#fcr. Another yoar has been added to", the ra? pidly augmenting ages of the past.-. A new yoar has opened before ns. It is fitting to calmly, thoughtfully reviow the events of the dead year, that we may derive wisdom from oar past experience to guide us during the fature. As oar able contemporary, the Baltimore Sun, remarks, there are few men to whom the retrospect of a year can afford unvarying satisfaction. Either calamities whioh were unavoidable, vacant places around the hearth, or misfortunes resulting from I huir own errors of judgment aud wrong prinoiples of action, checker the view which they take of the past. There has been no path entirely free from nettles of some kind, yet they may be converted into a wholesome medicine, if those who suffer from them will loam hereafter to avoid the cause* of such of them as might have been averted by proper circumspection, and to submit with fortitude and resignation to those which were inevitable. Even where a survey of the past year discloses aa almost unbroken career of prosperity, yet, as we pass this important point of time, we arc reminded to temper our exultation by thc reflection that all hero is transient; thal there are a thousand contingencies in homar life, which admonish the most saccessfal tc moderation, and that all, the fortunate ant' the miserable, are alike being borne onwart to the common poverty of the grave. lu regard to matters of material concern, if we have not cause for congratulation ic the restoration of union and harmon: among the States, there is not at least ai absolute deprivation of all hope for tin future in the political events of lost year Thc gradual widara lug of tue terms of am n est y, in successive proclamations from th President, until at last it has been mad universal, indicates a subsidence in the flooi of sectional passions opened by the late wai whioh we trust may be permanent Th motto of the in-coming President is, 1 'Le us have peace;'' and if his administration i in accordance with that sentiment, the yea upon which we have entered may ndvanc the nation far on its way to its former prof perity. The opening year presents a goo opportnnity for this conntry to start une' in a career of economy, cutting down ex tn vagaut expenditures, and avoiding tb source of them by discarding that policy c sectional hate and persecution which enget ders a state of things which is supposed t render necessary expensive military estai lishrncuts aud appliances, us well as to fost< corruption aud fraud. In uddition to thi: our eyed should be kept steadily upon a r turu in all brandies of practical life to tl old standards of business, and we shotv adapt ourselves to getting buck to the form basis of such transactions, and the res uni; tiou of specie payments. It is to be hope that our legislators will return to the capit animated by. the sentiments which tl Christmas holidays are so well fitted to i spire, and with the desire of improveme aud progress in the work before them. -o The Augusta Republican hos been disco tinued, and the Daily Press-"a neuw-pap iu the strict meaning of the term"-b taken its place. C. ll. Hanleiter, Esq., the editor; and E. H. Pughe, E-iq., propr tor. -o The Washington correspondent of t Baltimore Gazette, ander date of the 22 ult., says: There is good reason for believing tl President Johnson has concluded to fini up the work of amnesty and that rig early, as the opinion of three members his Cabinet to-day urged him to do so. was argued that consistency demanded tl those guilty of lesser offences should not allowed to suffer in prisons, while free p don was granted to all those who have be fortunate enough to escape imprisonme A distinguished gentleman, in a position know, strongly intimated this afteriioi after the regular Cabinet meeting had i journed, that the political sufferers at 1 Dry Tortugas woald soon be released fr their imprisonment. Mr. Johnson expr?s great gratification at the spirit in which late proclamation has been received by whole coautry-a few sore-head politici: only excepted. Tho efforts which are beiug pat forth the radical leaders, to make General Gr n mero party instrument in the Execal chair, aro indeed persistent and hercule Yet those who aro tho more intimately sooiated with the President-elect, confide] predict a dead failure on tho part of tl managing politicians. General Bawl who is believed to be the only confidan General Grant, has grown to be as dum! his chief; and yet he ventures to enjoj occasional laugh at the discomfiture of radic?is, who fail in their efforts to d from General Grant the slightest intima' as to the future. THE SUN.-The announcement has been made to tho Royal Astronomical cietv of England, of tho discovery, by mi of tho spectroscope, of a hitherto unkn envelop of gaseous matter surrounding body, of a thickness of seven or eight tl sand miles. Its precise composition not yet been determined, but will prob I-oforo long bo ascertained. At tho e time, Mr. Huggins, who has made so u important discoveries ia reference to composition of the heavenly bodiee means of tho spectroscope, presen'edai ..nuiic.lion stating that at least one c< c >utains carbon in a state of ignition. Affairs on tb* Ogeechec, Wc Lave from a gentleman, who came np yesterday morning, a confirmation of the report that the negroes, in strong force and tho t oughly armed, were lying near the rail? road watching tho movements of, and pre? pared to result, the sheriff's posse which went down op Wednesday. When the train moved off, he says some 600 or 700 negroes came out on the railroad and the leaders went about cursing and saying: "The white -- were afraid to come and attack us, and have gone back for more men." He Bays that there is a very large force of the negroes at No. 1, and that they are determined to resist any attempt to arrest them. Another gentleman confirms the report and says that soon after the return of the train a gravel train came along, and the negroes crowded the track and would not move off. Tho train then went down the road again. A countryman, from Liberty County, arrived here yesterday with produce to sell. Ho reports that the negroes have destroyed tho bridge over the Little Ogeecheo River, four milos this side of Chapman's house. Ho was stopped by five different picket par? ties, each gang numbering eight or ten mon. They told him to tell the white men of Sa? vannah to como on-that they wero ready for them. After questioning this man, they finally allowed him to come on to the city, telling him not to come back again or they would kill him. The negroes from tho Augusta road were crossing to tho Ogeechee in large numbers, yesterday, aud joiuiug the insurrectionary bands. The latest news which we havo from tho scene of the trouble represents it as spread? ing, and that the negroes, by threats aud intimidations, aro forcing those who aro disposed to romain peaceable to join them. So far their operations are confined to tho "neck," West of tho railroad, and between tho two Ogeechee Rivers; but if not speedi? ly checked, it is fonmd that it ?rill extend into Biyan County. Alderman Burroughs, who was at his plantation on Wednesday, reports all quiet in that section, and his sou remains there in charge of the place. A letter received from a planter in Bryau con? tains tho following: "It is unnecessary for me to say bow urgent tho necessity is for immediate action, as the badly disposed negroes are all the time increasing their force by intimidating those who would not join could they set any power to protect them. If action ii delayed much longer, I fear the mischief wil extend." Dave Brister, a colored mau in the employ of Maj. Middleton, who was friendly to thai gentleman, was driven away by tho negroes. Dave arrived here last evening. He say.? that ou Wednesday the negroes went ti Southfield and uttered threats against hil old cook, and demanded to know from he where the mules were. She did not know and they then brought up some mules ant carried oft' the carts. They then weut afte Dave, who took his two children and tied He lay ont in tho woods, in the rain, al Wednesday night, and came in last evenin; almost worn out. Dave confirms the state meut that these disorderly negroes are fore iug the quietly ilisposed ones to join them and that if they aro not put down, they wi! murder all who oppose their action. The; have not burned any of the buildings thu far. Ou Weduesday, the rioters took Joh Hogan, (colored,) one of Mr. Middleton' watchmen, and tho mau who gave shelter t O'Donald, and tho wives and children of th white men who were beaten and driven froi Southfield, and led him off. The last see: of him he waa being driven iu the directio of the railroad track, at tho point of tb bayonet, by a gang of the negroes. Nothiu has been heard of bim since, and it is nc known whether he was murdered or drive otf. When the Gulf Railroad train arrived i No. 1 last evening, nothing unusual occu red. No negroes appeared, but posted in conspicuous place was a manifesto, wilie must havo come from Solomon Earle; Planters who have seen his rude attempl at writing recognize it, and as ho was tl only man arrested by the sheriff ou Tue day, there is every reason to believe him ! be the author. The paper reads as follow "Ageechee, Chathem County Ga To The Publick At Large I has been a cosed iu the midst of (17) or 18 men's as Capt. which cants not be approved f( Stealing Tucker & Middleton's Rice, tl party Has Accused Me k Drawn mo iu for Old Grudge, the Sheriff Arrested me ai brought me Some 4 or 5 Miles to Stath No. 1. And there Came up a party of t! Loyal Leaguors. Aud Released me in ll gard that there is uo Stay laws Which w Give the Republican Party no Partieularit If it was they would not Stopped my goi with the Sherill'toj?avauuah. If you shon not Seo Me I will mako my Appearance Ji ns Soon as the law Being Essned for t Right of all Classes & Color!!!!! "Yours, OOEECUEE UNTIL DEATH.." The negroes appear to be strcngtheni themselves, continuing their plunderio and nwnitiug a movement fium chis eil Whether they will havo to wait long or n remains to be seen. Whatever is to done should be done quickly. [Savannah News, 1st, The Republican, of Sunday, says: A gentleman who resides at Station ] arrived in tho city by the eveniug train, ports that tho negroes in Bryan Com have thus far behaved exceedingly well, a that when ho left all was quiet on that s of tho river. Tho indications of troul however, were of such a character as to duce him to remove the ladies of his fare to this city. It was evident that tho cl of negroes who havo been tampered w and brought, under tho influence of organizers of what aro called tho lo leagues were passing over tho river, vs I arms in their hands, to join the robbers siding on ibis side of tue rirer, ?nd that yesterday, the ou ly white man left on the plantation* ander the control and manage? ment of Mesera. Middleton and Tucker WAH driven from the Prairie plantation and arrived itt Bryan County without his shoe He reported that af large number of arme J negroes made their appearance there with wagons and carts, for the parp?se of carry? ing away the rice, and that he was compelled to leave to save his life. Thus it would appear that the last bushel of riee hos been stolen from these enterprising and extensive planters. We also learu from reliable authority that Mrs. Caulker and her family, who reside on the Ogeechee, arrived in the city yesterduy, having been driven from their home, without a change of clothing, by au armed gang of negroes. They completely sacked tho pre? mises, and the family are now here iu a destitute condition. We are pleased to learn that the report that the residence of Mr. Middletou bad beon destroyed by fire is not true. We also learn that all the country roads crossing tho railroad are strongly picketed by armed negroes. All the facts which have come to our knowledge go to provo that the negroes are using every moans iu their power to con? centrate a strong force in the viciuity of the plantations occupied by Messrs. Middleton and Tucker, for the purpose of resisting the execution of the laws and enabling them' selves to live by plundering tho plantation.' of those who are endeavoring to live b\ houest labor. Financial Condition of thc Country. Tho Washiugtou correspondent of tin New York JSxpress writes: Letters from the West state that thestriu geney in commercial circles there is greater than it has been since 1857-that tho cona try is overstocked with goods, aud that th? farmers refuse to send their grain to mar Vet, in conseq-.:c:"..:c of the decline iu price! siuco 18G7. At tho South, the aspect ia rather mon cheerful. Tho high price of cotton will pu $250,000,000, for that product alone, int? the pockets of the "reconstructed" of tba section, to say nothing of largo amounts fo tobacco iu Virginia, North Carolina, Mary land, Missouri aud Kentucky, and for whoa and corn iu the same States aud iu Georgi; and Tennessee. The whole value of th surplus crops of the South this ycarcanuo be less than 6300,000,000. of which proba bly $100,000,000 are paid to tho negroes i the shape of wages, aud $50,000,OuO mor iu the shape of food. Auotber year of equal prosperity woul put thc South in a comparatively soun condition, although, of course, there ax and must be for many years numerous casi of individual suffering-as of persons i advanced life, totally ruined by thc wai their houses aud furniture destroyed, an all their investments of uiouoy complete! worthless. Wheu wo consider that tl accumulated savings of 200 years have bee destroyed at the Soflth, wo cannot cease t wonder that her recuperation should be ? rapid as it is. Of the immense importation of foreig goods, cloths, silk? velvets, lace.,, jewelr; wines aud ?o th cr costly merchandize, tl South now takes comparatively little. H consumption is mainly confined to tl necessaries of life, and will be for son yours. Hence, her recovery from losses w: be more rapid. The Southern people, wi few exceptions, uever were a luxurious pe pie, in the senso that the New Yorkors ar tho Parisians are. They cherished, for tl most part, the hotneh' virtues of their a cestors, aud lived well upon the produce their fields, their forests aud their rivers content with roomy houses, wood-fires ai old-fashioned furniture. Hence, in tht present depressed condition, they aro mo contented than a stranger would supposo possible for them to be. We hear of ft suicides there, and the number of iusa persons in Virginia is only half the numb in Maiuo, regard being had to populatioi lu its best days, there was very lit money in circulation iu tho South. N< there is still less. In the commercial pai which seems to be approaching, tho Sou will therefore suffer less than tho Nor from any contraction of tho currency tl may precede the restoration to prosperi In the South, there are no real estate spei Intions, even in the environs of thc citi no artificial values given to town lots embryo Palmyras or Babylons. Fest lente is eminently the rule there, so far real estate is concerned. They aro no gregarious people, but love elbow-ro above everything. Cities they regard necessary evils, and as such not to bo couraged unduly beyond moderate dim sions. For the greater the city the gre:i the evil. lt is very evident that business at North is overdone; that there are too mi non-producers there-too many mcrchai too many traders, too many agents, many lawyers, too many doctors, too mi persons, in short, who stand merely as termediaries between the producer aud consumer, wno of the .New York joun estimates that there aro 200,000 people of work within sight ol' tho spiro of Trii Church. Within an equal distanco of State House at Boston there aro doubt 50,000 more, and another 50,000iutho i; rior of Now England. Most of these fortunate persons aro anxious for emp mont, but cannot obtain it. Even tho 1 tariff, which so enriches tho great manu tarers, does not put a morsel of bread o ounce of meat into their mouths. What visible outlet to all this sur labor is afforded, unless at the South? West, for tho present, is pretty well ii up with laborers of all descriptions, thousands thero aro out of work. South, then, is tho only vacant field et accessible on this continent for thc nr. ployed masses at tho North. lliooal Items. -o The Legislature convenes to-day, iii the University buildings. '--o Mr. Campbell has given ns positive proof of the superior quality of bis "drip" for buckwheat cakes. . Give it a trial-you'll like it. -o Capt. Heise will accept oar thanks for a handsomely ornamented fruit cake, New Year's day. The acknowledgement comas a little late, but is none the less cordial. -o We would call the special attention of those desirous of renewing their teeth, to the handsome specimens of workmanship exhibited in the mouths of many ladies and gentlemen of this city-tho handiwork of Drs. Reynolds ?fc Reynolds. By nu inven? tion of the senior member of the firm, and tho artistic skill of the twain, a set of teeth -full it partial-is produced, which cannot be excelled in America or elsewhere, aa will be testified by travelers. The Drs. R. have made dentistry a special study, and devoted their entire lives to it, and have now thc satisfaction of being complimented for the superior artistic and practical beauty ol their work. -o We aro happy to auuouucc that tho festi val in behalf of Trinity Church, which hat so long been promised, will take place cn the evenings of tho 10th aud 20th January The ladies of Trinity Church have alwaj-: been eminently successful in their enter taiuments; let us hope, therefore, that the} will, on this occasion, be tho recipients o thc charitable patrouugo of the whole com muuity. This entertainment will consist o tableaux, music and refreshment*!, and v: would venture to promise that all who gi will not only contribute to a worthy object but pas.; an evening of great enjoyment. -o THE GREAT RAILROAD CASE-The Soutl Carolina vs. tho Columbia and Augusta-ha at last been concluded. According to th order of Judge Plat, a jury was summonei in Edgetield County, which, after careful], examining the matter, aud proceeding ove the disputed points of tho road, at a lat hour on Saturday night rendered a verdie of -iii 10 as the anion ut of damage sustaine by the South Carolina Railroad. Th money, we are assured by President Johr. stou, was promptly paid. -o SUERIFF FRAZEE AND HIS PRISONERS.-O New Year's Day, Sheriff Frazce furnishe thc prisoners under his charge with an e? ccllent dinner, to which was added au allo\ ance of "tho crathur." Just before Ne Year's Day would be au excellent time I get trapped. The whole affair was partict larly agreeable to the prisoners, as tho fe lowing note testifies: "COLUMBIA, January 1. "P. F. Frazee, Sheriff' of Richland Count "S. C. "We, the prisoners, aro under many than' for your kiud treat to-day. Please publii this in tho Phoenix, and oblige yours r spectfully," Signed by the Prisoners. -o COLUMBIA GAS LIGHT COMPANY.-At tl annual meeting, held on the 31st ultimo, tl following geutlomen were elected directo for tho onsuiug year: W. B. Stanley, LOY Levy, John Fisher, Dr. J. W. Parker, ! L. Bryan, Robert Bryce, John McKeuzi Mayor, ex officio. Messrs. John Agnew, Edward Hopo a M. J. Calnan, were appointed a committ to examine tho books and accouuts of t Secretary and Treasurer. At a subsequent meoting of directors, B. Stanley, Esq., was unanimously re-elec President, and Jacob Levin Secretary a Treasurer. -o * 'Onward," Mayne Reid's new mont magazine, has just been issued by Carlet of New Y'ork. The articles are all origil and highly colored. The entire work n termed sensational, and consequently it ? be perused with avidity. Tho followin, the table of contents: Tho Lost Sister, Prologu?; The Magii a Monogram; O, Sing Mo the Song, the ] of a Lost Sister; Christmas Day iu a D Wood, a Camp-fire Yarn; I Think of Tl A Dashing Dragoon, tho Murat of tho A rican Army; Gone-Gone-Gone, a Di for ono Believed Dead; A Journey Um ground, Being a Tale Told in a Smoking Christmas Kisses, Thirteen as Twolvc, lu -1 rated ;) A Y'ouiig Irish Diana; or, Chi mas in thc Emerald Isle, (Illustrated;) 1 Land of tho West, A Dream of tho Inc Summer; Tho Yellow Chief, A Romane tho Rocky Mountains, (Illustrated;) Cl I. The Punishment of tho Pump. Cl II. Tho Blackaddors. Chap. III. A Char Plantation. Chap. IV. A Painted Po Chap. V. A Traitorous Guide; A Soutl Sun-set, Thoughts Suggested in tho Ha: of Havana; Things Worth Thinking Tho Caudioto Struggle. Tho Conllicl Paraguay. The Spanish Revolution. Literary "Canard." Farragut, An Anec* of tho Great Admiral. A Zoological I den. Suggestions for nu Improvcmor Street Cars. Tho British Reform ] Trifles, Chameleon Titles. A Chivalric fender. The Pet Bobolink. Cenaorahi thc Press. A Great Composer. A "V About Peter Parley. Texan Cuttle on "Free List." Bolivar's Sword. A "] kality." Our only Conuudrum. "Gr< Little Imps." We learn that the Colombia Canal waa disposed of, yesterday, for the mere nomi? nal sam of $200. lt is rumored that several parties were prepared to negotiate for it. -o The Merchant's anti Planter's Almanac, tog 1869-calculations by Prof. James H. Car? lisle, of Wofford College, S. C.-has just been issued by Messrs. Duffie & Chapman, of this oity. It is furnished at the low rate of seventy-five cents a dozen. -o SLEEPING CARS OK THE SOUTH CAROLINA RAILROAD.-It is stated that a supply of railroad sleeping chairs of the most approved pattern, similar to those used on the best Northern roads, huvo been ordered by the South Carolina Railroad Company, and will be placed in all the night trains. The first set, sufficient for one car, will be put in uso immediately. A MEDICAL BLESSING.-Dr. King, who for the last mouth has been surprising the people of Charleston and vicinity, by the won- ^ derful cures made by his Immediate Relief and Cough Curer, has arrived in town and can bo seen at his stand nt the Market from 9 until 4, or at the National Hotel in the evening. He cures rheumatism in its worst forms, deafness of long standing aud all bodily paiuB, free of charge. Call at the Market and see him operate. * -o CASH.-Our terms are strictly cash-no exceptions. If an advertisement is to be inserted, baud over the money; if a paper is subscribed for, the money must accompany tho order-otherwise no attention will be paid to them. This mle will be adhered to. -o FAST AND CHEAP PRINTING.-We have added a fast card press-of the Degener Sr Weiler patent-to thc machinery of the Phon?v office; aud have also made additions to our stock of fancy type, cards, paper, etc. Persons in want of any styles of book'and job printing, are invited to call and examine samples and prices. Cards printed at short notice, and at prices varying from 83.60 to $10 per thousand. -o .MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.-The post office is open during the weet from 8J.? a.m. to 6 p. tu. On Sundays, from 4 to 5 p. m. The Charleston and Western mails are open for delivery at 5 p. m., and close at 8}X p. m. Charleston night mail open 8}.? a. m., close 4'.i p. ra. Northern open for delivery 8}<? a. m., close 2.45 p. m. Greenville open for delivery 5 p. m., close 8}< p. m. -o NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special attention is called to the following advertisements, published for the first time this morning: _ Meeting True Brotherhood Lodgo No. 84. Meeting Palmetto Fire Company. C. H. Manson-Notice to Bond-Holders. C. H. Judson-Furman University. Prof. C. H. Judson-Greenville College. To Newspaper Publishers-For Sale. United States Marshal's Sale. Duffie & Chapman-Something New. Jacob Levin-City Assessor. W. T. Walter-Meeting of the Craft. -o THE CUBAN REVOLUTION.-Tho Cuban revolution seems to be assuming an inhu? man and barbaric phase. News from Bayonaa announces that the insurgents have shot a Major and a Captain from among their prisoners, in retaliation for cruelties done to their followers by the Spanish troops at Santiago. Since this two-fold execution the Spaniards at Manzanilla have shot a captured insurgent, taken in a skir? mish on the 10th December, first, however, trying and sentencing him by a drum-head court martial. In Cabo Cruz four insurgent prisoners were recently shot by the Span? iards. It is satisfactory to know that the Count De Valmeseda and Lieutenant-Go vernor Lamel, do not approve of this sum? mary mode of executing justice, and havo sent their prisoners to Havana for trial. Thc startling statement is made that among tho munitions of war sent from Havana are comprised 200 cans of petroleum. The Cubans charge that it is intended for use in firing tho sugar houses and residences of wealthy insurgents. If this bo true, it is a to tho to tho Spanish cause and an insult disgrace civilized world. -o THE UNITED STATES COURT.-Hon. G. S. Biyan, presiding-Friday, January 1, 1809. Tho following petitions for voluntary bank? ruptcy were referred to W. J. dawson, Register: Kc parle R. C. Miles, Richland; John Whitaker, Fairfield; Wm. Clyburn, J. F. Lake and W. E. Crisp. Kc parte Joseph H. Oppenheim, Julius H. Oppenheim and .Samuel H. Oppenheim. Petition for final discharge. Referred to J. (J. Carpenter, Register Second Congres? sional District. Ex parte 3. R. Smith. Similar petition. Final hearing on tho 29th instant. -o WADE HAMPTON AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA RAILROAD.-Tho Republican, of Saturday, says: "A persistent effort is being made by tho ardent friends of Wade Hampton to supplant Mr. Magrath, tho President of tho South Carolina Railroad, and elect tho "idol" in his place. His friends aro deter? mined to honor him and reward him for do? ing bravely what they deem to havo been his duty. Wo do not object to their partiality. Mr. Hampton has many admirablo qualities which endear him to frionds. Ho was some? thing of a soldier and naturally beloved of tho devotees of tho "lost cause." -o It is said that tho Greek volunteers in Crete have surrendered to tho Turks and that a provisional government has beon established there.