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COLUMBIA, S. C. Thursday Morning:, March 4. 1869. ..Haw Occasion! Teach Dutte?**' It would be rall for us o.( tho South to bear this truth in mind. Wo certainly have "new occasions." WoaderMil changea hove taken place within tho last eight years. We must recognize those changes and ,adnpt ourselves to the new order of things. But in this adaptation there aro serious evils to bo guarded against. There should be no sacrifice of honor, truth, manhood; no lowering of tone, *no ignoring of principle. There are several classes of people to be met with iu these days. There are those who are wedded to the past, and live in the past, and cannot realize tho changed con? dition of the country. These may bo good and true men, but they are not thc men for thc times. Again, there are those who ac? cept the situation in full, and sacrifice every good principle upon the altar of expediency. They sink to tho bad level of the imme? diate present, and may be regarded as the political dirt-eaters of the ?country. Their conduct is simply disgraceful. Again, thero are those who, wisely conforming to an in? evitable stater of affairs, and bravely breast? ing the waves of adversity, do yet remain true to their convictions and their princi? ples, and preserve the whiteness of thoir souls. This is tho class whose conduct is worthy of imitation. They will meet thc? "new duties" of the hoar, and, at the same time, keep their manhood unsullied. They will go to work; they will labor and wait; they will be wise and moderate; they will bo progressive ; and, when tho occasion shall arise, such mon will again march forth upon tho political arena, and, holding aloft tho banner of their chosen principles, they will again and again deserve,.if they do not achieve, success. Tho New Orleans Crescent gives utterance to tho following truthful words: "If the South were sane euough to behave herself we should almost despair," says Wendell Phillips, in a recent number of the Anti' Shiver// Standard. What he means is easily peuetrated. It is tho underlying thought of the wholo radical party in respect to the situation of affairs in the South aud the re? lations of tho Southern States to the Federal Government. To quote ono of his own proverbs, with u new application, "thc more trouble, tho moro liou," radicalism, like a hopeless drunkard, is ouly to bc kept alive by irritants. It won't do for tho radi cal doctors to let the South be at rest. The] must manage to organize chronic trouble thero in order to save their party iron delirium tremens and final paralysis. I they should allow tho South to "behav< herself," that is to say, if they should per mit her restoration to real and essentia conditions of tranquility and harmony, thei party would bo without a pretext to hang it schem s upen. To have even the pretenc of a reasou for existence, and, more thin all, to coinmaud tho iustrumentalitios o success, tho party must resent ns a blo\ aimed at its own lifo every measure tba truly looks to the "peace" at tho South an the "pence" at the North respecting th South, which General Graut has promise as n cardinal object uf his administrado! Ho cannot follow this object without fightin the radicals. -o Tho New York Herald, com men ti ug o thc action of a few sensible Northern cap talists, says that Rhode Island is a sma State, but she produces men with soun heads, stout hearts and long purses. Si uatof Sprngne, of that State, has just pu chased an immenso water power canal i Columbia, S. C., on which ho will soc commence a large cotton mill. A Southei exchange states that, besides this enterpri: of Mr. Sprague, there aro several otb large cotton factories being built in Soul Carolina, several in Georgia, three or foi in Alabama, aa many in Mississippi, ai even Florida and Texas aro moving in tl ^anio direction. If the South keeps ? progressing in this rapid way tho win inunufneturing system of the country w eventually bo revolutionized, and Now ED lund, as sho onco did, fuvor free trade, a; the South demand a protective tariff. -o FBAUDULKNT LIVE INS?KANOE AGENCIES. New York, as tho great centre of hnsiue is tilled vith agencies of near!}' all the 1 insurance companies of ? tho counti Doubtless, if a strict examination wt mado into tho condition of many of tin institutions, they would bo found iusolvt aral incapable of carrying out any park what they promise on programme and pamphlet. To protect tho public ngaii such companies^ a bill has heea introduc in tho State Legislature requiring the s dal deposit of 8100,000, exacted from < own companies, aa a preliminary to 1 operation of such agencies within the lin of New York State. This measure will t piece of justice to home institutions, i will be u safeguard to the people. [yew York Her ala Th? University- ot South Cnrol'n?. We learn from the Columbia oorreapond ?noe of the Charleston Daily News, of the 25th ult., that the University bill will now become a b.w. The House refused to con? cur in the ameudmont of the Senate to have tho Board ?f Trustees appointed by the Governor, instead of being elected by the General Assembly, as agreed upon in the House. Senator Nash, in favoring the mo ? tion, said a great deal of feeling had been ! created against the Governor on account of his appointments, and ho therefore desired to rid his Excellency of the heavy responsi? bility of appointing direotorB of the Uni? versity. He now considered it a University of the people. The bill provides there shall bo no distinction on account of color, and he wanted mon on that board whose nerves would not be shocked at tho iden of admitting a colored student into tho Uni? versity, The attempt to force the youth of thc two races together in our educational iustitu tutions cannot result in auythiug but signnl failure, Tho University of South Carolina can never becomo a school for both while and colored. It must be ono or tho other. If the Legislature persist, and colored youths are sent there and received, it will becomo entirely an institution for thc colored man, and we doubt not, in such an event, tho opportunity will be voluntarily afforded to fill up anew tho entire professorship and management of it. This action of the Le? gislature, in its persistent stupidity, has astonished us. Wo do not believe that the intelligent colored people claim or desire any such a condition of affairs at the Uni? versity. It is proper that the State should make provision, as far ns its means will allow, for the education of colored youths, and the white people of tho country, who pay the great mass of the taxes, will not ob? ject to such provision, in moderation, but the attempt to force amalgamation in our schools and colleges is simply the spasmodic throes of an expiring radicalism. [Sumter Watchman. -o TUE STRUGGLE FOB LIFE-A GLOOMY BUT TRUE PICTURE.-Tho Round Table is paint? ing a very eliseouraging picture of tho hard? ships and poverty among the masses of the people, arising from tho oppressive bur? thens which the tax collector is directly or indirectly laying upon their shoulders. The writer says: "Almost everywhere there are signs of pinch and grind, lt is hard work to pay tho rent, the butcher, the grocer and baker; hard work to pay for tho childi en's Behold? ing and clothes; cruelly hurd work to squeeze out tho instalments for tho summer jaunt 01 sewing machine; with many, every little comfort or luxury once a matter of course is now either entirely cut off or measured out with au anxious scrutiny, and hesitating caution, that turns tho pleasure half inte pain. Friends whisper to each other thal they do not seo how they can pay their waj this year and live. Tho cherished scheme of sending the eldest boy to college mus? bo given out. Tho Lope of buying thc pleasant little country home must bo forgot ten. Tho piano tho patient wife has boor waiting for these many long j'oars, must b< put off to an indefinite future. Meanwhile to keep soul and body respectably together most people are working harder than thei ever worked before in their lives. They an wearing out tho physical machine by run ningitat baleful speed, and keepiog up ap poaranccs nt the cost of nerves, peaco o mind, and the chance of a healthy old age This ?B no exaggerated picture. It is fanii liar to almost every eye that rests upon tbi page. Only tho very rich aro just now tho roughly at ease-although even their sereui ty is too often inspired by tho speculativ mania, that so few having auythiug to spe enlato with, escape; while nearly every on in the community who has to work fo bread-who depends on a .salary or state wages for stated work-ia in a chronic altet nation of apprehension and despondency. -o RAILROADS IN THE UNITED STATES.-Tin following is the total number of miles r railroads in the different States: Pen ns vi vi nia, 4,397; Illinois, 3,439; Ohio, 3,351;*No< York, 3,328; Indiana, 2,600; Georgia, 1,57-: Iowa, 1,522; Virginia, 1,464; Wost Vii ginia, 3G4; Tennessee, 1,435; Massachusetts 1,425; Missouri, 1,353; Wisconsin, 1,23 Michigan, 1,199; North Carolina, 1,09( South Carolina, 1.07G; New Jersey, 97: Alabama, 952; Mississippi, 900; Kentucky 812; New Hampshire, 60S; Kansas, 64! Connecticut, 641; Vermont, 603; Mimics* ta, 571; Maine, 550 ; Texas, 513; Wyomie Territory, 510; California, 468; Marylani 457; Colorado, -; Lela ware and East M ryland, 242; Florida, 440; Nebraska, 42 Louisiauu, 370; Nevada, 320; Rhode Isl?n < 121; Utuli Territory, 105; Arkansas, 8 Dakota Territory, 75; Oregon, 19. Tot number of miles of railroad now rr.nuii in tho United States, exclusive of siding turnouts, double tracks and city passen g roads, 42,329. COL. BLANTON DUNCAN'S PROPERTY R HTOREU.-The United States Seuato recent passed tho following: That tho property other than money Blanton Duucau, of the State of Kentuck now in the possession of the District Con of the United States for the district of Kc tucky, under proceedings instituted agair bim and bis property, under the Act of Ji 17, 1862, for the confiscation of said pi perty. be restored to the said Duncan, a the officers cit tho United States who m have tho possession of such property t required to deliver tho same to said Di can. -o President Johnson has been invitod deliver the annual oration at the next co mencement nf Davidson College, No Carolina. - ; : ; i ' ? - STATE LEGISLATURE. 8IXTT-NINTH* ?>AY'H rBOCOTDINOS. SENATE. TuBHDAT, March 2.-Tho Senate assom bled at ll A. M. The petition and account bf Wm. Whit? lock, of Union County, praying the pay? ment of his claim for services rendered as school teacher, were referred, The accounts of the South Carolina Re? publican, C. H. Baldwin and J. E. Green, were presented and referred. Tho Committee on Enrolled Acts, re? ported that tho following Acts were duly enrolled, sealed, ratified and presented to his Excellency tho Governor for his ap? proval at 2.30 P. M. on Monday. March 1, 1869, viz: An Act to confirm and declare valid tho recent election of Mayor aud Al? dermen of tho city of Charlestou;- An Act to incorporate the Columbia Buildiug and Loan Association. The following joint resolution, from the Committee on the Military, was introduced: Be it resolved, by tho Sonnte and Houso of Representatives of tho State of South Caro? lina, now met and sitting in General Assem? bly, and by tho authority of tho same, That tho Governor be, and he is hereby, em? powered to purchase, for tho uso of tho State, 2,000 stand of arms, kuown as tho Winchester repeating rifle, with tho usual complement of ammunition, aud that tho same bo paid for out of any money in tho Treasury not otherwiso appropriated. Tho Committee on Enrolled Acts report? ed as duly and correctly enrolled, sealed, and ready for ratification, tho following named Acts, viz: An Act to change tho loca? tion of the county seat of Barnwell County from Barnwell Court Houso to Blackville; an Act further to amend tho Acts incorpo? rating the University of South Carolina. The Committee ou Engrossed Bills re? ported ns duly and correctly engrossed, and ready for a third reading, a joint resolution to provide for the fitting up of certain por? tions of the Stato House. Ordered for con? sideration to-morrow. The Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the memorial ot the City Council of Charleston, relative to the build? ing of the burnt districts of thc city of Charleston, reported back tho same, with a recommendation that tho prayer of the me? morialists be granted, and accompanied by tho following joint resolution: Whereas, the Mayor and Aldermen of tho city of Charleston, in Council assembled, ou the Otb day of February, A. D. 1809, passed au ordinnnco to amend an ordinance entitled "An ordinance to aid in rebuilding tho burnt district and wasto places of tho city of Charleston," in the words and of the tenor following, to wit: "Bo it ordained, That thc restriction upon tho erection of wooden buildings, in clauses 1 and 7, in Section 2 of the Ordinance to aid in rebuild? ing the burnt district and waste places of tho city bc confined to that portion of the city lying to the East of King street, including both sides thereof, nod to the South of So? ciety street, including both sides thereof; and that said restriction bo repealed as to all other portions of the city: Provitted, however. That this ordinanco shall not tako effect until tho General Assembly of the State shall havo given to the City Council authority to pass tho same;" tlmrefore, heit Resolved, by tho Senate and House of Re? presentatives of the Stato of South Caro? lina, now mot aud sitting in General Assem? bly, and by the authority of tho same, That thc City Council of Charleston be, and tiny arc hereby, atithori/.ed to pass the ordinanco hereiubeforo recited, and their action in passing the same is hereby confirmed. Received its first reading, and ordered for a second reading and consideration to? morrow. It was announced that tho Governor has approved tho following Acts, viz: An Act to confirm and declare valid the recent election of Mayor and Aldermen of the city ol Charleston ; an Act to incorporate tho Co? lumbia Building and Loau Association. Tho Speaker of the House of Representa? tives attended in tho Senate, when the fol? lowing Acts were duly ratified: Au Acl further to amend thc Acts incorporating thc University of South Carolina; au Act tc change the location of the county .scat ol Barnwell County from Barnwell Courl House to Blackville, The following resolution waa considered immediately and agreed to: Resolved, That a message bo sent to tin Hove of Representatives, informing tba body that the Senate concurs in the amend mentsof the House to a bill to ratify, con firm and amend the charter of the Charles ton, S. C., Mining and Manufacturing Com puny, except the amendment to Section G o said bill. Tho House returned to tho Senate, amend ed, a bill to enable thu Savannah am Charleston Railroad Company to completi their road. Tho Committee on Enrolled Acta roportei as duly and correctly enrolled, sealed, nm ready for ratification, an Act to enable th Savannah and Charleston Railroad Comps ny to completo their road, when tho Speake of tho Houso of Representatives attended ii tho Senate, and tho Act was duly ratified. Tho remainder of tho session was cou sumed in discussing bills of minor in.?un tance. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Tho Houso mot at 12 M. Tho Committee on Incorporations rc ported favorably on a Senato bill to incoi porate the Indepondeut Telegraph Compn ny; also, reported fuvorobly on a Sennt bill to amend the charter of tho Sulphuri Acid and Snpor-phosphato Company. Tho Auditing Committee reported on th following accounts, and recommended paj in en ts: Accounts of Charleston Daily Neun Charleston Courier, South Carolina Republ can, T. Brown and William Simmon* Adopted. The a?'count of Robert Lebby, M. I>., t Charleston, for post mortem exawinotioi was presented and referred. The fellowing reaolntion was adopted: Resolved, That the Clerk of the Honae be instructed to discontinuo tho subscrip? tion to the daily and weekly papers furnished the House. Gray obtained leave of absence for seven days. X bill to provide for tho enumeration of inhabitants of each County in the State was passed, and ordered to be sent to the Senate. The Senate sent to the House the follow? ing concurrent resolution: Resolved, by the Seuate, tho House of Representatives concurring, That tho Gen? eral Assembly do adjourn sine die on Thurs? day, March 4, A. D. 18G9, at 12 o'clock M. Tho fodowing resolution was concurred in, and ordered to be returned to tho Se? uate: Resolved, by the Senate, tho House of Representatives concurring, That tho State Treasurer bc, and ho is hereby, instructed to pay all accounts of Commissioners and Managers of Elections as authorized by the Act passed at this session in United States currency. Also, a bill to amend the charter of the town of Greenville, and for other purposes. Referred. "~M O O a 1 X "fc G> XXX J3 . -o CASH.-Our terms aro strictly cash-no exceptions. If an advertisement is to be inserted, hand over the money; if a paper is subscribed for, tho money must accompany the order-otherwise no attention will bo paid to them. This rule will bo adhered to. -o The March number of Sewell A Co.'s Lillie Corporal, published in Chicago, 111., is on our table, filled with interesting read? ing matter for the little folks. -o MERRY'S MUSEUM.-The March number of this favorite magazine for young people is received. Tho publisher will send speci? men numbers, with premium list, free, to any one wishing to examine this magazine. Address Horace 13. Fuller, publisher, 14 Bromfield street, Boston. -o MAH. ARRANGEMENTS.-The post ofiiee is open during tho week from 8}_ a.m. to G p. m. Ou Sundays, from 4 to fi p. m. The Charleston and Western mails ure open for delivery at 5 p. m., and close at H}? p. m. Charleston night mail open 8J<? a. m., close 4Jw? p. m. Northern open for delivery 2 p. m., close ll'.j a. m. Greenville open for delivery 5 p. m., close S}_ p. m. NEW STORE.-Our young friend, Johnny Agnew, makes his bow this morning, in a "store of his own," situated on the Eust side of Main street, near the State House. Everjthiug usually kept iu a first class gro? cery will be found iu his establishment. Wc commend him to thc pnblic. -o OUR Jon OFFICE.-Tho Phoenix Job Ofliec is now prepared to execute every manner of printing, from visiting and business cards to pamphlets and books. With ampio ma? terial and first-class workmen, satisfaction is guaranteed to all at New York prices. If our work does not como up to contract, we make no charge. With tins understanding, our business men can have no excuse to send their job work North, when it can bo done at home. -o AN ENIGMA.-WThilst sitting quietly in our sanctum last evening, musiugupon the wiles and guiles of lifo, wo wore startled from our reverio by tho sudden entrance of a lad, carrying what seemed to bea keg of luger and nt onco recurred to our mind tho pro? mise of our old friend Seegers, the inimita? ble brewer of tho unadulterated. lu the ex? uberance of our spirits, we grasped at the prize und snug out, somewhat excited Como boys, we've got it! We've got il! Got what? inquired a friend at our side. Why, thc night-mure! -o-? Bon. IT DOWN.-Darby Dod gives tho fol? lowing sensible ndvico through the New York Metropolitan Record: Whatever you have to say, my friend, Whether witty, or grave, or gay, Condenso as much as ever you can, And say it tho readiest way; And whether you write of rural affairs, Or particular things in town, Just tuko a word of friendly advice Boil it down. For if you go spluttering over a page, When a couple of Hues would do, Your butter is spread so much, you soe, That the bread looks plainly through. So when you have a story to tell, Aud would like a little renown, To make quite suro of your wish, my friend, Boil it down. When writing au articlo for tho press, Whether prose or verse, just try To ntter your thoughts in the fewest words, And let them be crisp and dry. And when it is finished, and you suppose It is dono oxactly brown, Just look it over again, and then Boil it down. For editors do not liko to print An article lazily long, And the general reader does not care For a couple of yards of song. So gather your wita in the smnJlosc space, If you'd win the author's crown, .And overy tima you write, my friend, Boil it down. We are ander obligations to James Con? ner's Sons for a copy of their new specimen book-jost issued; also, to the South ora Express Company for the prompt delivery of the same. PA Bu OHED .-William Holmes, who was couvicted at the recent term of tho Conrt of Sessions for this County, of larceny, in stealing some plugs of tobacco, aud sen? tenced to three months' imprisonment in the County jail, has boen pardoned by Go? vernor Scott, on the recommendation of Judge Boozer and a number of other citi? zens. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special attention is called to tho following advertisements, published for the first time this morning: M. J. Calnan-Notice to Tax-Payers. J. S. McMahon-To Tax-Payers. D. C. Peixotto Ai Son-Bacon and Flour. Thos. J. LaMotte-Assignee Notices. Meeting Columbia Chapter No. 5. Meeting Uniou Council No. fi. -o SALESDAY.-Monday last being salesday, a largo number of our citizens wero in town. Tho day was cold-people plenty some "straight," others otherwise-some "rich," others "richer"-butull had plenty of money, as indicated by the high prices pnid for property. A large quantity of property was sold, tho most of which brought ante-war prices, and purchasers at salea where the terms were fixed on a credit of twelve months were willing to pay the cash. This all means something not diffi? cult to understand. - Carolina Spartan. -o lu New Haven, a barber brushes hair by steam; whilst another, in Boston, propels his hair-brushing machine by dog power. SUCCESS THE EVIDENCE OF MEBIT.-The world has ever looked upon success as the criterion of merit. Take Caesar, Charle? magne, Alexander; men call them great bo cause they were successful. They achieved what they aimed at. Grant was successful. Therefore Grant is called great. It is true, men may fail and yet may bo great. Lee, for instance, failed, and yet he is called great. In the case of meii the rule, there? fore, does uot hold always. But, in the caso of MEDICINE it is a siiro test. No medicine is good unless it produces the effect desired, and, measured by this standard, HEINITSII'S QUEEN'S DELroHT is truly a great medicine, because the cures are chronicled every day, (seo certificates.) It is the greatest achieve? ment of science that wc have been called upon to record. The testimouial pages are as bright as they must bo flattering to the proprietor. We sa}' try HEINITSII'S QUEEN'S DELWHT, and no other; avoid imitations aud base counterfeits, and, above all, .shun the impostor who desires to make you be? lieve any other is as good. M4. A WONDERFUL SOUTHERN DISCOVERY.-lu tho South, where Liver complaint and bilious diseases prevail to so great an ex? tent, thero has long been felt a need of a medicino that would act specifically and promptly en the Liver, restoring it to its nor? mal functions, and at tho same time be safe from after effects, and yet so simple that it might bo used by any one. It is claimed that DR. TUTT'S VEGETARLE LIVEB PILLS supplies this want. They act directly on tho Liver; their constant uso will not injure in tho slightest degree tho most delicate constitution. Females at any period may uso them with great benefit, and realize great relief from tho distressing nausea which they experience at certain times. These pills aro not recommended as a uni? versal cure-all, but simply for diseased Liver, and thoso maladies which follow a derangement of that important organ, such as Dyspepsia, Sick Headacho, Indigestion, Loss of Appetite, Costiveness, Piles, Jaun? dice, Sour Stomach, Ladies' Heartburn, Chills and Fever, Foul Breath, Restlessness at night, and Flatulency. These invalua? ble pills may be found in every Drug Store of any note iu the South and West. F27 fi Colombia Chapter No. 5, R. A. M. AN EXTRA CONVOCATION of Colum? bia Chapter No. 5, H. A. M., will be held at fMasonic Hall, Tills (Thursday) EVEN? ING, at 7 o'clock, to confer tho M. E. M. Degree, bv order of tbe High Priest. Mardi 4 I W. DUTSON V7IGG, S.vretary. Union Council No. 5, S. and R. M. ALL former Member.- of Union Council No. 5, and all S. mid R. M. in good stand? ing, arc invited to meet at Masonic Hall, rills EVENINO, at 8 o'clock, for the pur poso ot re-organizing tho Council. By order of T. J. W. HUTSON WIGG, Mureil il Recorder. To Tax-Payers. Orrs CLERK'S OFFICE, COLOMBIA, Mardi 3, 1360. THE TAX-PAYERS of thii city aro reminded that the annual tax upon Ri al Estate, Fro fessions, Receipts, Carringes, Horses, Ac, Ac, as embraced in tho Ordinance to raise supplies for tho year 180!?, aro due, and by tbo requirements of that Ordinanco must bo paid beforo tho 15th inst. All persons failing to comply with its pro? visions, are respectfully notitlcd that tho penalties for refusing or neglecting to do so, will bc prompt? ly onforced after that dato. J. 8. MCMAHON, " March J ll <;itv Clerkv Notice to the Tax-Payers of Richland County. THE Assessment Books must bo closod and the Assessment completed on MONDAY, tbo l?th instant. . _ Tho Assessors will bo at the omeo on Gervais street, between Richardson and Sumter streets, DAILY, for ono week, commcnoing MONDAY, th" 8th instant, during which time all persons who have not yet mado their returns for Assessment, can do so: after that time, all property not re? turned will bo doublo taxed. The Assistant Assessors will "ontinno on duty, in their respoctivo districts, vhoro necessary, until SATURDAY, tho 13th instant, when they will report to their Principals and hand in all returns received by thom, if they havo not proviously done so. M. J. CALNAN, March 410 Auditor Richland County.