The daily phoenix. (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, April 29, 1870, Image 2

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COLUMBIA, jpg griaayjKprniBic, April 29,1870. Tho Poetry ot Homer. The following artiole was written by a young colored man, (a son of Israel Smith, of thift city,) who is being educat? ed at nu academy in New Haven, Conn. : Twenty-seven centuries ago a poet sang his dreams, and the traditions of his fatherland Ito eager and responsivo listeners. In the agora, at the gamea, at ovory festival, crowdo must have gather? ed, and while ho struck the chords they smiled, frowned, wept, laughed and tri? umphed with his words, nor moved until the last vibration of harp and voice had ceased. Hut the song Btill remains, bringing again over Greece the halo of the Golden Age, and touching human. hearts simply and powerfully now as then. For Homer came forthvfrom Nature's heart and art? lessly sang the song of human passions that will still be fresh through all ages. He sings tho .story of an undeveloped Eooplo,' fond of war, loving friends, ating enemies, ready to forgive the one and as ?ager to wreak vengeanoe upon tho other. Ht> pictures the camp, the sea, trium ph and death so vividly that we seem io eeo the panorama passing be? fore .'us.' Thus he sings as years roll on, arirl "blindness shots him in moro fully upon hitnsolf. The teeming design of the Iliad was to oeleb'fat&tbe glory of the Grecian chief? tains just before tue fall of tho long-re? sisting Troy; tho spirited Menelaus; brave and obedient Diornedo; Ajar cruel and crafty; Agamemnon, inspired with ambition nh'd" the''love bf power; wise Ulysses; and Nestor, from whose .tongue flow words of wisdom sweeter than honey; but especially to show the glory of the Thessalian chieftain at this deci? sivo moment ot bia life. At once Achil? les stands forth as the vindicator of the power of the gods, the avenger of "Cbrysoo, tho priest, who to the Grecian fleet Game to'xedeom bis daughter, offering Uncounted ransom." . He takes his place among theso with the avowed pre-eminence due his bravery. He beards the "king of men," the great prince who ia carrying on the war. But far greater than this favorite of fortune, shines Hector, against whom Achilles used his wonderfully prepared weapons, and whom ho equaled neither in temper, fortitude or skill, and whom he never would have conquered but by the contrivance of Pallas. Victim of fate, martyr for his country, what glory is not due the incomparable Hector, and what shame covers Achilles in his ornel joy of dishonoring tho dead hero. As one has said: "Tho poem cloaca liko a fanerai march, So boar they knightly Hector to his grave." The epithets of Homer contribute greatly tb tne beauty of tb e poetry. Tho "Far-datting" Apollo, god of the "Silver bow;" Jupiter the "Thunderer" and "Lightener;" Mars the "Crested war? rior;" the "White-nrmed" and "Large eyed". Juno; the "Over-roofed" aud "Wine-colored" waves bring the crea? tures of the poet's fancy to us with the color and intensity of life. Throughout the story are found traces of tbe same master mind. Yet there are some ex? tremely beautiful passages into which the poet seems to havo infused nu unu? sual amount of fire, rapture aud tender feeliug. Tho meeting of Hector and Andromache is a master-piece of pathos. She hod departed to the walls with her little son, "When it was told her that the Trojan troops Lost heart, and that the valor ol tue Greeks Prevailed." The joy with which she springs to meet her husband-the comparison of her boy to a star, "Fair as tho new born star that gilds tho morn;" her tender appeal to her husband: "Too brave! thy valor will yet cause thy death. Thou bast no pity on thy tender child, ?or mo, unhappy one, who soon mnat bo Thy widow. .##?** Father, have I none, And no dear mother? Great Achilles slew My father, when he sacked the populous town Of tho Oil icians-Tbobo with high gates. Seven brothers had I in my father's house, And all went down to Hades iu one day. Achilles, the awift.footed, slew them all. * * * MY mother, princess on the woody slopes Of Flacos, with his spoils he boro away, And only for large ransom gavo her back. But her Diann, archer-queen, struck down Within her father's palace Hector, thou Art father and dear mother now to me, And brother and my youthful spouse besides. In pity keep within the fortress hero, Nor make thy child an orphan, nor thy wife A widow." The affectionate, but magnanimous re? ply of Hector, whoso co irage and patri? otism compel bim to refuse her prayers, as he looks with a smile upon his darling boy, "Scared to see His father helmeted in glittering brass," the prayer of tho father that tho Trojans may ?ay of his son: "This man is greater than his father was," and that ho might distinguish himself in war to cheer his mother's heart; the final separation-tho lamentations of the maids who "monrn the living Hector as the dead," are related with such warmth of feeliug os to make this one of the most touching scenes over presented. The monotony of war is beautifully diversified, for, while Ulysses contends with tho clements and the gods, Achilles oontends with men; and Hector's devo? tion for his home and country is so different from oither, that their contests are ever varied and moviug. When wo listen thus to the story of the blind old bard, the veil of years is lifted, and we realize the oneness of human sympathy, and we are thankful for tho poet's gift, which warms our hearts to thoso who loved and suffered in those long passed years, just ns wo know that human creatures Iovo and suffer now. Tho shoemakers aro in favor of female suffrage-they manufacture woman's rights-and lefts. PROCLAMATION BT N?POMON.-The Paria Journal Official, ot the 21st, pub? lishes tho following proclamation by the Emperor: jj.'! ' N 9[ Frenchmen, the Constitution of 1852, drawn np in virt?io of powers which yon gave me, and ratified by 8.0..0.000 of votos, which ^established the Empire, has procured for Franco eighteen years of culm nod prosperity, which have not been without glory. It has insured or? der, and left the way open to all improve? ments. Thus, the more security has beeu confirmed, the lurger is the part it has taken in the progress of liberty. But successive changes have altered tho basis of the p1ebi8oitaries, which cannot be modified without an appeal to tho na? tion. It beoomeB indispensable, then, that the DOW constitutional pact shall be approved hy the people, os wore former? ly tho Constitutions of the Itepublio and tho Empire at those two epoohs. It was believed, even OB I myself be? lieve to-day, that anythiug done without you was illegitimate. The Constitution of Imperial and Democratic France may be reduced to a small number of funda? mental provisions. These cannot be changed without your consent. Your decision will have the advantage- of ron dering definite tho progress already made, and of plaoing beyond the influ? ence of political fluctuations the prin? ciples of the Government. Time, lost too often ia barren aud embittered con? troversies, may. be inore usefully em? ployed hereafter in seeking for the means of increasing the moral and material well-being of the greatest number. I address myself to all of you who, from the 10th of December, 1848, surmounted all obstacles to place me at your bead. To you who, for twenty-two years, have, without cessation, guarded me by your suffrages, sustained me by your co-ope? ration, and rewarded' me by your affec? tion, give me a new proof of confidence in bringing to the ballot-box an affirma? tive vote. You will exerciso menaces of revolution. You will place order and liberty on a solid basis, and you will ren? der easier in tho future the transmission of tho crown to my son. You have al? most unanimously,, for eighteen years, clothed me with the most extensive pow? ers; be also equally unanimous to-day in supporting the transformation of tho imperial regime. A great nation has no way of attaining its development without resting on the institutions which guar? antee at the same time stability and pro? gress. To the call which I mnke on you to ratify the liberal reforms realized during the last ten years, reply Yes. As for my? self, faithful to my origin, I shall con? tinue, penetrated by your thought and fortified by your will, and confiding in Providence, to work without cessation for the prosperity and grandeur of France. NAPOLEON. THE ANTI-RADICAL CONVENTION.-Steps are being taken elsewhere to arrange for delegates to tho convention, to be hold in Columbia, ia June next. Ia Charles tou, a meeting has been held to make ar? rangements for calling a mass meeting of citizen;), irrespective of clus.s or color for the purpose of carrying out this ob? ject. This is on the recommendation of the Press Conference, lately held in the city of Columbia. Is Newberry to be repre? sented? lu our view, a couveutiou of the people, composed of the good and the wise men of the State from every District, who are thoroughly acquainted with the conditiouof their sections, (and every District requires, in some particu? lars, a different line of action,) should be hold. We believe in organized action. But whether the time urged is not too early, and whether it would not be best to wait further developments from the enemy's camp, aro questions of serious debate. We have serious doubts, how? ever, that any means oau now be brought to bear in turning from their allegiance those who are blindly following the ad vico and leadership of radical authority. Up to tho present time, so it looks. Lot tho opposition meet, lot them lay their plane, and then the time for a conven? tion of those opposed to a bad govern? ment, to plundering, and unjust taxa? tion, might be held with better show of success. A number of other papers are of tho opiuiou that it will bo wiser to hold the convention at a later day. [Newberry Herald. SOUTHERN MEN MALIGNING THE SOUTH, Thut sterling Democratic paper, the Manchester (N. H.) Union, speaking of tho debate in the Senate on the Georgia bill, says: "The discussion of the Geor? gia bill was continued hy a couple of scalawags, Hamilton, of Texas, and Pool, of North Carolina, in speeches of the most atrocious character -speeches which no Northern Senator could make of his people, end live. They are described as the 'most blood-thirsty set of out-throats that God over permitted to live on his foot-stool.' Now, if tbeso liars and vil? lains believed this, they would not dare to say it. They know it is false, for it can be demonstrated that more murders have been perpetrated in Massachusetts, iu the last two yours, than in both North Carolina and Texas-by the white peo? ple. We hope some means will bo found to squelch these lying, iucoudiary scoun? drels. " FIRE IN DARLINGTON DISTRICT.-We learn from the Durli ngtou Democrat, that Mr. Abel Caudy, of that District, lost his burn by fire. Tho cutir? contents, consisting of about 1,000 bushels corn und 200 bushels peas, were consumed, together with several four-horso wagons and a corriage. It is believed to have been tho work of an incendiary. MANNBUS.-Manners aro what vex or soothe, exalt or debase, barbarize or re? fine us, by a constant, steady, uniform, insensible operation, like that of the air we breathe iu. They give their whole form and oolor to our lives. According to their quality they aid mortals, they supply them or totally destroy them. AoRiODiyrnnAii AN? IJOatOBAKC CON? VENTION.-On Tu ea dov next there willi be assembled in thia oity representatives of the agricultural and inau?trial inter* | esta from every section, of the State, and there will be delegations from Georgia, and likely from North Carolina, harmo? nizing in the leading movement of indu? cing immigrants to settle in the Sooth. We learn that gentlemen of eminent attainments and experience have been invited, aud are preparing reports to be submitted to the Convention, specially on the hygienic characteristics of this State and Southern olimate; on tho advantages of agricultural education and its concomitant branches, being more generally introduced as a branch of study in our schools and colleges; on the utility of the culture of various plants, so as to diversify and render moro certain farm? ing prosperity; the vast field offered in this State and throughout the South for manufacturing; the profitable conversion of raw cotton into yarns and frnbrics for export, is promised from a mind of much ability and cxporienco. The Committee of Arrangements ap? pointed by the South Carolina Institute have been energetically at work, prepar? ing for the reception and comfort of the delegates at the Academy of Music, and an opportunity will be offered to the ladies and invited citizens and strangers, who can be comfortably seated, to occupy the galleries and reserved seats, to witness the proceedings. The Floral Exhibition and Regatta, to take place during tho same week, will demand our attention hereafter. We merely suggest to the Committee of Arrangements that the hotels and boarding-houses be solicited to offer every facility to the delegates in readily obtaining rooms on their arrival. They come to our city with the highest motives of duty. Thc object of the Convention is the advancement of the material wel? fare of all classes of our people. We auticipate for it a far-reaching wisdom, a solution of the problems by which we are surrounded, and a triumphant suc? cess.- Charleston Courier. SEWING MACHINES. THE Subscriber respect? fully informs the Ladies and* publio in general, that he has on hand Wilcox A Gibbes' SILENT SEWING MACHINES. They aro simply con? structed, noiseless, and will do Sewing which no other Machine can do. These Machines can bc Been in operation at my Store. Sowing Machines, of most all other makers, new and second-hand, at very lon' prices. ALSO. Attachments as Tuckers, Ruffler*, Basters, etc., of the most improved styles, for salo. REPAIRING of Machinery done-charges moderate. F. A. SCHNEIDER, April 29 Main street. A Library of Universal I nib rina ti 911. THE KEW AMERICAN CYCLOPEDIA. COMP LETE IN SIXTEEN VOL UMES. THIS important work presents a panoramic view of all human knowledge, as it exists at tho present moment. It embraces and popularizes every subject that can be thought of, and contains an inexhaustible fund of ac? curate and practical information. No topic, in briof, ia omitted, upon which information can bo desired. Tho work is a library in it? self; it is a complete universal instructor, and opens to tho student and general reader thc whole field of knowledge. It should be owned by ovary intelligent family iu the country, pitier: AND STYLE or IUNDINQ. In extra Cloth, per vol.$5 00 In Library Leather, per vol. 0 OD In Half Turkey Morocco, per vol. 6 60 In Half Russia, extra gilt, per vol.7 50 In Full Morocco, antique, gilt edges, per vol. 9 00 In Full Russia. . 9 00 The Annual CyclnprciUn. commenced in 1861. Eight volumes now out. The same price per volumo, and uniform with tho NEW AMERICAN (JVCLOIVKOIA. Published ono vol? umo annually, registering all the important events of each year-valuable aa a work of reference. "LIBERTY. HALL, CnAWFORUVILLB, GA., March 81, 1870. 7b ./. C. Derby. Esq.: In reply to your re? quest for my opinion of tho Arctt? American L'yclopiclia, by the Appleton's, of Now York, and the continuation of tho eamo in their Annual, etc., allow mo briefly to say that my appreciation or tho merits of both these works may best bo judged from tho fact that I pro? cured both as soon as I could, and would not bo without either for double their cost. .'The New American CyclopaxHa I prefer to any English work of the sort I have ever seen. ''Tho Aiinwil contains a treasure of impor? tant current matter, relating to events of in? terest in Politics, Religion, Arts, Science, Ag? riculture, and General statistics, not to bo met with elsewhere, at this time, in this coun? try. Yours moat reapoctlullv. ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS." Arv volumo sold separately. Sold by sub? scription onlv. D. APPLETON A CO., Publishora. J. C. DERBY, Augusta, Ga., (Manager of] "Tho Groat Soulhorn Subscription-Book Agen? cy,") General Southern Agent. REV. J. H. CORNISH, Agent, April 29_Columbia, S. C. Lost, Stolen or Strayed, SINCE April 18, from the South i Carolina Penitentiary, ono COW and i HEIFER. Cow rod and whitospot .ted. Heifer red; about two years old. Cow marked with swallow fork in left ear; right oar slit. Any person giving informa? tion (leading to the recovery of tho samo) to the Superintendent's Office, will be suitably rowarded. C. J. STOLdRAND, April 26 fi_Superintendent. DR. D. L. BOOZER Surgeon Dentist, WOULD INFORM his patrons and tho public, that ho is now prepared to insert ARTIFICIAL - TEETH, upon Dr. Stuok'a Cele? brated Patent Plates. Ile also has a largct stock of Dental Material than over was kept in this city and can supply other Dentists. High? est pricos paid for old gold, or new plateE given in pay. Office-West Bide of Mair Htreet, throe doors North of_Plain. April 15 To Tax-Payers. CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, COLUMBIA, April 19, 1870. ALL persons who aro in arrears for CITY TAXES. LICENSES, etc., aro notified that Executions for tho collection of tho samo will bo placed in tho banda of the Sheriff, if not paid before tho 1ST of MAY NEXT. April 20 10 J. S. MCMAHON, City Clerk. For Sale, ff AA BUSHELS COTTON SEED, of snpo OVU rior quality. For particulars, In? quire at KRAFT'S BAKERY, April I Main stroot. A NEW ELEMENT IN NA VAX WARFARE. Captain Ericsson, who has invented so many other things, ha? invented a tor? pedo that renders it impossible to con? struct any vessel which it cannot blow np and destroy. Tho New York Times calls upon Congress to legislate with re? ference to this fact, and not foolishly to expend money in constructing vessels which can bo of no service. "The up? shot of this new invention will be that no nation need fenr on its owu shores the maritime power of a rival." Mr. Solomon, desirous of extensively introducing the "Old Carolina Bitters" it being a most excellent tonic ns well as a pleasant beverage-kcops an urn con? stantly filled on his counter, for tho con? venience of all persons desirous of test? ing their virtues beforo purchasing. This preparation has been extensively used by some of the principal families in tho State, who guarantee its purity nod efli cacy. lu order that the merits of tho "Old Carolina Bitters" shall be fully tested, and every person be heuefitted by them, Mr. Solomon will give it gratuitously to such persons in ill health ns ure nua? ble,; from indigent circumstances, to purchase them. MARRIED, At Trinity Church, by the Bey. P. J. Rb and, on th? afternoon of tho 19th instant, WADI1. Ii.MANNING to Miss KATE McLEAN, both of thia city. A5T" Charleston papera pleaao copy. To Rent, ON thc lat of May, three or four ROOMS, centrally located. Apply at thia office. April 20_ 3 NEW GOODS. IN addition to mv fino etock. I have just re? ceived a lot o? fine FRENCH PLAID CAS? SI MERES and VESTINGS, to an inspection of which the public UBbspectfully invited. jiVprJ^2SJ2_ J. F. EISENMANN. Gans, Pistols, Etc. I HAVE on hand an aseort ^SXZ ment of all Ua?a of GUNS, \ ^C_><jSa?wP13TOLS, RIFLES, Ammuni ! W % ?don and Sportsmen's Equip raonls, which 1 will sell at lower prices than any other HOUBO in the city. Repairing of Guns, Pistols, Locks, etc., done, ami all work warranted. P. A. SCHNEIDER, April 29 Pun and Locksmith, Main streot. The Champion Gas Cook Stove AND PORTABLE G A8 LIGHTS will boon exhibition at Wm. Robinson's, corner of Assembly and Washington streets, near the Markot, for a fow days only. Both the Steve and Lighta have attracted great attention and been taken hold of extensively wherever exhi I luted, aay, Virginia, North Carolina and the North-west. For neatness,cheapness and ex? pedition in cooking, thia Stove excels anything now before tho public. Tho ladies and gen? tlemen aro respectfully invited to call and see for themselves, without delay. April 29 2?_ _B. F. PU LT, Agent. Notice. Ey-00 FERNOR J HIN L. MANNING IIHB thia day hoon appointed a Special A?unt ot the Southern Life Insurance Company. April 27 3 J. H. MILLICH. Gnn'l Agent. To Rent, MTHREE good Storo ROOMS, on Richard? son 8treet. Also, fivo ROOMS, above tho Lanier House. Applv to April 27 3_D. B. LEWIS Batter and Cheese. CHOICE Goshen BUTTER and primo Faetorv CHEESE, jnat received, and for aale low hy J. &?. T. lt. AGNEW. April 27_ Sugar Cured Hams. Z)(\f \ CHOICE Sugar Cured HAMS, just ?i\J\J received, and for aalo hv April 27_ _J. A T. R. AGNEW. Buggies, Carriages, &c. THE Subacrihera would call the attention of tho public to their Stock of Fine CAR? RIAGES, BUGGIES, Ac, many or which arc of their own manufacture; ami which for STYLE, BEAUTY, FINISU, DURABILITY, mid the low tigureii at which they aro odored, cannot be equalled. CARRIAGES AND BUGGIES built to order, and Repairing, in all ita branches, promptly attended 'o. Terms strictly cash. April273 CARROLL A SPELLMAN. DigeBt of New York Reports, BY Clinton A Waite, Ave volumes, $25; Ab bott'a Digest, eight volumes, $50; both to 1H00. Also, a frosh supply of Abbott's Forms, two volumes, $12; Whitaker's Practico, two volumen; Tillinghast A Shearman's Practice; Howard's Annotated Code, $1!; Edwarda on Referees (undor tho Codo;) Tyler on Cover? ture, Ac... and other new law booka. April 2? BRYAN A MoOARTER. For Sale. THE cntiro contenta of my STORE, consist? ing nf Segara, Tobacco, and Pipes, of alt kinds. Tho Storo will also be rented or sold. Apply to I. GOODMAN, April 2(1 fi Assembly street, near the P. O.g Oats. IA AA' BUSHELS Prime FEEDING . I f\ f\f OATH, for sale hy E. HOPE. $6,000 Reward! WE will pay $5,000 for tho recovery of tho Currency, Gold and Bank Bills, stolen from our Bank on the night of Saturday, Kith inst., or ten per cent, upon tho value of any portion thereof, and $1,000 for evidence to con? vict tho thieves. April 10 SCOTT, WILLIAMS A CO. Proposals. Ornes SINEINO FONO COMMISSION, COLOMDIA, 8. C., April 25, 1870. NOTICE is horoby given that tho Commis? sion is now prepared to receive proposals for tho purchaae of stock owned by tho Stato. All communications must bo addressed to tho undesigned. J. H. RAINEY, Seoretary Sinking Fund Commisaion, April 20 22 Columbia, S. 0. t(3r Charleston Republican, News and Cou? rier copy for twonty-two days. Law Books on the New Code. ALSO, a Variety of NEW LAW BOOKS Acts of Legislature, Ac for aalo bv AprHJJO_BRYAN A McOARTHER. Threshing Machines-Reaping Ma? chines, Horse Powers, ON hand and for sale at manufaoturor's prices, adding freight. April 14_LOWRANCE A CO. Just Arrived, A freah lot of gonnino imported CANA $Z?RY BIRDS-splondid singera. ALSO, ?fast A boantifol assortment of CAGES. CaU earlv and multo your selections, at tho April 22 _POLLOCK H Oj;8E._ Military Goods. IHAVE JUST RECEIVED a full Stock of MILITARY GOODS, suited to all grades of Ofllcors-both Field and Staff. April 10 Imo WM. GLAZE. TRIAL JUSTICES.-Governor Scott hos appointed the following Trial Justices for the Counties of F.dgetiold, George? town, Williaissburg, Darlington, Beau? fort, Horry, Lexington, Marion, Rich? land, Clarendon, Marlboro, Pickens, Laurens, Kershaw, Lu nen s ter and York: Edgefleld-James F. Harling, P. R. Rivers, Andrew Ramsey, P. A. Eichel? berger, J. A. Barker. Georgetown-W. H. Jones, W. S. Croft, C. R. Andersou, J. J. Heucks, J. F. Beckman. Williamsburg-Samuel W. Maurice. Darlington-J. G. Gatlin, J. S. Fille brown, P. C. Fludd, A. V. Layton, Robert Peel, John McLeod, S. H. Pre8sley. Benufort-C. W. Brown, Paul Pritch? ard, N. B. Myers, Henry Gaoty, David L. Thompson, W. D. Gregorio, Law? rence McKenzie, E. W. Seabrook. Horry-C. B. Jarvis, John W. Mishaw, Alva Enzor, W. A. Beesaut, J. F. Gillespio, Wm. M. Holleymnn. Lexington-J. B. Hendrix, Charles Hutto, J. W. Hogan, Emanuel Oswalt, J. J. Derrick, John U. Coogler, Wm. B. Jones. Marion-D. Bigelow, Elisha Fryer, R. 0. Molntire, H. E. Huyne. W. E. Miller, S. A. Hairgrove. Richland-John Harris, S. B. Thomp? son, j3Esop Goodsoo, W. 13. Nash, Issaac Colman, A. L. Solomon. Clarendon-Wm. lt. Burgess, Sr., William Dicksou, W. G. Bruce, Jared Wonley, Joshua Tennant, Benjamin Hodges. Marlboro'-D. D. McCall, George Jackson, J. M. Hamer, John W. Stubbs, Abel Quick, James S. Leggett. Pickens-Wm. C. Lesley, Edgar W. Clyde, Jenkin S. Adams, John W. Brown, A. M. Folger. Laurens-Nathaniel Freeman, Thomas Owens, E. A. Hackett, Joseph Crews, Y. J. P. Owens. Lancaster--J. Q. Consart, D. C. Wolfe, F. A. Clinton. C. L. Jones. Kershaw-James F. Sutherland, J. A. Schr?ck, Shelton B. Hall, James T. Trnesdell, Charles M. Thompson, A. A. Huokabee. York-M. O'Connell, J. W. H. Hart? ness, Miles Johnson. Tho New York Commercial Advertise}', a radical paper, very properly suggests: "While President Grant is considering tho subject of removing tho disabilities of Southern men, let him remember that one of their chiwf disabilities is poverty, and that as loug as the screaming farce of "Double Headed Reconstruction" is enacted at Wasbiugton, there can't be much improvement." Smiles are the most beautiful orna? ments that you can wuur-brighter aud cheaper, and belter thau costly dia? monds. 1870. Ice! Ice! Ice! 1870 THE COLUMBIA ICE HOU8E is now open for tho Season. Being thoroughly reju? venated, I am now prepared to lill all orders from the countrv that may bo accompanied by tho cash. * JOHN 1). BATUM AN, April 21 Imo Agent. Information for All. VISITORS to the city during the present week will doubtless wish to take advan? tage of the occasion to purchase DRY GOODS to '.ake homo to their families and friends, and, as tho timen aro straightened, overy one wishes to buj' to tho best advantage, and bv calling at C. F. JACKSON'S CHEAP DR? GOODS STORE, their object can ho fully ac? complished. Ho has on hana a full and com? plete stock of everything usually kept in a first class establishment, and ho pledpes him? self to givo entire satisfaction as to the quality and pi iee of his Gooda. Call at his Store, on Main street, Columbia, S. C.. next door to tho Nati mal Bauk, win re ho will he pleased to sec you, and show any artiolo winted, in his lino of business. April 87_C. F. JACKSON. Violin and Guitar Strings. THE REAL ITALIAN. Theeo Strings are justly colebrated for Itheir durability, purity and cloar, sweet tone. ALSO, A full assortment of VlOLtNOElxo STRINOS, a varioty of Violin Bows, Bow-Hair, Screws, Tail-Boards, Bridges, Rosin, Ac, just receiv? ed at E. POLLARD'S. April 23 ftn6* W. J. HOKE fSBEte, HAS just received, and opon BSg? ed a Urge steck of SPRING BBSB AND SUMMER CLOTHING, HATS, SHIRTS, DRAWERS, COLLARS, TIES, Ac, Which ho proposes to sell on tho most reason? able terms. Call and examino for yoursolves. April 10_ _t_ MILLINERY. MRS. C. E. REED baa just re? turned from Now York, with the latest st vies of French and Ame? rican MILLINERY, which will bo sold on reasonable terms. ALSO, DRESS-MAKING, in all ita branches, attended to with promptness and on reasonable terms. Ladies aro iuvited to call and soo for themselves, Main street, Colum? bia._April 26 3 MRS. S. A. SMITH, EMPORIUM OF FASHIONS, Show Jlooms oter C. F. Juckson's, Main sired. THE latest stylos of BONNETS, iHATS, just received. Also, plain And elegantly-trimmed DRESS 'PATTERNS, of all tho latest and most reliable styles. D ll E S S - M A K I N G. in all its branches, attended with promptness, and on reasonable terms. Ladies aro iuvited to call. April 9 _Jj*!0-. Exchange House Restaurant, M A IX STUFET. MEALS Borved at all hours and at abort nolicc, in best stylo. Lunch with Soup every day from ll till 1 o'clock. Regular Dinnor at 9 o'clock. Bur supplied with flncBt Wines, Ales, Liquors, Soda Water, Beer, Ac. Also, finest Cigars and Tobacco. PAYSINGER A FRANKLIN, April 23_Propietors. Exohange House, 193 Main Street, Columbia, S. C., BEING complotoly overhauled and prepared for tho summer season, is now ready for tho reception of regular aud transient board? ers, with tt'.c lirgo airv rooms; table supplied with tho 1 est the market affords, and served by an oxperioncod cook. Stables on tho pro? mises. PAYSINGER A FRANKLIN, April 22 Proprietors. J?a o o CL 1 ?toma. WEDDING CARDS AND ENVELOPES.-A lot of wedding cards aud envelopes, of latest styles, bas jast been received which will be printed in imitation of en graving, and at less than one-tenth the cost. Call and see specimens. CRUMBS.- A fine, large sea turtle will bo served up in the best style at the Ex? change House, for lunch to-day, from ll to 1. Dr. Wilson, tho general agent for Bradfield's female regulators, passed through Columbia, yesterday, on his way North. Ho states thnt tho regulator is being generally used and is giviug per? fect satisfaction. We refer to the adver? tisement, for particulars. Mnj. Andrews, of tho Chatham Rail? road, is nt tho Columbia Hotel. He ie milking arrangements for a short through freight schedule. GREENVILLE AND COLUMDIA RAILROAD. A meeting of the stockholders of this company was held in the Nickerson House Hall, yesterday. D. H. Cham? berlain, Esq., was called to the chair, and Mr. C. N. Carrington, the Secretary of the company, appointed Secretary of the meeting. A Committee on Proxies and Stock Representation was appointed, who, after e short absence and consulta? tion, reported that about 60,000 shares of stock wera represented. Presideut Hammett was then called upon, and read the annual report of the President and Directors; which, with tho General Su? perintendent's report, and tho usual tables, were received and adopted. An amendment to the by-laws was then agreed upon, creating the office of vice President. Other changes were also made ia the by-laws. A resolution was passed, accepting and adopting as a part of the charter. Section J, of an Act to regulate tho rights and powers of rail? road companies, passed February 14, 1870. The following officers were then olected: President-Frederick Bush. Vice-President-.T. J. Patterson. Di? rectors- Johu J. Patterson, J. W. Har? rison, Niles G. Parker, James L. Orr, Timothy Hurley, D. M. Porter, Joseph Crows, H. H. Kimpton, James M. Allen, A. J. Rangier, (colored) Geo. W. Water? man, F. L. Cardozo, (colored.) A com? plimentary resolution of thnnks to Presi? dent Hammett, the Board of Directors, and Superintendent Meredith, was then passed. A free ticket for life for Presi? dent Hammett and family was then or? dered, nud a resolution of thanks to Mr. Wright, for the use of his hall, when tho meeting adjourned. Mr. Bush, is, as we are informed, a gentlomau of means-a New York banker; and it is his intention to go to work as rapidly as possible, and put the road in complete order, so as to rank it ns first class. Ile is thoroughly au fait in rail? road malters, and will he ably assisted by vice-President Patterson. HOTF.I. ARRIVALS, April 28 -Columbia Hotel. P H Kempt, A G Black, New York; \V Ander? son, Philadelphia; il Beattie, wife, two chil? dren and servant, J E Beattie, Greenville; W J dawson, daughter and two children, E J Dargan. J C Jackson, Yorkville; J \Y Heyward, A A Glover, C Ward, Edgetield; D Wyatt Ai kon, Robert Crawford, Abbeville; J H Craw? ford, Massachusetts; A II Cauglunau, Lexing? ton: J A August, BateBville; J H Groen, city; T Brown, wife, child and nurse, J O Wardlaw, Anderson; J B Henty, Chester; E St J Fripp, J Q Beach, Charleston; R E Lvlee, Augusta; A C King. J A Foster, T C; Miss A Angier, Richmond; T D Keilt and lady, Orangehurg. Niekerson House.-D Brown, Anderson; G R Turner, Newberry; J R Kimball, wife and child, Mise ll L Gumming, J M Smith, Mass; Dr J S Willson, J Magill and wife, Ga; W Y Fair, Newberry; W H McCaw. 8 C; G DoCamp, Greenville; O T Taleaferio. Ya; J C Courtney, A ii Andrews, NC; ll D Shaw, Ark; A C Mun? roe, La. LIST OK NEW AnvKRTisEMENrs. F. A. Schneider-Sewing Machines, &c. J. F. Eisenmann-New Hoods. The Now American Encyclopedia. B. F. Pult-Cook 8tovo. To Rent-Apply at this Office. Take SIMMONS' LIVKR REOULATOR regularly, enjoy health yourself, and gi to gratification to those about you. Yon will havo canse to bless tho day yon heard of SIMMONS' LIVER HEOULATOU. A2 i |3 Tur. GHOST OF KINO SOLOMON-, if tho spiritu? alists could raino it, wou'd admit that tlioro is somet hing "now nuder the San." PBALOM'S VITALIA OH SALVATION FOR TU? HAIR, is tho? roughly original. Thero has been nothing like it since limo began. It ia tho only transpa? rent and harmless fluid in existence that will reatoro tho natural color to gray hair, without diacoloring the skin. Ap 24 f3 OPINION OF TUE PUESS.-We take pleasure in calling the attention of our readers to a very remarkable medicine, a notice of whioh ap? peal a in tho Observer thia morning-Heinitsb's "QUEEN'S DBMO'UT." Thoro moat bo aomo tbmg in it, for wo hear it spoken ot as a pre? paration of much merit, and one prepared by Dr. Heinitsh himself, of distinguished phar? maceutical reputation. Thu euphonious aOH briquot, "QCEBN'S DELIOBT," has in itself an attruction which should commend it to our lady friends in nocd of so excellent a medi? cino, and wo suppose all would be benefited hy its usu. For salo by FISHER. A IIEIMTXII, Druggidts. . A24 KOSEOO.-The Norfolk Daily Journal, ot Decembir ll. 18G9, says: "Phis medicine is rapidly gaining confi? dence of tho peoplo, and tho numerous testi? monials of its virtues, given by practitioners of medicino, leaves no doubt that it ia a safe and reliable remedy for IMPURITY OF TUE BLOOD, LIVER DISEASE, Ac." Tho last Ate Heal Journal contains an arti? cle from Prof. R. 8. Newton, M. D.. President of tho E Medi-Collogo, city of Now York, that speaks in high terms of ita curativo proper? ties, and gives a special recommendation of Koskoo to tho praotitioncra of medicine. This is, wo behove, the first instance whero such medicinen havo been officially endorsed by tho Faculty of any of tho Medical Colleges, ind reflects great credit upon tho skill of Dr. Lawronco. its compounder, and also puts "Koskoo" in the VAN of all other medicines of the present day. F26