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COLUMBIA, S. C. Wednesday Mornin?, April 28. 1869. V.V.t wiih EiigUlBd. It does look now as if tbe radicals, with their President, were bent upon involving us in a war with England. Their leaders, the Newark (N. J.) Journal declares, aro very ignorant men, and intoxicated with their suc? cess in subduing the South, they are in no fit mood to measure the dangers and diffi? culties of snch a contest. If the idea has or does Beize them, that their party power needs snch a war to sustain it by seducing tho Irish vote, they wiil not oount the cost, and cannot estimate the result. England, that is tho present middle class governing power, does fear us, because it fears taxa? tion, and injury and foss to its commerce; but then England has a proud and brave population, and if forced into a conflict, will fight without gloves. Indeed, a war now with England might end in tho down? fall of that monarchy, and in the disinte? gration of the United States into two or moro governments. Such a result to either would be deplorable; and yet our present short-sighted rulers, who never Btop to oount the cost, only look to maintenance of party power, and ore blind to tho dangers of such a contest. Motley, who has been selected as Minister to England, is a vain and utterly unpractical man. "Whatever he may be as zn historian, his political lucu? brations during our war, and while the last canvass was pending, made clearly manifest that he had nothing nf th? statesman about him. He is just the man, by his preten? tious folly, to involve the country and arraj the feelings of all England against us, Sumner's speech, with its errors of law auc fact, can only serve to irritate, while hit conclusion as to a proper remedy is lame and impotent. It is very clear that Eng land has done with propositions. If then are any to be made ia the future, they mus como from us. As the Thunderer says: "I is a great thing to feel ourselves demonstra bly in tho right. This country has gono ti the extreme of concession in tho matter o the Alabama claims." As Lord Stanley toll his countrymen at the Glasgow banquel ''There has never been any question on ou side of offering reparation for wilful and ir tentional wrong, because we do not admit and wo have no right to admit, that an such wrong was ever committed by us. This being the temper of the leading jon nal and the leading statesman of Englan( it is easy to see that such spirit as tin which appears to animate the press and tl party in power ou this side of the Atlanti will be entertained with patience even I the present English Government. TL press and people of that country will pref war infinitely to submission to such d mauds as we have to make-demands whi< they do not hesitate to stigmatize as ins lent and aggressive. -o THE COI AM HIV F LIMMEN-THE [CHAKLI TON DAILY NEWS AND THE PHOENIX.-O attention was accidentally drawn, yesterdii to a paragraph in the Charleston Dai News, of Friday last, from which we ma the following extract: "As will bo seen by the following pal graph, the Columbia Phoenix cannot spe of tho parade of the fire department withe sneering at Charleston hospitality a Charleston fair-dealing. Tho writer, wi ever he may be, knows as little of Chariest as ho docs of tho spirit of the Columbia iii mon, and is evidently oblivious of the d Unction between confidence and brass, ll paney and sense." Then follows a paragraph from tho Pl nix of the day previous, which is tho oe Bion of this splenetic commentary, n which was intended by the writer as ni pleasantry. If in this we failed, a chari bio brother of the press would have forgii the deficiency of humor, andnotmaliciou perverted tho meaning, as tho Newshas do -o-? THOSE WHOM THE PEOPLE IIEJECTEU Tho Washington correspondent of tho > York Tribune refers with confessed morl cation to the fact that "nearly every rad member of tho fortieth Congress who foi to get into the forty-first, has been provi with un office by Grant." The Presid has seemed to seek out, for especial fu and reward, the aspirants tried by tho ] plo and rejected by them. -o Edmonia Lewis, the colored sculptres in straitened circumstances in Borne, ? the Tribune. Why doosn't the Government give hoi order? What do you think of an allegoi statuo of the Freedmen's Bureau? or fifteenth amendment? -o ELECTION IN MARION.-A corresponde! the Charleston News writes that tho rad made the election of officers for Ma Township a party question, contrary t<i wishes and advico of all prudent mon. radicals were, however, routed, the whi conservative party electing their ei ticket. This is good news indeed. The Chorlnston papers, of yesterday, contain long accounts of tho reception of the visiting firemen. The Palmetto and Georgia bo?- t?cro sst ?t Branchville by delegations from tbreo of the companies, and President George Tapper, of the Phoe? nix, addressed them as follows: BK OTU ER FIREMEN OF AUGUSTA AND CO LUMRIA: It is my gratifying privilege to ex? tend to yon a most hearty and fraternal welcome. I extend it in the name of the "Washington," "German" und "Pheonix" Fire Engine Companies-in tho name of the venerable Fire Department of this city, and in the nnmo of the good people of Charleston, who are proud to reoeive you. We aro, one and nil, at your service, and the "Old City by the Sea" asks you to par? take of her hospitality without reserve. There will be friendly contests and plea? sant rivalries between us; but I am sure that nothing will interrupt the cordial feeling which exists betwoeu our respectivo depart? ments. We, as companions, will be emulous only as to who shall serve you best. We wish to plant in your hearts a beautiful little oasis to the memories of tho past, and to sprinkle it with the dew-drops of our social convivi? alities, so that your visit will draw closer together two neighboring people, who have always been ono in their sufferings, their friendships and their sympathies. The Palmettocs were quartered with the Washingtons. -o The following letter will be rend with pleasure by all interested in the agricultural and mineral development of tho State: WASHINGTON, D. C., April 23, 18G9. ./. TF". Parker, Esq., President oj Richland Agricultural Society, Columbia, S. C. DEAR SIR: I acknowledge, with great satisfaction, your kind invitation, in behalf of your society, to bo present at tho or? ganization of your proposed State Agricul? tural Society. It would give mo great Kleasuro to participate ia your counsels, ut the pressure of official duties will render it. impossible cn the present occasion. I am gratified at tho ouergetio amd deter? mined effort of your peoplo to riso above discouragement, surmount obstacles to sue ccssful enterprise, and take au activo part in advancing tho interests of progressive agriculture in your State. I believe you see tho necessity, in common with advanced agriculturists of every portion of this broad laud, of improved implements, deeper and better culture, systematic rotation, and diversity of production; and that you will enter with spirit tho noblo competition for precedence in all these means of improve? ment. I feel tho deepest interest in the speedy recuperation of your sectioa in all the ele? ments of material prosperity and in its full measure of production. I am anxious to seo aa much cotton produced as in 18G0, and u ten-fold greater quantity of other products; but I do not wish to seo an in? crease of cotton at tho expense of these products. You should pr?vido a full sup? ply of farm animals, cereals and fruits, and much of your cotton should be scut away in the shape of yarns and coarse goods; and immense quantities of fruits and vegetables should be shipped to Northern markets. Your resources iu marls and mineral phosphates will render you independent of l'oru in respect to fertilizers, and your genial climate will give you advantages in varied and profitable production equivalent to millions of money annually. Wishing yon success iu the important business of your meeting, and a career of honor and usefulness for your projected so ciety, I am, very respectfully, HOltACE CAPRON, Commissioner. P. S.-I also send to your address ten copies of tho annual report for 1867, and ton copies of the monthly, beginning with January, 18G9, for distribution to those in? terested in agriculture, at your discretion ; tho latter to bo sent regularly as issued dnriog the year. -o FOI'HTEEN-AND-A-HAEP A DAY. -According io tho Abbeville Press, tho following offices of "honor and trust" are held by a colored man, Hutson J. Lomax, who may bo a very fair carpenter, but who has neither native intelligence nor tho commonest education. Wo add the rates of pay: 1. Member of tho House of Representatives from Abbeville, and chairman of tho delegation, pay $6.00 a day and mileage. 2. County School Com? missioner, pay Si.Ol) a day and mileage. 3. Census Taker, pay, wo believe, $1.50 a day. 4. Commissioner of Elections, to be held in May, pay $;5.00 a day-total, -1 offices and $14 59 a day and mileage 1 ! ! Figures are moro eloquent than words. -o SECRET MISSION TOCUUA.-The President, it is stated, has sent a certain gentleman, whoso nnmo cannot bo divulged at present, to Cuba on a secret mission, his object being to obtain fall and important reports of the ability and strength of tho contend? ing forces, and tho chances for and against the success of the rebellion. He will make a report accordingly to the President, says the National Intelligencer, and on his state? ment will probably depend tho notion to be taken by our Government. -o Mons. A. Chovolior, tho aeronaut, who is to cross tho Atlantic in a balloon next sum? mer, has nearly completed his arrange? ments for the preliminary exhibtion of his novel and magnificent balloon at Landman's Park, New York. Shoes and Hats. . m WE aro now oponing Ladies' and M\ Children's Spring SHOES. Ml AUO, ^Bf~^SSM^ Atine assortment of Mon's, Boya' and Children's Slimmer HATS, comprising the latest and roost fashionable styles. J. MEIGHAN, First Storo abovo tho Court House, April 28 V ZiO O O.X X t & m ? . I ;---0"- ^ ,,r; ?r The Agricultural Convention will Resem? ble in Carolina Hall, (rear of the oki Court Ho u so,) thia morning, at ll o'clock. Thero will, doubtless, be a large attendance, as the trains for the past few days have brought in an immense number of person H. -o tit. Maur, our native and very popular magician, performs at Janney's Null to? night. -o The soireo for tho benefit of the Ladies* Industrial Association will come off this evening, iu the carriage emporium of Messrs. Brennen & Carroll, corner of Wash? ing and Sumter streets, instead of Firemen's Hall, as heretofore announced. -o Three velocipedists, on two and three wheeled machines, were peregriunting the streets yesterday afternoon, and attracted considerable attention. The next move? ment, of course, will be a race. Our friends, C. F. Jackson and the Ki nard's, loom up this morning, and request us to extend an invitation to their extensive circle of acquaintances, to give them a call and examine their stock of goods. -o-? A soft shell turtle, found in tho Congaree, is on exhibition at Dr. Jackson'o drug store, Plain street. Ho has other curiosities also. -o Mr. Levin advertises another of his sal? magundi sales for this morning-nearly everything one can think of, in the way of household matters; while the day after, he goes into tho live stock business. See auction column. -o A STRONG TEAM.-Tho card of Messrs. Pope ft Haskell appears in another column. This firm will constitute a very strong team -tho ono having acquired an enviable repu? tation at the bar; while the other is young, talented and energetic. -o Governor Scott left last evening foi Charleston, en route to New York and Ciu cinnati, in the interests of the Lino Bidge Railroad*, as we aro informed. He was ac companied by Henry Sparnick, Esq., actin? as Private Secretary. -o POSTPONED.-Polls were opened, yestor day, for au election for certtiin County officers appointed by tho last Legislature but owing to insufficient notice, a protes was entered by certain citizens, and sus fained by the managers, and tho electioi was postponed. Another order will, conse queutly, have to be issued by tho Count; Commissioners. -o "ANOTHER" BAKER "IN THE FIELD."-Mr Clendining has secured tho services of competent boker, and is now furnishin bread of excellent quality-we speak by th book, as he has presented us with a liben sample. -o SORGHUM-ANOTHER SOURCE OF REVENUI WO exanv'ned, yesterday afternoon, seven very beautiful and really excellent specialer of sugar and syrup, manufactured by D W. P. Passmore, of Greonviile, after tl plan introduced by tho Southern Sorgli Company, of Louisville, Kentucky. Thci samples are tho very best evidence of whi can bo achieved at home, with very litt trouble; and af tor tho perusal of the certil cates and statements of gentlemen of cha acter in this as well ns other Southe) States, our farming and planting friend we are convinced, will give the sorghum trial. Companies for its manufacture ha been organized in Abbeville, Greenville ai Newberry. Dr. Possmoro and Mr. W helm (of tho Kentucky Company) a quartered at Nickerson's, and will impart i the information necessary to a thorouj comprehension of the matter. It is hop our planters will investigate and experimei -.o LESLIE'S PUBLICATIONS.-Wo havo i ceived from Messrs. Bryon ft McCart copies of Frauk Leslie's Ladys Magaei and Hoy's and Girl's Weekly. They aro bo thickly ornamented with illustrations, I sides a large amount of reading matter an entertaining character. Tho color plate,* "Flower Girl of Marseilles," in t magazine, is a gem. Tho subscription pri of tbeso publications is reasonable, wh tho return, in thu way of gratification, immense. -o SUPREME COURT-Tuesdny, April 27. S. Tompkins, J. W. Tompkins, Executo et al., ads. T. H. Clark, Administrator, A. Tucker, et al, was resumed. Mr. Bacon reply. E. A. Searles, Administrator, ads. .T. Blackwell, et tue. et al., and E. A. Sear! Guardian, ads. Susan Searles, were tal ? up together. Mr. McGowan read brief c made argument for motion; Mr. Ba< contra; Mr. Allen in reply. -o A few oopies of the "Sack and Destr tion of Columbia" can be obtained at Phoenix office. Prioo twenty-five cents. NBW BOOKS.-"We have received from Harper's popular publishing house, through : Messrs. Bryan & McGarter, two of their latest publications. "It is never too Late to Mend," is a matter-of-fact romance by Charles Beade, the author of a number of other entertaining novels. In his dedica? tion tho author calls it an nttompl nt solid fiction, and tho reader will hardly fail to acknowledge that it has been a success. It I will be extensively road. "Breaking a But I terfly; or, Blancha Ellerslie's Enduring," is ! the entitling of anew work, by the author of ! "Gny Livingstone" aud "Brakespere." It is attractively illustrated, and is a story of deep interest. The price of these novels is thirty-five cents each. -o Evelyn, a Romance of the War, iu verse, by Henry M. Clarkson, M. D. We observe with pleasure that Messrs. Duffie ?fe Chapman, the enterprising book? sellers of this place, are preparing to pub? lish the above poem iu a handsome 12 mo. volume. Some of Dr. Clarkson's minor poems, which have appeared nt different times in our columns, have shown him to possess poetical talents of a high order, and tho present work fully sustains the opinion which his friends and admirers havo held of his merits. While the poem contains many striking passages descriptivo of some of the grand scenes of tho lato war, of which tho author was an eye-witness, it has, besides, strong claims on public favor as a literary production. The book will be sold by sub? scription only, and the price, 81.00, placet it within the reach of all who desire to fos? ter and encourage native taleut. The sub? scription list can be found at Duffie & Chap? man's bookstore. It will appear as soon m a Hufucieut number of subscribers shall have been obtained. -o FriiLED TO REPLETION.-All tho temporary homes, yclept hotels, located in Columbia presented the appearance of immense bet hives last night. Tho National was packed while from thc following list, the reader cat form an idea of thc condition of tho Nick erson House and tho Columbia Hotel: Nickerson House.-Geu. W. T. Bennett M. Sill, Greensboro, N. C.; V. Mott Fran ci? ami wife, New York; C. II. Adams, Obi cago; Mrs. Juno McGowan, Homer L. Mc Gowan, Laurens; R. V. Colemaud, Nortl Carolina; John N. Stokes, Greenville; Hon J. P. Reed aud son. Anderson; Mrs. Mayes Abbeville; James M. Brown, Hon. Jas. L Orr and wife, Miss Ida McCulla, Miss J McCulla, Miss Mary Orr, Master C. Orr Master A. Orr, Anderson; C. C. Post, Pen dinton ; li. H. Hamilton, Williamston; Jos Willhelm, Kentucky; W. P. Passmore Greenville; J. B. Courtney, Edgefield; J H. Howell, Charleston; Major G. M. Bray ton aud lady, TJ. S. A. ; J. C. Patterson, Jr. aud wife, Pennsylvania; Judge J. McLure wife and daughter, Chester; John Robbin aud wife, Pennsylvania; IS. O. Muuldiu Miss Bettie Mauldin, Grcenvillo; J. Dun can, Jr., North Caroliua; Wm. D. Love Columbia; Madame Stewart, New York Mrs. R. Gosnew, Maryland; John Ferguso and wifo, Miss Jones, Miss Grady, Greer ville; G. B. Callion ti, S JU th Caroline Jool W. Anderson, Miss Jennie Audersoi Laurens; R. S. Hill and two daughters South Caroliua; H. Connor, Abbeville; '1 H. Stokes and wife, W. H. ?tokes, C. V Stokes, T. C. Stokes, A. H. Stokes, R. 3 Lee, T. Eugene and servant, Pickens; I E. Holcombe, N. Holcombe. R. A. BonhaE South Carolina; J. C. Hoffa, E. B. Murra, Anderson; L. E. Holloway, Edgefiel Captain Wm. G. Earle, Greenville; R. i McCoslun. Abbeville! II. P. Hammel Misses Hammett, Greenville; S. W. Cloi ney, Wiuusboro; Wm. Bates, South Cur lina; James Mullan and daughter, Gree ville; H. W. Darr, Fairfield; E. Pope, No berry; T. J. Dyson, J. M. Proctor, Sou parolina; J. P. Hinard, Newberry; Ge Johnson Haygood, W. H. Wauuamaker, > B. Rice, T. J. Counts and wife, Bamwe James B. Campbell, Virginia; B. F. W liamsou, \V. E. Janies, G. A. Law, Geo. Law, Geo. L. Williams, Darlington; 1. W. R. Johnson, Marion. Columbia Hold.-R. E. Ellison, R. Ellison, Jr., Wiuusboro; N. A. McCull Anderson; C. C. McKensie, Now Orleai W. D. Aiken, G. D. McCants, J. W. Woe ward, Wiuusboro; N. B. Wilson, Virgin John S. Green, J. E. Black, city; J. 1 O'Brien, J. M. Youngford, J. H. Symine Charleston; A. M. Aiken und lady, D. Aiken and son, G. H. Aubery, Parker J dan, D. Creswell, J. D. Guillain!, Miss Marshall, Miss Crawford, Miss McGowi Miss Eunno, Miss Watson, Abboville; A. Garlugh, L. J. Jones, J. M. Baxter, N< berry; W. D. Simpson, Laurens; W Markley and boy. Dr. Heart and lady, Al Sullivan; J. A. Brock, Andorson; H^n. F. Perry, Col. E. S. Ii win, Greenville; Jc A. Banksdalli, Laurens; L. V. Sims, Cok bury; Miss A. Gary, Miss Ii. Gary; Miss Sims, Cokesbury; W. C. Mooro, Dr. J. Marshal, Abbeville; W. A. Hudson and w: Greenville; R. J. W. McCan and wife, IV! McCan, Anderson; Misses Lovys, W Levy, M. J. Murtin, Pendleton; R. Porcher, daughter and niece; T. G. Ch sou, Pendleton; J. E. Hagood and tb children, Misses Hagood, Pickens; ft Robortson, H. O. Herrick, Audersoo; F. Hoke, Pickens; D. Biemau, Walhalla; Beatie, J. M. Jordan, Greenville; A. Haiti wonger, Chap pel Hill; Miss C. Walter, Miss Maria Vance, Miss S. H. Bi L. Men i m i ii, Greenwood; Alexander J Bee, John Westfield, W. W. Rust Greenville. O?B JOB OFFICE.-Th? Phoenix Job Office is now prepared to execute every manner o' printing, from visiting and business cards to pamphlets and books. With ample ma? terial and first-class workmen, satisfaction is guaranteed to all at New York prices. If our work does not como up to contract, wo tnako no charge. With this understanding, our business men can have no excuse to send their job work North, when it can be done at homo. -o MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.-The following aro the hours for omening and closing mails: During tho week from. .8>? A. M. to 6 P. M. On Sundays from.G to 7 P. M. CHARLESTON AND WESTERN MALLS. Opens at... .5 P. M. Closes at. .8t.i P. M. CHARLESTON NIGHT MAIL. Opens at. .8).< A. M. Closes at. A}.i P. M. GREENVILLE MAIL. Opens nt.. 5 P. M. Closes at. .8}? P. M. NORTHERN MAIL. Opens at. .2 P. M. Closes at.l2>? 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 bo printed at extraordinarily low prices. -o NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special attention is called to thc following advertisements, published for tho first time this morning: Geo. H. Gruber-A Card. J. N. Hobson-Advances on Cot ton, otc. Fisher A Heiuitsh-Aromatic Bitters. Gregg, Palmer & Co.-Good Investments. G. T. Berg-?Dsurance Agent's License. To Printers-Employment. Geo. Symmers-Choice Groceries, etc. E. A G. D. Hope-Bacon and Flour. Acts Passed by tho State Legislature. J. IL & M. L. Kinard-Opening. J. Meighnn-Shoes nud Hats. Pope & Haskell-Copartnership Notice. Mrs. C. Hoffman-Horse Badish, etc. Scott, Williams & Co.-For Salo, etc. Madama Stewa -t- Clairvoyant. J. McKenzie-Ice Cream, otc. John H. Heise-Ice CreamflSaloon. J. P. M. Epping-Bankrupt Notices. J. & T. B. Agnew-Pocket Corn Sheller. D, C. Peixotto A: Son-Auction. Extra Meeting Independent Fire Co. Jacob Levin-North Carolina Hay. -o Let's all go and seo the famous clairvoy? ant, just from Europe. A28 -o FEW TRAVELERS aro acquainted with the AMERICAN HOUSE, BOSTON, but they may not bo awaro of tho many improvements in this popular house. Suits of rooms, verti? cal railway, lunch room, billiard hall, Ac. A28 -o A WRONG IMPRESSION CORRECTED.-Many persons believe that there is no value in any thing that does not como from "tho North." How humiliating! However, this impres? sion is being gradually corrected. It is now admitted that no remedial Agent has ever been discovered, North or South, that pos? sesses, in so omi non t a degree, the power of eradicating from tho system nil foul distem? per, as DR. TUFT'S SARSAPARILLA AND QUEEN'S DELIGHT. The secret is, it assiste nature to do this through Us own channels. It is composed of vegetable substances alone, avery one of which grows on Southern soil, it is the BLOOD PURIFIER OF THE AGE. A24 6 -o-. "MENS SANA IN ?ANO CORPORE."-To have a sound mind in a sound body is ac? knowledged to be tho great end and aim of life, in a secular point of view. The sound mind is doubtless most desirable; but of what avail is it without the sound body. Observe that youth or that maiden fair, of high spirits and brilliant talents. We ad mire the pale intellectual cast of features; but disenso has fastened upon tho fair frame, tho bloodless face grows thin, and decay of mental and physical vigor soon follows, to bo succeeded by death. Man was made to labor, but there can be no long sustained work without health. To make tho emotions fresh and true, to make tho mind active and vigorous, to mako the body strong and handsome, wo must have life's greatest blessing, health. To eat well, to sleep well, to look well, to act well, health is tho one thing needful. It is tho pearl of great price, more to be prized than tho wealth of "Ormus, or of Ind." Heiuitsh's Queen's Delight is the best blood purifier, health restorer, yet discovered, and he would do well to act well and try it. A23 -o THE MAMMOTH CAVE-EXTRACT FROM A PAIVATK LETTER.-* * ? * * We groped about for many hours in this won? derful place. I never saw anything like it. Thc freaks of nature displayed hero aro very strange, aud strike the beholder with awe. But tho air in some parts of tho cave is close and stilling, and when we came out, I found myself saddled with a terribie fevor, which entirely prostrated mo. The physioian had never seen a case like it before, and no reme? dy he prescribed seoinod to do the least good. My lifo was despaired of. Mrs. Wilson, with whom I was residing, had in the house a bottle of PLANTATION BITTBBS, and she insisted I should try it, for she said she know it to bo a certain cure in all cases of fever, debility, ague, dyspepsia, ko. I had but little faith, but finally consented to try it as a last resort. In less than tinco hours after the first dose, my fever left me; in two days I was sitting up, and before Saturday night, I was as well as ever. I tell you all this that you may know how to act in any case of fever, or any similar dis? ease. T firmly believe the PLANTATION BIT TKRS saved my life. * * * * * iQ my next I will tell you about tho cave in detail. A. J. P. MAGNOLIA WATER.-Superior to the best imported Germau Cologne, and sold at half the price. A24 JlfS