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COLUMBIA, S. C. Sun ?av Morning:. January i?, i?69. Il? bel? or Patriots. The Spanish revolution and the Cuban revolution continue to revolve like a wheel within a wheel. Tho spectacle is a compli? cated uud peculiar one, and, tho Baltimore Sun thiuks, affords a pretty fair illustration of the great difference of principle when "your bull gores onother man's ox," and when "your ox is gored by another man's bull." The Spaniards at home revolt ugainnt Isabella, which is a very good thing, aud the Cubans, availing themselves of the op? portunity and imitating the example, rebel against old Spain, which is not considered so good a thing. Thore is a story of a brave Cuban insurgent, who, after being pierced by an incredible number of bayon ot wounds, has lately been taken prisoner by the Spa? niards, and who is now in hospital, receiv? ing special medical attention, so as to enable him to be garroted with due formality. This is precisely what Queen Isabella would do to the leaders of the Spanish rebellion, if she should recover her power. One would think that rebels would sympathize with rebels in such a matter, and be merciful to others as they would havo others merciful to them. Bnt then it must be remembered, that the rebel who succeeds, ceases to be a rebel and becomes a patriot, whilst the rebel who fails is a traitor, and deserves to die ?ot because he rebelled, but because he re? belled nnd did not succeed. He become: ignominious and ought to be exterminated, on the excellent principle that "a blundei is worse than a crime." Still, as it is not yet certain that the Cu bau rebellion is a failure, it might bo wei for the Spanish authorities on that island t< refrain from awarding to the captives th? last penalties of the law until it is definitely ascertained whether thoy are rebels o patriots, which must of course depend upoi tho result of the contest. The arrival o General Dulce, who is said to be au officia of a conciliatory and common sense charac ter, and whose concessions to the liberty o the press since his arrival would seem t indicate that his reputation in that rcspec is well founded, may put a different fae upon affairs and bring about a termiuatio of the struggle, either by compromise c unconditional surrender. In the latte event, the guilt of the rebellion will be coi ceded, and those engaged in it punishe accordingly. It would be well, ho wove for the triumphant party to boar in min that the world does not stand still, and tin what is at tho bottom to-day may bo at th top some other day, and that as a mo soweth so shall he also reap, from when? the Spaniards may derive a lesson to 1 moderate in the use of tho garrote, in vie of possible eventualities of the futur Judging from the long time it has occuph to deal with tho present revolt, and tl nearness of Cuba to the United States, might be discreet in the Spanish authoriti to deal tenderly with the Cuban rebels, le some day the tables should be turned, ai the "outs" should become "?UB." -:-o THE MANDAMUS.-Speaking of the rece decision relative to tho Charleston muni pal election, thc News says: The effeot of this decision will be to co pel the Aoting Board of Aldermen to decln who was elected Mayor and Aldermen Charleston at the late election, as shown the examination of the returns which th have made; but unless the Acting Board Aldermen voluntarily vacate their places, t parsons declared elected will be left to th remedies at law. in plain English, if 5 Clark and the present Aldermen choose oppose Mr. Pillsbury and his Aldermen, 1 latter cannot get.into power without furtl resort to the courts, which may occasi mouths, or even years, of delay. -o CAPITAI? COMING South.-The World a that the tulk of Wall street is that capita streaming pretty heavily towards cot lands, sugar plantations, railways, i other forms of Southern investment, i t<> a considerable extent the present ti^j ness in the money mnrket is attributed the volume of this drain. UEPOETED SALK OK MEXICAN STATE: A letter from Durango, received iu I Francisco, says that Generals Ortega Pattori (tho latter recently assassinated) in their possession, co their friends af?? documents showiug that tho States of ( huahua and Sinaloa had been sold to United States, and would be occupied American forces inside of two years. ' report is fully credited ut Durango. MORTALITY IN NEW YOKE.-Dr. Harri: his weekly communication to tho boan health of New York, states that during past year the deaths in that city rene 24,889. Tho third quarter, ending Oct< 1st, he hays, witnessed a mortality w will be as a memorable as tho hot sum i;i which it occurred. Tho 8,658 deatl New York, and 3,402 iii Brooklyn du that period were almost doublo tho no rate of mortality during the quarter ended. STATE liEt?lSLATURB. TWENTY-8I1TH DAY'S I'RO'CEEDINGS. O VT t rill i 9?I?NAAJ5. FIUDAY, January 8, 18G9.-Tho Senate assembled at 12 M., nnd was culled to order by tho President pro tem. Mr. Wright presented the petitions und memorials of sundry citizens of Beaufort County, praying a division of euid County; also, a communication from several mem? bers of the bar of Beaufort County on the same subject; also, a statcraeut of his Honor Judge Z. Platt. Referred. Mr. Corbin presented tho petitions of Fruucis Weston, executor and trustee under tho will of Paul Weston, Richard L. North, executor of Elliott North, praying for the renewal of certain bonds and stocks of the State. Referred. Mr. Maxwell presented the nccounts of Jobn-R. Browington aud Abel Quick, for services rendered as Commissioners of Elec? tion for Marlboro County: also, the account of William Hamer, for services rendered as magistrate. Referred. Mr. Lunney presented tho account of William Sims, for advances made to certain paupers iu Darliugtou County. Referred. Mr. Wimbush presented the account of C. H. Baldwiu, amounting to nine dollars, for candles furnished the Seuate. Referred. Mr. Nash presented the account of Mrs. S. C. Bailey, for services rendered ns teach? er. Referred. Messrs. Jillsoi), Hayes, Corbiu and Hayne submitted reports of committees. Mr. Rainey introduced a resolution, that his Excellency tho Governor is hereby re? spectfully requested to lay before the Senate, at as carly a day as possible, all information relative to appointments made by bim pur? suant to Acts of the General Assembly. Agreed to. Mr. Lunney introduced a bill to increase the salaries of the Justices of tho Supreme Court and of the Circuit Judges. Mr. Arnim introduced a bill to ii corpo? rate the Vaucluse Manufacturing Compauy, iu Edgefield County. A bill to organize and govern the militia of the State of South Carolina, was taken up for a second rending and consideration by sections. Mr. Leslie moved that the further con? sideration of the bill bo indefinitely post? poned, whioh provoked discussion between Messrs. Leslie and Wright. Twenty-two sections of the bill were read, considered and agreed to. The Senate adjourned at 2.20 P. M. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Tho House met at 12 M. The Speuker took the Chair. Mr. Webb, from tho Committee on Roads, Bridges and Ferries, reported ou a resolu? tion to inquire into the expediency of work? ing the State roads under a general system of contracts, with leave to report by bill or otherwise; that, in the opinion of the com? mittee, legislation in this matter is unneces? sary, as the Constitution gives County Commissioners jurisdiction over roads, kc. Adopted. Also, favorubly^ou (Senate) bill to re-establish Tucker's Ferry, over Edisto River. On motion of Mr. C. D. nayue, the repo'rt was laid ou the table to take up the bill. Tho bill was ordered to lie over for a second reading. Also, favorably on a (Seuate) bill to change the location of a portion of the Rutherford ton Road, in the County of Greenville. On motion of Mr. George Lee, the report was laid on tho table to take up the bill. Tho bill was ordered to lie over for a second readiug. Also, favorably on a (Senate) bill to re? establish Wright's Ferry, over the Catawba River. On motion of Mr. S. B. Thompson, the report was laid on thc table to take up the bill. .The bill was ordered to lie over for a second reading. On motion of Mr. George Lee, his Excel? lency Gov. R. K. Scott was invited to a seat on the Speaker's stand. Messrs. Purvis, Whipper,. Hayne and Lee, submitted reports of committees. Mrs Wilson introduced a bill to incorpo? rate the Wilson's Bridge Company. Read and referred. Mr. Whipper introduced a bill empower? ing tho Attorney-General to change the venue in State cases. Read and referred. Also introduced a resolution, that as the number of copies of our equity reports pro? vided by law is not sufficient to exchange as is customary, that the. librarian be, and is hereby, authorized to purchase thirty-eight additional copies of the 13th volume of ' Richardson's, and the 12th volume of Richardson's Equity, published in one vo I linne, and tho 13th volume of Richardson's Equity, and shall hereafter purchase an? nually 100 copies of the reports of thc State. Referred. Mr. Brodie introduced a resolution, which was adopted, that tho Committee on Edu? cation bo requested to preparo a bill in accordance with an ordinance passed by tho late. Constitutional Convention of South Carolina, authorizing tho General Assembly to provide for appropriating tho citadel for educational purposos as soon as practi Mr. Tomlinsou introduced a resolution, which was adopted, and ordered to bo sent to tho Senate, that a Joint Committoo of Two on tho part of tho House, and-on tho port of the Senate be appointed to iu vestigito nnd report upon all matters con? nected with tho management of tho State Lun-ttio Asylum. To this end they shall buve power to examine tho books and re? cords of said Asylum, send for persons and pape*, i, and to examino witnesses under oath Mr. Webb introduced a bill to declare the rights of creditors, and to pr?vido for tho winding up ol the affairs of railroad compa? nies in South Carolina. Read and referred. Mr. W. H. Jones introduced a bill to amend an Act cutitled "An Act to define the jurisdiction and duties of County Com? missioners." Bead and referred. Mr. Chesnnt introduced a resolution, that the widow of the late S. Or. W. Dill, mem? ber of this House from.Kershaw. County, be paid the per diem of her husband, com? mencing July 6, 1868, and ending August 25, 1868, or up to the time t hut his vacancy WHS filled. Referred. BMr. Feriter introduced n resolution, to tue effect that it is eminently tho policy of tho General Assembly to foster every effort which can be made to promote and encou? rage the development <*f the agricultural resources of this State; and that tho Govern? or be authorized to ofter a premium of $200 for tho best practicable demonstration on tho culturo of cotton, said award to bo made by a committee consisting of fhe Governor, tho Commissioner of Agricultural Statistics and a third person of kuown experience in the cultivation of cottou. to be by thom se? lected, and thc premium lo be paid out of the contingent fund of the Executive De? partment; this offer to romain open until the 10th day of next April. Beforred. Mr. Turner introduced a resolution, which was*, on motion of Mr. W. H. Joues, laid "on the table, that ou and after tho puss age of this resolution, tho officers of this House bo reduced tu tho following, viz: one clerk, one assistant clerk, ono door-keeper, one messenger, one reading clerk and one sergeant-at-arms. Mr. Dennis introduced a bill to regulate the agencies of insurance companies not in? corporated in tho State of South Carolina. Rend and referred. Mr. Elliott introduced the following pre? amble nnd resolutions, which were adopted: Whereas tho recurrence of the Sth day of January brings to recollection associations dear to the pride of every American citizen; and whereas its return should not be allow? ed to pass without some declaration or ap? preciation commemmorative of the eveuts which gave it historic distinction. Resolved, by the House of Representa? tives, That wc hail with unalloyed satisfac? tion the anniversary of a day which not only shed lustre on Americau arms, but gave prominence to a general whose name is indelibly associated with the union of these States. Resolved, That our debt of gratitude to him, and his gallant co-patriots at New Or? leans, has not been diminished by time, or its obligations lessened by later and as bril? liant results. Resolved, That to Andrew Jackson we aro indebted for that exhibition of firmness and patriotism while President which car? ried out his declaration, "that the Union shall be preserved," and which was nobly followed by the lamented patriot, Abraham Lincoln, in securing to us the blessed Union which we proudly cluim as our conn try. Mr. .Teaks introduced n bill to doline the duties of State Reporter, nnd to provide for the publication of the Supreme Court re? ports. Read and referred. Tho following members obtained leave of absence: Messrs. Doyle, .Turner, Brown, Lewio and Johnston. At 1.10 p. m., House adjourned. DEATH OF A FREEDMAN 110 YEARS OLD. Died in Winnsboro, some day last week, Cicero Mushatt, a native African, supposed to have been 110 years old. Ho remained, until death, with his former owner, Mr. J. S. Stewart. Ho said sometime ago, that freedom had not made a fool of him, as it had in the case of most negroes; for he had been free before, and wus born freo in Africa. During the last year (18G8) of his ] life, by unceasing industry to the day of his death, he made two bales of cotton, doing | all of the hoeiug and picking, also twenty bushels of corn-more, therefore, than many younger men in their prime. [ Winnsboro News. AN ARTFUL DODGER.-Forney's two pa? pers are by no means so bitter against tho South as formerly. Forney has opened a land-agency in Washington to soil Southern lands to Northern settlers. Business is bu? siness, you know. To Lumber Dealers. PROPOSAL8 will he received for various BILLS OF LUMBER. Sp?cifications and bills seen at my oflice. ALEX. Y. LEE. Jan 10_1 Iaandreth's Garden Seeds EVERY variety of Fresh and Reliable SEEDS. Tho reputation of tboso Seeds aro too well known to need any praise Just received at jlan 10+2mo?__E. POLLARD'S. Administrator's Notice. ALL persons having claims against tho estate of ROBERT BRADDY, decoascd. will present their claims, properly attested; and all persons in? debted to said estate will make payment to Jan lil ml8 JACOB H. WELLS. Adm'r. For Invalids. PURE Extract of CALVES FEET, for making a nutritious Jolly, and for improving Soups and Gravies. Turo Extrac t of Vanilla, Lomon and Fine Apple, for llavoriug. Pearl Barley, Tapioca, Sago, Arrow-root, Choco? late. Broma, Cocoa. Coxa's Sparkling ( clatine, for making Jelly, Blanc Mango, Creams. For salo by Jan 10 FISHER tc H EIN ITS H. Druggist^. For the Ladies' Toilet. FLOWER SCENTED GLYCERINE. Balm Glycerine, Camohor leo. Cold Cream Glycerine. Excellent applications for chapped and abraded skin, roughness and redness nf the faco. Almond, Money and Glycerine Soap, for wintor use. For sale by FISHER tc HEINITSfl, Jan 10 Druggists. For Sale. (Hi*) P^rkA NEW STATE BONDS. \$??0\1\f rJ.OOO State Stork. -Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad Bonds. -Charlotte and Sonth Carolina Railroad Stock. GREGG, PALMER tc CO. R&f For Rent. Ct EVER AL ROOMS over A. Palmer's Tin Storo, O ou Main street. Doc 25 T?ie New York Tribune thinks no mere sensible and just proposition can bo nmi\; to the Puris conference tbnn the one which Greeco is ?aid to havo the intention to in? troduce; namely, that tho Cretans be allowed to declare bj a general vote whether in future they shull belong to Turkey or Greece. We aro not without hopo that a majority of the Paris conference may re? gard this as the best solution of the Cretan question. ?SUDDEN COLLAPSE O? TUT. COLOHED REP* RESENTATIVK.-Menard, the colored Repr?? sentative from Louisiana, who cuino to Washington to tnko a seat in Congress and did not, has gone homo in disgust. It is said that be was necessitated to get moory from the Freedmen's Bureau fund to carry bim to Louisiana. [Wash. Cur. New York Herald. A case for tho benevolent is that of Mrs. Captain Churchill, whose husband was killed by the explosion of torpedoes in thc lower bay of New York, on Sunday. She is a Charleston, South Carolina, woman, is a cripple, and left destitute by the death of ber husband. A MAN DIES OF GLANDERS.-John House, of Washington city, died a few days ugo of glanders, contracted from handling with charfped bands horses afflicted with that disease. The Rev. Mr. Boyakin has sued tho Rev. Mr. Deppe for slauder, in charging him with adultery. Deppe offered to justify and Boyakiu withdrew the suit. All of Belleville, Illinois. No cards. Nine newly-married couples put up at the St. James Hotel, Cincinnati, on Fri loy last. That was sweetness enough for one hotel in one day, surely. Henry Clay's son Theodore is tm inmate of the lunatic; asylum at Lexington. Tribute of Respect. The Kilver cord has been loosed that bound the life of a useful and honored member of our com? pany to time. O. W. KECKLE?' is no more. Death, with his relentless hand, marked him for his victim, and his spirit has returned to the Qod who gave it At thu organization of this company he became u member, lie worked faithfully and assiduously, from that timu to thc day of his fatal sickness, to advance and promote the interest of tho company. Ile was unassuming and unosten? tatious in his manner.-i, and in his intorcourso with his brother li ir men bo was pleasant und agrcoablo. During the years of membership he never shrank from any duty that devolved upon him, but was always ready, with a cheerful will, to respond to ovcry call-whether to "strive to save," to assist his company, or to give time and means to a brother in distress. But thc memory of his kind and genial disposition, and useful life, is all that is left us; therefore. Resolved, That in the death of George W. Rockley, tho Palmetto Piro Engiuo Company has been deprived of a zealous and reliable member, the community of a citizen of pure and unblem? ished .-haracter, the social circle of an esteemed companion and his fumily of a kind and indulgent parent. Resolved, That while we mourn the (loath of our deceasod brother tiroman, wo bow in submission to the will of Bim who hath boreft ns, and wiU consider it a pleasing duty to keep his memory greon in our hearts. Resolved, That the Secretary he instructed to communicate this inadequate tributo to tho family of our deceased friend, with tho assurance of our sincero sympathy and condolenco with them in the mutual loss sustained. Jlesolved, That as a token of respect to his me? mory, the members wear tho usual badge of mourning for the spaco of thirty days, and thai, a blank pago of our record book bc dedicated to his memory. Resolved, That theso resolutions bo published in the Columbia J'honix. TAXES. THU office for tho receipt of TAXES is open, over Hope's Store, on Richardson street. Oftico hours from 9 to 2 o'clock, aud from 3 to 1 o'clock P. M. All persons failing to pay their Taxes on or be? fore tho 24th of January, 1869, will be dealt with according lu law. All executions lodged in tho Sheriff's Office will be fonnd in the County Trea? surer's Office for collection. JOnN ROBERTSON, Jan 10 County Treasurer. WHAT YOU DRINK. OUT of thirty-eight ?pecimens of Bourbon Whiskey recently submitted to ar chemical analysis, at tho various saloons in New York, only two wero pure. Tho undersigned ventures to assert that his LIQUORS and WINES are as pure SB any sold in tho United States. As for his ALE and LAGER BEER, it is without adulteration; and he wishes to submit it to any chemical analy? sis. It imparts permanent strength to weak sys? tems and invigorates dolicate constitutions. Drink his Beer; you will enjoy the greatest of blessings health, and prolong your life. Jan 10 JOHN C. SEEGERS. "PULI. STOCK" Of Staple and Fancy DRY GOODS, DRESS TRIMMINGS, BUTTONS. At C. F. JACKSON'S. GREAT BARGAINS NOW OFFERED IN DRESS GOODS, PLAIN AND FANCY SILKS, BLACK'AND COLORED CLOTH CLOAKS, AND ALL KINDS OF FANCY WORSTED GOODS, at Jan 10 C. F. JACKSON'S. Fresh Mackerel, CODFI8H, Trout. Whito Fish. Blue Fish, Salmon, Hake, Haddock Pickled Herrings. Ac. For salo by FISHER A LOWRANCE. I Local Items. -o Mr. Bateman bas placed us again nuder obligations, by furnishing a measure of those fino Norfolk oysters, which he daily ro reives. Try them-they are cheap, ami really excelleut. Burke's Weekly is an excollout publication for tho littlo folks-attractive, amusing und iustructive. Each number contains sevoral illustrations. It is published in Macon, Georgia, by John W. Burke & Co., at $2 per annum. RELIGIOUS SKRVICKS THIS DAY.-Trinity Church-Bev. P. J. Shaud, Rector, 10!.i a. m. and 4 p. m. St. Peter's Church-Ivo v. J. J. O'Connell, Pastor, Iii a. m. and 3 p. m. Marion Street Church-Rev. A. W. Mood, 10ki a. m., and 3J.? p. m. Washington Street Chapel-Rev. Wm. Martin, 10}.:' a. m., and 3>? p. m. Lutheran Lecture Room-Rev. A. R. Rude, 10)4 a. m. Presbyterian Church-Rev. W. E. Boggs, 10,'<i' a. m. and 7 p. m. Baptist Church-Rev. J. L. Reynolds, 10j? a. m. -o A new variety of cotton is being raised in Texas, called "lace" cotton. It is said to be superior to any kiud of cotton whioh can bo raised on poor soil and uplands. Its strength compares with the best American staple us 7 to 5. It closely resembles the Egyptian cotton, which is worth one-fourth more than our own in England. -o MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.-The post office is open during the week from 8% a.m. to6p. m. On Sundays, from 4 to 5 p. m. Tho Charleston and Western mails are open for delivery at 5 p. m., and close at p. m. Charleston night mail open 8)? a. m., close 4.}4 p. m. Northern open for delivery 8)4 a. m., close 2.45 p. m. Greenville open for delivery fi p. m., close 8)4 p. m. -o FAST AND CHEAP PRINTING.-We have added a fast card press-of the Degener Sc Weiler patent-to the machinery of tho Phoenix office; and 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 nt short notice, and at prices varying from 83.CO to 910 per thousand. -1-o CASH.-Our terms are strictly cash-no exceptions. If an advertisement is to be inserted, hand over the money; if a paper is subscribed for, the money must accompany the order-otherwise no attention will be paid to them. This rule will be adhered to. --o NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special attention is called to the following advertisements, published for the first time this morning: Fisher & Heinitsh-For Invalids, ?tc. Tribute of Respect to G. W. Keckley. P. F. Frazee-Sheriff's Sales. John C. Seegers-What You Drink. John Robertson-Taxes. Jacob H. Wells-Administrator's Notice. Alex. Y. Lee-To Lumber Dealers. E. Pollard-Landreth's Garden Seeds. C. F. Jackson-Great Bargains, ?tc. -o When the PLANTATION BITTERS were first mad') known to the American people some seven years ago, it was supposed that they were an entirely new thing, and had never before been used. So far as their general uso in tho United States is concerned, this may bo true. It is also true that the same Bitters were made and sold in the Island of St. Thomas, over forty years ago, as any old planter, merchant or sea captain doing bnsincss with the West Indies will tell you. It is distinctly within my recollection that on the return of my father (who was a sea captain, and doing an extensive trade in the tropics,) he would invariably have these Bitters among the ship's stores, and our family side-board was never without them. For any sickness, it matters not how severe or trifling, the decanter of ihese Bitters, by a different name, was always resorted to as a sovereign remedy. MAGNOLIA WATER-Superior to the best imported German Cologuc, and sold at half the price. J&ilf3 For Sale. Ife. * WE will sell,- on WEDNESDAY, tho 13th instant, at our steam mill, twelvo miles ??J-jff.abovo Columbia, in Lexington District, 7 nead of MULES, all in lino working order. Parties wishing to purchase will do well to attend. Jan U 2* L?RICK * NUNNAMAKER. FRESH GARDEN* SEED, At E. E. JACKSON'S Jnn 8 fi _ Drug Store. DENTISTRY. DR. D. L. BOOZER, grateful for the liberal iiatronago ho has received from tho citizens nf this city ?nd tho surrounding District, during tho psst year, respectfully announces that ho now permanently establishes himself in Columbia. All operations on the natural Teeth faithfully per? formed. ARTIFICIAL CASES, in ovory approved method, carefully and satisfactorily executed-? among which ho would call special attention, to that known as Reynold*'Patent; and of his sdc COBB in constructing Artificial Cases by this beau? tiful and durablo process, he is enabled, with con? fidence, to refer to his patients and to tho patentee. Oilico on Main street, over First Na? tional Rank. _Jan 8 BEWARE OP DECEIT;, AND call nt tho Colombia leo House, ?i'if you want good ind fresh NORFOLK. OYS 1ERS, at 50 cents per quart. I am receiving daily, direct from Norfolk, by Express. Dec 17 JOHN D. BATEMAN.