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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-11-23

The Washington correspondent Of the
Cincinnati Gazette says the President w,ll
present his views at length on the negro
suffrage question in his message to Con-
gross. The same correspondent says there
are rumors Of a general amnesty to those
States which repudiats the rebel debts and
adopt the Constitutional amendment.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-11-23

Loss OF THE STEAMER TwIIIaHr-This
staunch boat, OF 625 tons burthen, and
valued at $4,000, left New York, on the
11th, for Wilmington, \. c., with thirty
five passengers and a valuable cargo. She
was wrecked near the mouth Of the Cape
Fear River, and proved total loss. Her
passengers were taken off by the river
boats.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-11-23

''Do you belong to this church, sir?" in
quired q gentleman Of friend who was
one of the heavy men Of the town where
the other was visiting, and who seemed
much interested in tho church where they
had just been attending. "No, SIR" re-
piled the rich man; quite the reverse, for
the church belongs to me-"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-11-23

A. poet in the Nebrasks City Ne,cs con-
cludes long poem with the following lines.
They contain more truth than poetry:
Well, such is life! Whom the gods love
Die young. Whom they hate live and
prosper,
And are elected delegates to Congress
From the several Territories.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-11-23
COHIMERCIAL.

New YORK, November 1s.-Cotton is
steady, at 52@53c. Flour has declined 501
1oc.-Southern s930@s9.1 16. Wheat is de-
clining. Corn 1c. higher. Beef steady.
Pork quiet. Lard firm. Whskcy dull.
WILMINGTON, November 2o.-Sales OF 81
bbls. crude turpentine, at s.; 275 bbls.
rosin, at S5; 146 bbls. tar, at 80
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-11-23

Some years ago, Senator Borland, Of Ar
kansas, in reply to a challenge sent him by
the Hon. T. B. Flournoy, said that he was
70 snnt at IN me war WITH heHlGo
hoped that all who have participated in
our late civil war are equally satisfied.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-11-23

Gen. Beauregard has been making tour
OF inspection over the Jackson Railroad, Of
which he was lately elected President. He
was accompanied by Messrs. Blanc and
Florence, Directors, and Maj. Benz. H.
Green, Assistant Superintendent and Chief
Engineer Of the road.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-11-23

Private advices from Cuba state that the
CaptainG General has given permission for
the formation of a society in opposition to
the slave trade. The membe rs of the as
sociation, who are already numerous,
pledge themselves not to buy any negroes
Shat have been newly landed on tn e island
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-11-23

John Mitchell sailed for Europe last Fri
day, in the steamship Europa. His desti-
nation is Paris, where he will act as the
correspondent OF this journal.
NeU York .Ne,rs.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-11-23

FIRING IN THE STREETs.-Nearly cverv
night, our citizens are annoyed by the
firing OF guns and pistols in the streets.
Cannot a stop be put to the nuisance?
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-11-23

Complaints daily reach us Of the failure
OF the Phoni1 to reach subscribers on the
Greenville Railroad. Will the Mail Agents
look into this matter, as the papers are
sent regularly from this Office?
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-11-23

The election in this city passed off very
quietly yesterday. There was but = small
vote polled, of which Gen. McGowan re-
ccivcd the majority.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-11-23
Local Items.

CAsH.-Our terms for subscription, ad-
vertising and job work are cash. We hope
all parties will bear this in mind.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-11-23

The Supreme Court OF New York has
decreed that certain lottery dealers in that
State shall refund 100000, advanced to
them by various parties.
The Chinese immigration to California in
the last thirteen years comprised about
100, 600 persons-one-third of whom have
returned to the Celestial Empire.
9 Henry Ward Beecher has been won over
by the President, and claims to be one of
the supporters Of his policy.
Carlotta Patti and Blondin are in Berlin,
Prussia. Blondin nearly broke his neck by
fall Of twentv feet.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-11-23

The number of Irish residents in Eng
land and Scotlandis 100000. One-fourth
of the population Of liverpool, and one
ff.h Of that OF Glasgow. is composed Of
natives of Ireland
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-11-23

MEssns. EDITORS: I visited for the first
sime, yesterday morning, the store of VIM.
b. Stanley, and WAS gratified to find him
aftor the tornado Of FIRE that has passed
over us-all right again. House keepers,
and all that live in house, will find there
a choice selection in the hardware and
crockery line. MAY his shadow never
grow less" I say this, because when the
blockade cut US OFF from all supplies, he
continued to sell at his old prices, and re.
fused to enrich himself on the sufferings
OF his fellow-citizens. May our good peo-
pie now remember the past and give him
generous patronage.
AN ON CIrTI7PN
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-11-23

The Grand Lodge OF Ancient Free
Masons Of tho State Of South Caro-
lima, met in this city on Tuesday night,
and continued their session yesterday.
The following are portion Of the officers
elected: Jas L. Orr, h. W. G. NJ; = Nash,
Il. W. D. G. NJ; A. G. Hackey, R. W. G. 6:
II. Schroeder, r. ". G. T. We expect to
publish full report Of their proceeding.
in our next.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-11-23

STEAMBOAT LINE TO CoLuMBIA.-The
Charleston papers announce that line of
steamboats, is to be run between that city
and Columbia-the first boat being adver-
tlscd to lcavo in a few days. We are
pleased to see this attempt at river navi-
CATION, but very much fear that it will
prove unsuccessful
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-08

We are indebted 10 II Gcrdes Jr purser Of steamship
Maposn Orleans for the prompt delivery Of our
files.
snIr Essrx from New yoak for Queenstown previously
reported registered $50 tons rated AZ built
Mt 81 John, Nh, In iszg, and hailed from Liverpool.
on AntIcosia by steamer Hbernian, at Quebec LIST inst
Sem GsT scorr (of BamoreL Leach. from Portland,
with hay and lumber for Hilton Head got ashore on what Is
called tie Southwest Breaker the 2Sth of July the
inlet al Beaufor Nc she thumped considerably, and
that lighter could not lay alongsidc, was probable she
would come OF at food tide night by throwing on
deck load The navy rendering her assistance getting
on
Sem FDw,v Capt Lane, Of Gloucester, with cargo of
bricks lumber Ac before reported, leak
on Monday night aist iii white Island Light elsie or shoas
bearing Nh about 10 miles distant The captain aud
saved Themselves IN the schooners boat and arrived safely
nj Portsmouth during the night She was insured the
onlce Ann INITIAL Marine Insurance Company
SiWQ on vessel and sls7b on cargo.
LAsa. scnoosFr. with loss ~ bowsprit apparently
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-08
Falling OF tho Walls OF Portion Of the
50. Charles Hotel.
rHE PROPRIETOR SEVERELY INJURED.

TIKI PROPRIETOR SEVERELY INJURED.
portion Of the wall Of the building set on re on
Saturday night last constituting also portion Of the
81. Charles Hotel formerly the sewc House, CAS-
Broadway, fell over, with a tremendous report sun
day night at about twelve o'clock II appears that the
hotel is In three separate buildings all connected and
1t wasthe centre edce that gave way, and is little
besides mass Of ruins Mr. H. L. Knight proprietor Of
the hotel had just retired to bed and Of course was
partially buried In the dbrs and falling bricks receiv
ing such Commissions and bruises rendered il
doubtful that hc could survive. He
ported yesterday, however in better con-
dition than at first supposed and IL is probable
that he VIII eventually recover Mr. Knight rescued
from his uncomfortable and dangerous situation by
members OF the Metropolitan police assisted by Captain
cour and the fire atro aud at once taken TO the Ire
mont House, where he still remains In the building,
the time OF the accident also Charles ID Gabrielle
who was fortunate enough to awake from sleep, jump
out Of window and make his escape with few bruises
Mr.. Gabrielle states that he occupied opposite
that OF Mr. knight, and when he went TO bed, at
about halfpast ten O'Clock, he observed that the
building seemed to be settling, and that he could
only close the door Of his apartment with
siderable difficulty He went 10 sleep, however, and
was awakened ut about half past twelve o'clock the
loud sounds and crash OF falling walls He sprang
instantly from his bed and jumped on, OF the window
on the ruins, escaping through the hallway below He
had scarcely entered the hall when another crash
Knight and Gabrielle were the only persons occupying
the part of the building which fell Had II been more
numerously enantcd the loss OF life must necessarily
have been large as there was no warning and
Of escape.
For some time extensive alterations and repairs have
been IN progress in the lower portions OF the fallen
building and IL Is now supposed that the accident
CURED from the OF the immense quantity Of
wafer thrown upon the structure on Saturday night
while working upon the Eighth National Bank building
adjoining, and the alterations having affected tho
strength OF the supports The police brought early
70 the spot and ably seconded by the hremen in
their endcvors TO search out those who we're supposed
10 be sufferers
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-08

ENTEHFHIHE Vbs III HHON HTVE
The match between these clubs. Of Brooklyn and New
burg took place at Bedford yesterday tho result being
well earned triumph for the Enterprise Club by
Of hryeight to twcntyesht in full game, occupying
but two and half hours The game ably contested
upto the close OF the sixth nnngs-the totals at that
time standing twenty nine 10 twenty in favor OF The
brookiybcss Tho hclding both sides WAS very good
n The early part OF the game but the goobattng Of the
Enernrse nine In The seventh innings decided the
test They added eleven 10 their score Jewell d
the sooe ON The Enterprise side and Mapes on the part
OF lnc Hudson hecra The best y catches being made by
Fisher and Cook Al the close of the game the visiting
cup were handsomely entertained by the Enterprise
and social time lad ibe remainder OF the evening
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-08

MuRpsRors NssAuLr on WOMAN WIN HArcurr -
Between five and six O'Clock yesterday afternoon re-
turned soldier named Peter VIM residing In tenement
building known "tbe barracks Canal street jersey
City, became involved In quarrel with his wife, and
while passion seizefa claw headed Ratchet and dealt
his wife murdcrous blow the top of her head cut.
ung fearful cash and laying the skull bare. Officer
Manning was called In and took VIM TO the station
mouse where he was locked up 10 await examination
Mme on tho way 70 the cells VIM, who appears TO be
steady man, told the officer that his wife Is dsspated
ana on several occasions had broken open his trunk and
Mkcn money therefrom, which she had squandcrd for
rum and u was this that exaspeated him 10 such
sarn, o. 70 cause him 10 commit the arsau which he
very much regretted
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-08

DoRuus- Newark, N. j., ON Monday August
The funeral will take place at the residen9e or his
brother, ~ Catharns street, Newark, n on wsanes
and friends Of the family are respectfully invited to at
tend. ,,s.v Arc,s,
Eserusu. Springfield, N. j. on Monday, august
T. DAVID G. ENGLISH, NJ d., formerly oi Nv" D~As"'~'
The friends Of the family are invited TO step@ = 80
funeral on Thursday morn e ht ten ociocm. rains
leave Hoboken for Milblrn station, motifs u" Essex
Railroad at hafpast eight O'CLOCK NJ WI carriages
will be in waiting The remains will fs taken to New
Brunswick for intarment ~ ~
EIwooD.-an Monday, August I, MATILDA A., widow of
John E.wood
Tne friends and relatives respectfully invited TO at
tend the funeral this Tuesday, afternoon at five O'Clock,
from lis West Fifteenth street. Her remains will be
taken TO Red Hook for interment so
For other Deaths Second and Third Pdgesl
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-08
Curious Auroral Phenom ena.

From the New Haven Journal August A.
strange and very beautiful spectacle last
night about ten O'Clock. clearly drawn and almost
perfect arch OF light SPAWNED the sky, almost from
horizon horizon and reaching nearly to the zenith in
general direction from the northwest to the southeast
IL quite distinct in outline and in breadth much like
ordinary rainbow, TO which II llkcned BY
all who saw 1t. The sky almost wholly coudess at
the time, except In the north and northeast where
violent thunder storm was passing, and the moon
shining brightly Whether the curious phenomenon
caused by atmospheric conditions, OF electric
origin, we leave others to determine.
From the Newburyport Herald, August f.
An auroral arch OF about three degrees in width
SPAWNED the heavens from 4. s. f. 10 w. N w. at
twcntys minutes past nine O'Clock Wednesday
ming enveoping in its central beams the stars Beta In
the Northern crown, and Zea and Epsilon In Hercules
and thence passing nearly midway between AquiIa and
the stars In the Dolphin to the eastward The arch
tinued perfect for about Ave minutes after first
ticed t. At hsf-past nine the portion between the
Dolphin and the Eagle noatcd southwark and passed
across the stars in Aqula and in about ten minutes
tngushed by daylight lat four oclock) the entire cces
tal vault was covered f by canopy OF light, flashing
In rapidly succeeding waves from every point Of the
compass TO the magnetic zenith where the light seemed
TO be gathered In folds Of varying forms but of
brlliancy, a0ong Of the most gorgeous exhibitions
of aurora we have For three no fs were
beneath the base Of pillars columns Of aurora shoot
ing up probably Ave six hundreds of miles above
our heads with rapdity eqraIled only by that Of light
itself
Whether the existence of spots on the sunindcatve
OF intense chemical activities going in that body
have anything 10 do with the development of on
our earth (which some believe to be the easel viii
pretend 70 say; but we may state that fine cluster OF
large spots are now TO be seen on It's western limb.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-08

IL sn16 KNs Cub were siksn to the IsssfAAti0nM
---Sssi ia . four horse stake
EUHHKA vs.. ATHLETIC.
These Two champion organizations Of New Jersey and
Psnnsylvsnia play the third game Of the hone-and'
home series between them to-day At Philadelphia, on
the grounds Of the Athletic Club, corner Of Columbia
vanue and Fifteenth street. three O'Clock p NJ and
h bids fair 10 be one Of the exciting games Of the
season In fact il creates as much excitement among
bali players in the Quaker City as did the champion IN
New YORK last Thursday The Athletics have thus far
won every match they have played this season, and the
Eurekas have only been defeated once.
GOTHAM VS.. EMPIRE.
An interesting match will be played to-day at Hoboken
between these clubs at halfpast two O'Clock p M, 1t
being requisite to early the afternoon now
on account Of its getting dark by seven O'Clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-08

,u., ~, - r.r;syss ono IL o. he oldsss law
vsrs al The SITE died At his fesidD6ce in e Sy on
the morning q the a7h ut AGED ss, sna
seven montha he served six years n me vn'D n?s
he 1ss Judss Of the Eighth Judicial district composed
that time Of seven counties.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-08

ALnANAC YoRK-TuIs
SUN W. eve ~
SUN sK1s.. 90 HIGH WATER morn ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-08

The Arrival and Departure OF Troops.
THE NINTH CONNECTICUT BATTALION VETERAN
VOLUNTEERS.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-08-12
Two hanks having fsiIed'to make baanccs-bcth arc

closing. 49, ,oc. -.
OF the 900 banks reported for June Is. 1864, one
dncorpoated) has surrendered its charter Jy leeish
tive authority (assOceon) has discontnnel pan
ing business ana ls3 have been converted INTO Naton
banks Tfe present report. t0r June a. Will contain
statements from lo3 baks considerable nuinDrI "
which have since perfected their papers sad Oeeo.e
National iDsitutioIs and small Ipmber rave g"oH
notice Cf finally closing theis ho1k'ng Dusifess'
The Chicago Tribune Of "Wednesday says:
The late rains have undouhtedly inflicted more
serious injury upon the crops than those which pre-
vailed tvo weeks ago. and which occastoneu sueh
serious alarm throughout the country AceoTolIs 20
the dispatches ON Illinois, there con pe no uouOs III
the minds Of any who viii oxaDine them cafciul!, t'I
the whea. crop he's been damaged very cOnsldnran!-
probably fully oreiolTth being rihnel. IN ai!us.
every place is injured more or less Only ono or wv
dispatches rorOrting the crop large and good 1he
crop OF oats is large bu il wond appear 70 be lnJurc
by rains and storms abon opefourh. The barley crop
also Injured vely materially. The crop Of rye ~ r.
ported fair" in many places. but badiy Iamagen Ia
Others The corn crop from all accounts looks finely.
end tho rains have improved II rather than Otherwise,
except in low grounds Thus far, he prospect Is that
Illinois will have the largest crop oi corn ever ho" u
The Cincinnati Commercial, OF wednesday says:
Eastern exchange has net with steady large con
sumption throughout the week snd dealers nave tSn
couneled 10 work on unusually close margins Inc
sales were particularly largo at some Of tho banks TO-
day The greatly increased operations IN socks soi'
&C. In NewYoIk b. brokers herefo Western account
accounts for much Of the enlargement of tie demand ioI
exchange. While this is the case the no'euent Q!
produce are not cCrcrp0IdiDry increased and were
not that large amounts made by iransmisSlon o.
Goverrrrent securities The deficiency would lave TO DC
made up by rcming legal tondefs Even rs u H. tAs
is occasionally necessary. DiscCuntng has not been 9"
quite large scale the past as tho previous weeK a
in the aggregate currency seems 10 lave grown ltner
more plenty though Of its actual mOy ements closey
accurate information not be bad without coTpr,
hensye clearinghouse system DISCOUNT raes ie'nan
as they were 6s per cent for call and short tine paper
with cuateTas acceptable nGoIscis ~ per cent lOf
| the best Oh names IL the open Market
New-York daily tribune., 1865-08-12
An Adrcit Female Thief

HER SAILING UNDER FALSE coLoES-o,,S ~ yrs
WORTH OF STOLEN PROPERTY FOUND IN N''
TRUNK.
A few days since, Mr.. G. W. Thorn' q w.,
dent Of South Bergen y j., wishing to OBTAIN
slrl applied for one at the Office Of Mr. heha'i''
Nassau st.. New.York. Among these VIZ
desi,ous of obtaining the situation, wasa
modest.appearing young woman, who gave As'
Sarah Heney and stated that her pareD's ", .o,
Wlliamsburgh She presented recon ssose lus
Mrs. +. W. iIodgkiss OF Ezgbeih l|'.l. W." Il ~
band .Mr. Thorn was acquninted,) III IL f,r lies
stated that Sarah had resided ~ nc. ya; PrsI
amt and had regularly attended the Hps'yygS sis1
Upon this recommendation. Nr. iAotl 10 AZ rigs;
ENGAGED the girl and upon rcturli.ns ,,s,,,n, rST
conPra uated his wife upon theli ou oe % her rS
The following morning the glfi oanv aTe q, ei0iS'
nlace bringing with her trunk ana ...l N hiI
Inc. Oh Wednesday last, SaIea con ing .hsG
too unyell 10 work, and left FOR hohe; 'sod or aT
she did not get better soon sac n''ssd quite srrs
trupL. On Thursday Mrs horn m.sseu aa' srspcS'
her ofartices Of wearing paro, W1vn ,;on /, va
fll nnon the girl ard upon further ooenedH
found that number Of trunks hiu - 'SsnleS ~
means OF false keys, and TIE eOnle'i ~ - f,1nl peA-
~irls trunk was then opened, WheH u " ..,,n, cal.
I'M of stolen goods consisting OF lace ,u, apouIc
female under garments, linen snee u 80 yalssss
spoos OF thread, half Go1en poeAe I'll thmble 81,
Sran, Gan0nu I other articles in al valued at sSS s,sen Os
TN ,e trpnl, was also found the proper! ''''
Mr.. Thorn. ~ v,o,t and called 81 -
Mr u T. Mr. ipcf nPpGss wno informed him 'i hey -
tbe % IS II months sarah had resided IN bis a1p i, nnd O
been constantly missins wearing apSaSu eossu s.
articlcs and during thar ilne Aa' = Seen aiscb1se
RrsS RsSt'SS S,s 81 e@poy GSp F bas ley s mosa'
lie real thief until the present renrred 70 NJ.
oeIock l on Thursday evening SsraS nhen M Ihc:
Thorn; house S,ss. to sst Yesterday sG5 % the
ssgsed ssrs sstSs Ier Bedford and al
held sIdrS sle vase % the oGS1 sa "a he
was in progress the prisoner wa hat Of one hass'
m arms .aa and apparently Indifferent as to 'D'
New-York daily tribune., 1865-08-12
MAYOnlS OTFiCE.
fA - - ~ ~
TIE JUDGMENTS AGAINST TIE CITY.


Yesterday morning Corporation Counsel Deyelin
and Mr. Thomas c. Fields called upon the Mayor at his oes,
and sf Dcvcln stated that very early IA 1853 tho aPpopra
ton for Repeirs Rolds exhausted and neces~
lry to connuc the work Of repairs 10 streets particularly
the upper part of the City and tie Controller Therefore De.
cdcd the money tho ground that though TIE rTro.
Dson lad been exhausted the work mad beeo done enc
gos of the worSmen and lb were very needy cir
end impossible 20 eonsoiae The suits sny
fnrher than Mr. Field hsd srey done. One hundred ana
twenty had been brought, amounting IN the aggregate 10
$1,000 and that under The instruction ofthe Coniroes
SIR Deve;n put defense and aso special
that the appropriation had been exhausted before the employ
ent Of tie That judgment given IN isyor Of tho
psintgs by Justice Joseph f. Bernard o ouskceTss,
and said Judgment entered up at specd Term Ia
favor Of of the poiniif.. That Mr.. Deyein had
taken an appeal TO the General Term in one case
(ouovan ard judgment Of Special Tern was Affirmed BY
hc General Term An eppea va. thcreupon ken to 'te
Cow. OF appeals with the understanding tat applies:
be to ell the other which had been decided .. special
Term H- (sr Deyeinl had argued the case OF donovan n
the Court of Appeals and decision had asyet been rem
dcrei and tha, here his responsibility ended The conIo>
had conrouised the Of the other parties NJ fecs
taking oil one-thd o he whch had accrued at special
ern - basis Of the comfroue aud costs had sccrnes
any except Donoysns in the General Term or eoe
ADu.al.