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COLUMBI?TS. C.. Saturday Horning, May 8. 1869. THE HAMPTON BOAT J CoNi??RBNCB.-^Tbo Now York Times reproduces f portion of tho acoonnt already somewhat extensively pub? lished concerning the mysterious conference at Hampton Hoads between Mr. Lincoln and M*. Seward, on the one part, and Messrs. Hunter, Stevens and Campbell, on the othor, brought abont by a visit of Mr. F. P. Blair, sr., to Bichmond, in which, on behalf of tho President, he made a proposi? tion to Mr. Davis to unite with the Ubi tod States in driving the French out of Mexico, and the South might dictate her own terms of reconciliation with the Government, ev? erything short of the independence of the Confederacy being guaranteed. The Times sees nothing improbable in this statement, as Mr. Lincoln was known to be anxious for a termination of hostilities, and it finds confirmation in the report of the conference made by Mr. Seward, and afterwards sont to our minister to England, which shows that the'Mexican sch om? was discussed thereat. It says that Mr. Davis wrote to Mr. Lincoln, expressed his wiitin guess to enter into a conference to Becure peace to the tuto countries, and Mr. Lincoln, in reply, had the same willingness with referonce ta our common country; that he insisted that all idea of tiro countries should be given np, and that the two armies should become ono, and march under tho common authori? ty of the Union, and under a common flag. It speculates aa to what would come of such an understanding had it been agreed to and carried out, and says: Ii Mr. Davis bad even then taken counsel of prudence and lovo of what he called his country, ho might have avoided "the politi? cal consequences of its military subjuga? tion," whioh Mv. Lincoln foresaw so clearly and dreaded so much. He could not have saved slavery, but ho could havo nfc least postponed negro suffrage, and . have saved for the Southern States something of the local power and authority which they have been compelled to surrender. * * Mr. Blair s proposition had in it the germ of a peace-honorable and useful to both sections, if it hod been used to promote their union. But Mr. Davis was deter? mined to make use of it only so far os il might bo made to serve tho ends of hu personal ambition; and the result is what we see. -o TURKISH BOXE IN EQITT.-No so on or hat tho Ottoman Empire succeeded in replacing the yoko of its heavy and oppressive tyran ny upon the nooks of tho brave peoplo o the island of Crete,, than a new dango menaces its rule in the farther East. Th Sultan is in imminent peril of his losirjj another of his suzerainties. The announce mont now comes that the Egyptians aro ac tively moving in the matter of a complet severance from the Porte. And who wi] say '.hat tho accomplishment of this objec is wholly impossible? It has resolved ilse! simply into a question of timo, and, it ma be, a very brief time. What are the signs Praotically the autonomy of the country i already nearly complete, and the purpos of the Egyptians to assert their indepene once is so general, that the only discusaio among them is as to tho best method an timo of ridding themselves of their forcig rulers. Some of them favor au imm?diat appeal to the European powers, while otboi would quietly ignore the Sultan's ant limit and proceed upon the assumption that the independence is already acknowledge The latter way would certainly be a ino pleasant ono of effecting a groat politic revolution. The idea of securiug indopom enco in such n mode would never have bec entertained had tho power of tho Sulti been aught olso than nominal in Egyp Singular as the proposition may be doeme who knows but that it might succeed? Tl French newspapers of the country, whi< aro popularly supposed to be subsidized 1 tho Viceroy, congratulate the people upi tho increase in the strength of tho Egyptii army, whioh will enable the Governmc "to wait upon events, and, perchance, profit by them at an early period." T completion of tho Suez Cana!, now gi elually approaching attainment, will bri to Egypt a vast increase of conamore prosperity, nud tho Western powers cnnn? if they would, remain indifferent to its i litical condition. Turkey, tho "sick ni of the East," is in a worse plight than ev -o A lot of cards and bill head poper 1 just been received at the Phoenix oflici something now and pretty. Also a lot "unction cards"-which will bo printed extraordinarily low prices. -o Two colored mon, named Sam. Thor, and Jim Osborne, had a difficulty on M day night last, near tho Kershaw and Si ter line, in which the former was killed. The steamships City of Baltimore t Minnesota arrived at Now York on Mond from Europe, tho former bringing nef 1,000 and tho latter 1,200 passengor?. The May Party. MB. Enrron: Such au evening of perfect enjoyment as our citizens (through the kindness of Miss McGowan) had the privi? lege of participating in, must not be passed over in silence. Miss'McGh's sohool is well known, ?nd too' muoh cannot be said in praise of this excellent young lady, who, early in life, devoted herself to the noblo sud trying occupation of teaching, and so untiringly and faithfully performed hor du? ties. But not of her do I now purpose to speak, but that May party 1 Mr. Editor, my head is full of that May party; and I caught myself last night sevoral times exclaiming, "Ohl would I were a child again," like the little . fairies .who were flitting around me; or, ''Would I were a girl again! like the rosy, happy maidens who danced gleefully about; or, "Would I were that gifted young teacher," who has so greatly assisted nature in making those children what they are. The day was propitious, and I saw several flower-decked pic-nio parties on their way to tho wild woods, to revel there; and we had glimpses of flower-decked rooms, but nothing equalled our May party. Miss McG.'s school-room was transformed into a perfeot bower of beauty. The hand? some throne; the sweet, modest Queen; the pretty, blushing Maids of Honor; tho pro? fusion of flowers; tho bright lights and brighter smiles, made up a picture of ex? ceeding beauty. But there was something beyond-above all this-something more enduring than beauty of faces or flowers-a light moro brilliant than myriads of lamps the light of intellect! Some little creatures, who seemed just out of the nursery, made speeches, and assisted dialogues in a man? ner scarcely to be expected of young ladies. I noticed one sweet, onrly-haired fairy, who delivered her speech with such extra? ordinary correctness, and looked so intelli? gent, that I said to myself, "If that child's wisdom is hereditary, her father must be a Solomon." And there was another tiny darling, scarcely larger than the candle fly whioh people oall a "Miller," who spoke with wondrous fluency and correctness. I would (with your permission, Mr. Editor,) attempt a description of onr intel? lectual feast as it progressed, beginning with the opening address, by Miss E. Swy gert, which was beautifully delivered. The sweet face and intelligent blue eyes of the maiden heightened its efleot. "Spring," by Miss E. Wynn, was also very pleasing, and drew forth many commendations. "Eu? logy on flowers," by Miss L. Gardner, whose lovoly face, blue oyos and wealth ol golden hair, predisposed every one to judge her performance partially, even if it had not been excellent as it was. "Flora," by Miss Katie Ogilvie, an interesting brunette, who acquitted herself admirably. "May,' by Miss E. Burton, who did full justice tc her part. May-polo Bearers-Carrie Hen nies, whoso sweet face beamed with intelli? gence, and Irene Beard, whoso bright blaci eyes and short curls of jetty hair made hei beautiful face more remarkable, gainet many plaudits. Crowner-Minnie Swy gert, whose beauty, easy, graceful mannen and evident intelligence made her very at tractive. Garland-Ella Hendrix, whosi blue eyos, golden curls, lovely form, an< pleasing uddress, excited universal admira tion. Sceptre-Annie Kelly, a pretty brown-haired little maiden, whoso ciegan form and sweot manners will always excit attention, while her amiability and intelli gouco will claim respect. Complimeutar; addresses, by Sallie Duncnu, Ella Joyner Erzula Gardner, Ella Tarrar and Ida Gr.rd ner. These young ladies were very inte resting and pretty, particularly tho last whoso beautiful face aud graceful manner attracted attention, which was enchained b her appropriate gestures and correct elocu tion, which could scarcely be excellec Maids of Honor-Rebecca Glenn, a blu< eyed, plump, rosy little creature; Carey Lr man, a smart and pretty little girl, and Id Hendrix, a chubby, live-year old fairy, wit snowy complexion, black eyes and fair bai: who lisped, in her sweot, ohildish fashioi about "buttertups and daisies." Dialogui by Mario Kreamer, another five-year ol fuiry, with fair face, blue oyes and lispin tongue, which prattled of "Our feet itt Sheen," (meaning, "Our sweet litt Queen,") and Mattio Hendrix, n love! little bloude, resembling moro an ang than an earthly being, and whoso speakir was almost sublime. "Peas and Flowers" Emma Ladou, a delicate, pretty child, wi spoke well. "Jessamino"-Ida Phillip, n interesting, little, dark-eyed girl. "Violet" Joanna Carter, who spoke beautiful! "Moss ROKO" -Frances Tarrar, a swot looking maiden, Who waa evidently intel gent, and spoke oxtremely well. "Tl Seasons"-Ella McKinney, Kate Hennit Judie Pollock aud Rivers Deauo, all prett intelligent, and tho two last, with luigi black eyes, raven hair aud fair complexioi perfectly beautiful. "Rod Rose"-Rc Kind, whoso pleasing appearance and c< rect speaking were greatly admired. "Wh Roso"-Alico Gardner, who pleased evoi body with her sweet countenance and rca excellent speaking. "Union of Roses' Tillie Rennies, who looked extremely we and spoke admirably. Address to the t dieuce, by Judie Pollock. I have sold? heard anything as beautifully deliver? and never before by so lovoly a speak and I faucy that tho goni within is wort of the casket. "Daisy"-Sweet Lillie ?Y 1er, a perfect littlo fairy, with fair fai liuzol eyes and curly hair, who spoke prettily that nhe drew forth aperfect shot of praises, and had she not eluded i many engor hands which tried to grasp 1 i ns she passed to her scat, sho would hi I been smothered with kisses. "Rose-bud' .Mattie. Beard, whose fair face, hazel e and flowing ringlets of light auburn mad I perfect picturo of beauty, spoke well, v< wei!. "Snow-drop"-Tillio Grieshai I fair, rosy and pretty. I heard that she y considered ono of tho smartest misses in the sellool, a high compliment, when there is not a singlo stupid one. "Touch-me not"-Ida Gardner, whose ?wr/V graceful, appropriate gestores and fine speaking could not be excelled. "HeartVeace"-Mary Grieshaber, a sweet, interesting girl, whose speaking was, by some persons, considered best of all. "Forget-me-not"-Clara Solo? mon, with long, fair curls, blue eves and snowy complexion, beautiful to look upon, and her speaking was splendid. "Flower Girl"-Alice Altee, very pretty, modest, graceful, and a good speaker. And last of all, we name the fair young Queen, who well became the flowery throne on which the .love of her school-mittes had placed her, Mamie McGowau. whose speaking was truly excellent. Dialogue-Carrio Kelly and Mary Grieshaber, well sustained by both, and very amusing. Dialogue ?mother, children aud Cousin Frank)-by 2tnma Swygert, Ella Hendrix, Kate Ogil? vie, Mattie Beard and Frances Tarrar. This was beautifully spoken, and the parts well sustained. Dialogue-Lizzie Lowrance and Mattie Hendrix. The first bas fair com? plexion, hazel eyes and light hair, and even without those accessories to beauty, the in? telligence of this little girl's face would make her lovely; and Mattio Hendrix is a darling, (you know how much a woman means by that word "darling.") Dialogue Mamie McGowan, Minnie Swygert, Irene Beard, Lizzie Lowrance, Annie Kelly and Carrie Hennies. Perfectly spoken by all. Dialogue-Lillie Miller anil Katie Hennies. Sweetly spoken. Farewell address by the Queen-beautiful. Conclusion-Song, by tho whole sohool-delightful. And now, Mr. Editor, I must apologize for the length of this article; but I could not make it briefer and do justice to the subject. It is only once a year that you are troubled in this way, and you must not grumble. Remember tba;, there ure some pretty, well-trained little birds in your own 1 nest; and if any cross old editor should turu a deaf ear to their warbling, and try to . hide their light undera bushel, you wouldn't j like it, so you wouldn't. No more, until next year, from MATTIE. ! COLUMDIA, May 5, 1869. -o-, MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION.-At the annual ^ meeting of the Columbia Memorial Associa- , tion. the following ladies were requested to act ns chairmen of tho various committees for the decoration on the 10th of May Monday next: I Baptist Church-yard-Mrs. Leaphart. . < Washington Street-Mrs. R. C. Beck. Presbyterian-Mrs. C. McFio. i Trini y-Mis? Shand. St. Peter's-Mrs. Lynch. Lutheran-Miss Wilbur. I Hebrew Cemetery-Mrs. L. T. Leviu. For Elmwood Cemetery the committee will consist of the following ladies: I Mrs. John T. Darby, Chairman; Miss I Martin, Miss Preston, Miss Ida Marshall, Mrs. John Preston, jr., Mrs. A. L. Alexan? der, Mrs. Wm. Wallace, Miss Hampton, . Miss McKenzie, Mrs. R. O'Neale, jr., Miss McCullough, Mrs. Waties, Miss Levy, Miss I Adger, Mrs. W. C. Swaffield, Mrs. Jonn T. Rhett, Miss Zimmerman, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. John B. Pulmer, Mrs. McCormick. Miss | Mayraut, Mrs. Simonton, Mrs. McMuster, , Miss Morris, Miss Wade. NEGRO CLERKS.-Tho heads of depart? ments at Washington have made a brisk be? ginning of tho business of appointing ne? groes to clerkships. One of their last negro appointees is a son of Fred. Dou? glas. Whatever we may think of the taste or wisdom of their negro experiment, wc are disposed to express no objection, so they operate npon their own political capital, giving up to tho negroes a por? tion of their own official patronage. Of course wo know that they will give no portion of it to a Demoorat, and they can, for aught we care, divide out tho whole among radicals of different colors as best suits them. We shall like very well to see whether black radicals are more or less efficient than white ones, moro or less faith? ful, moro or less honest, but we apprehend that the main rivalry between them will be for the palm of inefficiency, laziness and roguery. A cotempornry says that, if it could be done in no other way, ho "would not object to see the country saved even by negroes." Nor would we, bnt wo might afterwards consider the conutry as the Queen of Lilliput did her palace when Gulliver had extinguished the flames that were consuming it-a thing unfit to live in. 1 Louisville Couria'-Journal. -o BLUE RIDGE RAILROAD. - A meeting of tho stockholders of tho above company was held in Clayton, Rabun County, Ga., on tho 30th ult. Gen. J. W. Harrison, President of the "Blue Ridge Railroad in South Carolina," explained tho objects of tho meeting, and referred in feeling and graceful terms to the death of tho Hon. Edward Frost, tho late President of tho company. Judge Bleokley offero? a preamble and resolution, which was unanimously adopted, that tho Presi? dent of this company is hereby authorized to execute and deliver, in behalf of this company, the several mortgages which may be advised by counsel, to sccuro the bonds to bo issued by the "Blue Ridge Railroad Company in South Carolina," in conformity with the Acts of the General Assembly of that State. The following gentlemen wcreolectod Di? rectors for the ensuing year: Th os. Kelly, Jumes Bleckley, M. F. Cannon, George A.. Trenholm, Henry Gourdin, Jas. L. Orr, J. W. Harrison, E. L. Parker and W. H. D. Gaillard. At a subsequent meeting of the Directors, J. W. Harrison, Esq., was re? elected President, and W. H. D. Gaillard, I Esq., Secretary. I Untamed sweetness-Wild honey. XL. O O Os X lt? TT* S . -o GOOD BEEF.-Mr. B. T. Dept invites the citizens to call at Stall No. I, this morning, where can be found beef, veal, lamb, pork aud mutton, of the finest quality. --o--- . g The weather has become reconstructed thoroughly, if the people have not. For two or three days it lins been quite chilly real March weather; not forgetting a Borc astic accompaniment, aud a liberal allow? ance of rain and hail. ?--o The exhibition of the junior class of Erskine College will take place in Due West, S. C., on Friday, the lith iust. A brass baud will bo iu attendauce. Frieuds of learning and seekers of real pleasure are invited. The papers at Abbeville and those of surrounding Counties will please copy. -o OOB JOB OFFICE.-The Phonix Job Office is now prepared to execute every manner of printing, from visiting aDd 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 uot come up to contract, we make no charge. With this understanding, our business men eau have no excuse to send their job work North, wheu it can be done at home. -o PIANOS. -Messrs. Wm. Kuabe & Co., piano manufacturers of Baltimore, aro building up a powerful rivalry to the cele? brated Northern manufacturers. Their in? struments have been steadily wiuuiug the favor of the public for the last thirt}- years. Wo have recently obtained one of these in? struments, and its delicacy of tone and per? fect finish excite goueral admiration. lu fact, it is perfect iu every respect. Messrs. J. Bauer Sc Co., of No. GIG Broadway, are the New York agents of the Knabe's; and for fair dealing we can safely oommeud [hem to our friends in search of first class instruments of any and every kind. -o S?FREME COCRT, May 7.-In re John W. 3ubor et al. ads. J. A. Boud, a consent de sree was rendered. Nance vs. Nance was resumed. Mr. Fair in reply. William Gunter, by his next friend, rs. Ellen Gunter and J. IT. Snber, Adminis? trators, was heard. Mr. Joues for motiou; Mr. Baxter contra; Mr. Jones in reply. Sarah Cureton vs. George Brown, Execu? tor, and George Brown, Executor, rs. Sarah Cureton et al., were heard together. Mr. Fair for motion; Mr. Carlington contra. In re Sarah C. Richardson vs. T. H. & J. W. Chappell, Executors, et al., was con tiuued. -o MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION.-Tho anuual cele bration of tho Momorial Association wil take place, on Monday, May 10, at 5 P. M. at Elmwood Cemetery. All officers am soldiers of tho Confederate army, tin reverend clergy, and the citizens are invitee to attend. The procession nill form at I o'clock precisely, from tho cemetery gate and proceed to tho soldiers' enclosure, wher tho graves will be decorated. Persons desirous of contributing wreath or flowers may send them to the cemetery or to Mrs. Darby, on Monday, at 3 P. M The Committees for the different church yards are requested to meet at their respeel ivo churches at 9 o'clock A. M. The Committee of Arrangements of th Memorial Association for Elmwood Ceirn tery request that the names of all tho so diers of Bichland District, who fell in th army, bo sent, before Monday morning either to Mrs. Darby, Chairman of the Con mittee, or to Miss Martin, Secretary of th Association. -o THE FIRST BRIGADE OF REGULARS.-Th brigade was composed of the best lightirj material in tho Comederato army. It serve gallantly in tho siege of Charleston, ci during all the hardships of Sumter au Wagner, and won new laurels at Bentonvil and Averysboro, N. C., where both reg meiits were decimated. Since tho war, tl command has been scattered over Dixi and if the long-roll were now sounded, r spouses could bo heard from the Potom to the Bio Grande. The absent officers ai men will bo pleased to learn of the efl'c being made to ereot a monument over the honored dead, and will gladly ossist tin formor comrades in this good cause, meeting was held in Charleston, on Timi day last, of tho surviving officers, at whi it was decided that a full meeting of t officers of tho brigade be called for Tm day, tho 1st of June next, at 8 o'clock M., at No. 21 Broad street, and that t Secretary give notice through tho papers said meeting, and that tho Chair appoint Committee of Three to draw up resolutio and prepare business for the meeting Jnne. Lieut. John C. Minott, Captain Inglosby and Lieut. W. G. Ogier were n pointed as that committee. _____ w To FARMERS. -Tho May numbor of the Carolina Farmer is ou our table. Like all its predecessors, it is handsomely priuted, and filled with a large number of interest? ing and seasonable articles. Published mouthly, at Wilmington, N. C., by Wm. H. Bernard, Esq. Terms, 82.00 per year. Specimen copies sent on receipt of Btamp for postage. -o The Working Christian is the title of a weekly religious newspaper, to be edited by Tilman E. Gaines, Esq., and published by Capt. L. M. Grist, at tho office of the York ville Enquirer, Yorkville, S. C.; the first number of whioh is to appear about tho 1st of July, and to contain twenty-four wide columns. Subscription price, $2.53 per annum. In bis prospectus, the editor says : "This enterprise has originated in the conviction that such a paper is, at this time, specially needed among our churches, to stir up tho 'pure minds of Christians' and 'provoke them to love and good works.' It will contain valuable reading on matters of practical importance, aud will be specially devoted to the interests of tho Christian re? ligion. Its title- Working Christian-par? tially defines tho character of our paper, and suggests the department in which wo hope it will principally labor. The epithet 'work? ing,' is not to be understood as opposing or excluding the Gospel faWi which we are ever to hold and contend for; but as it was necessary for Paul to attend chiefly to the mysteries of faith, and James to the der ?rt meut of works, so we propose, for the most part, to leave the contending for the faith to others, and content ourselves by saying to al!, 'faith without works is dead.' We desire to send out our herald weekly to sound the alarm in the ears of the churches: 'Awake! Awake! put on thy strength, O, Zion;' and to earnestly beseech every Christiau iu the laud to 'work while it is day.' The term 'christian' is intended to embrace nothing more nor less than the word strictly imports, viz: a follower of Christ, such as were they, who were 'firs! called Christians of Antioch.*" -o MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.-The following are the hours for opening and closing mails: Daring tho week from. ,8}X A. M. to t? P. M. On Sundays from._C to 7 P. M. CHARLESTON" AND WESTERN MAILS. Opens at... .5 P. M. Closes at. .ti}., P. M. CHARLESTON NIGHT MAIL. Opens at. .8.^ A. M. Closes at. .4'.i P. M. GREENVILLE MAIL. Opens at.. 5 P. M. Closes at.. S?4 P. M. NORTHERN MAIL. Opens at. .2 P. M. Closes at.l2)? P. M. -o A few copies of tho "Sack and Destruc? tion of Columbia" can be obtained at the Phoenix office. Price twenty-five cents. -o NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. -Special attention is c.wied to the following advertisements, published for tho first time this morning: Jumes Hopkins-Administrator's Notice. Wm. A. Lay-Assignee's Sale. F. J. Moses, Jr.-Election Notices. Fisher, Lowrance A: Fisher-Wheat Fans. Velocipede to Hallie. -o Tourist will fiud the AMERICAN HOUSE, Boston, the best point from which to visit neighboring places of interest. Cafe, bil? liards, passenger elevator, suites of rooms, baths, &o. M8 AN IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION.-Dr. Tutt's Liver Pills aro TURELY VE?ETADLE. and aro adapted to young and old, male and female, and may be taken at all times, with? out restraint of occupation, without change of living, without diet an i without tho fear of taking cold during all kinds of weather and in all climates; THEY CONTAIN NO MER? CURY. M8 6 DELICIOUSLY MEDICINAL.-This is the universal verdict pronounced upon PLANTA? TION BITTERS by all who have tried them. Tho well-known health-promoting ingre? dients from which they aro made, and their invaluable merits as a remedy for indiges? tion and all its consequent ailments, and tho preventive qualities against diseases arising from climatic changes, miasmatic influences and imperfect secretions, are so widely known and so honorably endorsed, that we trust no one will forego the advan? tages of their use. MAGNOLIA WATER.-Superior to the best imported German Cologne, and sold at half the price. M8 Jlf3 -o "Our doubts aro traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt." Shakspeare, that great and noble master in English literature, who held the mirror up to Nature Reflects tho wisdom we might use, If ignorauco blind, did not abuse, How oft do traitorous doubts arise. To mar man's noblest enterprise. The good wo loso we oft might win, But for the lurking fears therein; Attempt the end, and never staud to doubt, Nothing so hard, but search will find it out. Hence, let no doubts prevent you from trying that inimitable medicine, 'HEINITSH'S QUEEN'S DELIGHT;' lose not the good you might secure, by fearing to attempt a care with Heiuitsh's QUEEN'S DELIGHT. It has been well said, that the saddest of words is contained in these, "it might have boen." For many with ruined constitutions and blighted health, and wasted frames, and sunken features, aickliod o'er with tho palo and haggard cast of disease, look back with regret at not trying Heinitsh's QUEEN'S DE? LIGHT, and reflect how different it might have been. M7