The daily phoenix. (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, March 02, 1869, Image 2
COLUMBIA, 8. C.
Tuesday Morning, March 2. 1B6$.
Tolbert Ag?lau,
Tho following communication luis been
famished by W. K. Tolbert, -with a ?.p^hte"
reqnest that it be published, as a reply to
an article from the Abbeville Press, oopiod
in Saturday's Phoenix. If Charles Dickens
should accidentally "turn up" in Columbia,
he might obtain a prototype for another
character of the Uriah Heep and lattimer
style. Of course, it is to be presumed Toi-.
bert would insist that his Bworn testimony
was correct; but his intimation of a trial for
his lifo is a very great stretch of tho ima
giu.ition, or rather a bid for sympathy, as it
is well understood that the plea in his case
will bo that he hos "turned State's evi?
dence:"
Afr. Editor of the P/uxnix.
DRAU SIR: I am not a writer for newspa?
pers, nor do I practice it, though I beg a
small space in your columns to make a few
remarks for tho public .
FIBST.-I will say to tho public that I
was not hired by promises, nor with monoy,
to do the "dirty work" of Hon. S. L. Hogo,
as they express it. I was lawfully sum?
moned as a witness, and what I testified to
is fact, and I will testify to it again if it is
necessary, and they well know it is true,;
though I can't blame thom. They know
that they aro guilty of fraud and everything
else that is unfair in the election. There is
plenty more that will testify io the same as
I did when they are ju oath. .
SECOND.-As to m;> vrofaneuoss, I ac?
knowledge that I am ? ? ked, .though I will
say you will not have to go to New York to
huut up my equals in profanity and drunk?
enness; they oan be" found 'in ''Abbeville
County. There hos been too much of it
for all of our good. I havo seen the error
and felt its sting, and I think it would bc
better for more of them to do likewise.
THIRD.-I surrendered myself on tho 10th
day of January Inst to tho authorities, and
grounded arms of rebelliou, and it would
have been better for us all to have done tho
samo at tho olose of the war. Although
myself and many others have been influ?
enced by the fire-eaters, or, in other words,
hot-headed Democrats, to go on in rebel?
lion until wo have disgraced ourselves and
not only ourselves, but our onco honorable
and beloved State forover. Yet we. must go
on in our bloody siu und polliitiou. I say
nay. I have turned my back on all .such.
You may ridiculo aud persecute me, but it
has no effect upon my heart. Though
I am in prison, and expect to be tried
for my life, must I take all tho guilt
off your shoulders and whatever you are
miud to put on mo and say nothing? But
I say you are sadly mistaken. I yet retain
a little chip from the old block, and will
show resistance to that which is untrue.
FOURTH.-I am surprised to see that Hon.
J. A. Leland-tho President of a Democra?
tic club-has stooped so low as to "boot
lick" the Republican party for the great
office of a Magistrate. I am fearful there
are other "close pressures to tho wall" in
Abbeville County as well as they are in Co?
lumbia. Mr. Leland, my dear sir, when
you occupied tho positiou os President of
the Democratic dub at Greenwood, I went
to you in person, and asked you to erase ny
name from the roll; and yon requested me
to give my reasons, and I done so. I told
you that'I was solicited to attach my name
to tho "Ku Klux Klan," and I did nol
think a member of this "Klan" ought te
have his uauio ou tho roll of the club; thal
something might turn up that eventually
would injure the Democratic cause; ?ni!
your reply waa that "ive would all be "Ki
Kin cit ia after a little;" and now you em
phatically deny of ever knowing the exist
ance of such au organization. I could no
expect any more, ns "birds of a feather wil
all flock together," though you must wea;
the shoe if it does fit rathol- close.
Gentlemen, ns I havo said enough ou th it
: itl>j Ct, I will close, by saying, I hope tin
day is not far off when you will throw of
your pr?judices, and your minds will be
come changed. That you may become hum
ble followers of Christ, I sign mv name,
W. K. TOLBERT, prisoner.
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Forney foreshadows in his two papers an
other proposed radical amendment to th
Constitution; by which the Presidents
electors ore to be elected directly, from th
Congressional'Districts. This is intcnflei
to neutralizo tho vole of tho largo citie*
most of which nre opposed by heavy m.
jorities to the "moral idea party." The al
tempt to preserve the Government to n m
uoritj faction is well conceived, but bein
io utter antagonism to every principio <
republicanism, we hardly think Amoricar
can be brought to tamely submit to it. I
regard to tb?> attempt, however, there cai
not bo the possibility of a doubt. It is a
ready a prospective certainty.
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BUTLER RECEIVES A BLOW.-lu the Hom
of Representatives, on Thursday, Bea
Butler received n severe blow from M
Chauler, of New York, who coolly remar!
ed that ho wished to say to Mr. Butler th
he admired his zeal in economy, and deer
ed bim one of tho greatest reformers of th
country, and one of the moat thorough m<
in the world, particularly ns illustrated
his war record; for, according to oommt
ru ni or, ho not only took tho city of Ni
Orleans, but everything in it. Butler moi
no reply.
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Th.! woman question.--!! he rich?
STATS LERISL/VTUnE,
81XT?-HBV Bm TJAY'S rSOCSSDIK OS.
' , SENATE.
SATURDAY, February 27?-The Senate as
ambled ?til A. M.
f Senator? Bogers and Wjmbush obtained
leave of absence. a*
A bill to regulate the law of divorce was
debated, amended and recommitted to the
Committee on the Judiciary.
The petition of William Mallory, of Ches?
terfield County, praying the removal of bis
political disabilities, was referred. .'J
Sundry reporta from, committees were
submitted. A bill relative .to allowing per?
sons chargod with murder to give bail was
reported upon unfavorably.
A joint resolution was introduced, that all
Sheriffs or other persons holding taxes
against citizens upon which there are or
aro not executions issued, shall turu thom
over to the Treasurer of tho Couuty for
which tho taxes are to bo collected, and the
said taxes to bo collected by tho Treasurers
of the Counties in tho sumo manner as
though thoro had been noexeoufious issued
upou tho same; aud that when such taxes
shall have been collected, tho County Trea?
surers are hereby authorized to pay to the
Sheriffs or other persons issuing such exe?
cutions the notual cost of such executions.
But.that if any Sheriff or other persons
shall fail to comply with the instructions of
this resolutiou, it shall be the duty of the
Solicitor for tho circuit in whiou suoh
Sheriff or othergperson may resido, to com?
mence a prosecution against such person or
persons for misconduct in office; and Cir?
cuit Solicitors aro hereby directed to pro?
ceed, under an Act entitled "An Act to
punish persons who may attempt to hold
office by authority of tho lato Provisional
Government," ratified the 15th day of Sep?
tember, A. D. 1868, against all persons lia?
ble to the penalties therein provided. Tho
resolution was ordered for consideration on
Monday.
A joint resolution was also introduced and
ordered for consideration on Monday, that
the Attorney-General aud Secretary of Stato
be authorized to provide for tho publica?
tion, in such newspapers of tho State as
may by them bo deemed necessary, of the
Acts and resolutions of the General Assem?
bly; and they aro further authorized to ar?
range and preparo tho same for publication
in pamphlet form, aud superintend the exe?
cution of the work; and tho Treasurer is
authorized and directed to pay all accounts
for tho said work, after being duly audited
by tho Attorney-General and Secretary ol
State, out of any funds appropriated foi
the payment of the expenses of the General
Assembly.
Bills to provide for special elections; tr
incorporate thu South Carolina Central
Railroad; to incorporate the various Board:
ot Trustoes of tho Methodist Episcopa
Church in South Carolina; and to incorpo?
rate the Homestead, Building, Flaut?n;
aud Loan Association of South Carolina
received their first reading and were or
dered for consideration on Monday.
The Committeo on tho Judiciary, t<
whom was referred tho report of the Com
mitteo on Public Buildings, reported a join
resolutiou, that tho Governor be authorize!
and empowered to invite proposals to com
pleto so much of the State House as will b<
necessary for the accommodation of th
Executive, Judicial aud Legislative Depart
meuts, aud that he shall euler into a speci
fled contract with such person or person
as he may deem proper, and for the bes
iuterests of tho State, requiring from th
contractor sufficient bonds to secure th
Stato from any loss, and to i usuro the ful
fiUment of tho contract. That he is hereb
authorized to draw from tho State Treasury
ou demand of tho contractor, such sums o
the contractor may, from time to time, o
the work progresses, call for, not to excoe
tho ?um of $25,000; aud that the wor
shall be completod ou the first day of Nc
vetubcr next.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Tho House met at 12 M.
The Committee on Ways and Maana ri
ported favorably on bills to authorize Sy
vanns Mayo to build a wharf and collo
wharfage in the town of Beaufort; ou a joil
resolution to authorize the Governor of tl
State to fill the vacancies uow existing
the State Board of Equalization; on ab
to authorize I). C. Wilson & Go. lo build
dock and collect wharfage in tho town
Beaufort; on a bill to provide for tho ct
lection of wharfage at Hilton Head; on
Sonate joint resolution relieving J. M. \\
dor, late Sheriff of Sumter County, of
penalty of five per cent, per month np?
executions not returned by him; on a Sena
bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to 1
tho salary and regulato tho pay of curta
officers."
Tho Committee on Engrossed Acts repoi
ed as ditly aud correctly engrossed for
third reading, a joint resolution authorizi
the Stato Treasurer to pay tho accounts
B. H. Bice & Co. in United States current
also, a bill to change the location of t
county seat of Barnwell County from Bal
well Court House to Blackville.
Tho Committee on Federal Relations :
ported favorably on a concurrent resoluti
requesting tho United States Congress
take action looking to the sale of cortt
property in Beaufort Couuty.
Tho Auditing Committeo reported on t
accounts of Benjamin Byas, SergeauL
Arca, for ropniriug clock, Ac, and reco
mended pay mont.
Tho Committee on tho Judiciary report
favorably on a . couenrront resolution i
thoriziug tho appointment of a commit
to report legislation necessary to be enaoi
at tho present session.
The Medical Couimittee reported favo
bly on,the account of Joseph Dewces,
D., of Beaufort, for post morieir. exam i
Hon, and recommended tho payment ot
same.
Tho Committee ou Incorporations rcpt
ed favorably oh rt Senate bill to incorpor
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tho Longshoromon's ProtaetiT. Unies As
sedation, of Charlea too, 8. C.
The Special Committee to whom wan re?
ferred a bul to establish an agent to super?
viso contracte, and to provide for the
protection of laborers working on shares of
orops, reported bj a bill to protect laborers !
and persona working under contract on
shares of crops. '
A joint resolution was introdnoed and re?
ferred, that whereas a commission has beeu
granted to Samuel Heridon to supply the
office of Treasurer of Oconoe County; he
bas also received tho appointment. of As?
sessor of Oconee County; and his actiou aa
Tax Collector in the years 1864, :05, '60 and
'07, he lins exhibited such thorough incom?
petency for tho performance of tho duties
assigned him; that tho office of County
Treasurer of Oeoneo County bo declared
vaeant.
Notice was given of a bill to amend the
charter of tho Greenville and Columbia
Railroad, so as to enable tho compuny to
exteud their road to Asheville, N. C.
lillis iu relation to the rates of froigbta of
railroads and to incorporate the village of
Little Rock, were read and referred.
A concurrent resolution that the Medical
Faculty of tho University of the Stato of
South Carolina be, and tho Kamo is hereby,
constituted and nppointed a Board of Con?
sultation in respect to the State Lunatic
Asylum and tho State Penitentiary, and as
such, may be consulted by tho officers in
charge of the said institutions respectively,
was adopted aud sent to tho Senate.
A joint resolution thnt the Governor be
authorized and requested to cause to bo in?
stituted forthwith, for and on behalf of thu
State, legal or other proceedings against the
Laurens Railroad Company, for tho purpose
of enforcing the payment of all interest due
on tho bonds of said company whenever tho
guaranty of the State is endorsed, and pro?
tecting and securing the State against any
loss or damage by reasou of said guaranty',
and to this end to enforce tho rights of the
State by virtue of the statutory lien or mort?
gage held by the State ?-n the property of
tho said company, was referred to the Com?
mittee on the Judiciary.
A bill to provide for tho uniform and
proper promulgation of all legal and public
notices, was read and referred.
The ncconut of the South Carolina Repub?
lican was referred.
A bill to provide for the enumeration of
the inhabitants of each Couuty in the State,
was debated and amended.
A Senate bill to enable the Savannah and
Charleston Railroad Company to complete
their road, was read a second time and
amended.
Repr?sentativesCrewsnnd Drillleobtained
leave of absence.
A bill to confirm and declare, valid the re?
cent election for Mayor and Aldermen of the
city of Charleston received its third rend?
ing; its title changed to that of au Act, and
ordered to bo enrolled.
A bill to amend an Act to define the juris?
diction and regulate the practice of Probate
Courts, was read and referred.
A Senate bill to change tho location of thc
county seat of Barnwell County from Barn?
well Court House to Blackville, was ordered
to be enrolled.
Theodore Hook once dined with Mr.
Hachet. "Ah! my dear fellow," said his
host, deprecatingly, "1 am sorry to say that
you will not get to-day such a dinner as our
friend, Tom Moore, gavo us." "Certainly
not," replied Hook, "from a hatchet one
can expect nothing but a chop."
A
Wanted.
GOOD COOK. Apply to
Mareh 2 1 H AUDY. SOLOMON.
Wanted,
110 LOAN-$4,000,-on good security, anti! the
1st of October next. Forfurther information,
apply at dis office. March 2 2*
Corn ! Corn ! ! Meal ! Meal ! !
OSR Car-load! of CORN. One Car-load Roltod
Kiln-Drie 1 MEAL. Applv to
Mar. h 2 1 MARK F. COOPER. Main ?treot.
For Exchange."
\FINT. 8 iddle and Harness HORSE will becx
. changed for a l'a-r of Work Mu?es. Applv to
Mareh 2juA. R. PHILLIPS:
True Brotherhood lodere No. 84, A. F. M.
A A REGULAR COMMUNICATION of True
?^%rRr.othcrhood Lodge No. 84,.A. E. M.. wilt
/V\be hold, at Masonic if all. THIS EVENING,
at 7 o'clock. By order of the IV. M.
March 2 1 " S. L. LEAPHAHT. Secretary.
Religious Notice.
KEY. DR. HICKS, Assistant Pustor cf St.
John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charles?
ton, M. C., will preach TH RS EVENING, at half
past 7 o'clock, al tho Baptist Church. March 2 1
$1 Time-Keeper.
f-o HANDSOME CASEt Glass Crystal: Steel
vy\ and Metal Works; White Enameled Dial;
J^jfcWatch Size; warranted to denote correct
time and heep in good order FlVB YEAHS. Agents
aro making $200 per month, selling this wonderful
invention. Scud fl for Time-Koopor, or write for
terms. O. R. STANFORD A CO.,
March 2 { I* 138 Statu street. Ohioago, 111.
Great Combination-Work and Speed.
BY request of many owners of tho host
4\ --^Stock, thc coloborated Messenger Stab
/?lifj Aljon "DANVILLE," will season in Rich
I \ f 1 iai..l County, this spring, viz: At tho
Livery Stables, formerly owned hy William Hitch?
cock, on the 4th, 5th and Cth of March, and at Mr.
W. H. Dowdy's, on tho Woodward Plantation, in
tho Fork, on thc 9th, 10th and 11th of March, and
alternately at tho above places every niuo days.
Terms reasonable. For particulars, apply at the
above places. March 2 lino
Grand Legislative Inauguration Support
PROCEEDS for th? benetlt of the A. M. E.
Church. Columbia, S. ii. At Jannoy'a Hall,
THURSDAY, March 4, 1HG9. Tickets, admitting
lady and uetitleman,-$3. ?
Committee of Arrangements.-H. Shro&ahnry,
J. N. Mayne, W. H. Jones, Oeorgu Lee, William
Brodie, O M.1 Wilder, S. B. Thompson.
Financial Committee.-AV'. E. Johnson, W. M.
Thomas.
Executive Committee-lite. Tuokar, Mrs. An?
derson, Mr?. Dakor, Mrs, Banks, Mrs. Walker,
Mrs. Melbow.1, Mrs.: Pickons, Mrs. Davis, Mrs.
Williams. March 2 3
Zia o <o a ? lt? XKX 0 .
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The Charleston mail failed entirely yes?
terday.'afternoon.
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OAHU.-Our terms aro 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 thom. This rule will be adhered to.
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A bill has been iutroduood in the Legis?
lature, aud roforred to tho appropriate com?
mitteo, relative to uniform freight charges
on tho railroads. It is a matter of consi?
derable importance, and should receive the
earnest attention of tho legislators.
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EMANATIONS FROM THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE.
Tho Governor has appointed Z. P. Moses
as Notary Public of Sumter County.
Tho following Magistrates have been ap?
pointed by Governor Scott: Peter B.
Hedges, Edisto; Peter Toglio, Wad inala w;
J. B. Eidsou, Edgefteld County.
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MAIL. ARKANOEMENTK.-The post ofhee iw
open during tho week from SJ? u. m. to G p.
m. On Sundays, from 4 to 5 )>. m. Thc
Charleston and Western mtlile are open foi
delivery at 5 p. m., and close at 8>:> p. m.
Charleston night mail open 8j? a. m., close
4.Wi p. m. Northoru open for delivery 2
p. m., close 11>< a. m. Greenville open foi
delivery 5 p. m., close 8}<? p. m.
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The Rev. Dr. Hicks, of Charleston, hat
kindly consented to preach for the Lntlierar
congregation of this city, this evening, a
Dr. Reynold's church, (Baptist,) tho uso ol
which has been tendered for the occasion
Tho great pulpit abilities of Dr. Hicks will
no doubt, induce a largo attendance. Dr
Hicks is tho assistant pastor of St. John'i
Lutheran Church, Charleston, (Dr. Bach
mau.)
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Oim Jon OFFICE.-The Phoenix Job Offict
is now prepared to executo every manner o
printing, from visitiug and business cardi
to pamphlets and books. With ample ma
terial and first-class workmen, satisfaction ii
guaranteed to all at New York prices. I
our work does not como np to contract, w<
make no charge. With this understanding
our business men can have no excuse to sent
their job work North, when it can be dom
at home.
HABEAS CORPUS.-At Chambers, on yes
tcrday, Judge Boozer heard tho caso o
habeas corpus, continued from Saturda;
until Wednesday next, to await tho urrivu
of the Attorney-General. That officer ha\
ing arrived, the case was taken up and argu
ment heard upon a motion to discharge th
prisoners, upon the ground that tho retnn
developed tho fact that the Sheriff held th
prisoners without authority of law. Judg
Boozer ruled that the prisoners were prt
perly iu custody, and issued an order to thu
effect. For tho prisoners, Messrs. John 1
Sloan, Jr., and II. W. Rice; for the Stab
Attorney-General D. H. Chamberlain.
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A SOUTHERN INVENTION.-Wo were pr?
sent yesterday afternoon at a trial of a nev
ly-invented plow which is attracting grei
attention-and is generally commended
j Reyuold's patent plow. It is simple :
I construction; has a detached guide ba
which adds to its steadiness and prccisio
I and at thc same time enables a boy to <
the work of a mnu. The iuvontor is
Georgian, and the planters of that Sta
have given the plow a fair trial, with ben
ricial results. Mr. R. R. DeJarnetto, t
manager of un English planting interest
tho Empire Stato, thinks it unequals
Hon. Herschel V. Johnson says of it:
"Having closely inspected the pate
plow of the Rev. P. F. Reynolds, I ta
pleasure saying, that, in my opinion,
should attract the attention of tho agrio
tnral community. Aa a cotton and co
cultivator, it must provo eminently use!
and satisfactory. It is so constructed tl
any form of plow-share can bo used up
tho same stock. It combines simplicit
lightness and strength, and from tho n
chanicnl principles on which it is cr
strncted, it cnn he easily managed by a
ordinary plow-boy."
An arrangement has been effected wi
Messrs. Glaze Sc Shields, by which tin
improved implements will bo mantifuctui
in Columbia. Messrs. Fisher, Lowrance
Fisher keep them on hand.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special uttcnti
is called to tho following advertisemet
published for the first time this moruing
Meeting Truo Brotherhood Lodge.
O. R. Stanford Sc Co.-Si Time Koepe
A. R. Phillips-Eor Exchungo.
Mark E. Cooper-Corn aud Moah
D. C. Peixotto &. Son-Bacon.
Grand LegislativeT?anguration Suppe
Hardy Solomon-Cook Wanted.
Wanted-Apply at this < Miloo.
D. C. Poixotto*& Son-Assigneo's Sale
Great Combination-Work and Speed.
Jacob Levin-2-Auction.
Rov. Dr. Hicks-Religious Notice.
POMKROY'B DEMOCRAT.-M. M. or "Briok"
Pomeroy s new paper already exceeds in
circulation every other, political paper in
the world. It is "red hot," and of unusual
interest. Send for samplo copies. Printing
Home Square} New, York City. F28
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A WONDERFUL SOUTHERN DISCOVERY.-In
the South, where Liver complaint and
bilious diseases prevail to so great an ex?
tent, there has long been felt a need of a
medicino that would act specifically and
promptly em the Liver, restoring it to its nor?
mal functions, aud at the same time be safe
from after effects, aud yet so simple tlmt it
might be used by any one. It is claimed
that Dr.. TUTX'S VEOETAUI.E LIVER Pities
supplies this want. They act directly on
tho Liver; their constant use will not injure
ir: the slightest degree the most delicato
constitution. Females nt any period may
use them with great benefit, and realizo
great relief from tho distressing nausea
which they experience ut certaiu times.
These pills nre not recommeuded as a uni?
versal cure-all, but simply for diseased
Liver, and those maladies which follow a
derangement of that important organ, such
as Dyspepsia, Sick Headache. Indigestion,
Loss of Appetite, Costiveness, Piles, Jaun?
dice, Sour Stomach, Ladies' Heartburn,
Chills and Fever, Foul Breath, Restlessness
ut night, and Flatulency. These invalua?
ble pills may bo found in every Drug Store
of any uote in the South and West. F27 G
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"BIRD IN HAND," &G.-In lifo assurance
tho promise of future dividends is not as
safe aud sure as cash possession.' All mu?
tual cash companies promise to gi.vo divi?
dends iu one, two, three and live years,
payable at death-always preferred or ap?
plied to the reduction of premiums. Now,
this promised dividend, in connection with
its power to reduce the premium, must be
looked into, and this fact will bo established.
If tho premiums charged iu mutual com?
panies are paid, with tho expectation at a
future day of receiving a dividend, indefi?
nite in amount, and uncertain in its charac?
ter and time of payment, then it follows
that the premiums so charged is largely in
excess of the actual cost of insurance; and
that lifo assurance can bo had at a cheaper
cost. The people are charged too much for
insurance. THE NATIONAL LIFE IN?
SURANCE COMPANY offer, now tho
cheapest rates, upon the broad principle of
securing the largest amount nt the smallest
cost. Farmers, planters, mechanics,' and
all who desire to secure something worth
having, are invited to examine the new fea?
tures of tables and rates in tho National
Life Insurance Company. For explanation,
call on E. H. HEINIT.SH, Druggist. F20
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Dulce has quickly abandoned all hope of
seducing tho Cubans from their purpose of
overturning the Spanish authority iu the
island. Amnesties, pardons, freedom of
speech and of the press, promises of repro
sentatiuu in tho National Assembly, and
other extraordinary favors, have failed to
reconcile aud soothe tho excited Creoles.
So Ducie, following the moral of the old
man iu "Webster's Spelling Book," seeing
that words would not bring the naughty
boy to a seuso of his duty, is determined to
try what virtue there is in sticks aud stones.
New orders have been issued by him revok?
ing the previous concessions, and reviving
with increased vigor, tho old machinery of
Spanish repression of popular tendencies.
The censorship is re-established, military
commissions are ordered to be organized,
drum-head courts martial aro authorized,
and au energetic und sanguiuary warfare is
to bo commenced against tho insurgents.
Having experienced all these repressive
measures ourselves, we cannot object very
seriously to Dulce's putting tlie Cubaus
through tho same processes to which our
people were subjected by Butler, and other
military chieftains, iu the late war. We
hope, however, that they will result in in?
vigorating the hostility, confirming tho re?
volution, and consolidating the power and
resources of the Cubans against the Spanish
authority aud army. Tho Cubaus ought to
have the sincere sympathies aud good
wishes of this people, and, in the event of
their revolution attainiug a certain reality
and organized chnraoier, the Government
of the United States ought to interpose and
give Dulce and his corps of Spanish emissa?
ries their conge. If by the external pressure
of our influence wo restored Juarez to tho
Government of Mexico, aud brought about
tho cruel death of the mild and moderate
Austrian Archduke, surely the same influ?
ence might be employed to rid our neigh?
bors of the execrable tyranny and exhaust?
ing oppressions of tho Spanish colonial
system.-Aleio Orleans Times.
AFFAIRS IN CURA.-The gravity of affairs
in Cuba, so far as tho insurgents and the
Spanish authorities are concerned, is daily
becoming moro interesting. A fow days
ugo, wo noticed the arrival iu our ci1 / of a
leader of tho Cuban forces. Men are daily
being recruited hero for tho Liberal side,
but thc work is being so quietly conducted,
that wo hazard nothing in saying that de?
tection of tho agents or prevention of their
ends is almost impossible. A week ago, the
steamer Herden stole out of the harbor of
Jacksonville with about thirty adventurers
and a largo supply of ammunition for tho
Cubans, successfully escaping tl o guns of a
United Suites revenue cutter.
[Savannah Republican.
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SAD DEATH OF A FORMER UNITED STATES
SENATOR.-Tho Hon. Walter Brooke, of
Mississippi, who occupied a seat in tho
United States Senate in 1852 -'53. made va?
cant by the resignation "f Hon. H. S. Foote,
died on Saturday last, from strangulation,
caused by tho induction of an oyster into
his wind-pipe. Mr. Brooke was an able law
yor and was highly esteemed by bis friends
and associate's, on account of his n<~ vio na?
ture and raro social qualities.
The oldest revolver-Tho earth.