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COLUMBIA, S. C. Wednesday Morning:, March 31, 1869. Waning Confldeafce. It is woll understood that, in spite pf all attempts and half attempts and sham at? tempts at compromise and conciliation, a distrust of Grant is increasing among the radical leaders at Washington. The leaders see that bo can at present bo controlled by them to a great extent, but tbey realize that be is unstable and unsettled in bis views and purposes, and tbey can't know who will have possession of bim to-morrow, or whether the rather thin streak of obsti? nacy that they have discovered in him may not at some time start him off suddenly and unexpectedly upon a little career of his own. Even Carl Sohunj, the new Senator from Missouri, is disposed to doubt bim. The Missouri Senator, in a recent speech, called on those members of Congress who had impeached one President not to flinch before the face of his successor. Strong suspicion of Grant's purposes, notwith? standing his palpable lack of nerve, are entertained, and even indignant disapproval of the plan or plans pursued by him in re fcrenoe to the appointments, is loudly or deeply uttered on all sides. His own po? litical friends say that his whole theory of appointments is false and his practice mis? chievous. They hold, the Louisville Cou? rier-Journal asserts, both the theory and the praotioe to be unworthy of respect. They see that low and contemptible influ? ences aro at work in all directions. A very prominent radical or Republican member of the House remarked emphatically, on Tuesday, in the hall of that body, and with tho intention of being beard by all around him, "Ii 1 am not worthy of con? sultation when the postmaster of my own town is to bo appointed, I am not to rop reseut my district; 'I must notify my con? stituons to seleot another Representative." This remark, it is said, called forth corres? ponding replies from the radical members around. -o The plain truths lately spoken by Mr. Sprague, of Rhode Island, in the Sonate, have attracted pretty general attention throng 'lout the country. It is rare to find the courtiers of the people any more cou? rageous in telling their "master of his faults than the courtiers of kings. Mr. Sprague is au independent and manly exception. He does not hesitate to point out the political and social diseases of the times, nor to ar raign tho Senate itself. He has evidently felt the iron slavery of party, witnessed itt selfishness, hollow pretences and corrup tions, and knows whereof he speaks. Ir his judgment, the subversion of this Go vernmeut was in more danger from a bod] constituted as the Senate than from an] other source. So concentrated was its powe: and influence thal, in the last six years, hi would sooner have faced u triplo line o bayonets, than stood up there and oppos?e any of the measures of tho majority, as an; ono who pretended to do so, was houude? and hunted down; and the speaker por trayed, in nervous language, the disaster which have been entailed upon ull great in forests from the subordination of the gooi of country to the good of party. Mr Sprague'B training bas beeu that of u busi ness man, and not of an orator; but hi utterances are none tho less truths, an manfully and fearlessly spoken. If they ha dropped from the hps of Webster or Clay clothed in their expressive and oloquen words, and delivered as by men having av thority in the world of statesmanship, the would have electrified the Senate; but eve aa it is, they are generally read and ponde: ed on. Evon extreme radicals cannot in peach the loyalty of a man who sent a reg ment and a battnry of artillery to tho war i his owu cost, even if ho is turning his ba tories upon themselves. Wc have see Senator Spraguo's present political positic attributed to the fact of his having becon a large property-holder in South Carolin This, however, did not prevent bim fro occupying extremo ground in regard to tl impeachment of Mr. Johnson. If, ns tl Baltimore SUK shrewdly Suggests, the a quirement of property iu the South has conservative influence upon extremo Nort om men, the tendenoy of Northern capil and emigration in that direction is n subjc of national congratulation for other th raero matorinl reasons. Advices from Port-au-Prince to the 18 instant, report Salnavo in a precarious sil tion. Owiug to tho state of his fioano tho .avy has not received ony pay J three mouths, and there is n feeling of mi muring at tho capital against Salnave. T blacks uro jealous of the whites, and tin arc fears of assassinations. A petition is circulation praying for a blockade of i port of Aux Cayes. It is reported that Foster Blodgctt is bo re-instated ns Postmaster of Angus Ga. MB. EDITOB: LU the last of & series of papers over the signature of "Virgil," the action of the City Council relative to the appropriation of: a site, to be gi von to the ..United States Government, finds a promi? nent place. The city has but ono available lot-which is situated on thc corner of Richardson aud Washington streets-where, before the burning by Gen. Shermun, stood the Market, Council Chamber, Town Hall, and Clerk's Office; a central situation well calen Ut od for tho purpose designed; and while tho City Couucil would rejoice to see a fiuo building erected thereon, au adorn? ment to the city and convenient to the citi? zen, they had to pauso and reflect seriously on the contract, before its consummation. Tho great obstacle-tho extreme poverty of tho city-tho only lot where the city could rebuild hor habitation, whenever her cir? cumstances authorized tho expenditure ; these considerations, alone, were enough for the action determined on by tho Couu? cil, to wit: that they would s?lito the United States Govornment tho lot in question, for the purpose set forth in the appropriation, for two-thirds of the estimated value of the lot. Thoy thought that this was liberal ou their part, taking tho condition of the city into consideration. The Council is now doing business in a dilapidated building, a room over tho Pheonix Axe, Hock a?d Lad der Company, belonging to said company, and aro tenants at will, with the concurrence of tho members thereof. It is nn old, trite maxim, "To be just, before yon aro gene? rous," one that wou?dseom tobe just in this particular case. Aoting for the great body of the tax-payors, it would soem to be un? just, to give away tho only lot of land that is available for city purposes, to the United States Government, without any considera? tion whatever, except the spending in our midst the appropriation, and a flue building on Main street. In the event of the City Council acting in the premises, and giving, as "Virgil" thinks they ought to have done, tho lot in question, tho city would havo thrown away any and all chances for re? building rooms to suit the wnnts and wishes of the CITIZENS. -o TEKUBE OF OFFICE ACT.-The New York Herald declares that the amendment to tho tenure of office Act presented to Congress can only bo classed as nu insult to our form of Government. It says: "Tho Senate by passing it yields no point in its usurpation of power. Tho old Act may bo called an executive guillotine, and the amendment is tho knife which, raised scarcely out of sight, only awaits the touch of the executioners in the Senate to strike off the Presidential head which they have forced under it." lt continues: "Tho House of Representatives are neuret to tho people than the Senate. They feel the pulsations of the national heart quicker. They should, therefore, reject tho amend? ment offered by the Senate, and boldly aid tho Executive wo have elected. Mr. Hut 1er, clear-headed aud sagacious, stands bj the people, and tho telegraph informs Di that ho will only be contented with the re storatiou to General Grant of all the au thority of tho executive office. If, how ever, the House fail in its duty, let th< President voto tho amendment and mak< issuo immediately with the Senato for thi restoration of tho executive power. Th< people will support him in this contest; for despito the ring iufluenco, despite the de siro of the few to curtail tho many in con travention of our governmental system, de spite the power to which the Senato clings tho President can defeat them, for they can not afford in such a contest to wreck th Republican party by clinging to stolen pro per ty." The two volumes, by Queen Victoria upon the Highlands of Scotland, promise some timo ago, aro shortly to appear. The aro to contain original drawings, by th royal lady, of retainers of her Scottish ca? tie, each representing a member of ono c other of the famous clans of Scotland. Tb British aristocracy view with dislike the* curious "notions" of the sovereign, aud th professional critics begiu to think it tim they broko through tho courtly practice < praising everything she writes or revises. A FAMOUS PILL.-Tho following adve tisement is from a recent Now York pape "If you want a really pure, unsophisticatc family pill, buy Dr. Rumbolt's liver-eucoi raging, kiduey-persuading, gizzard-coaxinj silent perambulator, twenty-seven in a bo: This pill is as mild OS a poi. iamb, and i searching ns a suanll-tooth comb. It don go fooling about, but attends strictly business, and is us certain as an alar clock." Accordiug to the results of lato rece: deep sea soundings, it is announced that tl bottom of the sea, at great depths, is cove od by u continuous mass, extending ov miles in extent, of what may bo considen as ono single animal. 11 is thought to for tho lowest stage of animal life on tho gloh and is supposed to derivo its nourishme directly from tho mineral world, as in t caso of plants. The new animal has be baptized by the euphonious name of Bath bins. Personalities are a (langerons game play with Prentice. Thurlow Weed's paj: having ventured lo say that "the Louisvi Journal has a chip on its shoulder which dares any ono to knock off." Prentice : spouds: "Tho editor of tho New York Co merdai has a block on his shoulders whi ought to be knocked off." Tumipseed is tho name of a highly cn! vated and darkly colored legislator in Ge gia, who has actually introduced a bill ii that body "to provont marriageable femn from flirting." Tumipseed must have I faith of mustard seed to believe that sue i result can bo wrought by legislation. Boord of Equatiaation for Biohland Co. NOTICB totwreby given, that th?ABsawors of th ie C?u?t7'dk*e completed tta?tr ?s?essment rolls for the>e*r^??r Wbfab ar? left at tho Coun? ty Andi tor V.oHBo*, in th? Court House Square; where tho sano moy ba saan and examined by any person interested, at atty time between the hours of !) A. M. and a P. M. The Board of Equalization, consisting of the County Commissioners, County Treasurer and County Auditor, will meet at tho County Auditor's oilier, on WEDNESDAY, tho 81st instant, at 9 A. M., and proceed to equalize the assessments of this County, and will thon receive tho application of any person conceiving himself aggrieved. M. J. CALNAN, March 30 2 Anditor Richland County. NEW DRUG STOKE., 4S?3flm WE have opened our New Store ^i|J^yin Greenfield s Row, next door to T"T"T ttSLjg McKenzie's, with an entire new'????j Jmr%. Htock bf DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PER tsssT?* FUJI ERY, .Vc. Wo would bo happy to have our friends and customers continue the kind patronage hithorto be.-towed on us, and which wo still hope to merit, bv attention to business and reasonable charges. * GEIGER A MCGREGOR. March 28 fi_ MILLINERY. MRS. C. E. REED will open, on jA&SL^Lm Wednesday next, March 31, for in /.v?^St^ spection, the finest assortment of fcrgMsSffiP French, English and American L:i JSSKgES dies' HATS, BONNETS, FLOWER8 IWF^HM *.>*" RIBBONS, Ac. the Lest and ^ i J f l cheapest ever offered to tho Ladies ^?/Iii ?*' * ttU(* SlUrrou,,cli,18 Also, several cases of Ladies, Misses and Bu.o' tiATS ASH o?ra, from ?l> cents up. Hair Braids, Waterfalls, Curls, Switches, Coils, Rats, Ac. Country Merchants will lind it to their ad? vantage to giro mo a call, and see for themselves. Fresh arrivals evory day. Hats, Bonnets, Ac, by tho caso or dozen, will bo sold very low. ALSO, Bridal Wreaths and Veils of every description. Having first elana Milliners, wo arc preparoc to execute all orders with neatness and despatch. Main Street, Columbia, opposite Hopson a Sut phen's. March 28 Timo ARTHUR C. MOORE, A TrO RN EY A T LA W, COLUMBIA, ?. C. Office in Law Range. March 28 3 Desirable Residence for Sale. MA Lot, containing one-third of au acre, with a neat commodious DWELLING HOUSE, having an tip-stairs of five Rooms a Basement of live Rooms, Bathing-room with shower bath, all necessary out-buildings and it good repairs. Inquire at this office. March 28 Drop in at the Carolina House, /"^N Washington street, near Main, and nampli \J tho compounds dispensed there-genuin? liquors; no fund oil or damaging mixtures "Seeing ia believing,"'but tasting is the genuine test. R. BARKY, Proprietor. March 2S General Commission Business. CONSIGNMENTS OF PRODUCE. Orders for purchase of Merchandize. Shipments of Cotton, and GENERAL COM MISSION BUSINESS, solicited bv MARK E. COOPER, Main street. Best references given. March 21 3mo Com at ?B1.25 per Bushel. BUSHELS Primo CORN, at fl.2 iVVyU per Bushel at retail, and to orde at verv reduces prices, by car-load. For salo bv MarchlG _J. A T. R. AGNEW.' Executive Department. OFFICE OF COMPTBOLLEB-GENEBAL. COLUMBIA, S. C., March 1, 1869. POWWER owing been granted me by virtue ( an Act of tho General Assembly of Sont Carolina, ratified Februarv 24th, 1869, to lease tb SALUDA TURNPIKE ROAD, in Grecnvil! County, for the term of three years, sealed prone sals will bo received at this oftico until tho 2d da of APRIL next, at which time the contract will I given to tho highest responsible bidder, afti complying with the following conditions and n quirements: 1. A bond for ?3,000, payable to tho State i South Carolina, with approved security, cond tioncd for placing and keeping in good repair tl road. 2. Bonds or notes with approved security, pa; able half-yearly, for amouut of lease. Parties sending in proposals should accompar them with recommendations and statements as their responsibility, and known abilitv to comp with the contract. J. L. N?AGLE, March 10f Comptroller-General. E. W RICE,~ ATTOBNQK AT LAW AND SOLICITOB IN EQUITY, WILL FRATICE in the State and Uniti States Coarta. O?lce, Columbia, ?. O. March 0 bmo4* Planting Potatoes. pr rv BBLS. PINK-EYE PLANTING POTATE Ow just received and for sale by Janl4_ J. A Tl R. AGNEW. State South Carolma---B.icb.land Count j IN TBE COURT OF PROBATE. Bj William Hutton Wigg, Judge of Probate Richland County. WHEREAS, SAMUEL FAIR hath applied mo for letters of administration on t ostato of MARY E. HARSH, late of Richland, t ceased, These aro, therefor?, to cite and admonish and singular the kindred and creditors of the m deceased, to bo and appoar before mo, at a Coi of Probato for the enid County, to bo holden Columbia, on tho 6th day of April, 1869, at o'clock A. M., to show causo, if any, why tho si administration .should not bc granted. Given under my hand and tho seal of tho Cou this 23d day of March, A. D. 1869, and in 1 ninoty-third year of American independence. W. HUTSON WIGG. Judgo Probate Court, Richland County March 24 w State South Carolina-Richland Count; IN THE CO UR T OF I'RODA TE. Jig William Button Wing, Judge of Probate Richland County. WHEREAS, SAMUEL FAIR bath applied mc for letters of administration on ostato of FREDERICK H. BABSH, lato of Ri land, deceased, Theso aro, therefore, to cite and admonish and singular tho kindred and creditors of the s deceased, to bo and appear beforo me, at a Co of Probate for tho said County, to be holder Columbia, on tho Gth day of April, 18C9, at o'clock A. M., to show canso, if any, why the a administration should not bo granted. Given under my hand and seal of tho Court, t 23d day of March, A. D. J869, and lin ninctv-third year of American independence W. HUTSON WIOG, Judgo Probit? Court, Richland Count' March 24 * Cast Iron Wanted. ClIAULOTTK AND SOUTH CABOI.INA R. R. SlIOP COLUMBIA, S. C., March 16, 1869. THIS Compaiiy will pay $1 por 100 pounds, old CAST IBON, dollvcrod in lots of 100 or moro, at their Workshops in Columbia, o its agents alonar the line of road. March 17 +lmo T. D. KLINE, M I mmjBBitgm?Mimmimmmmmmmi, ii ?.II XI* O O A 1 lt? TYl & . -o Fita Cr.NT.s.-The price of a single copy of thq ffhonix Ut five cents; and news-boys are not authorized to charge- more than that antonin -o VELOCIPEDES, TOYS, FANCY ARTICLES, Sec. Mr. F. Von Santen, of Charleston, is, we believe, one of tho largest Southern dealers in the above line of goods; and thc famous velocipedes, the latest improvement in India rubber goods, and all the latest and most fashionable novelties, ns well as a largo ?nd first-rate supply of tho standard articles in his line may always be found at bis establishment, 229 King street. The principal points of the oppoueuts of "round dances" iu their denunciations, is that these dances admit of, or rather com? pel, too close coutnet of the lady and gen I tleman. Tho annexed, from tho New York Home Journal, will be interesting to all, whether or not they are "round" dancers: "The newest idea in waltzing insists that, instead of clasping the lady's hand, or oven her finger tips, the gentleman should beud his left arm nt about the same anglo with which a fashionable girl carries ber nnrn???!, the lady sunnnrting herself by placing he: hand against his arm, in tho hollow of the olbow. Thus ho carries her arouud deli cutely, without any of that contact whicl condemns the round dances. This mode it introduced by a singular sot of exclusives but its propriety must commend it to all." -o St. Maur, tho Ventriloquist, Prestidigi teur and Magician, gave another entertain ment last evening, to a very full audience which divided its time botweou applauding the evidences of his undoubted skill, anc laughing ut tho inimitable drollery which aocompauied all his performances. At first a majority of the delighted assemblage wen dispo&ed to bolievc that many of the trick: were accomplished through the agency o! a confederate; but when Monsieur St. Mau brought to tho stund ono of our well koo?"! thoroughly verdant friends from the saud hills to aid him, and, in his face, it was im possible to distingush anything else but tb most unmistakable incredulity, the "housi came down," to uso a technical expression in well deserved plaudits of St. Maur's skil and merit. Weare really pleased that our ex-reb? friend is achieving so nundi success in on city, and hope that ho will be greeted by a large a house to-night, as has favored hil heretofore. Zion Church, Richland.- Wardens-T. I Clarkson, Jr., Allen J. Green. Vestrymen Col. T. B. Clarkson, J. S. Hanahan, R. I Clarkson, George T. Wiekes, James Trun ble. Delegates to thc Diocesan Convention Col. T. B. Clarkson, George T. Wiekes, 1 H. Clarkson, J. S. Hanahan. MAGAZINE LITERATURE.-We are indebtt to the publisher, S. T. Taylor, Canal stree New York, for the April number of L Modenvell-devoted exclusively to fushio for ladies and children. In the prese number, head-gear is particularly attend to. The Little Corporal, published by Alfr L. Sewell ?fe Co., of Chicago, UL, is a pri which would gratify any little reader. T stories are instructivo and pleasantly toi The subscription prico is $1 per annum. DeinoresCs Young America looks brigl quaint, and saucy as ever, in a new color cover, that will set all tho childreu w with uelight. Among ita features aro a ki a puzzle picture, and lots of stories a charades. A "Resolve Club" is the lat editorial novelty, and each subscriber w joins it receives a badge. No wonder 1 children like Young America. Publish lat 838 Broadway, New York, $1.50 ] yoar. Send ten cents for n specimen. Appleton's Journal vf Literature, Scie and Art is the title of a new weekly, whi j "omitting ordinary nows and avoiding p tisau advocacy, both political and sectari will bo devoted to general literature, seien art and education, and to tho diffusion valuablo information upi n subjects of p lie importance." As Daniel Wedster e of the law, "the profession is greatly ero , ed, but there is always room up stairs;" ? it is quito safo to say of periodical lite ! turo that, though tho number of pnbl tious is infinite, a paper of so good a c as this promises to bo will find plenty room, and, indeed, a comparatively unoc pied field. In its literary contents, in illustration, and in its typography, journul is greatly superior to any other \ \ lished there of nn analogous class. As presentation of a serial by a distingu?s novelist is uow regarded as imperatively ! cessary in periodicals, tho Appletons Victor Hugo, presont a writer whoso st? ing with tho American public is seconi none other living. Tho largo cartoon il i rat ive of the drivo in tho Central Park happily conceived pictnrc, and a better i outed wood engrav; than any papor, cept tho London Illustrated JVeir.s, ever nished to its subscribers. Wo havo rece a copy from Messrs. Duffie Sr Chapman. A lot of cards and bill bead, paper baB just been received at the Phamix office something now and pretty. Also a lot of "auction car^B"T^wbicb! will bo printed at oxtcadrdinar?y low price?. --o--i Thomas J. LaM?tte, Esq., has been ap? pointed by Hon. George S. Bryau Assignee in Bankruptcy for Bichland County, under certain circumstauoes, in compliance with tho petition of the members of the Colum? bia bar. -o EPISCOPAL ELECTIONS-EASTER MOND?T. Trinity Church, Columbia.-Church Wardens Dr. M. LaBordo, A. R. Taylor. Vestry I me?-Gen. J. S. Preston, Gou. Wade Hampton, Dr. R. W. Gibbes, Dr. William Reynolds, Col. A. C. Haskell, Col. J. B. Pal mer, Thomas Taylor, J. P. Thomas, E. H. Heiuitsh. Thos. E. Gregg, Thof. Davis, Dr. E. B. Smith, M. B. Gulick, Clark Waring, C. J. Iredcll. Delegales io Diocesan Convention-Dr. Wm. Reynoldu, Col. J. B. Palmer, E. H. Heinitsh, John Preston. Alternates-J. P. Thomas, Dr. R. W. Gibbes, Gen. A. C. Haskell, Thomas E. Gregg. -o NEW ADVKKTISEMENTS.-Special attention is called to the following advertisements, published for the first time this tnoruibg: Mrs. McCormick-Millinery. Official-Important Acts. Dr. S. Fair-Cottage to Rout. Meeting Stockholders Blue B. Railroad. Jacob Levin-Brood Mare at Auction. -o AMERICAN HOUSE REFECTORY AND LUNCH ROOM is an excellent institution for those whose stay in Boston will not admit dining at the table d'hote. This is but one of the many conveniences furnished the traveling public M31 -o ST. MAUR'S Soiree seats can be reserved at Bryan it McCarter's, during the day, with? out extra charge. Admission 50 cents; children under twelve, 25. M28 -o PLANTATION BITTERS oro especially recom? mended to Clergymen, Public Speakers and persons of literary habits and sedentary life, who reqaire clear mental faculties, which can only be obtained by a relish for food, aud a perfect digestion. Delicate Females uro certain to find in these Bitters health and strength. , MAGNOLIA WATER.-Superior to the best imported Gorman Cologne, and sold at half tho prioe. M27+lf3 -o ILLS THAT FLESH IS HEIR To.-Scrofula or King's Evil, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Swellings of tho Glands and Joints, Erup? tion of the Skin, Secondary Syphilis with all its train of evils, Impure Blood, Female Diseases, Low Spirits, Liver Compla?t, Nervousness, ?fcc, Ac, fall to the lot .>! mankind. But, happily, they have their antidote. DR. TUTT'S SARSAPARILLA and QUEEN'S DELIGHT possess tho qualities to expel thom from the system, restore perfect health, and produce happiness, where all was misery. M27 6 -o BEAUTY.-How to secure a clear, smooth, beautiful, healthy skin, is the desire of all,' and this is within the reach of all. The skin becomes discolored, rough, eruptive, by the virulent, uuhealthy condition of tho excretions and insensible perspiration-tL'.t is, secreted by its functions, and expelled, through its pores. Tho skin is ono of the chief outlets for tho 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, either simple or malignant, ac cordiug to tho condition of the perspiration and humors secreted by the akin. Now, the application of cosmetics only hide these defects, and increase the irritant condition of the skin. Use Heinitsh's Queen's De? light, and it will be found a perfect remedy for these disorders. M24 -o AFFAIRS IN CUHA.-Captain T. K. Buck, of the schooner W. H. Steelo, which ar? rived from Baracoa, Coba, Sunday evening, roports o*Cijthing quiet at that place, and the disappearance of all the insurgent forces from tho surrounding country. The negroes ore all at work, and apparency satisfied, and confidence seems restored in commercial circles. He reports that a large number of vessels, from different parts of the United Statos, have arrived for products of tho island.-Charleston Courier, 30th. The negro, Needham Brown, murderer of a little white girl in Dooly County, was taken from jail, on Wednesday night, by a party of unknown men and hnng. The negroes of tho County, who were as deeply enraged as tho whites, were clamorous for his deliverance to thom, in order that they might, burn him, but their wish was over ruled, and he was hung instead. A difficulty occurred at Kioto, Japan, between tho followers of Sateuina and Choisa. It was reported that several streets wore set on fire, and tho flames roached tho palace of the Mikado, who lied to Osaka. Tho reported assassination of the Governor of Osaka originated in tho faot that a high official was murdered there. The Atlanta people broko ground on the Air-lino Railroad, ono day last week, com? mencing near the old rolling-mill. There wero no spades or shovels used on the occa? sion-cork-screws wore the only imple? ments. The number of colored applicants foi office is constantly increasing. We hear ol them in pursuit of places in tho diplomatic service, in the revenue pervice, and in thc Post Office Dopartment.