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Important Decision.

Tho reader, Of every clase, will do we'll
to note the following important decision,
copied from the Richmond Wing, Of May
26. The principle laid down will, as a
matter OF course, regulate all the relations
Of debtor and creditor, as well as those of
landlord and tenant:
The Court yesterday delivered its writ
ten opinion in relation to contracts enter
ed into between landlord and tenant on
the basis of Confederate money. Rent due
prior to April /, 1865. and not paid, is to
be paid in Federal currency, such sum as
the amount of rent in Confederate money
would have purchased of gold at the time
the payment was due. Thus, if the rent
were $500 per quarter. the SUM to be
now paid for the rent due March 81 is
ascertained by dividing the 81 800 by (say)
60. the selling rate of gold, equal to S25
in grcenbacks FrcE, aud after the lst
April, 1865, rent for the uneXpired term
is, for dwelling houses, fixed at the rates
IN 1860, and for stores and other places of
public business an addition Of SO per cent.
Tomln against Giles This case was
decided, SO far as concerns the rent, in
accordance with the principle above an
nounced The rent in 1850, rs dwelling
house, was $500. If used and re1r.ed then
for place of public business, as portion
of it now is the rent would have proba-
bly, been S4OO. Add to this latter fifty
per cent, and the rent is ascertained which
the tenant shall pay.
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ton. We know not that either party needs
puff Of ours; the devil has long since en-
joyed the tributes Of thousand editors
and poets; and, on tie principle that good
wine needstnever brush, go our young
lawyer-medico merchant Of Assembly
street, giving opinions. feeling pulses, ad
ministering physic, and selling good wines,
good ale, and good things generally, is
almost independent of the editorial well
done" But we have kept our readers too
long from the graceful verses which ac-
companied the packet.s Here they are
excellently,rhymed and pleasantly tittillat-
lng in an epigrammatic fashion:
To the Editor of tie Columbia Phnnsr:
"Will you play upon this pipe2"-- Ham
let tol Guildensseras.
To you, who've often pipcd a lay,
And Jloaon flnttering puff,
l send a pipc-not made of clay,
Nor "pen etrable stuff"
Of stronger mould-yet type of man,
In this! that. once awoEe
To action, tho sublime the plan,
his efforts end in smoke!
Not that would accuse you now
Of laboring not enough;
Too long the laurels on your brow
Have fourished, (there's puff
Give me another. and well 6lop
Life's bubbles all away.
Till choice tobaccoes cease to grow,
And pipes no longer pl0M
COLUMBIA, S. c., July s. 1865.
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OUR TERMS.

The NEW YORK WEEKLY is sold bv
all News Agents in the United States. The
price 10 six cents but where agents have
to pay. extra freight, higher price Is
charged. When there ie a News Aren't in
the town, We desire our friends to get the
NEW YORK WEEKLY through him
When sent by mail, single copies, S. per
annum: fonr copies, TO- eight copies, 20.
The party who send US $40 for club (of
eight copies, all sent at one iime,) will be
entitled to copy free. Postmasters and
others who get mp clubs. in their respect
i've towns, can afterwards aGd single
copies at $3.50. Canada subscribers must
send twenty cents, in addition to the sub
scrlPt'on. to pay The American postage.
July ii 3
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& great Family Literary Paper.

j
We desire to call the attention OF our
readers to the advertisement Of the Ncss
York Weekly, which will be found else
where The paper named is. beyond ques-
ton, one of the very best papers publish
ed. Its matter is entirely original; and
consists Of first.cass STORIES, POEMS.
SKETCHES. and varied departments; and
while the stories selected for publication
are invariably exciting and deeply inte
resting, they are at the same time free
from that unhealthy excitement which
generally marks the newspaper literature
of the day, and full of sound snorali,v. It
will be seen by the advertisement that two
new serials are just commenced, entitled
Owen the Convict, or the Hearts Devo-
tlon,' and The Cuban Heress or Old
Hcpsibah's Secret"
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Tuesday Morning, July IL, 1866.
A Mother Seeking her Son.


We have received pathetic appeal
from Mrs. B.. Feary, of Tradelphia. Ohio
County. West Virginia, entreating infor-
mation with regard to a missing son.
Sergt. VIM. G. Feary, of Battery D, 1st
West Virginia Artillery, was made pri,
soner by the Confederates, and taken to
the hospital at Florence, on the 18th day
of February, two days before the prison
ers we're removed for exchange. He was
sick Of fever; and, from this date. no in-
formation in respect to him has reached
his mother. She is naturally in a most
unhappy state of anxiety regarding his
fate; and on her behalf, we make an ap-
peal, through the columns of the Phcnir,
to any such person as may be able to fur.
nish the desired information. The heart
of every parent will second this appeal,
and all persons of humanity, having the
means to know and learn, are earnestly
entreated tosend to US, or to Coz. n. Haugh
ton, Commander of the United States
forces at this post, any trustworthy infor-
nation that can be had in respect to the
missing soldier. We should be pleased, in
the meantime, to learn who was the sur
geon in charge of the Confederate hospital
at Florence during the period in question,
and where he may be addressed. We shall
be most happy, if possible, and through
INV apencv In relieve fhe anviat;es n { tn; 9
hapless mother.
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OWEN THE CONVICT.
or TIE HEARTS DEEO21OA.

Or TIE HEAR RT.S DEEO77ON,
Is perhaps the GREATEST ROMANCE of
modern times. not excepting the most po-
pular Of Dumas works IL is the story Of
" youth pushed into csime by the. force Of
circumstances, ard Of pure, devoted.
whole sou'ed woman, who refused to be-
lieve in his guilt, and nobly stood hy him
till the last While it has all the touching
pathos Of the "Ticket of-leave Man. it at
the Same tpe is bri!n full of the most ex
traord'nary and soul stirring adventures
by land and sea. I he hero gets out of one
difficulty unto another with !. rapidi,y
which is wonderful, and whch shows the
most unexainped ingenuity on the part Of
the hlghly-gtted author, who holds his
readers as if spell bound from the opening
to the close. Ola rumancers who have
read the manuscript-men who have been
familiar with story reading and story
writing throughout their lives. have been
so entranced with this truly Wonderful
stcry that they have found it impossible to
lay It down tin hhey had read to the very
last line.
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A HORRIBLE AFFaIR.-A correspondent
of the Savannah Republican states that
three white planters, living above the
Ashcpoe Ferry, S. c., were murdered n
short time since by some colored persons
The names of the unfortunate individuals
were Doar. West aud Richdale. They
were living on C.. plantation owned by
VIM. Lowndes.
In the proceedings Of a late court mar
tial, in the city of Charleston, Lieut.. A. S.
Brodine was tried aud found guilty of
expelling the negroes from Hibernian Hall.
which had been engaged for meeting Of
white citizens. The General commanding
the department has withdrawn the repri-
lnand to which the accused was sentenced
by the court.
The thermometer, in shaded situation,
IN Charleston, stood. on the Sd Instant, at
from 324 to 96 degrees. On the 9TH, it
reached only 92!. This range was be-
tween the hours Of s! to 6 pm.
Gov. Brown retires from the Executiv 9
chair of Georgia IN a long address to the
people. He counsels obedience to the laws,
subscription to the oath, and general
resignation to all that may happen.
1t will be remembered that, in the abo-
iition Of slavery, Misrepresentation of the
Southern States must be increased. The
negro must now rank as an entire man.
and not as the fifth Of one only
Upland cotton sold in Charleston, at
auction. on Saturday last. at 3l4 cents.
a lot Of damaged arlands sold at l24.
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The PRESIDENTS HEAIru.-Th Herald
states that the condition of President
Johnson's health is such that he needs rest,
good air and careful medical attendance
to restore him to his wonted health and
strength,
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PIPING TO Coop PuRrosE.-We were
surprised, day or two ago, by monde
script looking packet, addressed to the
editor, and accompanied by o sealed letter.
The packet looked suspicious. 1t was of
peculiar shape, though of small dmen-
sions, and, recently excited by accounts of
the various insenicus methods for blowing
up, exte.minat:ng and in some way getting
rid of Louis Napoleon, our Imagination
suggested that some wicked expert might
o. H:acticing in the same manner upYa
Our most sacred personality. We pro.
ceedei to open the packet with all the
precautions necessary in such cases. Bor-
rowing pair of pinchcrs from Mr. Mi
cawber, designed especially for q time
when something should be turning up,
and pair Of tongs from Mrs Caudle.
when she had no use for them, her hus-
band being from home. we contrived
without damage or casualty, with the aid
Of these implements, to make our way
into the secrets of the mysterious packet.
Great was our relief and our satisfaction
scarcely less so. We found the packet to
contain, bound in leaves of rose. of ya.
nilla and lavendar, a goodly and we'll
shaped brlar root pipe, of the latest style
OF art and fashion. An anonymous letter
contained the following very graceful!
B,, of IN x,1,..L ~,
himself capable of well playing on the
pipes of Pan. In process of time. with
frequent practice, he may take liberties
with the flute Of Apollo. We are very
grateful to the donor for so happily con-
ceiving q special want in our sanctum. =.
We trust that he will never be pipeless,
especially where his own voice is so musi.
cal. 1t is not for US to say, positively.
from whom this tribute comes; but we
greatly suspect certain gentleman who,
IN these evil days. has contrlved to
blend several professions and yocation@
who can give legal opinion in the courts
OF pic po'sdre-the proper and only court
left to us now days-who can adminis.er
to diseased corpus. and crafty, with
wholesome, comforts the most healthy one.
in word, aut Diabolus a,st Cohen. And
we trust We shall offend neither partv bv
bringing them together in such close con.
nection and in the same sentence. Whe.
ther Cohen or the devil, we are equally
obliged to him. He is gentleman
under the circumstances, and we shall
play upon his pipe, duly regarding its
stops and points, with perfect indiffer
ence as to the future uses of the smoke.
We should not forget to acknowledge,
along with the pipe. packet of choice
tobacco, Of the famous Scarfaletti brand
which was one secret of the equivoca]
shape of the packet, which first excited
oue appsehensons. We write will, the
pipe in our mouth, aud the pleasant
smoke curling about our brows. We
smoke in honor Of the. giver, whether he
sends from Assembly street or Tophet.
y..ff IL, IL ..J.
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RELIEF FOE THE SoUrH.-The New York
Herald calls on the Government and
Northern business corporations and indi
vlduals to arrange ways and means for
supplying the necessities of the Southern
people.
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-><>>rN~>r|SS~Sr>e~----
The WEATuER.-Sunday was painfully
oppressive day. Night brought no relief
The moon seemed to shine out with fertor,
making her way through thin masses of a
snowy cloud drift. At half.past 10 p. m.,
we are told that there was sudden light
ing up of the heaven, as if by the dawn
or by an aursra, which passed off in q
few minutes, and was followed by low
rumbling sounds, not unlike the imitation
thunder at theatre. But no earthquake
followed here of which we are advised
Between l and 2 in the morning, shower
Of rain came down, lasted but fe@
minutes, and the sky cleared again. The
shower was too dry to lay the dust, or
cool of the earth the upper crust, and
while we write, though the atmosphere is
somewhat lighter, we still have the pros
pect of the continuance of dry hot wea-
ther. The failure of rain during this rre-
sent week will he severe blow to the
prospects of the corn crop. OF cotton, we
have no fears-so little has been planted
y. S.-While we write. at 81 p. M,
Monday, we are enjoying a heavy and
relieving shower, which promises to con
tinue. The lightning flashes, the thuudcrs
roll, the incumbent atmosphere lifts sensi-
bly,, and we breathe with more freedom
and u more grateful sentiment of life Oil
the sovereign thunder! Oh! the seraphic
lightning! Ye storm to purfy-ye rage
to bless. Would that all the powers that
disturb our skies were as benevolent OF
mission as yours.
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TIE NEXT STORY Is ENTITLED

This is from tie ,en Of our highly gifted
contributor and Is, teyond
question, the finest thing she has thus far
written. 1t is full OF love and mystery,
and possesses charm winch cannot f.nl
to tascina'e all who may read it,
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Local Itenas.

We are, indebted to Edwin j. Scott
Esq, for copies Of the New York Herald
and Tribune, of the 4th, aud the Rich:
mond Times, Of the 9th.
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Figured Spencers, haest I,1uslins,
And the loveliest of all II Hoop Skirts,
For the misses, maidens and mothers
All who cherish pleasant fances
OF cool walking this hot weather.
have copied directly from Pine as a Fid-
ole?' a new poem by i.ongfslow;
Written with whaehone yardstick,
O'er & hottie. in cellar.
Where he grew both mum and mellow
Why should YOU buy,
You nsk. OH whya"
Because you can't help it-only try!
Come and see!
Look at, try. and feel and fit,
These Hats Of Straw!
These lovely Ladies Hats of Straw,
Ladies' lovely Hats Of Straw;
Misses lovely Hats of Straw,
Lovely Misses Hats of Straw,
White and black,
And black and white,
The best to fit, the best for sight,
And, gentlemen. don't you hang back,
For here you zee, for sharps and flats,
We've got the finest fitting Hats
Hats OF Brown Linen and Hats of Straw,
Hats Of Black, and Brown, and White,
Felt as soft us squirrels paw,
That yield at the very touch delight;
An ounce, q very feather in weight,
Because of their very snallness, great,
'Nous geyrons''
Sayeth Zealy, Scott & Brunsl
Come and view,
With Your own eyes,
Our cheap and new
Narietiel
in the name of the Prophet Figs!
Sugar Crushed and Sugar Brown;
Candles Tallow. Candles Sperm
Soap of Turpentine for Orson,
Toilet Soap for Valentine;
Rasins, Almonds. Nutmegs. Tea Cakes.
Crackers, Cheeses. Tea and Coffee,
Pepper Black. and English Mustard,
And, to make the mass consistent,
Add We starch unto the schedules!
".Starch!"
march,"
Right through the ruins, fearless as mar
tyrs,
Money in pocket, down to headquarters
Assembly street! 3
Ladies Bootees. Misses Bootees
! Ladies Caters and Children's Shoes.
We shall show
TO all we know,
That, with Kerosene Oil ard Lamps
We have
/ The very best Liquors in town!
champagne IN quarts and pints,
Champagne Cider, first quality;
! Claret and Port and sherry fine,
! And the best Madeira Wine.
| Old Bourbon, to,
With John Barieycorn, the boy in blue.
Read On below.
! And You shall know.
! How cheap. and 1oo,i Our goods shall poi
! Toilet Powder Combs and Brushes.
strings for VioIia anA Guitar,
! Collars full and fancy Neck-tles.
; Brushes British, Brushes Yankee,
! For the teeth as for the craniunr.
BY the way,
{ Let us say,
Never tell US, "No, you won't"
Try the article so nice,
! Eulgary, the dentrifce,
Known to all tho world as Zozodonti
Having adjusted your hair and purified
| your teeth ana gums,
We will and can,
Sell you the choicest Palmetto Fan.
McssIs. Zealy. Scott and Bruins,
Who III full chorus
Beg to repeat their exhortatory anthem,
Before you buy,
OF wet or dry,
! Come and trv
The stock of Zcaly, Scott and Bruins
Assembly street. July II 4
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Farm Wanted.

Farm Wanted.
I DESIRE to hire . healthy FARM with.
Il in three miles Of Coluuibia. A dwelling
a"d necessary out buildings for small
family required. y small place. with
woodland attached and from Is to so acres
of planting land, preferred. Address in
writing. stating terms, location ani ex-
tent. w. IL. W., care of "A. L. Solomon,
Commission Merchant, Plain street.
July II tutho
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Brass and Copper Wanted.
I'll SOLOMON & co. still cont.nuc :.
a As purchase BRASS and COPPER.
lna highest market price will be paid.
II. SOLOMON g. CO.,
Wes. side Of Assembly street,
July 5 Inc Below plai,:.
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EEwsrArEna-Our readers are advised
'tbat..theyiwill find a considerable variety
of Northern newspapers at the nessof1 the
Pheniz. They are invited to examine
them t..
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For Orange burg.
House for Rent .

a COTTAGE RESIDENCE of four
"a rooms, exclusive of two kitchen
rooms, situated in a retired street, near
The Ladies Seminary. There is garden,
IN line condition, attached to the premises,
ana an excellent well of water. Apply to
the Undersigned, Winn street, near Char
lotte Depot. WM. SHEPHERD.
jnIy IL u
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AUCTION SALES.
By Durbec e. Walter.

By Durbec & Walter.
THIS DAY, at 81 O'clock, at our Office, we
will sell,
2 Horses. 8 Wagons, 6 mahogany hair
seat Chairs, What-Not, Lamps, Clothing
and other articles TO close consignment.
july IL
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-29
A Beautiful Deed,

A young officer was connected with Sher-
idan's brigade 1t was in one of those for
ced marches when they had driven back
the enemy, and had been in the saddle for
several consecutive days and nights, that
this trooper availed himself ola temporary
halt to slip from his saddle and stretch him
self upon the turf-his horse, meanwhile,
browsing in the immediate vicinity. He
had slept for some little time, when he was
suddenly awakened by the frantic paving of
Of his horse at his side Fatigued by his
long ride, he did not rouse at once, but lay
in that patially conscious state which so fire.
quently attends great physical prostration.
Soon, however, the faithful animal perceiv-
ing that his efforts had failed to accomplish
their object, licked his face, and placing its
mouth close to his ear uttered loud snort
Now, thoroughly awake, he sprang up, and
as the horse turned for him to mount, he
saw for the first time that his comrades had
all disappeared, and that the enemy were
comingdown upon him at a full gallop. Once
mounted, the faithful beast bore him with
the speed of the wind safely from the dan
ger, and soon placed him among his com
panions. Thus he added with emotion.
1.-THE noble fellow saved me from captivity,
and perhaps from DEATH
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-29
Gen. Grant and the Copperheads.

The copperhead organs Of the country
have had full satisfaction in traducing every
military man who has rendered the least
service to the country, but who at the same
time rejected the appeals of the leaders OF
that faction to become tool for their use
We are confident that not single success
tul officer in the army has escaped either
being tempted or traduced by the managers
of that faction. If soldier yielded, he was
seized, used for political purposes, defeated
by the people, and then retired to disgrace
In this manner some of the best soldiers in
the country have been utterly ruined. Of
ticers who had won fair regulations in the
field, forfeited their titles to sodiers fame,
by associating themselves with men who
were In league with the open traitors fight
ing for the ruination of the Republic At
length, Gen. Grant has been selected as a
target for copperhead malevoence The
Lieutenant General doubtless refused to
become tool to work out certain political
purpose contemplated by the copperheads,
and now IN return almost every copperhead
organ in the country is assailing Gen Grant.
Fault is found with the General because he
is quietly enjoying himself in visiting differ
ent parts of the country, while every pub
lie reception the hero receives, is character
lsed as an offering of shoddy homage or a
demonstration of ''army contractors and
''abolitionists. We submit these facts as
the evidence not merely of the malevolent
hatred Of copperheads for soldiers, but as
the proof of the unmistakable purpose of
the leaders of that faction to be traitors while
they live, as abuse and ridicule of the coun
try's defenders and preservers constitute in
reality bitter, reasonable feeling against
the Government itself.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-11-29
Gen. Logan-Mexico.

The telegraphic advices from Washington
inform US Of the very interesting and i'm
| portant fact that President johnson has re-
constituted our Mexican legation, and com
missloned it, not to the Mexican empire,
but to the republic of Mexico, of which Jau-
rez Is, or was, President Mr. Corwin, our
Minister to the republic, returned home in
consequence of the French intervention.
and has resigned his post +; leaving the en-
passy IN charge ofthe Secretary of Legation.
President johnson now appoints to the va
cant post a gallant soldier of the late war.
Gen. John A. Logan, who served under
Grant In his western campaigns, and subse-
quently under Sherman in his glorious cam
paign through Georgia and the Carolinas.
Before the breaking out of the war Gen.
Logan was distinguished Democrat. well
known In Illinois politics, and has been sew
eral times a member of Congress. During
the great conflict he has been with the Ad
mlnlstration, and has canvassed Illinois
with great success for the Republican ticket.
HIS being accredited to the republic of Mex
leo just at time when both Europe and
America have cen filed with rumors that
our government designs to acknowledge
MaxlmIlIan, looks like decisive announce
mentor our determination not to countenance
Max assumption that the republic is end
" S'S any SuploIt W tHe pOllcy or
treating the Mexican patriots as outlaws
Only eleven days before he was appointed
Minister TO Mexico, he said, in speech
made in the Brooklyn Academy of Music:
so far as / am concerned, / believe that
Maximilan in holding Mexico to-day is part
and parcel Of the rebellion again { this Gov
ernment; cheers. That was a
part of the rebellion it is part oft to-
day, and the Government of the United
States has only to say to Maximlian: Sir,
you must pack up your duds and travel.
Laughter, ending in tremendous outburst
of cl cering; The Government has not
suppressed the rebellion until it does this
That SO. |, for one, don't propose to
give that State to Maximilian; /, for one,
am III favor of our Government saying to
him; You were induced by this rebellion
to take possession of that country, and to
attempt to establish yourself there | will
not permit you to stay there; you must get
out OF that country and leave it to its peo-
pie. Cheers
Shnnid Ger,. Le51:.. cnanr,. tl,o .h9 ap
that very important results will ensue