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j V*Tuo Pueblo Tax'VSfJ?aeatlon? of .'.GUI, ....i*****?'* ? - ' ' ??.^!i: j} ' * a?? .We. ^ab^^^i||^>r)p?&g a communi? cation in relation to the question of ''the doublo tax," whick wooommeuil to pub? lia attention. It' offers a solut ion of a vexed question., Tbp author is ft codi, seato, oloar-hoadad citizen of the State. We can further attest that ho ia "mode? rate" and law-abiding, and that his character and standing give muoh weight tb.Kia .Vie^B. ' 'So cl??r' does our corres? pondent make, his points, that we deem ^unnecessary to comment upon his views or to attempt to strengthen the ?oncluuion to which they logically lead. ' ----; Remark* of Ur. S. ti. Cox, In the United pK^i|irt?f^THb'ase'of Representatives'. . r1 Wo invito attention to the earnest and eloquent remarks of this gentleman, pon tai ned in tho extrae t ' from bis speech mada on April 4, and elsewhere printed in car'columns, On that day suggestive I and significant speeches were made, both in t?ie Sonato and House, by prominent men pf, b o th par li es. . Senator Blair con ! eluded, bia npeeob, wherein he declared that tho. people of tho South were willing to give:?. negro suffrage a fair trial, and in tim at od that tho Democratic party did riot propose to mako it a teat question in the next cou vasa. Senator Morton made a bol d declaration as ? ol lo ws. He said rt '? ^The Southern question will he the great issue ia 1872,; dwai ting into in? significance every other. No merely economical question i can divide publie attention with it. Shall reconciliation b? maintained? Shall tho constitutional arpendhicnts be upheld? . Shall tho colored people be protected in the en? joyment of equal rights? Sholl the Re? publicans of the Southern States be pro? tected iii life, liberty and property?-are tho great ieauoa to be set ted in 1872. Questions of tariff, onrrenoy and oivil eervico reform will play a subordinate part. In all tho Southern States the Republicans will straggle for life, for tho privilege of living in peace and security, ?while the Democratic party will struggle 'io.'te?tiiA tlj'?irjf?rhier-p^ower, and, as ex? perience has shown, -will not hesitate as to>the means that may be used for that purpose." , . .'r''J^;Butler/. in'.the House, took tho groiiud that tho South should bo dealt ;.Tt?th'i severely-that tbero was nothing left to Congress but to pass ? strong and band,; ''armed,-' if necessary, with rnili .tary power." It is in contrast with these declara tiona, -many. of which do great ? injustice, to ? portion of the Southern people, that wo present the views and the appeal of Mr. Gos. In the remarks of thia ftblo legislator, we believe that our .'randera will find muoh to approve. Our people must now. breathe easier, fur the highest bffioial Spanish authority has formally declared that Spain's honor forbids' her selling any one of her West India colonies. As our taxes forbid our buying any one of them, the grandilo? quent declaration is a most welcome one to Auioricans, for no other government on earth has the remotest idea of bur? dening itself with outlying colonies at e^ormqn* prices. Hereafter, Spain de? serves a place in our national regard, 'especially if-we'compare her generous oo?duot in refusing to sell us any one of ' ber troublons islands with that of Den? mark, who insisted on palming off on us, at an immense price, in gold, that best of ??yellow fevers, tornadoes and earthquakes, St. Thomas. There is some thin g for us to admire in Spanish pride, after'all. ?> A Washington telegram, of Thursday, to the Baltimore Sun, says: "The finan? cial condition of South Carolina is such, that a letter received here to-day repre? sents a growing desire among the tax? payers to appeal directly to Congress, asking-that body to resume control of tho State and shield the people there from tut?ooutiuuanco of a taxation which is;amounting practically to confiscation. It is proposed to show that neither hos? tility to the Government nor partisan Considerations have anything to do with present troubles there. It was notice ablet that DeLarge, ono of the colored member*1 from South Carolina, appealed to tho,House to.-duy to grant universal amnesty aa the proper courso to restore confidence and harmony in tho South." .'"'4$ * 4? "~ " J?iiiDEiirvEny.~On last Sunday night, WK'*.poller, Ed; Baker and Charles Bailey escaped from the jail in this place. By meanp of a bnggy wrenob, which - they bad procurod in aomo manner, they ror?pved' tho''taps' from some iron bolts j that ssc tired ?largo piece of timber above tho window. They poaaed through the oponior? thus made, by means of blank 'h^^om^'Ut0^k^^^^t^^i^ Herald. , [The tbree' were arrested in AognBta, Cfeorgia, on the 8th.] . I 'BS?^S^^^E?^S^S?i Hon. Zadoo^r?tt, of bratts vi Ile, Kew York, - ?i?&i on Thbe?day, nt Bergon, New Jcr . mgr, et? 'fa'VHffW** '-dBM He was,'for .nearly hali- a. Century, known'tia an ex? tortive manufacturer :nud a politician. At one time; 'ho repreeented his district for" tho inboritaaco of his children and grandchildren surviving him. 2. Boo au se the amount extorted 'rpm us ia enormously disproportionate to the actual- necessities Of the State. 3. Beoauflo tho amountw?uug,from us ia so groat that wo aro no| only unable to ocqniro wealth, bat are not able evon to meet our necessary exponses from year to year. 4. Beoauso the enormity of tho amount exacted from uo is oonooalod from the world by an artificial system of valuation of property, by which from fifty to three hundred per cent, is added to the actual market value. 5. Because the money so extorted is not expended for our benefit, but results in costly gew-gaws at tho State House, splendid equipages sported by offico holders, and the mushroom-grown opu? lence of those through whoso hands the money passes. All this we have eu (lured patiently endured as no people before have ever endured in a republican government. But our masters now call on us to pay this same enormous tax twice in the same year. Is it surprising that we begin to grow desperate? Wo nre told that the double tax is merely the result of a chango of time, made for our benefit and convenience. We are frank to confess that we cannot believe that snob a motive would have the slightest weight with our law-givers. At any rate, tee desire no such benefits at their bauds. If suoh was the motive, instead of a desire of speedy plunder, why did not the Legislature enact that no tax should be required of us in March, 1872, but that the samo might be paid in Novem? ber, 1872? This would havo changed I the time without doubling the tax, and have produced one tax each year. The reply to this ia, I suppose, that the tux paid in March this year was only to covor expenditures to March, 1872, and hene? there would bo no provision for the six mouths prior to November, 1872. We answer, proper economy would enable the tax already paid to meet all expenses to November, 1872; and that were tho government in our hands, this amount would suffice for the expenses of three years. But admit that tho taxes already paid this year will only suffice for the period ending March, 1872, does it not then follow that the period from Novem? ber, 1871, to March, 1872, is twice pro? vided for by the additional tax required in November, 1871? Bearing in mind that still another tax is required in No? vember, 1872, can any ono, (oven Afr. Whitlemore,) have the effrontery to deny that a period of six month is tiela pro? vided for? If our legislators had intendod to chango tho time of payment to a moro convenient timo, instead of providing an extra fund for plunder, do they ask us to believe that they had so little sense as not to know that their object would have been attained by requiring a half tax to be paid in March, 1872, and then a whole tax in November, 1872? Let Afr. Whit temore try and see if he can get out of this result. The expenses of government aro already provided for to March, 1872; from that timo to November, 1872, is one-half a year; provide for this one-half, and November, 1872, is reached. Conclusion-If the powers that be ox peot us to acquiesco, let them so modify the present programme that only one half of tho tax proposed bo collected, and that the time of payment bo March, 1872, instead of November, 1871. Then let the usual tax be required in Novem? ber, 1872, and each subsequent year in the same month. Wo will thou in two and one-half years, have paid two and one half laxes; and November will bo at? tained as the regular time for tho collec? tion of taxes. You, Mr. Editor, cnn attest that this is written by a moderate, law-abiding CITIZEN. - Mit. EOITOII: I am in receipt of a lot? ter from a friend, dated "Pastoria, Ar? kansas, March 27, 1871," that coutains the following paragraph: "Yon caa appreciate tho condition of affairs hero better when I toll you that four-fifths of the land is planted again in cotton, and, in many places, tho fields aro white with lust year's crop." Is it too lato to warn tbe planters of South Carolina against a repetition of this suicidal policy? Far bettor to drill tho faco of tho whole Stato in peas than labor through another twelvemonth at cotton to clothe the world at our ex? pense. Yours, truly, OOKESBURY. Mn. CALHOUN'S REMAINS.-Tho ro? mains of this great and good man, whioh were entombed in tho grave-yard at St. Philip's Church, in the brick vault espe? cially prepared ibero at tho timo of his death, were returned there Saturday last, in the presence of tho Hector, Assistant Rector, Vestry and Wardens of the churob. They had been removed, on the breaking out of the war, and very wisely, too, to the Eastern end of the grave? yard, so that they could not be found by the spoiler.-Charleston Courier. SUDDEN DEATH OF A JUDOE.-The Berryvillo (Virginia) Courier announces the sudden death of Judge J. S. Carson. He had boen holding County court at Winchester on, Monday and Tuesday, and, in apparent good health, left the court botiBo on Tuesday evening, and mounted his horse to toko a ride, when ho was attacked with apoplexy and died in a few momqnta. The Judge has al ways occupied a prominent position in tho social and political circles of his State. . lw?l*ii?w><IMal'll ????Ml*? S ?jbiaSegialation iovblvW^nafc 'Buokle oalls the edie nco of history, v.; One of hl?. enemies lo ci viii zation is the protective spirit, to wit: Tho notion that;society cannot go . oa without bein?-.;forever watched hy the State. This hill is a pro-, posai of force. It ignores 4^inrjni?lttd spirit and teaches servile respeet lox: the military and the ruler. It is tue "draff and offal of a by-gone age," Congress ona message from a military Executive who baa no knowledge of <oivil affairs oringes, after voting investigation. It hastens to undo ? patriotic voto. It hu? miliates ns beneath contempt-before an nnthinking power. The motive is parti? san. In France, in 1792, a Deputy pro? posed to commit Buioide near the palace, to beget a calumnious rumor against the court about assassinations and outrages in aid of his party. No such effort ap? pears hero in a personal, tbongh it looks so in a party, way. If any one should be selected for this self-sacrifice, I would recommend the gent from Tennessee, (Mr. Maynard,) whoso name-sake, in the time of the English restoration, so la? bored with Titas Oates, and his plots against Vane, tbat Butler, in bis "Hudi bras," wrote: "Did not tho loamed lawyer, Maynard, To mako good subjects traitors, strain hard?' This side voted for investigation. Tho other practiced tho Bbadamanthus code: Castigal, audUque, dolos subigetque, pateri. They punish, then bear. This is the eodo Coke oallod that of the Judgo of Hell-a damned and damnable order of proceeding, and wholly unlike that of Cod Almighty in tho casa of Adam and Eve. Better burn our powder on the surface than bary it for an explosion. The Republican party for six years, un shaokled, bas failed to reconcile. It had all the powers. It plundered and terror? ized. It had bayonet and burean ; black voter and tax-collector. It failed. It would be wise, beforo a new code of re? pression and violence is enacted, to de? liberate on tho failure and its causes. Consider the circumstances-timo, place, opinion, example, temptation, ?fcc.-sur? rounding the alleged outrages, before commending or censuring. lu 18G7, the South accepted events, or oonourrcd in all our exactions, and was repulsed. Then arose the Ku Klux. It began in o "scare" upon tho pilfering negroes. It had foolish orgies. It began, us thc laws becamo more severe, to have politi? cal ends. In tho testimony, it appear? that tho members, being disfranchised, felt outlawed, and actod accordingly. ] point to tho example of the model State, South Carolina. I picture its oorrnp tion, its debts, its legislation, its uegrc militia, nud its (ax is increased teu-foh since 1800. Can you wonder that men who lovo their homes, rash into eocietj to strike their spoilers-spoilers not o their race, and but lately in their midst' Thoy but repeat tho invariable laws o history. Despotism is tho dovil whicl begets desperation; unjust repression ii rovolation. Rend the history of tho II lumines and tho Trigond Bund of Qir many. Polaud was full of secret socio ties. So it hus been with Spain, u] until Prim's death, and even yet. Paris to-day, is gashing itself into fary undo their lead. Italy under the Carbonari England with its Fenianism, are in stances of secret banding for reveng against presumed and aotual oppression LaFayetto, Kosciusko, Mirabeau, Wei sbanpt-men of action and men of goui us, like Kotzobuo, Schiller and Schlo gel-wore associated with these clubs Wo know the influence of the Illumine in creating discontent. They did i easily, for the causo lay deeper, in th tyranny of Louis XVI. Tho Jacobi clubs, and tho clubs of lSiil) und 181S aro tho offspring of oppression, nn< France bleeds for their existence. Th infraotiou of those civil rights, draw from Magna Charta und tho Constitution and the breach of Federal faith, hav caused theso Ku Kl axes. Ge ni lo mei sures woald havo prevented thom. D yon ask what is to be done where th State authorities havo the power but nc the will to crush thom? I answer, th States will suffer. Depopulation un violcnco, crippled resources, and taintc crodit, and a counter vengeance, wi band tho good against thom. Better k thom run riot, than by wroug mothoi destroy tho Constitution to destroy then The Governor of Mississippi treats thei rightly. Ho tuxes tho Counties whei they are, and ouly proposos to uso th State militia and tho State laws. Til bill gives absoluto power to tho Exoci tivo "to take such measures as ho mo deem necessary." Itgivos him the arm and uavy. It makes bim autocrat of II tho States. His sullen and ncrimonioi character and expressions against tl South do not fit him for this absolu power, even if it wore right to bestow i Ho perceives in tho cloud which his po] cy has created only lightnings to destrc tho South. Let us by amnesty dissipa the cloud. As to tho invalidity of tho law: I d maud tho warrant for such a law. there any rulo of construction-eve tbat as large as tho Tyrian construotic of tho Carthago grant, when a cirole < bulls' hides were construed to mean tl hides out in strips-which will couf this powor? There is no power in an of the nuiendmontH, the first series r the last, to warrant this bill. Consul the rudiments of our polity. I will n go to Kent, Story, or tba eourls. Go auy sotiool book or encyclopedia, at you will find that the polioo power is reserved right of tho States. I qno Kent and the Supreme Court, but I pr fer to quote the Constitution itself. I language is restriotivo and reserved, comment on the clauses as to extradite of criminals to be tried by tho States; tho ninth and tenth amendments as the enumeration of rights and reserv tion of powers. I find their commenta in Washington's farewell address to tl Federalist. As to tho fourteenth artic of amoudmont, it is simply absurd consider that such a grant of pow changed the course of local enmir probed ure. It only gu a rn ote ed i m pu ttl-1 fltffy- of trl?ir ojlf operating;ion Stetes only. Nothing can be taken in a giant of any sind not gi von iii it. 'The second eeotion of Artiole Til of the Oonottiution ia a limitation ol tUe grant aajto F?d?ral judicial f unotiona, Take all' tho powers ! granted in every artiole, and even stretch your oonstrnotion. like the Tynan bull's hide in Dido's grant, and narrow all the reservations or claims for self-government; go to the verge of loose construction, and then presume to say if there be any grant to the F?deral Go? vernment for internal police or trial of crimes in districts not under exclusive Federal jurisdiction, as in thia District or in the Territories. The judioial power of the Federal Government is limited to certain parties with certain relations. It does not touch cases of mordor, may hom, &o., provided in this bill. As to tbe military power-only when tho States call caa tho Executive intervene to suppress "domestic violence." All else is usurpation and despotism. Who? ever invades State rights and constitu? tional limitations, is responsible for vio? lence and anarchy, whethor secret or open. If you assume a power for tho Federal Government not given-may not tho State also intrench on the givon powers? When you go outside of the limitations, you may have order, but it is temporary, and it is that of Warsaw peace; but it is that of the tomb. The very Ku KIuios will bocomo respectable beside you; for they do not pretend to abide by law. Is thero to bo no halting in your vindiotive legislative artillery against the South? Do you wnnt to reuow your power out of tho ashes and blood of the South? You can never have union by such legislation. The common feeling which is tho essence of patriotism will bear no more rolation to North and South in such a caso than Spain bears to Flanders or Aquitaine to England after centuries of separation. It will be introducing an anarchic Mexi? co within our borders-a perpetual weakness and menace. By all the les? sons I havo culled from history; by tho graocs which have pacified nations here? tofore; by tho perils of smothered re? venge and secret circles which I de? nounce; by our hopes and institutions; by all that is ennobling iu thought and ignoble in mero forco, I ask you not to tempt the coming party by suoh excesses nf power. Do not teach us bloody in? structions! Load us not into tcmpalion! You perceive that your shroud aud grave are makiug. Yon need not put your ear to tho earth to hear tho tramp-tramp of the corning Democracy, for you must havo felt that tho constant neglect of urgeut duties here, as to taxation, com? mer?a and amnesty, arc demoralizing and destructive. I pray you to pause on tho brink. This legislation will re? bound. Save us tho horrors which fol? low such inconsiderate tampering with our traditional and written liberties. Save yourselves, if not your country. You have in your ranks mon of splendid reputation and ability. Many havo left and aro leaving you whom you were once proud to claim. In their honor, do not cut your blossoms of the past off from the parent stem. Savo the country as a band of States, uot ns a banditti of roving mercenaries or Paris Reds. I muko my prayer to God for that mercy which wo shall all need in that hour when the execution of such a vindictive law as this is executed by tho will of an absoluto dictator, at tho behest of a part}'. I mako my appeal to you for that Constitution wo all arc sworn to support. It may bo that our Constitu? tion is liko what some ono saya of the sword of the Black Princo, too heavy to be wielded by tho pigmies of our time; but if it is only a relic iu tho sanctuary, let it be an object of reverence for what it was, if not a term for what it is honorable in its rust, if not in its edge. WHY CONNECTICUT IS BOUND TO HAVE A Ll?i'pBLi??N LEGISLATURE.-Tho New York World makes allusion to au anoma? ly in the representative system of Con? necticut that is not generally known. It offers a satisfactory explanation of tho difficulties of tho Democrats in that State, who, though they might bo in a majority of 50,000 on the popular vote, tho Republicaus, under tho present nn republicuu arrangement, could control the lower branch of the Legislature. Representatives aro not apportioned among tho towns on tho basis of popula? tion. To show how wrongfully this in? equality works, one instance will sullico. Tho Republican town of Sitnsbury polls but 831 votes and bas two Representa? tives in tho Legislature, while tho De? mocratic towu of New Haven polls nearly 0,000 votes and has no more. If Simsbury is justly entitled to two New Haven should havo fifly-tkreo Represen? tativos; and this is just how it is that tho Democrats aro swindled out of the Le? gislature. Gov. English bas nn actual majority of votes in tho State, ami yet tho returns givo tho Republicans from fifteen to twonty-livo majority in tho House of Representatives. Tho Domo ?rats have not been able to secure a ma? jority in the Legislature for sixteen years, owing to this inquitious, anti-Ro publican arrangement. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN ALBANY.-Ono of tho most extensive conflagrations over occurring in Albany, New York, took place on Friday morning. Tho fire broke ont in the largo priuting houso of Weed, Parsons & Co., on Columbia street, consuming that building and nearly an entiro blook of small buildings on Broadway, betweon Columbia and Von Tromp streets, ou tho Wost side. Tho total loss will reach $500,000. Andrew Brontlonger was haDgod at Lima, Obio, yesterday, for tho murder of his second wife, on the 21th of Octo? ber, 1870, on account of her infidelity. A young mau, named P. J. Nagle, re? siding in Savannah, was crushed to death between two cars on the 6th. A fire in Savannah, Georgia, ou the 8th, destroyed seven or eight wooden dwellings. A.W?Ti-DEaBBVBP COMPXJMENT PAU> ?OLOKtr, THOM Aa DoDAMt?Dir?Tf?i^ o? oera and employeesLbf fito Richmond nd Danville and Piedmont Railroads Sve n banqngt ot ZetelleJs, loa, night, honor of their late' General Suporin t?ndent, Colonel Thomas'-"Ddd am end, before partaking of which, however, a magnificent gold hsntisg-ess? ?sieh and chain was presented him by his late asaoolatios, through Colonel Lewia F. Harvie, who was called to preside, and appropriately addressed himself to the occasion a#follows:'' " "" ' "Colonel ? Dodomcad, I havo boon 'Se? lected by the officers and agents bf tho Richmond and Danville and Piedmont Railroads to present to yon on their be? half this beautiful and valuable 'watch and ohain, ns a testimonial of their esteem and high appreciation. This manifestation of their regard and confi? dence, resulting from long and familiar intercourse of tho closest c'mraotor, both socially and officially, is a just one, as I am sure it will be prized as a grateful tributo to your worth os a man, and yonr qualities and qualifications as an officer. Cordial and kindly relations, such os you have established among your former colleagues in the employ? ment of the railroad company here rep? resented, tested and strengthened by constant and close official and social in? tercourse, could only be cherished and confirmed by just and meritorious con? duct. That man whose position gives him power and makes him the dispenser of patronage, must use both discreetly and properly to command tho respect and confidence of those subject to hie control, influenced, ns all men are, bj tho hope of reward and the fear of po nishmont. That such a oompliment ai this should bo accorded to you, aftei your connection with them has ter mi nated, and both power end patronage have been surrendered, is the best evi donee they can give that yon have dis charged yonr duty faithfully to th? company that yon served and the mei that you controlled. Permit me to ad< my testimony to theirs, based npoi similar asiociutions, and even a i >nge acquaintance, running through yon terms of service on nearly all the princi pal roads in Virginia. This it was tba prompted mo to advise your appoint mont first on tho Piedmont, and then o: tho Richmond and Dunville Railroad, i our hour of greatest trial and difficulty when the transportation of supplies fo the Confederate army in Virginia passe over those roads exclusively. I can an do most cheerfully bear testimony to th efficiency with which yon discharge your duty ns Superintendent of Traue portation over both roads. I avail myself of this opportunity t make a statement in this connection. ] has been said that Gen. Lee, upon tb occasion of his retreat to Appomattox issued orders that supplies of provision should be brought over the Riohmon and Danville Railroad to Amelia Coui House, and deposited there for the us of tho army. I havo no doubt that sue orders were given, but I affirm here thi no such orders ever reached or were con municated to tho President, Supcrii tendent, or any officer or agent of tl j Richmond nud Danville Railroad Con pany, and that thoy were never heard i by any one connected with the oompat until Gen. Lee, with his army, reach? Amelia Court House, when he expresse his astonishment that no supplies wei there. How or why the orders failed 1 roach us I know not, but such is the fae and no responsibility rests npon the rai road authorities for that sad calamity. I cannot close this address without e: pressing my sincere gratification that tl officers and agents of the railroad oor pany, among whom aro many of my o officers, associates and friends, ha1 chosen mo to represent them ou this o casion, and will add that it is most co geniai to my own feelings to unite wi them in extending this just tribute you. Permit mo, sir, to express 01 sincero hope that in your now field y< will secure as true and warm friends those you have left at home, and enjoy full measure of prosperity and bapj ness. Col. Dodamead, in replying, said ) felt entirely unable to express his fei iugs on the occasion. He had mado i preparation, and, indeed, his feelin would allow him to mako none. The wcro contending emotions which ho e perienced-first, bis separation and gi tification at tho expression of friendsb and regard toward him. He had pass through somo trials and difficulties, b ho bad always found his officers and ei ployees trua and steadfast; and, wi their co-operation, ho had overooi many difficulties, und had found nt limes that ho could roly on their OSB? nuco. Tu conclusion, he could do : moro than to extend his heartfelt than and appreciation of the compliment po him, and he would over cherish the g of their regard with happy memories a pleasant associations. On the outside of the watoh is his n nogram, T. D., and inside the jase handsomely engraved tho following: "Col. Thomas Dodamead. Present by the officers and employees of f Richmond and Danville and Piedme Railroads, as a tokon of their estee 1871." At tho conclusion of Col. D.'a marks, the whole party betook the selves to supper, and the remainder the evening, and uutil a late hour of ( night, was spent iu toasts, speech-mi icg, and in having a good time genet ly.-RicJimond Dispatch, 1th, DEATH OF MUS. DH. STEINBB.-It with sincere grief that we record t death of this estimable lady, wife of < esteemed fellow-citizen, Dr. H. H. Bl ner. Beloved by a large circle of rc fives and friends, oho leaves a void wbi can never be filled. Many Confeder, soldiers will remember ber as one w ministered to their wanta in tho hospit of the city and in their transit thron Augusta during tho war. f Augusta Constitutionalist PHQ^I?IA?A,-Tho . price? of singlo copies of the PHCENTS: ia five oecta; Little sb avers will bo gratified and'in? structed by the. patent ctphpbet .pano? rama offered for sale byiiessrs. J. H. & SI. L. Kinard. ni s'v?-i 'rj\hH?? Plain and fanoy colored printing exo. outed with noatnois ?nd despatch, ontho most reason ohio terina. * AU ' the latest styles of oard?j ice", on band and printed in excellent style, at the PHOENIX office. It is asserted by one who says ho knows whereof ho Bpeaks that whenever the moon ohanges between 10 andL 2 o'clock, day or night, look ont for rain. Pamphlets, briefs, catalogues, dodgers, posters, .hand-bills, bill-heads-in fact, everything in the way of job printing gotten np in the best style and on terms that We pl ed ?o ourselves will bb satisfac? tory to all parties. With approved ma? chinery and steam power, WO Challenge comparison in prices, </,.?< Money makes the man-what it buys, tbe woman. The first mosquito cf the season has "put in his appearance." ? vT??* Jost received a lot of indestructible tags; also, a lot of new etylo business and fancy cards, including tho beautiful roso tint. A slight change has been made in tho schodulo of the Charlotte, Colombia and An gusta Railroad. Col. W. A. Smith wM! accept5'bur thanks for annual pass over his road-tho North Carolina Central. Frank J. S i In by, Esq., of tho Seneca Falls (New York) Steam Engine and Pump Works, is in this city. Last night, while making a call at Captain McKen? zie's, ho was complimented by a serenade from the Firemen's Band. After several airs had been performed, the members were invited np stairs and tho inner man somewhat strengthened. FATAL ACCIDENT.-On Sunday after? noon, about C o'clock, -Mr. Gaari Sachs, a German gentleman, employed by Mr. John C. Seegers, as beer brewer, while i attempting to catch the horse that worked tho pump at the brewery, met with a fatal kick in the abdomen. Tho un? fortunate young man stated that his op? portunity for escape from the kick of the 1 an i mal was Ample, but he s e emcd riveted to the spot. He suffered exoruoiaticg priu until about G o'clock yesterday afternoon, when death relieved him of his agonies. The funeral ceremonies ; will be performed at the Lutheran [ Church this morning, at ll o'clock. j MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.-The Northern . mail opens at 3.30 P.M.; closes 12.15 : P. M. Charleston day mail opens 4.30 ' P. M.; closes 11.30 A. M. Charleston ' night mail opens 8.30 A M.; doses 6.00 , P. M. Greenville mail opens 7.80 P. i M.; closes 8.30 P. M. Western mail i opens 1.30 P. M.; closes 1.80 P. M. . On Sunday offioe open from 8 to 4 F. M. MESSRS. WEABN & Hix's FINE ABT 1 GALLERY.-On yesterday, wo had the pleasure of a visit to the fine art gallery i of our home artists, Messrs. Weam & Hix. It is well worth a visit. The finest work in their department is done, and I wo observed beautiful specimens of their skill. Many of our "fair women and brave men" grace their gallery. In this 1 connection, we would refer to a hand ' some gold modal, awarded to Messrs. Weam & Hix by tho State Agricultural i and Mechanical Society, at the last fair, ' for the best general collection of photo I graphs, plain and colored, and oil por , traits. The medal contains the palmetto ? tree, while the leading staples of South ' Carolina aro represented, and agrionltu | ral and mechanical implements also op ; pear. HOTEL ARIUVALS, AprilTO."- Columbi a ; Hotel-J. W. MoDevitt, W. Hamilton, W. D. Barney, H. W. Addison, Edge field; J. W. Cannoughton, W. M. Soper, ? H. C. Pike, New York; W. H. Wallace, Wm. Mims, T. Mo. Wallace, Miss G. Myers, Union; M. S. Harden, Chester; ! J. S. Browning, Fur Dealer; W. Wade, [ Augusta. ?ickerson House-J. P. Reed, J. 8. Murray, B. F. Whitner, Anderson; E. ' Molyneaux, England; S. B. Blake, Mr. 1 and MrF. W. R. Sands, New York; O. 8. I Kuh, J. C. Rundlett, Beaufort; S. H. Mason, New York; H. Sanders, U.S.A.; ! H. B. Covell, Marshfield; O. W. Doyley, ' S. A. Townes, Jr., E. S. Irwin, Miss Willie Irwin, Mies garah Parker, Green? ville; J. Simpsoo, Cheater; J. B. Mc? Connell, Cincinnati; T. A. Hamou, Ray mond; Col. McKissiok, Union; F. D. Bush, Hodges. ?.--??? 1 1 - LIST QV NEW ABVBBTISIMBOT a. Aots of the Legislature, t Pope & Franklin-Dry Hide?. B. Frank Maulditt-Y. M? O. A. B. H. Heinitah-Whooping Cough? ! H. F. Baker & Co.--Notice Shippers. . 4 > ? i . . % V ' -:>' HOLE AND COBNBB WOBK.-Now ia the time in attack the rata, mice, bedbug**nd roaches to every bolo and corner. Just put Is AA a ? BXN'8 "BOBE POP" in their reach, and they'll , troop ont of their haunts, devour it and dis. Sold by all druggiatB. F Utu i... ' " Lineman's Bitters are for ?ak??by. M drag elate aud doalera. Depot In Columbia, H. G,, St OEiUEn A McOaiaoa'a, Drugftieta. 8 18