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port, nor did I attend any of its - meet? ings, but as the Chairman of the Finance Committee I had heard all tlpvt the bank could say, and was favorable to the plan and am still. I think it was the liest thing possible for the city to do undor the circumstances, and I believe now that in time it will be found advantageous to the city in uioro ways than one. The bond-holders would certainly have more confidence in the credit of the oity if one of tho principal banks was trustee for the reception and disposal of certain portions of its revenues, and the people would be better satisfied than if left to the management of men whose offices were liable to be taken from them once in two years. So much, Mr. Chairman and gentle? men, for tho report of the Citizen's Com? mittee. That it is partisan and unfair, every right-thinking man will admit, and that it was intended as a political mea? sure, is evidenced by tho fact that the meeting which adopted it would hear but ono side, and then, to cap the cli? max, adopted a resolution calling upon the present Council, against which no charges have been made, for this report only covers tho period from I860 to April, 1874, the very month tho present Council went into office, to resign and vacate tho offices to which they were elected by the people. What should this Council resign for? It has done nothing wrong yet, so far as the public is in? formed, and yet a meeting of citizens adopts a resolution asking it to step down and out for faults and errors which, according to this report, belong exclu? sively to its predecessors. I do not stand hero to defend tho Council against the charge of extravagance, for I am painfully aware that such a charge is but too true. Every Council since 18C5 has been more or less extra vuguut, bor in ?hi? state of things confined exclusively to Columbia. Extravaganco in the manage? ment of the affairs of corporations, large and small, prevails everywhere, and no more hero than in almost any other city of like character and surroundings. And havo we nothing to show for all these large outlays of money during the time covered by this report? Aro our streets in no better condition than in 1870? Havo wo not water pipes now scattered in nearly every portion of the city? Have we not a fire department very much improved over what it was four years ago? With three engine houses built with city funds, a new City Hall, which, when completed, will be an orna? ment to any city, with well-lighted streets, and a general tone of improve? ment apparent on every hand? Are not these things to bo taken into considera? tion in the final summing up of this case? And if not, why not? Is tho pre? sent City Council and its predecessor to be held responsible for the issuing of at least $30,000 more of citv scrip than it redeemed, and for the failure to pay in? terest to the amount of $50,000 during the years 18G5 to 1870? Is there no blame to attach to any one for this "slight? matter of failing to pay nearly'$ 100,1 000 of the just debt of the city? 1 think there is, and I am inclined to believe the sensible people of this city will not bo misled by any such unfair, partisan reports. Men must not seek to profit by legislation which they themselves urged and in many instances secured, and then at? tempt to shirk all responsibility for the part they may have performed in the unpleasant drama. It may he regarded by some men as a sharp trick to deceive inexperienced men with the belief that they are doing right in Daying out to certain individuals monevs of a city or corporation alleged to bo due for various purposes, and then after payments are made, turn and accuse the men who fol? lowed their advice with fraud and knave? ry ; but there are people everywhere who look upon such trickery as but little better than downright swindling. Some of the very men who are now loudest in their dehunoiatione of the city' govern? ment are among those who have never lost an opportunity to bleed the city and to proffer such advice as would best se? cure their own ends and aims. And now, sir, in conclusion, permit me to say 'a 'few words in regard to the resolution adopted by the citizens' meet? ing, relative to the lawyers who might be called upon to defend the Council. A more unjust or tyrannical reso?tion could not have been propoBea and adopted, even by an inquisition, than this one, and I nm glad to know there was at least one lawyer (Col. McMoster) who had the manliness and courage to stand up in defence of his right as a professional man and a citizen; and he, I think, has had loss to do with the City Councils than almost any other lawyer or law firm in this city. Let there be an equal opportunity afforded to all, and do not resort to snap-judgments without giving but one side an opportunity to be heard. That there is blame attaching to every Council since 1865 for extravagance and unnecessary expenditure of public money, I will not deny; but that all the faults and errors of the past nino years are solely chargeable to the two Republi? can Councils since 1870, no sensible man is insane enough to assert; and yet the Citizens' Committee has attempted to convey that impression. But they have made a grave and a serious mistake, ns time will most certainly show, and until that time we can well afford to wait. THRASHERS, HORSE POWERS, EN? GINES, FAN MILLS, GRAIN CRADLES, REAPERS, Ac, Ac, at ma? nufacturers' price. Send for catalogue to L?RICK & LOWRANCE, April 22_Columbia S. C. ACTS OF THE LEGISLATURE "70R 1875, with postage, SI. 15. For ; sale at R. L. BRYAN'S May 5 Bookstore. F THE PHOENIX, Published Daily and Tri-Weekly, THE GLMNER, Every Wednesday Morning, ?Y JULIAN A. SELBY. Editor and Proprietor, Office No. 160 North Richardson St. jEO-The Phossix iB the oldest Daily Paper in South Carolina, has tho largest circulation in the upper portion of tho Stuto, and has been regularly issued sinoo its inception?March 21, 18G5. BUB8CniPTION. Dailv, six months, $4; Tri-Weeklv, 2.50; Weekly, 1.50. advertisements Inserted in Daily at $1 a square of ten lines for first, and 50 cents each subse? quent insertion; if not exceeding fivo lines in length, 75 cents. Long adver? tisements by the week, month or year, at loss rates. 'Marriages, Funeral Invita? tions Ac., $1. jtatrrBook and Job Printing of every description faithfully attended to. aoents. Julius Poppe, Anderson. J. A. Grigsby, Bidgway. H. W. Lawson, Abbeville. John B. O'Neill, Newberry. KlN.vrto & Wii.et?To patrons in arolina for their liberality: We v Indeed thank you for buying l~\ ur line ready-made Clothing, V./ Neckwear, Under-wear, cheapest, T argest stock ever in the city, I 1 And wo believe best, for we sell "TT nion Adams' Black Silk Tics, \J MBcinri Brne.es.Susnenders. Shirts~fc IT _LVade specialty, gooi\ fit; gnarantecJLTJL Durability, elegance, comfort to T> uycr. The Quaker City and JD &Star Shirts are all tho go, and T n Silk, Linen, Gingham Umbrellas JL We claim to sell at less profit a good A rticle than anyhense in the tradoxj. In fine, ready-raado Clothing, our CJ tylo and price is unequaled. O Linen Cufft,Handkercmef8,Collars;/'"\ ur stock can't be surpassed. V_/ Elegance, style and fashion, Hats in ff 1 assimerc, Silk, Straw, Felt.Wboi.\J Youths'Clothing,Shirts,Hats,Caps, A tNo. 124 Main street. ?_J\. NEW BOOKS At E. L. Bryan's Bookstore. EORGE IV, His Lifo and His Court? is $t.25. Scientific London, by Becker?$1.75. Science and Religion, by Dr?per? $1.75. Farrar's Life of Christ?$2.50. The Shadowed Home, by Bickersteth? $1.50. Conquering and to Conquer, by Schonberg Cotta Family?$1.25. Vernes' Journey to the North Pole?$1.50. Ralph Wilton s Weird, by author of Wooing O't?$1.25. Tho Science of Law, by Amos?$1.75. Also, a variety of new English Novels, paper covers, by Mrs. Olyphant, Far geon, author ef "Castle," Mrs. Braddon, Wilkie Collins and others. Apri1 25 6 CIGARS For 25 CentH, at PERRY & SLAWSON'S. California and Imported Wines, Liquors, Etc. JUST received, direct from 'California, a carload of supe? rior WINES and BRANDIES, ''made of delicious grapes in that highly favored country. Best Imported Scotch WHISKEY, Old Jamaica BUM, Holland GIN, Otard and other brands BBANDY, Sherry, Port and Madeira WJNES. I am also manufacturing, that superior LAGER BEER.i for which my brewery has] acquired such a deserved re-" putation. Give it a trial?it is pure and warranted free from any deleterious in? gredients. Physicians recommend it. ? ^ Also, best brands Imported and ^^?J Domestic CIGARS, Smoking and wChewing TOBACCO, Ac. My SALOON is supplied with the best of everything. LUNCH every day, at 11 o'clock, Give me a call, at the sign of the big barrel, Nob. 164 and 160 Richardson street JOHN C. SEEGERS. e to a -< a> SP r* m rt> ex. IT is the most wonderful medicine evtr known, and possesses curative power I unequalled in history of remedies. For 1 sale only at HEINITSH'S Drug Store. If The Charleston Hotel WILL not be closed this Sum? mer. All Guests patronizing us during tho Summer and Fall months, and remaining a week or more, will be allowed a reasonable discount? except occupants of rooms on the first or parlor floor. The attention of the Country Mer? chants is respectfully called to this no? tice. May 28 duos Wine List?May, 1876. THE "CITY HALL GRO? CERY STORE" offers, as be? low specified, the finest Wine 'List ever published in Co? lumbia: CLARETS?St Estephe, St Julinn, Margaux, Fontet Canet, in pints und quarts. HOCKS?Laubenheimer, Hockheinier, Dudesheimer. SAUTERNES?HautSauternes, Graves & Freignao, Latour Blanch, Chnteun Yquem. CHAMPAGNES?Pommery k Grcno's Lee, decidedly the finest dry Wine im? ported, Ohaus k Duchatel's "Sillery," Carte Blanche, Kelly Island, &c. SHERRIES AND PORTS?These of fine quality, ago and bouquet, full stock, most carefully selected. My stock of French Brandies, Holland Gin, California "Wines and Brandies, Do? mestic Whiskies, "Maryland," "Baker," "Finch," "Romgarden, and dther favor? ite brands, is always full up. I have always endeavored to keep this branch of my business supplied only with best possible quality obtainable, and am fully satisfied with the result. Any raro Wine or particular brand not here advertised, will be procured from first hands at verv few davs' notice. " GEO. SYMMERS, Citv Hall Grocer and Wine Merchant Mav 20 MI'S, YOUTHS' AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING AND HATS, FOR S P B I H ? OF 1875, Now in store, and to be sold at low prices. B. & W. C. SWAFP1ELD. -A. NMW I Who feeds me from his grocery store, And shows me every day a score Of dainties, finer than before? 'Tis Solomon. Groceries, Family Supplies, Pure Liquors, Wines, &c. Whoso clerks are smiling, childlike, bland, And always at my service stand Attentive to lay least commund? Why, Solomon's. Breakfast Strips, Beef Tongues, Sal? mon Bellies, Fulton Market Beef, Canned Goods and Other Delicacies. Who cares for no man's smile or frown, While he can keep his prices down, Yet Bells the finest goods in town? 'TiB Solomon. A Splendid Assortment of New Cof? fee and Teas?Japan, Oolong, Gun? powder, Hyson, Imperial and Mixed And can I ever cease to be The best of customers to thoe, Who always did so well by me, Oh, Solomon? Fancy Crackers, Raisins, Nuts, New Flour and Buckwheat. I'll keep to the store I like so well, 'Neath Mr. Gorman's big hotel, And kept by Hurdv S-O-L O-M-O-N. ?jaQr-Priccs still lower, and goods fresh every day. April 0 Spring Clothing! u Spring Clothing*. ? Spring Clothing!? Just opened The Largest and Best Stock Ever seen here, AT D. EPSTIN'S, UNDER COLUMBIA HOTEL. STYLES. New and Handsome! FABRIC and DESIGN, Elegant! BEST MAKE UP! . PRICES, Lower than ever! Verv full lines of Roys' and Youths' CLOTHING, FURNISHING GOODS and HATS. Call and examine at X>. "EOPSTrKT'S, April i Under Columbia Hotel. The Oldest Daily in South Carolina! WlnBiB'/a! Do You Want a Reliable Newspaper? Then Subscribe for THE PHOENIX, Daily or Tri-Wcekly; or WEEKLY GLEANER, Issued everv Wednesday, HThe PHOf.Krx is tho oldest Daily Paper published in the State of South Carolina, having been regularly issued since 21st March, 1H65. The Gleaner is also in the eleventh year of its publication. The Will//, ^LATEST INTEL LICENCE, from WLWkm ' every part of the ?world, including full nnd correct Market Reports, received daily: well selected reading mat? ter. Editorials and locals prepared by competent writers. They are Conserva? tive in politics and devoted to the best interests of the peo? ple?the proprietor (who has controlled them Bince their origin) having been a resident of Columbia more than forty years. Terms of subscrption I as follows, including postage: Daily $4 six months; Tri-Weekly $2.50; Weekly $1.50. These papers were the first issued in Columbia after its partial destruction, circulate more extensively in the middle and upper Counties of tho State than any other, and arc excellent mediums for advertising. THE PHOENIX Stem Book and Job Printing Dice Is thoroughly supplied with new Typo of various grades and styles, from one foot to tho Kveentieth part of an inch size; Presses of, the latest) inven tion. cylinder and platen; Black, Colored and Transfer Inks; Paper and Cards; Cuts, B or dors, &c. &c. in great vari riety and size. The work is all executed under the bu perin tende nee and im? mediate direction of the proprietor, who is a practical printer. Canh and New York prices is the rule. Therefore, you should have YOUB WORE done at home, when style ano miCE AUF. the bame. This office is the only one in the upper part of the State where Poster and General Show Printing can be pro? perly executed, as we arc supplied with fifty founts wood and other large type. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Sheet Posters; Hand-bills, Programmes, Bills of Fare, Pamphlets, Circulars, Dodgers, Briefs, Letter Heads, Checks, Bill Heads, Receipts, Horse Bills, Labels, lilroad, Legal and other Blanks, Tags; 'edding, Visiting and ["Business Cards; in short, any ond every thing in the way of Plain or Fancy JOB and BOOK PRINTING. Orders from a distance will receive immediate attention. JULjIAN A. SEL?BY, Proprietor Phoenix and Gleaner. Wilmington, Columbia & Augusta R. Columbia, 8. OV, Mat 28,1876. COMMENCING June 1, 1675, the fol? lowing Changes wili bo "uiade in Passenger bchedule on ibis Road: No. 4?Night Passenger?North. Leave Columbia. 8.15 p. m. Arrive Florence . '..12.50 n. m. Wilmington. 7.10 a. m. Connect at Florence with North-east? ern Road for Charleston. Arriving there 0.15 A. M., and connect closely at "Wil? mington daily, except Sundays, for all points North. No. 3?Night Passenger?South. Leave "Wilmington.6.25 p. m. Florence.11.55 p. m. Arrive Columbia.4.15 a. m. Connects daily, except Sunday even? ing, at Wilmington, with all Trains from North, and at Florence with Trains leav? ing Charleston, 6.30 P. M. No. 7?Accommodation it Freight?South. Leave Florence. 9 a. m. Arrive Columbia. 7 p.m. No. 8?Accommodidion <fc Freight?North. Leave Columbia.5.60 a. m. Arrive Florence.4.50 p.m. Both TrainB connect with Cheraw and Darlington Railroad, and carry Coaches. JAS. ANDERSON, Gon. Supt. A. Pope, Gen. Pass, and Ticket Agent. I Greenville and Columbia Railroad. Columbia, S. C, April 1, 1875. "OASSENGER TRAINS will be run JL daily, (Sundays excepted,) by the . following schedule: Leave Columbia 7.00 a. m. Ar. 4.10 p. m. Alston. !. 8.45 a. m. 2.35 p. m. Newberryl0.03a. m. 12.68 p.m. Cokesburyl.37 p. m. 0.35 a.m. Helton_3.20 p.m. 7.65 a.m. ArriveGreenville4.55p. m. Lve6.00 a. m. Passengers by Night Train on South Carolina Railroad connect with No. 1. Passengers by No. 4 connect with Day Train on South Carolina Railroad for Charleston, Augusta, Ac, and with Train on Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta. Anderson Branch and Blue Ridge. Leave Walhalla. 14.15 a. m. Ar. 6.45 p. m. Seneca City4.45a. m. 6.10 p.m. Perryville 5.00 a. m. C.05p. m. Pendle ton 5.50 a. m. 5.20 p. m. Andersen.6.60 a. m. 4.20p.m. Arrivo Belton.. .7.36 a. m. Lve 3.30 p. m. Abbeville Branch Trains. Leave Abbeville.8.00 a. m. Ar. 2.35 p. m. Cokesburvl.40 p. m. 9.10 a.m. THOS. DODAMEAD, Gen. Sup t Jarez Norton, Gen. Ticket Agent South Carolina Bailroad Company? Columbia, 8. C, April 1, 1875. pat PASSENGER train. Leave Columbia 4.30 p. m. Ar. 2.15 p. m. Chorleston6.45a. m. 11.45 p.m. NICHT express ACCOMMODATION train. Leave Columbia 7.00 p. m. Ar. 6.35 a. m. Charleston 7.10 p. m. 6.30 n. m. I Camden Train will connect at King villo with Up Passenger Train for Co? lumbia, Monday, Wednesday nnd Friday; and with Down Passenger Train from Columbia, Tuesday, Thursday and Sa? turday. 8. S. SOLOMONS, Gen. Supt ? S. B. PicKxss, General Ticket Agent Charlotte, Columbia & Augusta R. JL _ Columbia, S. C, April 1, 1875. r [TOE following Passenger Schedule is I now operated: going north. Train No. 2. Train No. 4. Leave Augusta.9.30a. m. 4.15 p. m. Grnniteville_10.20a. in. 5.11 p. m. Col'bia Junct*n...2.13p. m. 9.05 p. m. Columbia.2.45p.m. 9.17p.m. Chester.0.34p. m. Arrive Charlotte.0.00 p. m. Na. 2 Train makes close connection, via Charlotte and Richmond, to all points North, arriving at New York 6.05 A. M. No. 4 Train makes close connection, via Wilmington and Richmond, to all points North, arriving at New York 6.15 P. M. going south. Train No. 1. Train No. 3. Leave Charlotte_8.60 a. m. Chester.11.02 a ?. Winnsboro... .12.38 p. m. Arrive Columbia_2.42 p. m. Leave Columbia_2.52 p. m. 3.40 a. m. Col'biaJnnct'n..3,17p. m. 4.15 a.m. Graniteville_7.16 p. m. 7.48 a. ra. Arrive Augusta.8.05 p. m. 8.45 a. m. South bound Trains connect at Au? gusta for all point*. Through tickets sold and baggage checked to principal points JAS. ANDERSON, General Sup. A. Popb, Gen. Pass'r and Ticket Agt Congaree Iron Works, COLUMBIA. S. C. JOHN ALEXANDER, Proprietor. ^^^^^^^^^^ ^y^^^^^ Stores and Dwellings, Patent Railings for Gardens and Cemeteries, Iron Settees and Arbor Chairs; idso, Brass Castings of nil kinds. Bells for Churches, Schools, Work-shops, Ac. Guarantee all my work first class und equal to any North or South. Works at foot of Lady street and near South Carolina and Greenville and Columbia Railroad Depots. Nov 18 SConey to "Loan, On Marketable Collaterals. TylXCHANGE on New York, Baltimore, jQj Philadelphia, Boston, and all promi'* nent cities of the United Statos and Eu rope bought and sold. DEPOSITS received and interest-bear? ing CERTIFICATES issued. STOCKS, BONDS, GOLD and SILVER bought and sold. ACCOUNTS of merchants and others from tho city and country solicited, and LIBERAL LINES OF DISCOUNTS granted by the CENTRAL NATIONAL I BANK, corner of Plain nnd Riobardson Ureet*. JOHN S. PRESTON, Pres't J. H. Sawtbr, Cashier. Mar 24