The daily phoenix. (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, February 25, 1869, Image 1

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"""""L" | - ? ? " - ..--r" ^jA?/^^^' -------- -- -- "?- - : THE DAILY H j-ll (KM X. Daily Paper $8 a Year? "Lot our Just Censure Attend the True Event." Tri-Weeki? 85 a Year BY JULIAN A. SELBY. COLUMBIA. 8. C.. THURSDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 25. 1869. VOLUME IV-NO. 288 THIS PHONIX. V dB LI SB CD DAILY AND TBI-V/F.EKLT. THE GLEANER, EVE ll Y WEDNESDAY MOUSING. BY JULIAN A. SELBY, EDITOR AMD PnoPBiETOB. Office on Main St., few doors above Taylor. TERMS INVARIABLY IN AD VANCE. SUBSCRIPTION. Daily, fi months..$4 00 | Tri-Weekly, 6 mos...$2 50 Weekly, G months.il 50 ADVEBTISKilJENTS Inserted at 75 cent.-J por square of nine lines for the first Insertion, and 50 cents each subsequent. Weekly 75 cents each insertion. 4ST* A liberal discount made on Ihe nlov rafts when advertisement* are inserted by the month. AGENTS.-Hiram Mitchell, 8partanburg; J. H. Allen, Chester; S. P. Kin ?rd, Newberry C. H. ?Ju. Graut, Union; Jahna Poppe, Anderson C. H. A Frenoh Mayor, who wished to bo ?ery amiable toward a Duchess, who was one eyed, ia making out her passport, wrote as follows: "Eyes dark, beautifnl, soft, full of expression-one of them being absent." Tho New Yorkers are now complaining of adulterated funerals-undertakers fur? nishing blook tin in lien of silver for coffin platte "Sweet are tho usos of adversity," but the adversity that brings sugar up to twenty cents a pound, makes the sweetening como rather dear. A young lady studying French, and find? ing that "belle" meant "fine," told some? body in a letter that we had a great deal of bell-weather lately. Zipporah Cotton Seed. . . v, WE offer for salo 35 Bushols of ZlPrO j^y*J?RAH COTTON SEED, the lint of which (?Hflfw&s sold in Charleston for 5 cents per pound more than middling upland cotton, and which is now quoted in Charleston as high as 35 coots per pound. Price -$5.00 per bushel. Feb 2 H. O'NEALE A SON. THE SOUTHERN HOTEL. THE Building known as "KEN? NING'S HOTEL," has rocontly been titted np and putin complete _"order, with new Furniture and other conveniences, and ia now open to tho travel? ing publie, where they oan lind good accommoda? tion and fare at the lowest rates. A few permanent boarders will be received. J. L. 80UTHERN. Proprietor. Greenville, 8. C.. February 16, 1869. _tuth8 NO EXPERIMENT 1 . AN ESTABLISHED PACT ! -o The Leading Life dompany of the West ! THE ST.TOUIS Mutual Life Insurance Company, BegiB8 the year, (January 1,) 18G9, with ASSETS - $3,618,670.67! INCREASED over $1,000,000, during the past year, after paying loaseaby death, ($455,450.) nial" Dividend s 1865. 1866 and 1867, and purchased Policies, ($305,089.1 amounting ru sum total to $760,539. Total losaos by death paid since organization of Ihe Company, $866,250. Total Return Dividends paid since organization of the Company, $414,208. Policies issned during tho year 1868. 4,664. Total number of Policies issned since organization .of the Company, 14,330. ASSETS and RESERVE secure and ample for all contingencies. Present Annual Income--$2,500,OOO. Our pant success is a guaran too for tho future. Long lists of* references are easily obtained, but are no real guarantee of safety and success. Tho cheapest Assurance is in tried and experienced companies. The higher per cent, of interest West, and our present annual income-over $2,500,000-will ap? peal largely to those desiring Assurances as an advantage with us in the futuro of their Policies. Examine our Plans and Hates, before Insuring elsewhere. A STRICTLY MUTUAL COMPANY, With the additional security of a paid up gua? rantee capital of $100,000-paying its own Divi? dends. Tho most popular and advantageous forms and favorable terms for Insuranco present? ed. A loan or credit of one-third, if desired, of tho premium given. 8urplus distributed on tho 1st of January each year, and Dividends paid an? nually thoroafter on the Contribution Plan. Noarly 600 Policies, insuring over $3,000 000, have been issued through the General Agency. Active Agents Wanted. GODFREY & MAGILL, General Agents for Georgia, South Carolina and Florida. I). A. JANUARY, President. JNp. M. MILLER, 1 .ocal Agent. A.N. TAI.LCY, Examining Physician. pKFIOERli D. A. JANUARY, Presidont. CHAS. H. PECK, Vice-rrosidont. WM.T. SELIJV, Secretary. J. S. MILLER, Assistant Secretary. WM. N. BENTON, Gencr.il Agont. Da. JOHN T. HODGEN, Consulting Physician CLINE & JAMISON, Legal Adviser*. Hos. ELIZUR WRIGHT, Oonaultin* Actnarv. WM. M. MoPHEETERS, M.D.,Ex. Physician. At Office of Company, daily, from 19 to 1 and 8 to 4 P.M. Directors-Olliver Garrison, Samuel Will, Theo? dore Laveillo, Chas. H. Peck, Gon. Thomas L. Prico, Jules Valle, Geo. H. Robinson, Robert E. Carr, John F. Thornton, David K. Ferguson. Wm. T. Selby, Nioh. Schaeffer, William T. Gav, Wm. C. Jamison, R. P. Hanenkamp, L. H. Baser, D. A. January. Wm. J. Lewis, James O. Carson, Jacob Tamm, non. John Hogan, Feb 8 limo Special 2S"otioejs. To ConsnmptlTci.-Tho advertiser, having been rcetorcd to health in a few weeks, hy a very simple remedy-after having suffered several years with a severe lung affection, and that dread dis? ease, Consumption-is anxious to make known to his follow-sufferera the means of cure. To all who desire it, he will send a copy of tho prescription ust d, (freo of charge,) with thc di? rections for preparing and using tho same, which they will find a SUUE CUBE FOB CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BBONCHITIH, etc. Tho object of the ad? vertiser in sending the prescription, is to benefit the afflicted, and spread information which ho conceives to be invaluable; and ho hopes every sufferer will try his remedy, as it will cost them nothing, and may provo a blessing. Parties wiehing tho prescription, will pleaeo ad? dress BEV. EDWARD A. WILSON, Williamsburg, Rings County, New York. FebS_ 3mo ?MANHOOD"-Anothor new Medical Pamphlot from the pen of Dr. Curtie. The ?fedi?al Times says of this work: "This valuable treatise on tho causo and cure of prematuro decline shows how health ia impaired through secret abuses of youth and manhood, and how oaeily regained. It gives a clear synopsis of thc impediments to marriage, the causo and effects of nervous debility, and tho remedies therefor." A pocket edition of the abovo will be forwarded on receipt of 25 Cents, hy ad? dressing Dr. CUBTIS, No. 58 North Charles street, Baltimore, Md. May 27 ly Krrori af Youth.-A gentleman who Buffered for years from Nervous Debility, Prematuro Decay, and all tho effects of youthful indiscretion, will, for the sake of suffering humanity, send free to all who need it, the receipt and directions for making tho simple remedy by which lie was cured. Bufferers wishing to prellt by the advertiser's ex? perience, can d<> so by addressing, in purled con? fidence, JOHN B. OGDEN, Feb H Smn No. 42 Cedar street. New York. ESSAYS FOB YOUNG MEN-On the ERRORS and ABUSES incident to Youth and Early Man? hood, with the humane view rd' treatment and cure, tent by mail free of charge. Address HOWABD ASSOCIATION, Box P., Philadelphia. Pa. Jan 20 Smu Pure "Dickson's Improved" Cotton Seed, FOB SALE, at ?2.00 per bushel for any amount of 5 bushels or under. Over 5 bushels, at (1.50 per bushel. Seen grown from seed bought by me of Mr. David Dickson, of Oxford, Ga., (the* great seeds? man,) in 18C7. at $1.00 per bushel. Tho DICKSON yields more than any other Seed in tho country. Warranted pure. Hon. David Houser, State Senator from Orange burg, writes as follows concerning tho "Dickson Improved Cotton Seed :" ST. MATTHEW'S, S. C., February 15, 18G9. A. P. AMAREB, ESQ. : The "Dickson Improved" obtained of you last spring, turned out moro cot? ton per acre than any other I have ever planted, except thc same variety of seed planted by me before the war, which were lost bv Sherman's in? cendiaries. DAVID HOUSER. Feb 4 26* A. P. A MAKER, Rt. Matthew's, 8. C. ADULTERATION ! LAGER BEER, containing copperas, and Ale dootornd with salt, lime and alum, are among the latest adulterations discovered in New York. I was astonished that brewers in Now York and other ci tics could afford to sell Ale and Beer for less money than the materials coat mo to mako a pure, unadulterated barrel of Beer. This mys? tery has been solved; tho above poisonous ingre? dients aro not costly; but persons in the primo of lifo, possessing strong constitutions, will soon find their health fast declining, and it may he, fill prematuro graves, if they persist in using tho poisonous compounds named. I shall continue to make, not a life-destroying, but a healthful beve? rage, so that it may be drank by the most delicate without the least danger. Fob 12 _JOHN C. HEEGERS. DENTISTRY. DR. I). L. BOOZER, grateful for the liberal patronage he bas received from the citizens of this city and the surroundi: g District, during the past yoar, respectfully announces that ho now permanently establishes himself in Columbia. All operations on tho natural Teeth faithfully ptr formed. ARTIFICIAL OASES, in evory approved method, carefully and satisfactorily executed among which ho would call special attention to that known as Reynolds' Patent; and of Bia suc coss in constructing Artificial Cases by this beau? tiful and durable process, ho is enabled, with con? fidence, to refer to his patients and to tho patentee. Ofiicc on Main street, over First Na? tional Bank. .Ian 8 Support Your Own Nursery. W. HAMPTON GIBBES has been appointed Agent for Pomaria Nurse? ries and all orders through him will meet with best attention. Febrnary is thc best mont ti for transplanting Fruit Trees, Grapes, Bones and Strawberries. March, for Evergreens. Orders thankfully received WM. SUMMEH, Agent. Descriptivo Catalogues may be bad on applica? tion to W. H. Gibbes. Keb 2 Imo* Just Arrived gb^_ From Kontnckv, SIXTY WELL BROKE 'Hji MULES, rrom 14J to 1? hands high. Sold aalnrT-nt prices to suit times and purchasers, i (Jan be seen at Mr. Charles Logan's Lot. Feb 19 WM. S. TALBOTT. Carden Seeds. TIIORBURN'S SEEDS-full assortment. These seeds havo been for nearly a century before tho public, and requiro c m'mendation from no ono. For sale by GEO. BY MM ERR. W. D. CORN "WELL. Ta. D., rnYSIOIAN AND BU HG KO N, OFFICE at residonco on Bland in g street, near Charlotto Depot._Jan 27 Imo* Soap! Soap M K (\ BOXES Coburn Family 80AP, known here . Jv/ toforo as tho Soap sold by Mr. R. 0. Shiver just received and for sale low, by Feb y J. A T. R. AGNEW. Gibbes & Thomas, Beal Estate Agents, Colombia, S. C., OFFER their services to the ouldie as GE? NERAL LAND AGENTS. Will buy aud cell Lands, und other property, on commission. No charg' s uutil eales aro effected. JAMES G. GIBBES, JOHN P. THOMAS, Jan 10 WADE HAMPTON GIBBES. FIRE I FIRE II JETNA FIRE? INSURANCE COMPANY, HARTFORD, CONN. -o Incorporated 1S10. - - - Charter Perpetual Cash Capital.$3,000,000 Cash Assets. 5,000,000 Tho STRONGEST Fire Insurance Company in the United Staten. North American Insurance Company, HARTFORD, CONN. Capital and Assets.$500,000. GEORGE HUGGINS, Agent. Office at Kinard's, Main street, Columbia, 8. C. Jan 3 Smo SPRING IMPORTATI0N71869. Ribbons, Millinery STRAW " GOODS. ARMSTRONG, CATOR & CO., 237 and 239 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Importers and Jobbers of BONNET AND TRIMMING RIBBONS, VELVET aud Sash Ribbone, Sonnet Crapes, Silks and Satins, Illusions, Blonds, Laces, Ruehes, Nets and Velvets. French Flowers and Feathers, I STRAW BONNETS AND LADIES' HATS, TIUUMtD ANO I'STItlMMED, I SUNDOWNS AND SHAKER HOODS. The largest STOCK of Millinery Goods in this country, and unequaled in choice variety, which wo offer at prices that will defy competition. OBDRRH SOLICITED. Feb 13 1*2* FINE GOLD WATCHES. FINE GOLD SETS, 18 K. PLAIN GOLD RINGS. FINE GOLD SLEEVE DUTTONS, GENUINE SCOTCH PEBBLES SPECKS, AMERICAN CLOCKS. A LARGE ASSORTMENT ABOVE ARTICLES JUST RECEIVED, AT L SULZBACHER'S, Feb 9 Sijrn of the Green Specks. Globe Mutual Life Insurance Co., of N. Y. CASH ASSETS JANUARY 1, 1869, $1,171,000. INCORPORATED 18G4. Has beeu in operation bot four years, during which time it has aasurod a larger amount than any Company in the United States, during a cor? responding period of existence. Ono of the chief causes of its organization, was the forfeiture by several Northern Companies of the policies of Southerners, during the war. The leading officers of this Company protested against this injustice, and on its consummation, withdrew aud orga? nized the "GLOBE MUTUAL," on principles moro liberal and jast than those yet adopted by any other Insurance Company. lu tho event of death in battle or in a duel, thc equitablo value of the policy will bo returned to the heirs. ALL other Companies forfeit it. In caso of suicide, the FULL Policy is paid. No restriction on travel. ! This Company has, in its guarantee fund of $500,000, an element of strength possessed by no other Company. It offers tho entirely new feature of Probability Endowment, which gives tho largest possible sum for the premium paid. No other Company posae.-ses this feature. Insures children of aiiy ap;e. In the moderation of its premium rates, in the variety of its tables, in its dividends and in tho security offered insurers, it invites comparison with any other Company. JOHN C. HASKELL, State A?'t, Columbia, S. C. Prof. JOHN T. DABBY, Medical Examiner. Gen. S. B. BUCKNEB, Southern Manager. Agunta wanted throughout the Stwtc. Jan 30 3mo? Masonic Female College, COKESBURY, S. C.. REV. SAMUEL B. JONES, President. iTuition-Collegial Department per {year, MO; Preparatory Department per vear, $20. Boarding $10 per month. F. F. GARY, Feb 4 Imo? Secretary Board Trust***. Billiard Tables for Sale. TWO fino BILLIARD TABLES, in completo order, Marble and Slato Bedding, with Balls. Cues and Counters included. Sharp A Griffith's HUI!.c. Will bo sold low. Call at Dec 13 O. PIERCE'S. Sugar and Coffee. -| f\ HHDS. PORTO RICO SUGAR, Wt 50 bbls. Reflnod Sugar, 75 bags Rio Coffee, all grades, 15 bags Java and Lag navra Coffee. For salo low by H. A. G. D. HOPE. Flour 1 Flour U ?\f\f\ BBLS. FLOUR of all qualities, from ?J\ J\J ?8.00 per bbl. upwards, Justroceived and for Balcay J. ft T. R. AGNEW New Orleans Syrup. BBLS. Choice New Orleans SYRUP, for sale by E. & G. D. HOPE. Charleston Advertisements. PAVILION HOTEL. Charleston, B.C. BOARD, PER DAY, .... $3.00. Mus. II. L. BUTTERFIELD. Proprietress. A. BUTTERFIELD, Superintendent. Feb 10 FERTILIZERS ! Rhodes' Super-Phosphate, Tho Old and longest established Standard Manure. ORCHILLA GUANO. PERUVIAN GUANO. RnODES* MANURE, in its preparation^ made equally adapted for forcing large crops of Cotton, Corn, Wheat, Tobacco, Potatoes and other root crops. Thc Manufacturing Department is conducted by Frederick Klett, one of tho rnoBt skillful Chemists and Manufacturers in the United States. It is endorsed, approved and recommended by all of the most prominent Chemists and Agri? culturalists in tho Southern States. "It can bo relied upon as uniform in quality," always reliable, productive of largo crops and unexcelled hy any in tho market, in thc high percentage of "Truo Fer? tilizing Principles." Price $57.50 cash, or $65 time, with Factor's acceptance, and 7 per cent, interest until 1st December, 18G9. ORCHILLA GUANO, "AA."-A fine Bird Guano, rich in Phosphates and Alkaline Salts. Price $35 cash, or $40 time. PERUVIAN GUANO,warranted purcandalways on hand. Furnished at market pnces for cash. ' B. S. RHETT A SON, Agents, Dec 19 3mo _ Charleston. S. C. Wando Fertilizer. THE WANDO MINING AND MANUFACTUR? ING COMPANY offers to tho planters and farmers of tho South their FERTILIZER, known as tho ? WANDU FKaTlLIZER," Which the experienco of tho past season has proved to be one of tho most valuable in our mar? ket. It han for its baee tho materials from the Phosphate Beds of thc Company, on Ashley River, and is prepared at their works at the EAST END OF HASEL. STREET, In this city. In order to guarantee its uniformity and maintain its high standard, tho Company has made arrangements with tho distinguished Che? mist, Dr. C. U. SHEPARD, Ju., who carefully analyzes all tho ammoniacal and other material purchased by tho Company, and the prepared FERTILIZER, Before being offered for sale. Thc Comprnyis resolved to make an article which will prove to bc a COMPLETE MANUBE, and give entire satisfac? tion. For terms, circulars, and other information, apply to WM. C. DUKES & CO., Ag. nt?. No. 1 South Atlantic Wharf, Charleston, S. C. Jan 12 3tno CARD. CHABLES KERRISON, formerly of the firm of C. A E. L. Kerrison, would inform his friends and the public that he has purchased from Mr. Jamos B. Betts, all his stock in trade, Ac, at the Store No. 252 King street, and will there continue tM DBY GOODS BUSINESS, Wholesale and B?? tail, for Cash, on his own individual account and responsibility. Ho will proceed, without delay, to replenish and renew tho Stock, and continue so doing until tho assortment shall ho made com? plete and attractive. As the terms will bo STHICT lAt CASH, or?approvcd city acceptance for a short credit, it necessarily follows that the prices must ho kept at least as low as to bo found in any other respectable establishment. His brother, Mr. E. L. Kerrison, assisted by Mr. A. B. BIcDonell, both experienced merchants in this line, will ho found at bis Storo, aiding in the conduct and management of the business, and it is hoped that his and their efforts to win the confidence and patronage of the public will he as successful as in past days was the old firm, at tho corner of King and Market streets, Charleston. Feb 17 3mo JUST RECEIVED AT R. & W. G. Swaffield's, SILK MIXED CASSIMEBE BUSINESS SUITS, Black, Brown and Blue ENGLISH WALKING COATS, Extra Fine West of England BROADCLOTH and DOESKINS. Best Fitting White Linen Bosom SHIRTS, White .leant- DRAWERS, manufactured expresebv ft>r our Trade. CASES SILK HATS, Regular Style. CASES SILK HATS, Broadway Si vie, CASES ALPINE AND 'I 0 URIS T ll A T S , C iSEfc BOYS HATS, ( ASES? WOOL II ATS. VALISES, of every style, ivhf, JpARKER'S BREECH-LOADING DOUBLE-BARRELED SHOTGUN The latest, bestand cheapest made. Uses *BJ ammunition. Prices, complete, $70 00 to flo 00. Address W. H. GIBBES, Columbia, Or BISSELL'A CO., Charleston. Feb 20 imo Buist's Garden Seeds. THE name is snfflcieni to guarantee them. At wholesale and retail. E. POLLARD. Jan 12 }2ruo? JIM ROBINSON'S CHAMPION mm. Under tho Managerial Direciion of Hr. JAS. ii. NIXON, will exhibit at COLUMBIA, THIS DAY, FEBRUARY 26 TWO PERFORMANCES, AFTERNOON AND NIGHT I 49" Doora open at half-past 1 and half-p aqt 6. Entertainment H will commence punctually nallan hoar after opening. Tho Management take special pleasure in an? nouncing tho positive appearance of the only groat rider in tho world, "JIMMY" ROBINSON, CHAMPION HORSEMAN OF THE UNIVERSE ! Leading Dare-Back Equestrian 1 Unsurpassable in all Roles of this Behool of Arti "An Artist without a Peer !" "Tho Sensation in Europe!" The Pride and Boast of America ! MO- BIr. JANES ROBINSON, in ro-visiting tho South with a Circus of his own, would state that he does so in accordance with a long cherish? ed desire to appear beforo tho friends of his childhood, in tho hopo of receiving the same marks of approbation that he was so oft-times thc recipient of at tho outset of his professionai career. Wearer of golden gilts from all the Crowned Heads of Europo, possessor of the DIA? MOND STUDDED BELT, and with the conceded and universally admitted titlo of "CHAMPION," he desires in his manhood to receive the full en? dorsements of approval from thoso who sustained and encouraged him in his infancy. ROBINSON will ride, as he alone can, at each entertainment, his RAPID RA RE-PA CK ACT! Throwing lin FORE AND BACK SOMERSAULTS over high Burners and Balloons, and carrying his infant son CLARENCE on his head! MASTER CLARENCE! The youngest, smallest and prettiest child who has ever appeared in the arena, and who, by the Now York press, has been christened TUE MITE OF BEAUTY, will bo introduced in a MINIA? TURE MANAGE ACT, in whioh he will, on his Elfin White Ponv, give a series of exercises illus? trative of the PARISIAN HAUT E'COLE ! The following Ladies and Gentleman constitute the leading members of ' Robinson's Champion Circus ! Silas i.t rir.i.i; WATSON, Principal Fqnestrienne. MesKi-s. SH A PP V ami WHITNEY, Extraordinary Gymnasts. PETE lt COSKLIN, Clown of M? rit. a VI.IAN KENT, Ctevei Conn dial and Jestir. Mr. WM. SPA KIO, Herculean Athlete. Thf LOWAN DE BROTHERS, Spanish Aorohnts, of marked abilities. Hr. JEAN JOH\ SON, Histrionic Equestrian. Hr. R. EL.I.1NC1IIAM, The Accnmptirht-d Iting-Master. Mr. THOMAS C'A ll If, Lee ntric Vault? r. PR It RANT A. Contorti'>[.int And a PO VS ERF VI. Al'.VI lAIIV CORPS, who, together with a tii.e etock of ? legan tty trained, blooded, and murki d Horses aud Ponies, constitute the Best Circus Ever Brought South 1 S P E CI A~T NO TIC B ! There ar.- "NO :'U);'. SHOWS,'' nor other vul I gar surroundings such ns. j JEWELRY CASES, LOTTERIES, on OTHER GAMES OF CIfANCE, Permitted on or near the premises of JAS. ROBINSON'S CHAMPION CIRCUS. The People of the South will also boar in miud, that the Management does not RESOUT TO OUTSIDE PIfiPLA Y. to draw a crowd. THE MERIT OF THIi* fiuOWis mad?- manifest by the style in which ti.e , ' PERFORM A S CES ARE GIVEN. No useless outlay f..r SHOWY PLACARDS, to ; catch the eye, and mislead the | ublic. Thc siru ' ph , plain announcement, The Original Robinson, "Jimmy," Pet Boy of the South, ONLY RIDER IN THE WORLD, IS COMING! Should be sufficient to insure for the CHAMPION, tho bupport of the PEOPLE. Tickets, admitting tho holders to the Circus, beforo tho opening of the ticket-wagon, can be obtained at National Hotel, Niekerson House, and Bawls' Music Store, without ?nv advance of rates. C. C. PELL. General Satinets Agent. Feb 25 ?641