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COLUMBIA, S. C. Saturday Morning, March 21,1874. Tha Ninth Anniversary or the Phoenix* On this, the ninth anniversary of onr newspaper existenoe, it is pleasant and instraotive to rcour to the gloomy day of our birth. Columbia then lay in ashes. Tho accumulations of genera? tions had been lost in tho fatal issue of civil war, and the beautiful structures, public and private, which had arisen to graod o?? of the most beautiful an? prosperous of Southern towns, had been destroeod by avenging fires. Oar sol? diers in battle, after unparalleled exer? tions of valor and oonstanoy in the field, against overwhelming numbers and the most perfeot appliances of war, had been compelled to lay lown their arms. All clauses were depressed and impoverished. The contest for princi? ples of government waB lost in tho strug? gle for bread. Men wore filled with grief. The black track of desolation and disappointment over whioh they looked back, oast oven darker shadows far into tho future It was gloomy be? yond expression. Bat tho men who had experienced these reverses were not without fortitude in bearing them brave? ly. Distressed they were, their hearts corroded with anxiety about those dearer than life, but they took courage from despair itself. They girded up their loins, and went manfally to work. They miagled their labors with their prayers, and the God of tenderness, who Will not always chide, answered tho one in prospering the other. We recall with satisfaction that the first appeal rung out in the oolumns of tho infant Phoenix, was to rally from despondency, and seek cure of tho hurts of fortune in honest ?and Btrenaoos endeavor. It met a re? sponse from tho hearts of the people. It was a true augury, and to-day we look upon a oity rebuilt, and its citizens in the enjoyment of a fair share of pros? perity. Commodious stores and hand? some residences replaoe the ashes and smouldering ruins whioh then every? where met tha eye and chilled the heart. Bat for causes whioh we need not elabo? rate here, we might number thousands of population, whore we now only num? ber hundreds, and Columbia be a hive of manufacturing iadustry, and the focus of a rich surrounding agricultural prosperity. The PuoiNix has been tho sternly friend of all enterprises whioh have suc? ceeded here, und of many whoso success yet lies in the future. Adverse circum? stances, want of capital and political troubles have served to crush, for a time, many promising schemes of deve? lopment. The immigrant population, which might have been introduced, and whioh would buve aided in repairing onr waste places in town and oouutry, has, up to u few months ago, held back, or gone into more inviting directions. Bat the barriers whioh kept them out are breaking down, and they are coming in now in gratifying numbers. The policy of manufacturing, which we have ur? gently advodated for years, and for whioh Columbia and many other points in tho State has unrivaled advantages, owing to the same or similar causes, has likewise been baulked and lags behind. Bat we hate a law passed at last, whioh practically exempts capital employed in manufactures from taxation for ten years. Interest is increasing in tho sub ^ jeot, and companies have been char? tered to engage in the business, To these hopefnl signs we may add tho con? viction which is entering the agricul? tural mind, that exclusive cultivation of cottuu must bo ubuudoned. Lot us hope that wo shall have hereafter more diver? sified crops, inereaeu of comforts in the oouutry, renovation of its homesteads, and tho independence which will result f-otn abaudauco and variety of tho good things of life, raised at homo. As heretofore, we shall hereafter strive to heal the wounds of strife, and to bury out of view all recollections of bitterness between tho alienated sec? tions of oar common country. Thank Clod I wo have a country, it will re? main u herituge for our childron when wo aro gone. To it wc owe onr best serviuo, and to our chilelrcu uu example of nuselfisli and patriotic devotion to its best interests and highest honor. The hopeful, enterprising policy, whose key? note lho l'uumx sounded at tho begin? ning of its career, is tho policy which it would rcvivo and urgo anew now. It will continue its efforts in this snuio dircotiou and spirit, it seudj iU cor? dial greetings to its supporters and frionds in and out of tho State. It sincerely trusts that they may increase in prosperty and grow in contentment. And here's our hand to work with them in all good ends and aims. And as, every anniversary for them or as, will find us nearer our true, home, may wa be the batter prepared to enter upon its rest, as each recurring season shall come ronrd. Keinlnlacenccs of Mrs. Cunningham. We copy from the Greenvillo Enter? prise and Mountaineer the following bio? graphical sketch, prepared by Hon. B. P. Perry: This accomplished and patriotic lady deserves more than a passing obituary notice, which T have b??n run nested to write by her talented and distinguished daughter, the Regent of the Mount Ver non Association. I knew her well, and enjoyed her warm and disinterested friendship for nearly tho half of a cen? tury. In tho course of a long lifo, I have never met a lady of higher sociul qualities or purer sentiments of duty and patriotism. Mrs. Cunningham do parted this life on the 6th of October lust, at her old family mansion, "Rose Mont," in Laurens County, S. U., in tho eightieth year of her age. She was the wife of Captain Robert Cunningham, distinguished for his wealth, culture and noble hospitality. He lived in baroniul stylo, surrounded by all tho luxuries which fortune can give. His hottso was ever the rosort of frionds and acquaint? ances, from tho lower and upper coun? try, who always met a most hearty and hospitable reception, and tho longer they staid, tho more weloomo they were. He was a gentleman of great public spirit and charity, as well as hospitality and friendship. Daring the war of 1812, ho raised a volunteer oompnuy and ca? tered the servico of his country. He adopted and educated several of his own and his wife's nephows and nieces. The Hon. Wm. h. Yanoey and his brother, Benj. C. Yanoey, wero among them. Mrs. Cunningham was the daughter of Col. Wm. Bird, of Pennsylvania, who moved to Georgia in 17?15. His family was one of great social distinc? tion and wealth in Pennsylvania, and three of his sisters married into families of the signers of the Declaration of American Independence?Read, of Dela? ware, George Ross and Judge Wilson, of. tho Supremo Court of the United States. The family mansion of the Birds, in Birdsboroagh, is historical, and waa one of tho most elegant resi? dences in the colony. Mrs. Cunning? ham was born iu Alexandria, Virginia, and wa) six years old when her father, who was a yonnger son and inherited none of the patrimonial estate, moved to Georgia to seek his fortune in a new country. The mother of Mrs. Cunning? ham was a daughter of Col. Daltou, of Alexandria, and after her marriago to William Bird, was known as "the pretty bird of Virginia." Her eldest sister, who died young, had the honor of win? ning the heart and refusing tho hand of tho immortal Washington, when ho was surveying lands for Lord Fairfax, and only seventeen or eighteen years old! The second sister of Mrs. Cunningham's mother married Mr. Herbert, who wus afterwards oonnected by marriage w.ith tho Washingtons and Fairfaxes. Col. Bird, the father of Mrs. Cun? ningham, had a largo family of daugh? ters, who were all remarkable for their beauty and accomplishments, und were great belles in Georgia. Gun. McComb, of tho United States Army, very appro? priately dubbjpd the CoJouul's residence "tho aviary," by"which it was exten? sively known ufterwards, und so culled. One of his daughters married Benjamin Yancey, perhaps the most gifted aud highly talented member of the South Carolina bar at that time. He diod very youug, leaving two sons, whom I have already mentioued as the wards of Mr. Cunningham. Mrs. Cunningham had the reputation of being the most beau? tiful of all Col. Bird's lovely, talented and accomplished daughters. Sho was not only beautiful herself, but sho had a love aud taste for the bouutiful. Her passion for flowers was unsurpassed. Sho collected them from all parts of tho world. Her flowers and shrubbery co? vered acres of grouud around "Rose Mont," which uhc watched over and cul? tivated with tho care of a mother for her infont children. She had the honor of being the pioneer florist of tho up country. Soon after her marriage and settlement at hor husband's old family mansion, now naoro than 100 years old, sho had tho honor and great pleasuro of receiving a collcotiou of rare flowers from Mount Vornon, sent her by Judge Bushrod Washington. Years afterwards, when I saw her flower garden and shrub? bery, they wero surpassingly beautiful, and laid oil with great tusto and artistic skill. Sbo wus most generous, too, in the distribution of her raro aud beauti? ful flowers und plants amongst her friends und acquaintances. Her nature was kind and generous in the extreme, as well us lovely und spirited. She wus also truly pious and religious, and ull her life a devout member of tho Presby? terian Church. She was sensitive?per? haps too sensitive?to tho slightest wrong, and her frank aud spirited na? ture prompted her to give expression to hor sentiments uud feelings. Indeed, sho was, us I havo oitou said, a model 1 lady, wife, mother und friend. To Mrs. Cunningham belongs tho dis? tinguished honor of having suggested and made the first effort towards tho or? ganization of the Mount Vornon Asso? ciation, for tho purpose of purchasing tho homo of the illustrious Washington, tho father of his country, und keeping it as a sacred shrine for his counlrymeu to visit, and there feel tho inspiration oi patriotism and public virtue. She heard with horror that it was likely to be sold to speculators, und urged her young aud highly gifted duughter, Miss Pamela, to write an article on the subject for the newspapers. She did so, und entered into tho project with all her mother's zeai, enthusiaem and patriotism. This article was fortunate in attracting public attention. It was signed "A* Southern Matron," and every one supposed it was written by a married lady of mature yetre. Through the influenoe of Miss Pamela Cunningham, the Hon. Edward. Everett was enlisted in the cause, and his oration on tho lifo and charaoter of Washington, whioh he delivered all over the United States, brought to the asso? ciation $G04000 or $70,000. Private sub? scriptions, procured by the untiring energy and zeal of the fair "Southern matron," from the South, North, East and West, made' up tho necessary sum to make the purchase. During all this time, this remarkable and extraordinary daughter was in extreme ill health, aud hpr physicians told her that if she par severed in her labors, it would bo fatal to her. But she expressed u willingness to dio in so coble an undertaking. When the association was organised by tho ladies of tbo United Blutes, Miss Pamela, who bad accomplished the great work suggested by her mother, was unanimously elected President of tho association and forced to accept tlie position. Sho removed to Mount Ver non and received the applause und well done of a grateful people. Tbo civil war came on, and with it bitter seoliona] prejudices uud hatred. There were those in tho North, who, on seeiug a South Carolina lady presiding nt Mount Vernon, felt liko Hainau seeing Morde oai sitting nt the King's gate, aud vented their vile feeling-* in bane calumuy and slander. With that proud spirit which bolougs to her family aud country, nsl well as her own nature, this tme und uoblo-beurted young lady resiguod her exalted position nod returned to her :;u tive homo in South Carolina, he health und her fortune wrecked in the cause of her country, aud her own noble purpose of carrying out the patriotic suggestion of her mother. But history will do her justice, and as I said to her some years ago in tho city of Washing? ton, "her name will bo associated, in all time to como, with that of the futber of his country." This is glory and honor euough to have won for uuy lair maiden lady of tbo South. Little did Mrs. Cunningham think, when she made her suggestion to her invalid daughter, that she was imposing on her a tusk so herculean?a labor of twenty years, which would bring her to death's door, and leave her almost pen? niless, while the vile slander of n baso Yankee neighbor, casting for a time a oloud over her pure- und spotless life, her public-spirited and patriotic ser? vices and her sensitive womanly nature. The mother auticipated nothing of this, but thought only of the national ro proaoh. Tho grave of Washington fall? ing into the hands of speculators und showmen! She felt, too, for her owu family. Their blood, mixed with that of the Washingtons, lay iu that sacred vault. Captain Robert Cunningham, the husband of Mrs. Louisa Cunningham, was a gentleman of education and lite? rary tasto. Ho read law with Jobu C. Calboun, and was one of his fuvarite pupils, But being u gentleman of very large fortune, ho abandoned his pro? fession and devoted himself to planting. Ouco or twice he served tbo people of Laurcns in tho Legislature. It i3 well known that bis family were ull loyalists iu the revolutionary war, but ns be once said to Col. W. C. Preston, "History does not accuse them." They were ollicers under the British Government at the breaking out of the revolution and adhered to their ullegiauoc. The j father of Captain Cunningham was Deputy Surueyor-Genoral of the Pro? vince ander Sir Egertou Leigh. His uncle Robert Cunningham was a briga? dier-general in tbo British service. Jobu Cunningham, another brother, held somo appointment under tho royal government. Iu speaking of the Cun? ninghams of the revolution, 1 remem? ber to huvo heard tho Hon. Samuel Eitle, who was a gallant Whig officer iu the war, und knew every luud-bohlor above Columbia, Bay that there wore not three moro worthy and respectable gen? tlemen in tbo upper country than the three Cunninghams I bavo mentioned. But suppose tho leaders of tbo revo? lution in South Carolina could have foreseen tho present condition of their descendants, living under tho govern? ment of their former slaves, led on by roguish oarpot-baggors and scalawags, would tbey have rebelled? Sooner would tho thnlsdens, Piuokneys, Elliots, linger.**, Marions, Suuitors und Pick* eus-.-s have fallen on their swords, like old Rotnn?n, thnu have brought such ignominy ou their country and de? scendants. Tbo death of Mrs. Cuuuingbiim was sad in one respect. She had just re? turned to her desolate home, where, iu former days, thero wu:> so much ioj#iud happiness, troops of friends, and all tho comforts that luxury could desire, it was doserted, und scarcely a living soul to bo Heeu. No doubt, tbo contrast weighed heavily on her heart, aud ni.iy have hastened her death. The loss of fortune, tbo absence of her children and grand-children, with tho reruoinbrnuce of her public wrongs, were too much for her relinod nature and feeling heart. Death came suddenly to rcscua her from all her troubles aud carry her pare, bright spirit to u world ol bliss and heavenly glory, llor daughter was sum? moned borne too late to Ree her mother die, und now remains there in tho sad? dest nllliclion, which was once her fcnppy home. 1 have said that Mrs. Cunningham was my warn, uud steadfast friend through life. I now recall with a melan? choly pleasure tho many pleasant hours and days 1 have spent iu her charming society, with her noblo husband and fair daughter, at their hospitablo mansion, umidst tho llowcrs, books and luxuries of Rose Mont. And 1 nm happy in hav? ing this opportunity of paying an hum? ble, though grateful, tribute of respect to hor memory. City Matters:?Subscribe for the Pncssux.. Kite-flying absorbs the juvenil a just now. Open windows were in order yester? day. March, April and May blended, yes? terday. Luxury and economy in Sunday's BLuokirjg-at tbe Indian Girl's Wigwam. The fine weather coaxed the ladies out in force yesterday afternoon. Cash will be tho rule at the Pncssixj offieo hereafter. The inevitable drummer is now going 1 to ami fro in the earth, and walking up and down it. Lost, Thursday night, while running to the Arc, u necktie, with a K. of P. pin. If found uninjured, the tinder will call at Phoenix office. Old type?superior to Babbit metnl for many purposes and much cheaper? can bo obtained in any quantity at tho PiiobkiX Office. The Pikkxix is in receipt of a lot of wedding envelopes, paper, etc., of the latest Paris and New iork styles, which will bo printed at reasonable rates. Tho Phcesix job office is complete in every respect, and cards, posters, pro? grammes, bill-heads, etc., are turned out with alacrity. Sc. Nicholas, Seriboer's illustrated magazino for girls and boys, is one of the very boot publications of the Kind in tho country. It is issued monthly, at ?3 per annum. Tho New York liulletin soys there is plenty of money at the North, but no business. Many people at the South have a different complaiut?plenty of business and no money. The Supreme Court rcudercd a deci? sion in the Barnwell-Blackville case, yesterday. Tho question was decided in favor of Barnwell, which will hereafter be tho County seat. "Sheriff" Jones requests us to return his thauks to the United States soldiers for their efficient services in saving his dwelling from destruction on Thursday night. Persons indebted to tho Pjillmx ofliee are earnestly requested to call and settle at once. Tbere is a large amount due? tho greater portion in small sums. The indebtedness mast bo liquidated, or wo shall resort to extreme- measures. Tho fourth grand gift concert for tho benefit of the public library of Ken? tucky comes offen 31st March. Tickets can bo had through Mr. D. Gambrill, up to the 20th instant, after which date all unsold will bo returned. Wo aro informed that all tl_j whole tickets in tbe great gift concert at Louis? ville, Ky., which were sent to this city, havo been disposed of. A few halves, fifths and tenths remain, but they are going off rapidly. The lime is very short. Yesterday morning, a horse attached to a buggy in front of the Asylum, in which was seated a son of Representa? tive J. B. Coehrun, became fractious and ran away, but was stopped after running several squares, with no da? mage, t-- 'iept tho fright sustuiued. The variety entertainment at lrwin's Hall, last night, drew a very fair audi? ence. It was a mistake in not making the affair known several days ago, so that persons could make arrangements for it. Tho exhibition should bo repeat? ed, by all means, and dao notice given, Transfer printing iuks aro invaluable to ruilfoud companies, banks, mer? chants, manufacturers and others. They are enduiiug und changeless, and will copy sharp and clear for au indefinite period of time. Having just received a fresh supply of iuks, we aro prepared to execute orders at moderate prices. Tho new issac of tea cent t ills is Ibe prettiest which has been made iincj tho war. Tho engraving on Iho left end represents Win. M. Meredith, who was j Secretary of the Treasury under Fill more, in lfelO. Tbe only objection to it is, that it is sometimes mistaken for a iifly-oent stamp, owing to its large size. Our neighbors, Messrs. Hoffman &' Albrccht, have inaugurated tho summer season by putting their soda fountain in operation. They keep nil kinds jf fruits aud vegetables iu season; receitti oLoico Wilmington oystors regularly? j have a let of extra tine ones iu tktf j morning. Also, a lot of Baltimore au? Bologna sausage, etc. Did any ono ever hear of or 6oe a fn:ii that a journal had ruoutioucd favoraby or otherwise, who, in referring to tlx; matter, orally or graphically, did nft j fail to tay, "My attention Las been ; called to nu article in tbe? in.,. ? " No mortal cau ever see i. ? which everybody reads himself, unless his notice bu in directed thereto. It is singular, fsn<,: jit? But theu it is true, of courte. Phis j peculiar incapacity of vision, underoer I tain circumstances, may bo classel as ! one of tho pheuomcua of the press.1. Mail Arrangements.'?The Northern mail opens 6.30 A. M., 3 P. M.; olo&eB 11 A. M., 6 P. M. Charleston ppeBE 8 A. M., 5.30 P. M.; olose8 8 A. M., 6 P. M. Western ppene (1 A.M., 12.30 P. If.; closes 6, 1.30 P. XI. Greenville opens ?.45 P. M.; oloses 6 A. M. Wilmington opens 4P. M.; closes 10.30 A. M. On ?Sunday open from 2.30 to 3.S0 P. M. There is no report of the lost joint resolution having beeu found. We doubt whether any industrious search has been instituted. The question arises, will the prosecution ordered by the General Assembly be stifled? And suspicious circumstances of the loss of' the bill? Republicans who value their good name, who have any pluck in them, and who do not meun to be for? ever compromised, who scorn compli? city with snch infamies, ought to take steps to ferret out this startling, this hideous iniquity. Will they do it? If | they do not, they will bo held as suspi? ciously complaisant towards the villains of their party. Tun Soutuurx Security Company.? I Tbo Southern Railway Security Com? pany, an association of capitalists, who control seven important railroads in tho | South, has, up to this time, kept its chief oHico in the city of New York. It is now to be removed to Columbia, which will thus become the financial centre of the organization. Wo are| pleased to leurn thut Col. J. B. Palmer has been elected Presideut, and will have charge of the liuancial operations. We congratulate our community upon this chauge iu tho headquarters of the company, and especially npon the ap? pointment of a gentleman so capable aud accomplished as Col. Palmer to the position of President. Colonel R. K. Bridgers, of Wiluiiugtou, has been chosen Vice-President and general ma? nager, a gentlemau of line executive ability and largo experience. Bol'nu to have an* Interview. ?Mauy of tho visitors dancing attendance in the Governor's ante-room, a few days since, will vividly recollect a blonde young gentleman, with huge side whiskers and a killing moustache, soft, love-lit blue eyes, and a winning way to the tune of several thousand dollars, seeking an interview with his Excel? lency. Punctually at the hour of 10 A. M., this geutlemnn, (who, by-tho-way, happens to hail from the land that gave birth to "Maryland, my Maryland,") tnndo his appearance, and despatched tho Private Secretary with his card; an j hour rolled by, and no invitation came! to "Walk in, sir," so another card was sent in the same direction; half an hour elapsed, aud another went the same way. In fact, this was kept up, at an interval of thirty minutes, until near rl1 P. M., (without intermissiou,) when the geutleman's cards ran out. Not wish? ing to be outdone, a communication was sent to "his Excellency" to please return the cards, so that the sender would have a 6upply to work upon. This capped the climax, aud the cheer? ing words fell npon the ear, "The Go? vernor will see you." Perseverance will accomplish anything, and those wish? ing to have an interview with his Excel? lency can take this lesson aud govern themselves accordingly; even if it is to collect a Utile bill. Supreme Court, Friday, March 20.? The Court met at 10 A. M. Present Chief Justice Moses and Associate Jus? tices Wright and Willard. Tho following decisions were ren? dered: C. W. l'adley, respondent, _rs. Noah Odom, appellaut. Motiou granted aud case remanded. Opinion by Moses, C. J, B. J. Cure-ton, et ttx., appellants, vs. P. 11. Barber, respondent. Report of referee confirmed and case remanded. Opinion by Willard, A. J. John B, Moore et al.t respondents, vs. W. U. B. Richardson, appellant. Judg? ment reversed as to W. 11. B. Richard pon and case remanded. Opinion by Wright, A. J. Tho State, cx rel. Attorney-Gonerul, vs. Wm. A. Nerland, Clerk of Court of Common Pleas for Birnwell Oouuty; and sumo vs. N. G. W. Walker, Sborill of Barowell County. Putitiou for man? damus. Motion granted per curiam Moses, C. J., disputing. Opinion to be Hied hereafter. The following order was made: It is ordered, that ut tho April term of th'j Court, commencing on the third Tues duy of April next, tho causes on tho several circuits shall ba called in tho following order, and the timo to bo al? lowed to tho hearing of causes from each circuit shall be to tho dny lixed for tho commencement of tbo next, except Sixth Ul.'iiii^, to which shall be > d ??V i Circu.it, T-nes nl 21 ; ''. ru. 1' ' w>f?t. -uuuy, 2, : x'k. ... Seventh, Woduesn.. 'lay, b; Eighth, Tue Thursday, 11. At 12 M., tho Court adjourned until tho next regular term-third Tuesday in April next. J to scbscbibebs and advebti3i Orders for advertisements, job etc., roust be accompanied witl cash. No exceptions can be Ordinary advertisements $1 per sq\ of nine printed lines for first insettioJ fifty cents each subsequent insertiovl weekly, monthly and yearly rates fm nished on application. Advertisement inserted onco a week, 31 each insertion! Marriuge3 and funeral invitations, Sl[ Notices in local column fifteen cents i| line, each insertion. There are more rumors as to the "vol cano" iu North Carolina. We are uoi told that it has not actually broke on! into eruption, but that the continued' trembling of the earth and r'imbling o! subterranean noises bave convinced every one in the neighborhood that an ernplion is close at hand. It should be noticed in this connection that an earth? quake has just been felt at Halifax. Perhaps the disturbances in Nova Scotia and North Carolina are premonitory symptoms which are shortly to be fol? lowed by a volcanio ontbreak worthy of the va6tcess and vigor of tho Great Re? public. Tbe nntutored colored people regard this pbyeical phenomenon as a \ warning of tho approach of the judg? ment day. Columbia and its Pkospekity. ? At the celebration of St. Patrick's Day, at the Wheeler House, on Tuesday even? ing, tho 17th, by the Hibernian So?, ciety and their guests, the following was| among tho regular toasts: The Cily if Columbia?The Gem of the South. She rises from tho asbes in renewed beauty and prosperity. I Miyor Alexander responded in a happy vein. He said: There are many here to-night who know more about Columbia than I do. In the year 1852, I landed in the city; and the first thiDg that attracted my at? tention, and challenged my admiration, was the beautiful wide streets and shade trees, the regularity with which the oity was laid off, each square running East and West and North and South, and I at once came to the conclusion that Co? lumbia mast be the most beautiful city in tbe United States; it was, as far as my personal knowledge extended. For a healthy location, it cannot be sur? passed, having a mild and genial climate all the year round, and a bounti? ful supply of good water?spring water. It is widely known as a good piaoe for the invalid from the North and East in the winter season. In 1865, the whole business portion e*. the city and a large number of family residences, from the largest to thj smallest, was destroyed by fire; and now, as tho toast says, she rises, phcenii like, from the ashes, slowly but sub? stantially, to u grand and noble future. Cast your eye up and down Main street at the splendid structures erected and in course of construction, prominent among which are the Columbia Hotel budding, Puctxix office, Wheeler Hoas^, Central Bank, new City Hall, and many others I could mention; but time doss not permit a full enumeration. As an incident of the rise and pro? gress of Columbia, and exhibiting the indomitable perseveranoe of her citi? zens, who, though surrounded on all sidos by smoking ruins, despaired not, I will relate a faot that came under my personal knowledge. A few days after tho destruction of the city, the pro? prietor of tho Phoenix found among the ruins some portions of old presses, and commenced on bin work for what has sinco grown into a leading power in the land. What portions ho oonld not fin he had cast at the brass foundry of M Robert McDougall, (all the iron foun? dries were barnod,) aud putting them together, started the press. With wha success, the Phce^x and the buildiu from which it is issued are themselv tbe answer. In conclusion, I would say, that only wish that we hud more Hiberuia hero to help us to build up our city, ah eclipse its former grandeur; and tosu I bid, in the name of the city, a time' hearty welcome. Hoteii AnitrvALS, March 20, 1S7A. Wheeler House?A. Judeon and wife, Mies Judsou, NY; A R Turner, Gram ltapids; W Roebuck, Eugland; H Creeu, Rock Hill; T R Turner, N C; 1 Ohisholm, W Dadloy, Carleston; J P Pool, Newberry; S M Clapp, N Y; W I Uardtn, Musters E E Reed, G M Ree?j Charleston; W L Hardtn, Baltimqj V Ely and wife, Iowa; A J Barn? wife. N Y; W U Greeuo, Pa; F Washington; A A Post, Fork; J seugale, Augusta. Hendrik House?W E Lercmay,' L Sbodair, S C; E A Kennedny, W1 Crampton, J Oliftou, U Wise, W Free muii, Ridge way; T L Hurdmau, C, C A R R; W U Meridcth, Md. Columbia Hotel-W J Sprinkle, P Ran som, NC; J M Baxter, Newberry; F Dollus, Charleston; J C Bulow, S C; B Barrou, N C; G W Cross, N J; Phi lip Massman, Pa; W D Kennedy, A Frederick, Frank Frederick, Crekarc Swamp; R P Reeder, G W Wbitniai Newberry; J S Land, G & C R R. List ok New Adve?ti.sement?. Oliver Ditson & Co.-a O. if, Isedel'v -NoLi 2iott* JBords at'^rl^Pr^jlocnTsT Perry Sc Slawson?Cigars. . ,u f j' urt, on t| lion ' ooua? a lieu ? gruuit :ourt ordered the property to bo. md the debt, $1,519, to b e p ail he proceeds. v^m