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COLUMBIA, S. C. Sundiy Morning:, May 9. 1868. Whnt th? South Necila. It has always been evident to ns (says the Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel) that the plunder, spoil-seekiog policy of reconstruc? tion which hos boen pursued by Congress toward the South, must speedily terminate either in ro-aotion on the part of the people of the North, or "national" bankruptcy and anarchy. While we suffered, it wa? some consolation to know that we were noi to be the only sufferers, and that, in tin end, those Who inaugurated and sustainer snob, a polioy would Buffer as severely and that, sooner or later, the peoph of the North would repudiate, spurt ?id punish those whose sordid, unscrupu? lous selfishness had brought upon thc country such calamities. We have everj reason now to be"'ave that the first of thes< alternative, result ia being accomplished that a wholesome, steady re-action is taking place, which will hurl from power the au thors of these infamous schemes, and tha at no distant day there will be a ooalitioi between the moderate Republicans and tin conservative Democrats which will over throw the radicals of Congress, who legislab .outside not only, the Constitution, but ever; regard for pnblic welfare, and put unde foot the plundering, thieving carpet-bagger and scalawags, who; under a demand fo loyalty, and by lying utterances and fabrica tionsas to "rebel" spirit and dangers t> Union men, have obtained place and powe *u our State governments. It is pleasant however, to note the change which ha .commenced? and still more pleasant to b sustained in our observations by such -staunch and far-seeing journalist as th .editor of the Lancaster (Pa.) Intelligence) The Intelligencer says: ?Ever since the termination of the wai the.radicals have been greatly concerne about ?he South. They have never cease< through their newspapers to malign th Sontheru people, ana to threaten them wit punisnment the most severe, in the shap of oppressive laws, if they did not prompi ly acquiesce in any form of govern m er that a reckless and partisan Congress migb frame to secure their debasement, and t effect their utter subjection to the ignoran negroes in their midst. The Souther States, embracing a vast extent of territory with a splendid climate and fertile soil, ht been subjected to the management of need New England adventurers, and bold, inapt dent Northern negroes. This irresponsib element in the North, at the instance < the radical leaders, went to the South at tl close of the war, and there remains, a cur: to the bona fide residents, as it devotes i self to no useful pursuit, but, on the coi trary, by its active participation in the Sta governments, effectually retards all effort < the part of tho Southern peoplo to recovi from the impoverishing effects of the wa The bad laws enacted by such law-make hinders emigration from the North ai from Europe, and in the case of somo the Southern States, wholly prevents The radical leaders, knowing that a dire appeal to all the people of all the Stat would result in their complete overthrow are resolved to retain control of the G verument, oven if the South should becoi a wilderness, and a debt, enormous amount, with its attendant taxes, be ff tened upon the people. All industrial t terprises in the South must be restruinc that a corrupt political party may bo power. "But this state of affairs cannot long cc tinuo. Numbers of moderato Rep?blica: men who regard tho interests of their cot try more than the success of party, are 1 giuniug to see that what the South needs firmly established State governments, mr by the actual citizens of the different Sou ern States, to foster and encourage priv and public enterprise. ? Thc peoplo are ginning to realize what the Democratic o conservative statesmen of tho nation hi urged, that the South needs no more lej lation, no more 'exaction of the honor t liberty of its naople'-it simply needs to let alone, in order that its wonderful mi ral, manufacturing and agricultural sources may be developed, and the wh nation thereby benefited." -o WAU SPECK.-A Washington correspo ent of the New York Herald menti (without vouching for its truth) a rumor Washington to the effect that a secret derstanding has been enterod into betw England and France to act in concert sustaining thu Spanish dominion in Ci and that the two powors will send a po^ ful fleet to the West Indies to assist in venting supplies from reaching the Cub and thus enablo Spain to starve out bei Burgent subjects. The correspondent th that such interference would bo sur? make Jonathan fight. Why? Cuba i not belong to Jonathan yet. Is be g to fight on the side of "rebels?" P velat. -o On Thursday, there was a teulfic storm in Winnsboro. Tho large brick si belonging to Dr. Thos. Madden was b clown. Trees were uprooted, fences d lished, and bricks from chimneys strer every direction. Some of the hail si wero nearly as large as a pigeon egg. The Confederate Dead. DEDICATED TO THE LADIES OF COLUMBIA. Mn. EDITOR: The following poem was written for the celebration in honor of the Confed?rate dead by the patriotic ladies of Columbia, wbioh took place soon after the close of the late war. Not having been finished, however, in time for the occasion, it was thrown aside and left uncompleted. The proposed celebration to-morrow hos induced its author to put tho last hand to it; and be herewith encloses and asks a place for it in the Phouix : Tho sacred ashes of the bravo A grateful lard, with pious care, Preserves-and to the patriot'c grave Her richest tribute brings-hei tear. And bids in pomp his funeral move, With banner droop'd, with nodding plume His bier grae'd; while garlands, wove By beauty, deok his trophied tomb. But oh! too oft by doom unknown The warrior falls-unwept-forgot; Fame's wreath unreap'd, its visions flown Yet sure not all unblest his lot Who in his country's bosom sleeps, And in ber sacred cause .vho dios, Helmu'd honor bends, and valor weeps, And arm'd freedom veils her eyes In grief, o'er the last resting place Of those for her war's second death Who brav'd; whose brows, whose graves to grace Fame else had twiu'd her starry wreath. But woman, see! of peace the star, To noblest sympathies still true, Treads through the yet black clouds of war, * ! Their nameless graves with flowers to ? i ? strew: The flowers bright of memory, ?That, cull'd by angel hands, ne'er fade, But live and bloom eternally, Heavou-blest and ever fragrant made. - ISOLUS. *The celebration took place immediately after the war was dosed by the Confederate, and therefore before ita termination by the Federal Government-who ai indeed, still carrying on, not a contest, but a warfare on the weak and unarmed. Sunday School Flc-Nlc. MK. EDIIOR: Knowing you to bo a friend 11 of the little folks, and that the columns of your valuable paper are ever open to any-11 thing pertaining to their happiness and wei faro, I wish to say something of a most pleasurable occasion, enjoyed by the chil dron of tho Washington Street Sunday School on yesterday, in the way of a pic nie. For severr1 days it had been looked 1 forward to with joyful anticipations. A ? committee was appointed to make suitable j arrangements, and Sidney Park was selected 1 as tho place of meeting. The day was beau tiful and bright, and the chilly air soemed to give elasticity to the spirits. By 9 o'clock .. the long procession moved off, and in a H short time the placo was reached, and tho I ; merry laughter of 130 little boys and girls floated like music through the dense foliage of tho Park. And while the dear little ones were romping and playing, enjoying them? selves as children only can do, the hands of teachers and parents were busily engaged spreading a bountiful table for their enter? tainment. And when the hour came on for dinner, it was announced by the ringing of a bell, when all came together, and forming into line, they marched in perfect order to the table, and taking their places, they re? spectfully awaited the blessing which was invoked by tho pastor of tho church. And, Mr. Editor, it was a ieal pleasure to stand by and see those littlo folks enjoy tho rich repast, and witness their good behavior. The children having dined, they were again off to play, when tho table was cleared of fragments and re-arrangod for the teachers and visitors. Later in the afternoon, all collected together and joined in singing some beautiful odes, which contributed largely to the interest of the occasion. Just before starting for home, they were again summoned to the table and rofreshed with ice-cream, when they were dismissed. I record with pleasure the incidents of the day, and feel grateful for the enjoyment of tho occasion. Tho school is in a flourish? ing condition, and under the supervision of Mr. lt. D. Senn, with a corps of competent teachers. May thoy enjoy many such festi? vals, and tho school continue to incroaso aud prosper. D. -o STMEIXO "ILE."-A dead whale, about fifty feet long, floated ashore on Horry coast, lying on tho Little River, a fow days ago. lt created a great evoitoment in tho vicinity, aud the poople flocked from all parts of the country to get a glimpse of it. It is tu bo boiled down into "ile." Columbia Debating Society. THE HEGULATt weekly meeting will bo held TO-MORROW (Monday) EVENING, at 8? o'clock, at their hall, over Mr. P. Cantwell's store. Members will pieuse como prepared to pay their dues. F. P. HEARD, Kocrolarv. May 9 1 Gas Bills. CONSUMERS will pleaso attend to tho payment of their Dills for month of April. The rule affecting defaulters will positively bo enforced, and tho metres removed. JACOB LEVIN, May 9 3 _ Secretary Ga? Company. For Sale. A FINE Second-Band Family CAR _RIAOE can bo obtained cheap, On ap? plication to tho livery stables of Agnew & Co. May 9 _4f_ Broad River Bridge Company. AMEETING of STOCKHOLDERS will bo held lat Copeland &, Bearden's store, on MONDAT next, tho luth instant, at 10 o'clock A. M. All in? terested wiU attend, as business of import anco will bo laid before thom. By order of tho President and Directors. G. W. BEARDEN, May 7 3 Secretary aud Treasurer. HZ* ocal X-te ra s . -o The Post Band dispensed beautiful music, yesterday afternoon, in Sidney Park. We learn that, by direction ef Gol. Bumf ord, the band will play in the same place three afternoons each week-commencing regular? ly on Monday. This will prove an addi? tional attraction to that delightful spot. -o We have received a note from Mr. H. H. Kinari!, of Newberry, in which he asserts that,the bond of Constable Hubbard was only $500, instead of $5,000, as at first re? ported. Onr informer evidently was de? sirous of making ns much of a martyr as possible of the Chief Constable, aud there? fore increased the figures. -o . 'KATHLEEN. "-To Messrs. Bryan i Mc Carter aro we indebted for a copy of tho above work-No. 322 of Harpers' "Library of Select Novels." It is by the author of "Raymond's Heroine"-a clever and vigor? ous book, which deserves to be read; and it will be read with breathless interest. In the first place, it is told in simple, solid and dainty English ; in the second place, it is written by a master hand; and in the third place, the story is excellently contrived, well told and skillfully worked up to an effective crisis. The price is fifty cents. -o STREWING FLOWERS OVER THE GRAVES OF riiE DEPARTED.-To-morrow we shall share in this beautiful custom, which has been revived to keep alive the memory of our lead soldiers. Why not from henceforth make it an universal custom-a tribute of affection and respect for nil our cherished lead who sleep their last sleep? To strew i grave with flowers, as tho poor inhabitants >elow loved while living, is a pious plea iure; it is a living link between us and tho lead, and keeps alive an affection which be ongs not to the world; though a poor thing. ,t is our own, for we feel that tho flowers ire kept alive by an invisible hand, that in .be still, dark night they continue to grow, .vb ile we are wrapt in as souud a slumber as bat which falls upon the dead-tbe only liflerence being that we muy perchance iwaken. There is no such link between us ind them in a cold, grey, hard, dead tomb itone; the tears which fall upon the flowers ire not lost, for we know not but what theil perfume may be wafted to Heaven. Flowers itrewed upon graves seem like sacred ob ects; in our minds they somehow appear t( jolong to tho dead, to be hallowed by th< nounds upon which they have been strewn There are numberless passages in tho oh >oets abounding with descriptions o lowers dedicated to the dead. The gent! ?earts of these poets elong to the flower frith a fond affection; in their eyes the; vero sweet messengers, bearing meaning ind thoughts too deep for tears, ever bini ng of love which dieth not, but liveth o brever in another ?tate of existence. The; raced in tho flowers fanciful resemblance >f fond passions-likenesses of what the ovod and cherished all the moro since th iriginnl forms which they fancied th Sowers resembled were transplanted int leavenly gardens. I -o THE TRUE PROMETHEAN FIRE.-When S Samuel Romilly visited Paris immediatel ifter the first French revolution, he r< narked: "Everything I saw convinced me that, ii lependently of our future happiness an >ur sublimest enjoyment in this lifo, religic s necessary to the comforts, the convenient md the elegancies of life. Not only I nevi net with a writer truly eloquent who d lot at least affect to believe in religion, bi [ never met with one whose religion was n ,ho richest source of his eloquence." Thoro is much truth in this. Even hings intellectual the rule will hold got bat piety is power. No production of g lins will survive to tho end of all things vhich there is not something of God. ? di tho powers and faculties of the humi nind, the noblest is tho one God has creat tor himself; and if that reverential or ador ng faculty do not exist, or be by suicic lands extirpated, tho world will soon cen o reverence the man who hos no rovorcn "or God. The stateliest compartment of t inman soul is the one which, in creating Jehovah roserved for His own throne-roc ind presence-chamber; and however cu jusly decorated or gorgeously furnished t :>ther compartments, if this be empty a roid, will soon diffuse a blank aud begga sensation over all the rest. Thus while t Voltaires and Rousseaus of atheist niemc ire waxing old and vanishing from the : marnent of letters, names of less reno? but more religion, heighten to a greater 1 Ire. So trae it is that no man can lc koop a hold on his fellow-man unless himself first has hold on religion. A lot of cards and bill .head paper 1 just been received at tho Phoenix offia something new and pretty. Also a lot "auction cards"-which will be printed extraordinarily low prices. REXIOIOUB SKRVIOEB THIS DAY.-Trinity Church-Rev. P. ,T. Shand, Rector, 10.' A. M. and ft)? P. BI. St. Peter's Churoh-Rev. J. J. O'Connell, Pastor, 10 A. M. and 8 P. 3\L Washington Street Chapel-Rev. Wm. Martin, 10'? A. M. and 4>.i P. M. Marion Street Church-Rev. W. W. Mood, 10?.; A. M. and *)? P. M. Lutheran Lecture Room-Rev. A. R. Rude 10% A- M. Presbyterian Churcb-Rev. W. B. Boggs, 10% A. M. and 8 P. M. Owing to the absence of the pastor, there will be no services at the Baptist Church, this morning. -o-i Mr. Walter advertises for sule at auction, to-morrow morning, a lot of flour-300 bar? rels. The attcution of dealers is invited. -o SPIRITUAL PHILOSOPHY OF TUE NINETEENTH CENTURY.-Mr. P. W. Fuller requests us to state that he will deliver a lecture on the abovo subject, this afternoon, at 3 o'clock precisely, in Jan ney's Hall. Some remarks will also bc offered, if time should permit, on the question of wonmu suffrage. Thc price of admission will be twenty-five^ents. -o 10TH OF MAY.-The f~".~beautiful lines were compo-.a by a lady of tili?; city, who subscribes herself "Memoria:" Come DOW with tho fairest flower?. For the graves of our heroes, to-day; O ! como in the earliest hours Of this solemu and Bweet tenth of May; When the chief of our hero-martyrs, To his bright reward poss'd away: O I would, to him and to all of ours. We could far richer tribute pay. But nothing that's dearer or better, Can we give to our heroes gone, And their country, so lorgely their debtor, That can scarce give their graves a stone With us now, in flowers, would be telling The love that so nobly they won; Ah ! surely her worst foes would let her. This day, pay this debt to her own. We eau ofter no "costly oblation," Of frankincense, myrrh, or of gold; Nor yet, by true history's narration, Can tho deeds of our heroes be told; But, O ! in our hearts, that we leve them, With a love that can never grow cold; We would tell, by this commemoration. Which we'll evermore sacredly hold. -o MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION.-The annual cele bration of the Memorial Association wi take place, to-morrow, May 10, at 5 P. M at Elmwood Cemetery. All officers an soldiers of tho Confederate army, tb reverend clergy, and the citizens are invite to attend. The procession anil form at o'clock precisely, from the cemetery gab and proceed to the soldiers' enclosure, whei the graves will bo decorated. Porf.ons desirous of contributing wreatl or flowers may send them to the cometer or to Mrs. Darby, on Monday, at 3 F. 1 The Committees for the different churcl yards are requested to meet at their respec ive churches at 9 o'clock A. M. Baptist Church-yard-Mrs. Leaphart. Washington Street-Mrs. R. C. Beck. Presbyterian-Mrs. C. McFie. Trinity-Miss Shand. St. Peter's-Mrs. Lypch. Lutheran-Miss Wilbur. Hebrew Cemetery-Mrs. L. T. Levin. For Elmwood Cemetery the committ will consist of the following ladies: Mrs. John T. Darby, Chairman; Mi Martin, Miss Preston, Miss Ida Marsha Mrs. John Preston, jr., Mrs. A. L. Alexa der, Mrs. Wm. Wallace, Miss Hampto Miss McKenzie, Mrs. R. O'Neale, jr., M; McCullough, Mrs. Waties, Miss Levy, M Adger, Mrs. W. C. Swatneld, Mrs. Jonu Rhett, Miss Zimmerman, Mrs. Reed, M John B. Palmer, Mrs. McCormick, M Mayrant, Mrs. Simonton, Mrs. McMasti Miss Morris, Miss Wade. -o SUPREME COURT, May 8.- Opinions w< delivered iu tho following cases: E. A. Searles, administrator, ads. J. Blackwell e. ?.c., et ai, and E. A. Searl guardian, ads. Susau Searles. Moses, C. Motion dismissed. S. S. Tompkins, J. W. Tompkins, exe tors, et al., ads. T. H. Clark, administr?t A C. Tucker, et al. Moses, C. J. Mot: dismissed. Jesse Heart, et <d., executors, ads. Sav nab E. Berry. Willard, A. J. Motion i missed. William Padgett aud West Corley ads, A. Meetze, Commissioner. Moses, C. Motion dismissed. C. B. Hazleden aud A. Godbold, et ads. E. J. Moorly, assignee. Willard, A Decree set aside, and case remauded to < cuit Court under order. Johu Elmore, assignee, rs. R. M. Sex: and C. D. Spearman. Willard, A. J. ] tiou dismissed without prejudice. The Court then resumed and conclu the call of cases from tho Fifth Circuit: John W. Earhart rs. Gerhard Mu! Continued. James A. Crotwell rs. Jane Boozer, ei Continued. Jas. U. Adams rs. John Kleckley. Ii read by Mr. Carroll. Argument written bo submitted. At ll A. M., tho Court adjourned to n in Charleston, on a day hereafter to bo terminad. THE ST. CIGOTO. - An advertisement in an? other column portrays some of the excel? lencies of this new hotel-located in n plea? sant portion of the city of Now York, cor? ner of Broadway and 42d street. As wo were domiciled there for several days, we can fully vouch for a1' that is claimed for it. The rooms are -large-and handsomely fur? nished, and as there is ac elevator in constant operation, which lands passengers within a few feet of tho dining saloon or restaurant for the hotel is on the European plan-the fatigue of traveling up and down stairs is obviated. The close, unpleasant atmosphere of tho business or more tbickly settled por tiou of the city is uuknowu here. Reservoir Square is within a etone's throw of the building; while tho Ceutral Park is scarcely a mile off. Street cars pass the door every few minutes, cay aud night. To be brief, we know of no hotel in Now York so plea? santly situated, and yet so convenient. The proprietors-Messrs. Moore and Holley are constantly in attendance, and, as a consequence, the most perfect order and system is maintained. Southern travelers should pay the St. Cloud a visit before pro? ceeding to the watering places. -o The Committee of Arrangements of the Memorial Association for Elmwood Ceme? tery reqnest that the names of all tba sol? diers of Richland District, who fell in the army, be sent, before Monday morning, either to Mrs. Darby, Chairman of the Com? mittee, or to Miss Martin, Secretary of the Association. OCR Jon OFFICE.-The Phoni.c Job Office is now prepared to execute every manner of 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 p ri oes. If our work does* not come up to oontract, we make no charge. With this understanding, our business men have no excuse for sending work North, when it can be done at home. -o NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.-Special attention is called to the following advertisements, published for the first time this morning: Agricultural and Mechanical Magazine. Meeting Columbia Debating Society. F. J. Moses, Jr.-South Carolino Militia. R. K. Scott-Commercial Convention. P. F. Frazee-Sheriff's Sale. Second-Hand Carriage to Sell. W. T. Walter-Auction Sole. W. H. Wigg-Citation. Jacob Levin-Oas Bills. Jerome Fagan-Cabinet Furniture. Washington House. -o-. AN IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION.-Dr. Tntt's Liver Pills are PURELY VEGETABLE, and are 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 ani without the fear of taking cold during all kinds of weather and in all climates; TIIEY CONTAIN NO MER? CURY. M8 6 -o "Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt." Shakspeare, that great anil noble master in English literature, who held the mirror np to Nature Reflects the wisdom wo might use, If ignorance blind, did not abuse, How oft do traitorous doubts arise, To mar man's noblest enterprise. The good wo IOHO we oft might win, But for the lurking fears therein; Attempt tho end, and never stand 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 fearmg to attempt a cure with Heinitsh's QUEEN'S DELIGHT. It has been well said, that the saddest of words is contained in these, "it might have been." For many with ruined constitutions and blighted health, and wasted frames, and sunken features, sicklied o'er with the pale 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 THE WASHINGTON HOUSE IS now prepared to accommodate Regular, as well as Transient, BOARDERS. Terms modedratc. . May 9 _2m o SOUTH CAROLINA STATE Agricultural and Mechanical Magazine. (O?i:tal Organ of the South Carolina State Agri? cultural and Mechanical Society.) AT an earlv date, ibo nubacrlbers will publish tho ttrat"number of a Monthly Magazine, de? voted to the development of tho material interests of this State, and the whole South; and will dis? tribute 5,000 copies gratuitonsly.so that every ono may eeo what it is before subscribing. They intend to make it tho best and handsomest industrial magazino over published at tho South, and thej ask thc cordial co-operation of every good citizen in thia enterprise, which must redound to the public welfare. Persons wishing copieB of tho firat number, will please send their addrosa to WALKER, EVANS & COGSWELL, May 0 12_Charleston. B. C. JE ROME FA GAN, Manufacturer and Dealer m OalDlxxet XTMjiirrLliriJLX* o Wareroonxs Main st., one door South of Washington. IN addition to the usual full J'supply of House Furnishing Goods in nis line, is iu receipt of a line of PARLOR AND BED-ROOM FURNITURE, which in style and elegance of finish, as well as ohepnoes and durability, cannot be surpassed in any market South of Baltimore. Call and examino tor yourselves. Orders for FUNERALS, either m country or city, will be attended to promptly. Furniture made to order. Particular attention given to Repairing, Packing and Jobbiv.g. Mav !J