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? , COLUMBIA,^ .a, rVednestay Morning, April 7. 1869. The Ro?d to W?f?lt|a> Three roads lie open to the y oath ol the preaeut day, by any of which ho may hope to reach that glittering prize which seems to bo the object and end of .all men's exer? tions, and of few men's attainment. To be great, to be honest, to be high among those who guide the destinies of nations, are the aspirations aud duy-dVearas of but few ambi? tious spirits; the vast m ul tit mic of the chil? dren of Adam, crave to be rioh, and to satisfy that craving, risk soul aud body. Tho desire, within due bounds, is notblatneable, when the means used aro those sanctioned by the laws of God and mau ; and the youth standing on tho threshold of activo life is justified in selecting that which he considers to be the shortest and surest path to the objeot of all men's desires-whether it be an honestly gained competency, or tho more ambitious desire of rivaling the famed wealth of a Rothschild, Astor or Stewart. Tho three roads aro those of agriculture, commerce and mechanical pursuits. Of the latter we shall not speak, for the conviction is foroed npon every intelligent man, that that class of our Southern people whose in? telligence, eduoation aud connections, would give them superior advantages as practical mechanics, will not make tho per? sonal sacrifices that are absolutely necessary to learn a trade. The professions aro over? stocked, while tho respectable and in man} cases lucrativo situations in our railroads, factories and cotton-mills, are and must bc filled by men from the North and from Eu? rope, who were not too proud to servo ar apprenticeship which, for three or foui years labor, insures alife-long independence It is to be lamented, that a to-be respected bot nt the same time mistaken pride, close: to our uni ar ally clear-headed people, tha avenue through whioh Watts, Arkwright, Stephenson, Peel and many others, woi their way from poverty and obsourity, t< wealth and world-wide distinction. Wt speak of commerce in a limited sense as confined to that large, intelligent and in fluential class, who Uro by retailing th goods manufactured by others, and to whoo the great majority of our young men lool for employment. To be a book-keeper clerk, salesman, or any other employmen that excludes manual labor, seems to b the only object of their ambition; and ii hopes of this species of work, they wi! linger about our cities and towns for months and if they are fortunate enough to sucoeei in procuring it, not one in ten receives salary more than equal to a laborer's weeklj earnings, and with the inadequate remunere tion are, unlike him, obliged to maintaii the dress and appearance of a man c means. Even, as the Portsmouth Journt pertinently and truthfully asserts, if the succeed in establishing themselves in bus ness, they are at the meroy of every linar cial crisis. No industry, no foresight, ca secure them from the crash brought oa b the reckless speculation of the mouied ci clcs of the great centres of trade But how different are the prospects of tl farmer? Financial panics have no terror f< him; his industry cannot be thrown awe nor his capital lost, for it is invested in bank that cannot fail; for He that create the world has declared, that whilo earl endureth, seed-time and harvest shall n fail. Even a partial failure of his crops wi generally enhance tho value of what saved. HU annual savings may not equ those of a successful merchant, but tin are sure, and cannot, with common pr dence, be swept away by those periodic crises which convulso tho commerci world, at least onco in every quarter ol century. Health and peace of mind are i mates of his dwelling; socially, pecuniar: and politically independent, he is one of class that may be relied on, in the worst times, to show a bright example of pub spirit and private virtue, that will roso the republio from the corruption and lice tionsness of demagoguoism. There are many instances on record persons disposing of their homesteads rahte funds to embark in merchandize but a year's experience generally convint them that they committed a capital er when they left what they understood, venture upon the quicksands of trade a speculation. These crude hints aro thro out for the consideration of those young u wir are idly waiting for "something to ti np. " Let them take off their coats and ti up tho soil; it will amply repay them in til Remember, when you stand on your c land, you aro a unit lu aocioty; but as cl or employee in a city, yon are only a oipl nothing in yourselves, bat giving valuo tho unit that employs you. Tho assessed valuo of tho personal J real property in Charleston County reach tho sum of about $45,000,000. GOOD NBWS YOB GONFBDBHATE PBISON ??K^Mr?* Daniel G. Kume, of Chlokgbr] lil., pub Huh 03 au advertise-mont udd reused to those Confed?rate soldiers who wore prisoners of war at Camp Douglas, Chicago, 111., orto the friends of sqch soldiers who were deprived of all or a portion of their money or property under the plea of forfei? ture or otherwise. He states they will hear something to their advantage by addressing him, P. O. Box 0,807, Chicago, 111. -o BiiuTAii AFFAIR.-A Havana despatch says tho British Counsul has sent ber Bri? tannic Majesty's steamer Heron to Caibar ien to investigate the affair of the British schooner Jeff. Davis. This vessel was cap? tured in the old Bahama channel and brought into Baiborion, because she had on board ns passengers five Cubans, wbito and colored, who were endeavoring to reach Nassau. On arriving, tho passengers wero at once brought on shore and their landing was soon known. Two of them, Francisco M. Jiminez and Fafael Palero, were persons of standing and wealth. They were surround? ed by a mob of volunteers, and, ia tho pre? sence of the women and children of their own familios, wero taken from the guard of marines who had thom in charge and put to doath in the streets, under a promis? cuous attack with guns, pistols, bayonets and kui ves. Even after they wero dead, tho volunteers amused themselves by sticking their bayonets into tho lifeless bodies. When tired of this bloody pastime they searched the bodies, and finding a bag full of ounces, greeted tho discovery with cries of ...Pira Espa?a!'' Tho culy entre of theso two victims was merely that o' try? ing to escape from boiug sent to the ii ?an 1 of Fernaudo Po, which has fallen to th? ~>t of all Cubans of any stnuding. The \_ -p taiu and crew of the Jeff. Davis are still in prison at Caibarien. The British Consul is expectiug a fleet of several vessels, which have been ordered to cruise in the Bahama waters. On tho same day two Cubans were shot at Caibarien for being bearers of rebel correspondence. -o The Philadelphia Bulletin says : "Strange as Twitchell's statement may appear, it is corroborated in some degree by the conduct of Mrs. Twitchell, who has for some time past ceased her visits to her husband, and is said to have expressed great anxiety that tho reporters should be excluded from the soeno of his execution. We are informed that the accused murderess left tho city at an early hour this morning, in anticipation of her husband's confession." lu Bankruptcy. In the District Conrt of tho United States for tho District of South Carolina. At Columbia, the Gth day of April, A. J). 1869. THE undersigned hereby gives notice of his ap? pointment as Assignee of JOHN A. M YE Kt*, of Columbia, County of ltichlantl, and Htate of South Carolina, within tho said District, who has been adjudged a Dankrupt, upon Ids own petition, by tho District Court of tho said District. ??April 7 w? TH08. J. LAMOTTE, Assignee In Bankruptcy. In tho District Court of tho United States for tho District of South Carolina. At Columbia, the Gth day of April, A. D. 1869. THE undersigned hereby gives notice of his ap? pointment as Assignee of JOEL W. BUBER, of Columbia, County of Richland, and State of ! South Carolina, within tho said District, who baa been adjudged a bankrupt, upon hia own petition, bv tho District Court of tho said District. April 7 w3_ THOS. J. LAMOTTE, Assignee._ Cow Feed. A f\ BAGS Good WHEAT BRAN, for salo low, 4fcU at CANTWELL'S, April 7 1 Corner opposite Court House. For Sale or Bent. MA HOUSE and LOT, on the corner of Plain and Marion streets, only two squares from Main street. Ono of tho best locations in tho city for a roaidence. Tho Lot is 208 feet front. It will make fonr good Building Lots. Inquire at April7 mthi* THIS OFFICE. In the Supreme Court. COLUMBIA, April 6 1869. CASES on tho Docket, involving tho Validity of CONTRACTS for tho salo of 81avee, will be heard on tho 21ST INSTANT, and taken up to? gether. This order ia subject to exception by counsel in? terested. By ordor of the Court. ALBERT M. BOOZER, April 7 1 Clerk Supreme Court. VIOLIN AND GUITAR STRINGS. m^^A. THE REAL CREMONA. These JS^^s STRINGS aro justly celebrated for VaigT^WVbcir durability, purity and cloar, V?^A.^*dweet tone. ALSO, A full assortment or Violincello STRINGS; a variety of Violin BOWS; Bow-Hair, Screws, Tail Boards, Bridges, Rosin, ?c., just received, at Apr? 2t2mo E. POLLARD'S. A choice lot Spring Bress Goods AND Dress Trimmings, BUTTONS, LACES, RIBBONS, LADIES* SILK TIES, (NEW STYLE,) AT.30, A THOUSAND OTHER CHOICE ARTI? CLES FOR THE LADIES. All will bo sold LOW FOR CASH, by C. F. JACKSON. Desirable Residence for Sale. MA Lot, containing one-third of an acre, with a neat commodious DWELLING HOUSE, having an np-stairs of five Rooms, a Basement of tivo Rooms, Bathing-room with shower bath, all necessary out-buildings and in good repair*. Inquire at_ this office._March_38 Corn, Bacon and Flour. 2?\?\?\ BUSHELS CORN. .UUU 20.000 POUNDS BACON. BBLS. FLOUR, And other goods as LOW as thoy CAN BE BOUGHT, by April 8 FISHER, LOWRANCE A FISHER. The Danen Canal Treaty baa boan reject? ed by the Colombian Senate by a largo majority, on tho following grounds : "First, that it does not sufficiently guarantee the i aovoroignty of Colombia ; second, that the pecuniary advantages to Colombia! are not Bulliciont ; third, that the works should accrue to Colombia at the end of one bun - 1 dred years, whether the constructora havo j received pay for them or not." Daddy Cain pitches heavily into Mr. Senator Corbin, and asserts that he made usc of non timon ts with reference to the peo? ple of Charleston, which were not only very nu-Senator-likc, but inhuman. Ex-President A. O. Andrews, of the Char? leston Chamber of Commerce, has been pre? sented with a service of plato, "as a token of tho respect and uiieetion of its members." Eichland Lodge No. 39, A. F. M. A A REGULAR COMMUNICATION OF <f#%rlUohIaod Lodge, No. 3!>, A. F. M., will bo /Wiold, itt Masonic Hall. THIS EVENING, at 8 o'clock. liv order of the V. M. April 7 1" ?. C. PE1XOTTO. Sec'y. Building and Loan Association. AMEETING of Ibo Shareholders of tho Build? ing and Loan Association will bo held THIS [Wednesday] EVENING, April 7, in thc City Council Chamber, at half-past 7 o'clock. PersonB wishing to subscribo will call at once, beforo tho books are closed. Subscription book at FISHER & IIEINITSH'S April 7 Drug Store. State South Carolina-Richland Oonnty. IX TUE COU ?IT OF PROBATE. Dy William Hutton Winy, .Jud-jc of Proh'Uc in Ilidiland County. WHEREAS, J. D. F. LEVER hath applied to me for letters of administration on the ostatc of JACOB GRAD1CK, lato of Richland, de? ceased, These are, therefore, to cito and admonish nil and singular thc kindred and creditors of tho said deceased, to bo and appear before me, at a Court of Probate for the said Oonnty, to bo holden at Columbia, ou tho 20th day of April, IRC'.), at 10 o'clock A. M., to show caupe, if any, why tho said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and tho seal of tho Court, this Gth day of April, A. D. 1869, and in tho ninety-third vear of American independence. W. HUTSON WIGG, Judge Probate Court, Richland County. April 7 w2 _^rxi _^ Trade Mark Trade Mark ,--, Sterling. Silver. Plate. ^J****1****^ Gorham Manufacturing Company, rHO VJDEXCE, Ii. I., STERLING SILVER WARE AND NICKEL SILVER PLATED WARE. Orders received from the trude only, but these goods may be obtained from respectable dealers everywhere. April 8 Hay ! Hay ! ! 7pf BALES Prime HAY, just received and of ?) fered low, for cash. Apply to _April G 3 _ ?ACOBJd?VIX. For Rent. -g? THAT Largo and Desirable RESIDENCE, gjj| with fine gardens attached, corner of Gervais aud Bull streets. For particulars, inquire of DH. JOHN LYNCH, Or, at this^office._ April C Gas Light Bills. CONSUMERS will please attend to the payment of their BILLS for tho month of MARCH, at my office, corner of Plain and Aesemblv strecta, without delay. JACOB LEVIN, April 6 8 Secretary Gas Company. The Southern Guardian. THE publication of this journal will be resumed on or about the first of MAY, proximo. Editors of newspapers, throughout the State, will please extend this notice. Terms, Ac., made known in a few days. April 6_C^ P. PELHAM._ NEW GOODS AT R. C. SHIVER'S. WHITE HERNANI, two yards wide, very fino. Just opened. WHITE TAM ARTIN E, two yards wide, for Shawls or Dresses. WHITE ORENADINE DE FER, two yards wide, for Shawls and Dresses. BLACK HERNANI, two yards wido, for Shawls and Dresses. BLACK TAMARTINE. two yards wido, for Shawls and Ladies' Dresses. BLACK GRENADINE DEFER, two yards wide, just opened. BLACK FLORENTINE, tinglo width, boautiful article. BLACK CRAPE DE ESPAGNE, fino to sublime quality. PLAIN COLORED SILK, in variety, just re? ceived. PLAIN BLACK SILKS, cheap to sublime qua litv. PARASOLS, Plain Black, Plain White, and groat variety of colors. WHITE FRENCH MERINO, superior quality, just received. EMBBOIDERED HANDKERCHIEFS, in great variety. SILK SPOT LACES, new etylo and boautiful co? lors, for Ladios, Misses and Children's Drosses. BLACK BOMBAZINES, super to sublimo qua? lify. HEM-STITCHED HANDKERCHIEFS, Plain White, Rlack Borders, Colored Borders. MARSEILLES QUILTS, all sizes, very cheap. SILK FANS, in great varioty. i WHITE MARSEILLES, for Ladies' Dresses, very handsome. mAPE TRIMMINGS, Narrow, Medium and JL Wido. RUFFLING8-Coventry, Imporial and Spiral. LACE COLLARS, in great variety, cheap. (^RAPE VEILS, Medium, Largo, and Extra J Large. Ct ASH RIBBON-Whito, Black, Blue, Pink, O Green, Ac. IjHiENCH CORSETS, thc best Whalo-bouo and JL most perfect Shaoua. April fi ___ B. 0. SHIVER. Furniture and Undertaking. THE undersigned having a lino HEARSE, with a supply of COFFINS always ou hand, and tho very best of material, will attend promptly to all calls in tho mulei taking lino, and is confldont that he will give satisfaction. lI('?SmE5B^. lias, also, a largo assortment HIHSBD FURNITURE, which will besohl at^^^^^^ reasonable ratCB. JEROME FAGAN, Main street, second door from Washington. April 1 3mo GREAT BARGAINS IN LADTES' LINEN FANCY EMBROIDERED AMD LACE COLLARS. AT April 3 O. F. JACKSON'S. H. W RICE, ATTOBMKV AT LAW AND SOLICITOU IN EQUITY, WILL PRATICE in tho Stato and United States Courts. Office, Colombia, ti. 0. March 0 bmol* ^ o o GL 1..- .Z.t o sots, -o EASTKB EIJECTIONH-SI. John's Church, Richland-For Wardens-Dr. W. Weston, Mr. Robert Adams. Vestrymen-J. P. Adams, P. G. Chappell, W. W. White, T. Weston, Col. W. Adams, Jae. Shoolbred. -o Hon. C. D. Melton has been appointed temporary Judge of the Supremo Court, in tho caso of Butler rs. Cosgrove, rice Judge Willard, disqualified. -o A pair of woll-broko goats, together with : a wagon und harness, aro offered for sale I tho owner hoing ubout to remove from Co lumbla. Anj* parent desirous of gratifying a little shaver-or half a dozen of them - can obtain all necessary information by ap? plying at this office. AoRt??xTCRAii JOURNALS.-The Southam Cultivator, for April, is at hand, and its cou tents aro very interesting. Messrs. Wm. Sc W. L, Jones, At hons, Qa., aro the pub? lishers. Tho well-earned reputation of the Caro Una Fanner is fully sustained in the appear ance and contents of tho April number, just received. Every farmer and plauter in fbi South will do himsolf a service by scuding ?2.00 for a year'? subscription to this just! j popular unigazino. Address Wm. H. Ber ! nurd, Wilmington, X. C. Specimen copie! I sent free. j SUPREME COURT-Thursday, April C. The Court mot. this day at 10 A. M. Pre sent-Cbiof Justice Moses and Associ?t Justice Willard. The docket was tnken U] and the call of eases from the First Circui commenced. H. D. Lesesne, Executor, and Adele F Allston, Executrix, es. Benjamin Allston j Appeal abandoned. ! Warren Kinsman ads. V. D. V. Austin Continued. John Grey ads. Robert Hun ter. Struck off. N. A. Pratt vs. Charlott j Kelsey et uL Appeal abandoned. A. B. Jni >is ads. A. Betancoort. Struck off. G. I W. Wotzell ads. William Stratton. StrucJ off. It was ordered that cases on the dockel involving the validity of contracts for th sale of slaves, be heard on the 21st inst, and taken up together. The Court adjourned at 12 M., to meet tc morrow, (Wednesday.) at 10 A. M. -o LORD BYRON AND THE COUNTESS GUIC CIOU.-Wo have received from Messrs Bryan k McCarter, a copy of a work whic has excited considerable attention in th old world-"My Recollections of Lord B; ron and those of Witnesses of His Life" republished in New York, by Messrs. Ha per Sc Brothers. The most that can be sui of these recollections aro that they endo Lord Byron with attributes whioh few or r mortal mea ever possessed. But the: exaggerations can be readily excused, wh? one reflects, that between the ostensible ai thor and the subject there existed at one tin an affection which, if not hallowed by rel gion, was yet possessed of groat strength a bond, in fact, which left its marks indo bly graven upon tho heart of the Counte Gniccioli long after Byron was dead, ai even long after ago had tamed "tho hoy-d: in tho blood." But if, ignoring tho enth siasm with which tho great poet is ma unnaturally perfect, is looked upon tl work solely as a literary production, i cannot fairly deny its merits or refuse accord it the praise it justly deserves-it a graphic, brilliant defence of Lord Byre As a literary composition it is written wi all the easo and olegance characteristic Lamartine. Everything that relates to t amours of the poet is referred to with gr< delicacy, while no opportunity is lost making the most of every good or virtue act he performed. Tho book broa< bints, with that comical but not unnata display of self-appreciation characteristic many women, and perhaps of a large r jority of the sex, that the poet nevar tn loved a woman until he met Madame G There is something charmingly refreshi in this conceit, for the fact is notori? that Lord Byron was incapable of constai in his affections for the gentler sex. Hi ever, the work will bo perused with intel by ail admirers of the poet. -o OUR JOB OFFICE.-The P/uenix Job Of is now prepared to oxecuto every manne: print inf,', from visiting and business co to pamphlets and books. With ample : toriul and first-class workmen, satisfactio guaranteed to all at New York prices, our work does not como up to contract, maka no charge. With this understandi our business meu can have no excuse to s their job work North, when it can bo d at home. -o CASH.-Our terms aro strictly cash exceptions. If an advertisement is to inserted, baud over the money; if n pap? subscribed for, the money must accomp the order-otherwise no attention wil paid to thom. This rule will be adhered r Perrons wMhier ?? ' v?timc* thertaelrwr*" with the "Agricultural Society of Richland Oonnty," will find a roll at Dr. Miot's drug store. --o The concert giren last night, by Master Ferdinand Corri, was, in the character of the audience who attended, u. glowing tri? bute to his undoubted musical genius, but we four it failed to prove a pecuniary suc? cess. We regret this deeply, because, if we I are not misinformed, the young * Maestro could illy afford at this stage of bis profes? sional education to meet with a disappoint? ment of this kind, uThis own homo; and we regret it for nn additional nud, perhaps, j selfish reason , and that ie, that our citizens, ! who uro universally known us liberal pa i frons of the fino arts aud accomplishments of life, failed to do themselves justice on this occasion. Master Carri must not be discouraged, however. There may have been many causes unknown to the public why tho concert failed to attract such au audience as it deserved.. For this he must mako ullowanco and re? serve to himself the satisfaction of kuowing that thoso who were present went away moro than gratified at the entertainment, and looking forward to the day when ho will receive his just meed of praise in a larger sphere of professional diaplay. The programme was well selected and j faithfully rendered, and where there is so J much to praise, wo hardly know "now to , choose any one feature for special praise; but trusting to tho expressed commenda? tion of thc audience, we should say that Vieuxtemps' "Last Rose of Summer" struck the most sympathetic chord of Master Car? ri's listeners. In this piece, his execution was not only fine, but brilliant, and tho delicacy with which the variations to Mm ever popular melody were delivered, gave promise that the bow in his hands, with study and practice, would become as great a power as it was in those of the com? poser himself, or Ole Bull. The piano in? terludes of Madame Carri were very accep? table, and the trio rendition of Arditi's "Ilma Waltz," by mother and son, aided on the viola by Prof. Koepper, was londly applauded. In Master Carri, we find con? spicuous evidences of great mnsioal genios, and we hope that a futuro of brilliancy and fame will crown the lad. -o MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.-The following are the hours for opening and closing mails: During the week from. .8>? A. M. to 6 P. M. On Sundays from.6 to 7 P. M. OHABTiEBTQN AND WESTERN MAILS. Opens at_5 P. M. Closes at.. 8>? P. M. CHARLESTON NIGHT MAIL. Opens at. .8.h? A. M. Closes at. .4}?.; P. M. GREENVILLE MALL. Opens at.. 5 P. M. Closes at..8>? P. M. NORTHERN MAIL. Opens at. .2 P. M. Closes at. 12)4 P. M. -o A lot of cards and bill head paper has just been received at the Phonix office something new and pretty. Also a lot of "auction cards"-which will be printed at extraordinarily low prices. -o A few copies of the "Sack and Destruc? tion of Columbia" can be obtained at the Phonix office Price twenty-five cents. -o NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special attention is called to the following advertisements, published for tho first time this morning: A. M. Boozer- Supreme Court Notice. Thos. J. LaMotte-Assignee Notices. P. Cantwell-Cow Feed. D. C. Peixotto & Son-Auotion Sale. For Sale or Rent-Apply at this Office. Gorham Manufacturing Company. W. H. Wigg-Citation. Meeting Richland Lodge. Douglas J. Auld-Assignee'a Sale. Acts Passed by the Legislature. -o The excellent menu of the AMERICAN HOUSE, Boston, commends itself to the traveler. The location is unsurpassed for parties either on business or pleasure, and its accommodations unequaled. A6 -o-i MOTHERS, DB ADVISED.-Always keep a bottle of DR. TOTT'S CELEBRATED EXPEC? TORANT in the house. It is a certain and pleasant cure for Croup, Coughs, Colds, Sec. It is agreeable to the taste, and ohildren take it readily. Go to your Druggist and get it at once, it may s .ve the life of your little one. A3 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, unhealthy oondition of the excretions and insensible perspiration-that is secreted by its functions, and expelled through ita pores. The skin is one of the chief outlots for tho expulsion of tho hu? mors or elements that the absorbent vessels reject, to nourish and sustain tho blood; lience, these irritant humors poison the delicato skin, and we have Pimples, Blotch? es, Sores, either simple or malignant, ac? cording to the condition of the perspiration and humors secreted by the skin. Now, tho application of cosmetios only hide these defeote, 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