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COLUMBIA, S. C. Friday Morning, Marett? 26, I860. \Vn?t President Ora?f Cnn Dfit At the banquet given Jp> ex-Popsidont Johnson in Baltimore, ex-?rovernor Bowief of that State, who acted as presiding officer, took occasion to remark, in his speech in honor of the distinguished guest, ? 'I assume to say to Gon. Grant in behalf of the peo? ple of Maryland, that his administration will receive no factious opposition from them, bat a fair and candid trial, and, il deserving, a warm and generous support." The substance of this sentiment was repeat? ed by othar distinguished speakers, and bj none with more emphasis than by the ex president. Indeed, the sentiment is one which bas been finding expression among the speakers and the organs of the Demo? cracy for months past. So strongly and so constantly in faot did the Democracy, not only up to the time of the inauguration but afterwards, declare in favor of judging Pre? sident Grant candidly and rendering to him all merited support, that they were uni? versally charged by the radical press with endeavoring to get possession of him and to turn his official power to their own benefit. Their true object, however, has all aloug bean, so far as we have had tho means of judging them, to turn his official power to tile benefit of tho country. "We aro suro that a great majority of them, indulging hopes, some stronger and some fainter, in regard to Grant's action as President, have sincerely desired his eminent success and been prepared, as they even now are, to applaud him and stand by him in the right and to withstand him only when they must. He fills, rightfully or wrongfully, the highost and most important office in the nation, aud is invested with power which he may uso either for the vast good of the country and world, or for the most terrible and en? during of evils. He holds his power at a period of mightier moment than ever be? fore existed in American history; a period when the nation is torn and rout literally asunder by internal faction, agitation and strife; when bitter political feelings, hate, fury and revenge bear sway in the land; when tho party exercising political control gives every manifestation of being relent? less, remorseless and inexorable in the exer? cise of all the powers, privileges aud pre? rogatives which it either holds by law 01 can grasp by usurpation; and the Constitu? tion bas been treated as a thing fit only tc bo trampled on, when the most important and solemn laws excito nothing better than contempt and derision, and when tho death blow of Republican liberty seems about tc fall. Surely in such n fearful condition ol affairs, the Democratic party, the part} which, through all struggles and dangers, has been as true to the couutry us thc needle to the North star, would rejoice, sin corely and deeply rejoice, if Presideul Grant, casting aside all partisan feeliugs, all feelings less worthy and noble than sub lime devotion to country, should faithfull} discharge all bis obligations in the majesta position which he occupies, and which, i! ho will, he can fill majestically. We mus? confess, observes the Louisville Courier Journal,* that President Criant has, thin fur, realized our fears, and we may sny oui expectations, rather than our hopes. H< has boen tried iu only few things, but ii thoso few, he has not seemed, to the judi ciouH ftieuds ?>f the country, to be equal tc the emergency. He bas much disappointed those who had more confidence in him thai wc had. He has done peveral things tba aro wrong, few that aro not wrong. Evei yet, however, we do not abandon hope o him. Much time and many opportunities arobeforo him for redeeming his errors am earning a people's blessings. It is said tba he possesses sound senso nnd a good intel lect, and bo should be nblo to view wit! calmness his whole situation and its sur roundings. He had beforo him the histor of our Government, its Constitution am its laws, and be should apply himself to th study of them candidly and dispassionate ly, taking, every day if necessary, som hours from the time which self-seekers an demagogues would gladly have bim give t themselves and to their vile and infamon purposes. If, stopping just where he ii stopping short upon the down-hill road c radicalism, he will, with God and the Coi stitution as bia light aud guide, set himse earnestly and fearlessly to tho work of r< storing to tho peoplo of tho country tli Government as it was intended to exist, he will resolve that, so far as in him lie liberty and equality shall be secured to a sections alike, if he will honestly labor 1 - give peace and harmony where tho pari that claims possession of him has give war and murder and turmoil, if ho will d termine, in the strength of his own sel poised spirit, to guard and protect tl whole people alike in tb J exorcise of tbeir rights, ho will, notwithstanding the errors into whioh, on acoount perhaps of the Novelty of his situation ftpd dbe embarraM nients of his inexperience, ali?wv? himself to be drawn or lured, receive in duo timo us noble and honorable a Bapport as has ever been accorded to any Pr?sident, Washing? ton himself not excepted. -o Uimlii.es? ?ucl til? Business Prospects of Co? lumbio.-No. 4. Making a polite bow, and asking before? hand the indulgence of all fellow-merchants, tho writer begs loavo to urge that it is by no means a special, bnt a general characteristic of our business community, to undertake in one establishment too great a variety of busi? ness pursuits. Why should not Columbia, like all her Bister cities, boast of her whole? sale dealers, her retail dealers, her liquor dealers, her cotton dealers, hardware houses, boot and shoo stores, hat stores, commission merchants, produce merchants, etc., etc., to the ond of tho list? Why not havo tho toy shop3 to sell doll babies, and the confectioner his candies and sweet? meats, tho boot and shoe stores their leather and shoes, tho dry goods merchant his cali? coes, tho bardware man his irons and axes, and so on throughout? Tho old proverb sa3's: "Too many cooks 6poil tho broth," "Too may irons, one will burn," ?fcc. Can ono merchant deal in all classes of goods, and, at tho samo time, keep up a well se? lected and completo assortment of all? The most experienced and successful merchants in all large places, aud in all countries, are those who take up specialties and confine themselves throngh a long series of years to the same. Prior to the war, Columbia, in those good old days, had a merohant for almost every special department of trade, and each dealer was pleased and gratified to seo bis neigh? bor prosper. Shall we never be ready aud williug to inaugurate such times again? For one, at least, the writer says, "God s,pecd the day" wheu every man can sit un? der his own vino and fig tree, and, in the frank and generous toue of undisguised friendship, grasp his fellow-merchant's hand and say, "Hail, fellow-citizen, yon arc well met. I trust it has gone well with ? thee to-day;" and in reply hear tho words "It bas, and thanks for tho kiud turn yo? served me." Tho future success of every one depends largely on the absence of all envyings, jealousies and ill-will. Men were mado to live together aud work together. Society itself and townships aro formed for mutual benefit and protection, and it should be th* desiro of every one to see his neigbboi prosper as well as himself. "Thou shall love thy neighbor," ?tc. Tho writer is verj far from complaining that our city ii afilioted with a sordid disposition to selfish? ness on tho part of its mercantile commu nity; for he well knows that it would be un just and untruo of our fair city; but b( docs urge upon tho calm and patient consi deration of its morchants the weighty im portance of laboring for a given purpose of coudeusing their moans and pursuit! into special channels, thereby convinciuj tho world and balance of mankind that w< aro masters of our professions and pursuits and can in every instance guarantee satis faction in bargains, and tho fullest induce meats to customers and business men uni versally throughout tho State. VIRGIL. Mr.. EDI ron: One of the greatest, evil "flesh is heir to," and one to which your coi respondent "Commerce" does not allude, i tho well known disposition of people "t find fault." "Commerce" charges tho agents of th j different railroads with being "disobliging, and "lacerating the feelings of those wh j present just claims"-it is dreadful to thin what becomes of those who present un jut claims-and calls upon the Presidents, w suppose, for he makes a sort of horse, foe and dragoon charge, "to require their agent to act more gentlemanly towards the pr trous of their respective lines." Take the agents, strictly speaking, as tb representatives of all this ill doing-is . disobliging? is F>? is C? We know w have no right to answer for "Commerce, but would not bo surprised, from his gem ral way of charging, if he said A, 13 and are not, but X, Y and Z are. As for th "lacerated fooliugs," it looks as if "Con meroe" bad had his feelings worked upo by the old lady who was torn to pieces, short time ago, by "ono of the officials telling her politely that tho road could n< pay for cabbages received by it in a dan aged condition. "People who live in gla: houses should not throw etones." Tho! who aro very sensitive should bo careful i others' feelings. Wo would respectfully suggest to "Con moree," tho next timo ho goes gunning, I j behave in a moro sportsman-like manne Lei him pick bis birds, and not shoot iu tho covey. Wo frequently meet the "officials" of tl di li?rent roads, aud must say that, taken a body, they are obliging and conrteou and wo feel confident that tho complaints "Commerce" aro not endorsed by tho me chants of Columbia. Let it bounderstoo Wo do not intoud to contradict "Coi meroe," when we say tho officials aro n disobliging. All wo mean is, that "diff?re men will see tho samo subject in diff?re lights." L. Said a very old man: "Some folks alwa complain about tho weather, but I am vei j thaukful when I wako up in tho morning find any weather at all." ? I. FLC?R. ?JUST RECEIVED, another consign? ment of the VaRov of Virginia FLOUR. And In the lot, a few Barreta of tho cole orated "Stonewall" Milis- wi very JJEST Family FLOUR-in thin market, March 35 3? GEO. W. PARKER, Agent. McClellan Saddles! TEAM HARNESS, BUGGY and CARRIAGE HARNESS, and BADDIJ5RY LEATHER, Ac. F. F. CHAPEAU, Meeting street, next Mills House, March 2."> 3mo_ Charleston, S. C. Buggy or Work Horses. ANY ONE that wants to purchase TWO ?Skdfr. BINGLE HARNESS HOUSES, can do so flTOtby applying to W. D. PECK, . 1 /I . March 25 At Blaktdoy A Gibbes Store. C. I). Eberhardt, Merchant Tailor, ^4 WOULD respectfully inform his customers ^fe?.ind tho publie generally, that he bas now ?Taon hand a well selected Stock of Soring and -?HLSummer GOODS, of tho latest stvlo. March 17 C General Commission Business. CONSIGNMENTS OF PRODUCE. Orders for purchase of Merchandize. Shipments of Cotton, and GENERAL COM? MISSION BUSINESS, solicited by MARK E. COOPER, Main street. P K s T BEFBBEXCE9 o I v ;.: N . March 24 3m.> Notice. CITT Cr.F.nK's OFFICE. COLUMBIA, March 17, 1819. THE Ordinance concerning the renie)val ?1 oros? St?ns and Wooden Awnings on the streets of Columbia will be strictly onforccd on and after the 1st of April next. By order of tho City Council. J. S. MoMAUON, City Clerk. .Mareil th 12 Piano lor Sale. i IB 11 ? A second-hand PIANO FORTE, 7 { ts5?p?jp=?OetavcH, by a lirst-clasa maker, can IIS X I *be boni,'ht til o barijnin. It is a supe? rior instrument and in perfect order. Can be HOOD at tho residence of the subscriber, "Steward'?. Hall." WM. IL ORCHARD. March 23 <'.? Cast Iron Wanted. CiiAiiLorrE AND Soum CAROLINA R. R. RllOFS, O ?Li'MniA, S. C., March 1(5, lit 159. THISCompanv will pay fl per 100 pounds, ior old CAST IRON, delivered in lots of 100 lbs. or more, .vt their Workshops in Columbia, or to its .vgentM along the linc of road. March 17 rimo T. D. KLINE. M. M. Corn at ?1.25 per Bushel. I i^OO BUSHELS Prime CORN, at $1.25 JL.V/v^vy uer Bushel at retail, and to order at very reduces prices, bv car-load. For salo by March 10 " J. A T. R. AGNEW." City Taxes. Cl IT Y COUPONS, receivable for Citv Taxes, for ' sale by GREGG. PALMER A CO. Sweet Potato Slips. Sf\ BUSHELS YAM POTATO SLIPS, in Rue t}\ t order, for sale by E. A G. D. HOPE. STRONG INDUCEMENTS. 11HE NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPA? NY will insure ?1,000, at tho following rates ; Age 25-$14 50. " 30- 16.85. '? 35- 19.40. '. 40- 23.30. " 45- 28 85. " 50 - 36.05. All other companies charge 40 to ZO percent, more. Before you insure, examine for yourselves. E. H. H El MTS H, Feb-^7 Agent for Sooth Carolina. WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY. ? HAVING ESTABLISHED myself a few Vfy\ doors below tho Phonis. Oflice, in Rawl?' ?St A Music Store, 1 will keep constant Iv on hand a good stock of WATCHES. CLOCKS, JEWELRY AND SPECTACLES, and respectfully solicit a share of pnblic patronage. REPAIRING,of all kinds, done reasonably and at short notice. GEO. BRUNS. March 14 Imo Corn at Retail Prices. -I OOO BUSH? PRIME WHITE CORN, 1 . \J v_7 V_7 just received and for sale at re? duced prices. Orders taken for Corn by the car load at lower rates than can bo furnished by any oilier house. J. A T. R. AGNEW. * New Goods! New Goods! IN Great Variety, FOR Spring and Summer, AT EINARD'S. March 14 Pure "Dickson's Improved" Cotton Seed, FOR SALE, at $2.00 per bushel for any amount of 5 bushels or under. Over 5 bushels, at $1.50 bus'.- i. Seed gi nm from seed bought by mo of Mr. David Dickson, of Oxford, Ga., Oho gi eat seeds? man,) in 1SI'7. at $4.00 per bushel. Tim DICKSON yields moro than any other Seed in the country. Warranted pure. Hon. David Houser, Stato Senator from Orango burg, writes as follows concerning tho "Dickson Improved Cotton Sood:" Sr. MATTHEW'S, S. C., February 15, 1809. A. P. AMAKKR, EKO-: Tho "Dickson Improved,'* obtained of you last spring, turned out moro cot? ton per acre than any other I have ever planted, except tho same variety of seed planted by me before tho war, which wiro lost by Sherman's in? cendiaries. DAVID HOUSER. A. P. AMAREB, St. Matthow's, 8. C. March 21 FIRE! FIRE!! iETNA FIRE INSURANCE COM P A N Y , // A R T F OKI), C 0 N N . Incorporated iwio.-Charter Perpetual Cash Capital.$3,000,000 Cash Assets. 5,000,000 Tho STRONGEST Fire Insurance Company in tho Unitt tl States. North American Insurance Company, HARTFORD, CONN. Capital and Assets.$600,000. GEORGE HUGGINS, Agent. Office in rear of Messrs. Dnftio A Chapman's Book store, Davis* new building, Main street, Co. lumbia, 8. C. Jan 3 3mo nt m un -.", ? . , , _ . . -? ,> . ? H. o o ct X X-te Tn JE? . -o To-day is Good Friday, and of conree 8unday next is ?aster. Tho little folk? will expect their quota of,dyed eggs. _-o THB LUTHEBAS 0 o NO ii KC? ATI o is.-The con? gregation of thc Lutheran Church, of Co? lumbia, is invited to assemble at the Sunday School room, on Easter Mouday, 29th in? stant, at S o'clock, P. M.. to make arrange? ments for tho rebuilding of the church. -o Tho Chester Reporter learu3 that tho election in the Third and Fourth Congres? sional Districts for members of Congress, are likely to be declared illegal, and a uew eloction is to be ordered-at least, this is thc opiuion of a Republican, who has just returned from Washington. -o Parents desirous of ?Hitting an interesting work into tho hands of their children, can? not do better than to subscribe for i%0>tr School-day Visitor," an illustrated magazine for young people, published bj Daughaday Sc Decker, 424 Walnut street. Philadelphia. Tho price is SI.25 per annum. The perfonoauce at the Carolina Hall, last night, was decidedly good, and Mr. Webster full}- sustained bis reputation as un accomplished comedian. These exhibitions have filled a gap which is justly appreciated by our amusement-loving community. An? other varied bill will be presented this evening. -o Wo bad a short visit yesterday, from Mr. Chas. Annand, of the Halifax, N. S., Morn? ing Chronicle. He is ou a tour of inspection through the South, and is so delighted with tue climate, that he ?uds it difficult to re? turn to his Northern home. N. B.-Last intelligence from Canada is to tho effect that snow is twenty feet deep ou some of the railroad lines. H EA BTU AND HOME.-The favor with which this model weekly has been received must be gratifying to its conductors. We have no hesitation iu recommending it as n family paper of unexceptionable character, ?nd believe it comes as near performing ^hat it promises, aud being a journal of t!*.? 'field, tho garden, and the fireside," as is possible in this country. Pettingiii it Co., Sow York, publishers. Price ?4 per au mm. -o NEW BOOKS.-We aro indebted to th? mblishevs, through Messrs. Bryau A McCar er, for copies of two now and highly enter aining works-"Travels in Alaska and ox .ho Y'ukon" and "China aud the Chinese.' E?arper & Brothers, New York. The first? ly Frederick Whymper, Esq.-is a narrativi if travel and adventure in thc Territory o Ylaskn, and in various other parts of tin S?rth Pacific, and is illustrated with hun lreds of engravings, maps, etc. In tb preface, the author says: "Alargo portion of these pages refers ti j. journey made in tho Yukon region, whicl ;hougb containing ono of the grandes streams on tho North American continent ms hitherto remained almost unnoticed This country has recently acquired som lotice from its transfer to the United State Government, and within a few years w mall doubtless hear more of it. Tho native nave been hitherto so isolated from civiliz.i tion, that perhaps in no other part of Ann rica can tho 'red skin' be seen to greate perfection. In a few generations ho will b axtinct. " Tho second-by Rev. Jo hu L. Nevin! ten years a missionary in tho flowery kin;, lom-contains a general description of tin wonderful country and its inhabitants; il jivilizatiou aud form of government; il religious aud social institutions; its intel jourso with other nations, and its preset jondition and prospects. It appears t aave been the design of tho author to gh i general description of Chinu and tl ?.hineso, rather than detailed information c particular subjects, having special roferem to tho religious condition and wants of tl people; and ho asserts that ho has bec jaroful not to make statements of fae without their being well authenticate The reverend author truthfully asserts th the erroneous views which wo mutually e Lertaiu of each other arc duo to a want reliable information; and this want hus i suited from our wido separation, and o infrequent and imperfect intercourse. N< that China-which wo have heretofc thought of as situated in tho extremo Ea iind shut oil' from us by tho intervening r. lions of Europe and Asia-has becomo o next neighbor on the West, it is very imp* tant that we becomo better acquainted wi its inhabitants, and that we and they BIIOL jultivato that mutual respect and sympat which ought to characterize two great i tions whoso interests and dostinies aro the future to bo so closely united; and promoto this desirable end appears to the principal object of this book. T stork is profusely illustrated. Copies both books can be obtaiued from Mess Bryan & MoCarter. CHEAP LIGHT.- Messrs. J. & T. R. Agnew have accepted tho agency for a new and im? proved lamp and fluid, called tho "Crescent Gas Generator and Crescent Oil." It gives a olenr and brilliant light, which can bc re? duced or increased at pleasure-so as to make it suitable for rending or nursery pur? poses. As the cost is trifling, and tho "Crescent" possesses m un y advantages over other lighting material, we look for its gen oral introduction. Two of these lamps illuminated tho Phoenix office lust night, and will be exhibited again this evening. -o NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-special attention is culled to the following advertisements, published for the first time this mormn?: John Templeton-Theatre. \V. H. Stack-Pure Coru Whiskey. E. A- G. D. Hope-Coru and Rice. D. 13. Miller-In Equity. J. & T. R. Agnew-Light! BJBAOTY.-How to secure a clear, smooth, beautiful, healthy skin, is the desire of all, aud this is within the reach of all. Tho skin becomes discolored, rough, eruptive, by tlie virulent, unhealthy condition of the excretions aud insensible perspiration-that is, secreted by its functions, and expelled through its pores. Tho skin is ono of the chief outlets for the expulsion of the hu? mors or elements that the absorbent vessels reject, to nourish and sustain the blood; hence, these irritant humors poison the delicate skin, and we have Pimples, Blotch? es, Sores, cither simple or malignant, ac? cording to the condition of the perspiration and humors secreted by the skin. Now, the application of cosm?tica only hide these defects, and increase the irritant condition of the skiu. Use Heinitsh's Queen's De? light, aud it will bo found a perfect remedy for these disorders. M24 A HEALTHY DIGESTION.-Life is rendered miserable when the digestive organs are im? paired. Food becomes repulsive; the body emaciated; thc iniud depressed, and melan? choly broods over you. TUTT'S VEGETABLE LIVEK PILLS is tho remedy for these evils; they produce sound digestion ; create a good appetite, impart refreshing sleep and cheer fulue.ss of mind. M6 -o Many years ago the writer of this notico and au invalid physician, whilo visiting the Island of St. Croix for their health, experi? enced and witnessed many surprising and beneficial effects of tho Rum there pro? duced upon many of thu invalids who were, like ourselves, seeking health, and upon in? quiry und investigation, obtained a full history of its medicinal virtues. He was delighted and surprised, and determined to make it tho basis of a Tonic and Restorative Medicine. Tho result of his labors waa a glorious success for himself and suffering humanity. The celebrated PLANTATION BIT? TERS was thus made known to the world. Being an article of real merit, founded on new principles, and relying wholly upon the vegetable kingdom for its medicinal cfleots, it worked n rapid revolution in tho treat? ment of physical debility. MAGNOLIA WATEU-Superior to tho best imported German Cologne, and sold at half the price. M20Ut3 T TT T?? JQL. T IEL IES . AT CAROLINA HALL. "Sta Lessee and Manager, - - JOHN TEMPLETON. FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 26, 1869. -o 4 P. M F. I) CHAIRS and Reserved Seats, in front, ./Y. tor ladifjs and KCtitlemcn, can be secured at Hoist's Confectionery Store, - - $1.00. Separate Rack Seats for gentlemen, unaccompa? nied Ry ladies, - 75 cents. Separate Stat* set apart for all colored people, 75 cents. Entire change and attractive programme for this evening. March *2G W. H. Stack's Pure Corn Whiskey. A LWAYS on hand and for sale, hy tho Agents J\. for the Distiller, FISHER, LOWRANCE A FISHER, E. STENHOUSE. CAUTION.-The suhscribor regrets to learn that an inferior articlo of Whiskey has been offered and sold as his, and in order to protect consnmors as well as his own reputation, requests buyers to bo careful and see that they procure what they ask for. His Whiskey can he found only at tho Agencies as above, or at the Distillory. W. H. STACK. March 20 0 Ric.hland^ounty. S. C. Light! Light!! Light!!! SAFETY and Ecouoniv combined, by using tho ORESCENT OAS GENERATOR and CRES? CENT (JIL. This Oil is non-explosive and gives a brilliant light, without tho uso of lamp-chim? neys, ortho trouble of cloaning them. Kerosene Lamps altered to uso the Crescent Oil and Gas Oonerator, at a trilling ospcnsif. For furthor in? formation and a supply of Crescent Oil and Gas Generator, apply to J. & T. B. AGNEW. Richland-In Equity. Edward and Henry 0. Kinsler, Executors, ca. Amelia R. Kinsler el al. PURSUANT to the order of tho Court, the cre? ditor? of JOHN J. KINSLER, deceased, who have not heretofore proved thoir demands, are required to present ami establish tho samo, be? f?lo me, on or be fore the 1st day of MAY next. 1). B. MILLER, C. C. P. Clerk's Office, Richland, March 25, 1809. March 20_ _ HO Corn. 1~nn BUSHELS Primo Western CORN, for ?O' f\J salo, in lots to suit purchasers. March 2? E. AG. D. HOPR. Golden Seed Rice. r/ \ BUSHELS Prime Upland SEED RICE, for ?)( > salo by^_Ij.AO. D. HOPE. Borneo Bagging. 6BALES Superior COTTON BAGGING. 50 coils GreeHloaf and Manilla Rope. For salo low by E. A G D. HOPE. 20 Mountain Butter. KEGS GOOD BUTTER, for sale low by Feb 14 E. Sc G. D. HOPE.