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r AIDES AND GENTLEMEN, fIf 70, us.A A.
" marry you cap DO so by addressIne me I vi
seha Hol WITHOUT money and without Prise. vausbis
and speedily irrespective OF age wealth ~ b.ahpty
rms inlorEaaNon win aostyo nothing and IL YOU
Nlsh m 70 marry, VII cheerfpy assit YOU All lei,
sent by return mail, and reward asked Please in.
close portage or stamped envelope, aadr ssed 10
I'll .-fs FARAH d LAMBERT,
.f- ..,ss. 0reenpoinl, taa1'
i"ieHsn Kings 90, New York
- .aiaS ,E0ttaa ,fEAqH03 2gif
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-07-15
DANIEL NOFFSINGER7S BSTA,E
BARBARA BowMAN's ESTATE

Mo ICE X hereby given that the under ,Vned we're
~ this day appointed and qualf d 8 the w
ecu or o tho estate Barbara Bowman lute o. Mont.
gomerJ county, Ohio, deceased.
JOHN BOWMAN
le'O3tw DAVID BOWMAN
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-07-15

Nol-ODe would be inclined to think, b,
the following local from the PlainD ssler, thai
Cleveland was going to,seed :-.sr.s.ze s.=.sss,
A resolutions was adopted by theCityCouncil
last evening reading thus: THAT the Street
Commissioner be requested. to cause the
removal and destruction oftbe Caaada thistles
now growing on some of the thoroughfares OF
our city"
We beg to assure our friends at distance
that the "thoroughfares are not our principal
streets. The city is not quite deserted Three
men were seen on one street one day last week,
and whole family have lately moved in and
settled on the West Side.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-07-15
Dayton Market.


DArros Julyl5
FLOUR-Red wheat, 81 OO@S7 so.
WHEAT-$l rs.
C0RN-6O.
OATS-40.
RYE-40.
BARLEY--75
BEEF-l5@20 ...
BUTTER-20@25
CHICKENS-35940
EGGS-20c per doz,
GRocESIEs-RETAm PRICES
TEAs-s2 4O@2 CO.
C0FFEE-35@3Tc per pound.
SUGAR-l5
COFFEE SUGAR--22 per ID.
CRUSHED SUGAR-23c per 10:
MoLAsSEs-sl 4o@l 5O@l 60 per gal
sYRUP-$l rs.
RICE-l6c per ID.
PoTAToEs-sl 26@l 80 per bush
APPLES-$2 OO@2 10.
LARD-20.
CHEESE
STARCH-l23c per n.
SOAPS-l5e per To-
ToBACCo-s5c@$l 90 per n.
SHOT-25@39o per n. - .t.tf u.
LEAD-2Oc per 10.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Ioorrected oy Il. o'Bhsn BrOsnsr.;l
TEAS-$l 5OC9l 80.
C0FFEE-3O992.
SUGAR-l4l920.
COFFEE SUGAR-2O@2lc per Ib,.
CRUSHED SUGAR--2lo Der 10.
AoLAssEs-sl 2O9l rs per gal
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-07-15

TIE FREEDMES,-7An officer of a eolored
Regiment, who is now on furlough, informs
us that they have good deal ofdficulty in
making the colored poFulstion to understand
what freedom means, He has been all through
the South, and thinks it will take long time
70 re organize southern labor and southern
society In many, districts the only white
Inhabitants left were old men, women and
children, and the ubls-bodied colored men
,ere not much inclined to work for the SUP.
port OF themselves and families He said that
great many planters around Memphis offer.
to sell their good cotton lands at from six
"A eight dollars per acre, not half the cost Of
s'ae improvements, in order to enable them TO
fsave the country. He thinks there is a 6ue
hAnce for spectators 10 that .neiehborsood.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-07-15


DAYTON MARKEr.--The market this morn
eg was poorly supplied and everything sold
combustion prices Butter 40 cents chick.
sas 10 per bair; blackberries SOA35 cents per
part; eucumbers s cents Apiece. Farmers,
distance don't seem to appreciate the
Importance of the Dayton market or we
aould be better supplied Forty years ago
cincinnati did not contain as large popu,
tion as Dayton now has, ana yet farm srs
svelled fifty miles over mud roads to- obtain
cents per pound for butter, i to a cepts tlsai q
see for chickens, and 3 to4 cents per quart
II blaekoerries and all other articles pro.
.ortionately low. Dayton, with her present
spulation, would then have been the Queen
the West, Ond the surrounding country for
hundred milesin circumference would have
en- tributary to her, Now people take butter
Cincinnati and sell it at 25asO cents. and
sAcEberries At l2t when they ought to
low that they can sell everything higher in
aylon, and get their goods cheaper here
an in Cincinnati. I 4 lAJla3M sf3R. OH
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-07-15
JACOB GETTER's ESTATE.

nNt the 23d day OF june, 1866, the Undersigned was
~ appointed and qualified Administrator Of the es.
tate OF tJaeob Getter late OF Montgomery county Ohio
deceased. JOHN EOFFENBERGER
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-07-15
ALBBS
II Machine
IELLCoX 8
Sewing

Is entirely noiseess
war. - ~
The PArESTEp NEEDLE cannot he set wrong.
Ibe PATENTED HEMMER AND FELLER AND BRAiDRR
cannot be set wrong
II runs fsster than any other
twill never drop stitcb.
lt ls the only practical Machiue which ALI can use
IL does the hnestHnd neatest work ever known and
all varieties OF family sewing in the most perfeo,
manner. f'
No other machine takes the TWISTED Ioop srIrcu
II cannot be dust or got out OF order
II uses the "hOTATTNa HeuK "
Whatever the merits OF other machines IL fs po
dlsp ragement TO say the Wilcox 4 G his IL worth
Tor family nse, double that OF any other ever offered
the public " 'u
The Gold Medal at the American Iratit,,te. and mn
merous FIRST Premiums al state Fairs and at the
meetings OF mecharlcel and Scientific Societies ali
over the world, are among its Ii ophies.
1t is nov the Great Leading Family Sewing
Machine all over the World.
CINCINNATI, 70 West 4th ct
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-07-15
hobuck's Bitters.

"There is many a true word spoken
In Jest," said gentleman to his friend who re.
marked that 'tGrsenbacks arc COED bus
RobReks are better.o
=. SeeC. W. Roback's Advertisement OF his
Bitfers in another column.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-07-15
BEAUTIFUL CURLY HAIn

Some hing New~ No Humbug.
I WILL SEND TO ANY ADDRESS, ON RE- ETpT
ore dollar (sll genuine reGf ipt for making the
celebrated French bAIR CURLING ELIXIR, never
before introduced America Warranted 10 curl the
or Skin. ADDRESS
r. MELVILLE,
w 10 Nt Box 2,9s9, Cincinnati ohio.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-07-15
ADMINIsrRAToR,s NorIcE

NOTICE "a hereby given that y nah rerped'ng
~ dow OF Henry J, Ferue ing, lae Of Mo tgom
cry county, Ohio, deceased has been APPOINTED snd
quslIhet Admlnistratr K Of Ii state.
DAfed, June l9th SG6
iely 81 LOWE NATERTH Atty,s
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-07-15
A MEETING IN HONOR oE MEXICAN ExlLgs

A meeting will be held at the Cooper In.
Stitute, next Thursdsy, in honor OF some' dis.
tingushed Mexiosn exiles, now 10 this coun.
try.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-07-15
WITHOUT a RIVAL !!

And Justly deserves the reputstion II has 40 long en-.
ioyediu Central Amenca and the West Iudies.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-07-15
CINCINNATI, 70 West 4th st
EXECUTORS NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned hs
~ been duly appointed and qualified as fx ento
OF the estate ol Henry Metzger, late OF MONTGOMERY
county, Ohio, deceased, the eth day of MAJ lsss
Je ~ 81 SAMUEL W. STUTSMAN
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-07-15
TRoTTINd MATCH .

The trotting at Saratoga on Wednesday.
bstweee Young Morrill, and Henry Clay, mile
beats, three in Eve Clay won the first heat,
and Morrill, the next three Best time, 2:
32i
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-07-15
GROcEMY sTORE F0R SAIE-

| WILL sell my entire stock Of Groceries on very
reasonable terms, having made srra' ge plen,s 10
change my business.
II. sCUDDER.
Corner OF Second sni Webste- ST.. DAYTON Obio
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-07-15
POINT LOOKOUT

Point Lookout will hereafter cease to be Of
Importance as military post. All officers
heretofore on duty there are directed to pro-
| ceed to their respective homes, and report,
by letter. to the Adiutaut General of the
Army
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-07-15
Dissolution.

fINHE partne ship, in the Clothing Business, here.
i toiote existing between ths undersigned under
the firm name of Schwars Rosin, Is this dav dis
solved by mutual consent Mr.. Schwa havjng nur.
chased the interest of l.. Rosn assumes ali ndetted
standing debts. II sOHWARZ "
Je Zzu LOUIS R0slN.
DANIEL NOFFSlNGER'S ESTATE,
NQFlCE Is here'y glven, that the undersigned has
this Gay been uly appointed and qualified Nv tho
PROBATE court OF Montgomery County MO as Adj.
MN s'raor 1i the e'tate Of Daniel Nof3nger late of
SAID County deceased. "e W
je 10 3w JOHN NoFFsINaER
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-07-15
MrnlraI.
DR.. JOHN BULLS


Dr.JOHN BULLS
Compound CedrOn Bitters
.Et E.
Latest and Most Important Discovery
NINETEENTH CENTURY III
MO m.n's name is more lntmstely connected with
States or more avorahlv known AZ p one.r In Med.
oAl Discovery, than that OF
JOHN BULL. OF LOUISVILLE, KENTUoKY.
rFHisinlnnitshle preparation 81 isARsAPARrLLA
has ong stood al the head OF We various compounds
Of that valuable drug.
HIS Compound Of Wild Cherry has become
household word throughout the West
and South. His Worm Loz-
engea, in less than a year
after their introduction at 'E
tanned o reputation az wide spread
as the continent Of NORTH AMERICA
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-07-15

The Heralds special says Ford was, this
morning, told he would not be allowed to use
the theater for theatrical purposes. Nothing
was said about the purchase Of the theater by
The Government The actors charge it US all
q dodge OF the Christian Association to de
preoiate the value of the property, and force
Ford to sell to them at loss. Ford's Balt.
more Company have already given 81, 100 to
the Lincoln Monument Fund
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-07-15

Measures have been determined upon with
the view of putting speedily in operation land
machinery, for the sale and disposal OF public
lands 10 varioas States
The Government is about to turn over to
their respective companies, London and
Hampshire, and Washington and Alexandria
Railroads, property to the amount Of about
five million dollars, soon to be sold by Gov.
ernment, embracing the engines and rolling
stock Of all kinds.
WICKED ATTEMPT TO DEPRIVE FORD or HIS
PROPERTY.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-07-15
aa1atlp Gulplre,
CITY and Other Matters.
Arrival aud Departure OF Traina.

Trains arrive and depart from the Union Dppot al
iowE a.r 1BaggF 1-WNg H't8
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1865-10-26

Es,.cortt ELrsrlos;IThe following gentle
dens Of Trinity Church, Abbevllle.
W. A. LEE
A. C. HAsxrL1, }Vs,trymen.
J. Towns RosERfsox.
3ass 3aSs' \. s.sssSs; cass:v,, w.ra.n,.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1865-10-26
THE ABBErILLE PRESS.
W. A. LEE. EDITOR.

'CnARLrsr"S.-This unfortunate city has ems.
taiu.d another heavy loss by fire. The Cou-
rier office, presses and materials, and several
large stores. and the new stocks of Goods con.
tanned therein, were completely destroyed by
the dsvouring element The loss by thi, con.
fogration is estimated at two hundred thou
sand dollars. The Courier Office wa. insured,
Some Of ,hs other property was partially in.
sured. Several persons w,re killed aud
wounded by the falling Of ths brick walls ol
pps of tho buildings.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1865-10-26

JvpoE WARDtiw. AbbeyilIe. s. C-My
De"r Judge-There being many owners of
island lands in your District. please take
measur.s to extend this order;
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
ADJUrANr q GENERAL'r OrEIcE,
Washington, October 9. 1865.
CRNNRAL ORpERs, No. 145.
Whersns, cartsin tracts Of land, situated on
the coast of South Carolina Georgia and Flor
ida, Mt the time for the most part vacant. were
get apart by Major. G eneral W. r. SHKRAAN's
Special Field Ordef. No. Is, for the benefit of
refugees and freedmen that had been congre-
gated by the operations Of war. or had been
left to take care Of tlemse Ives by their former
owners; and where's, an expectation was
thereby created that they would be eble to
retain possession of said lands and wl,eseas,
large number Of the former owners are ca, =
neslly soliciting the restoration Of the same
aud promising to absorb the labor and care for
Tho freedmen
II is ordered, That Mai.r-G eneral HowAnp
Commissioner Of the Bureau Of Refugees.
Freedmen and Abandoned Lands, proceed to
the several above. named States and endeaeor
TO effect an arrangement mutually satisfactory
to the freedmen md the land owners, and
make report. And in case a mutually satis-
factory arrangement can be effected, lie is duly
empowered and directed to issue such orders
as may become necessary, after full and care.
full investigation of the Interests of the parties
concerned.
By order of the President of the United
States:
d TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adiutant General.
JULIAN MITCHELL.
Washington, Oct l4,h, 1865.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1865-10-26

az The Extra Session the Legislature Of
(wednesday.) The session will. in oil proba
hility, he n long one. There is much to be
done. and the country will, With interest,
watch the proceedings Of that body. The
members no doubt fu " appreciate the imror.
tant duties now devolving upon them. and it
is believed that they have nothing but the
good of the country at heart.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1865-10-26

GREAr SALE OF ELEGANT FUaSlrunE-Mr.
Andrew Small. Auetioneer, presents q large
and attractive bill Of SPLENDID Furniture,
which he proposes to sell next Sale Day
Much Of tie furniture is of superior quality,
lneut
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1865-10-26

Coon Ekws.-Bread. Cakes. Pies. &C., DC.
arc now offered foreale by Mr. John Conner.
in the room formerly occupied as silver
smith shop by Mr.. u. T. Tustep. Give him
= call and get what s needed. His prices are
moderate. Mr.. Conner will please accept our
thanks for the incest loaf Of bread that we
have ever seen in Abbeville. The cakes sent us
were Of the best quality. Everybody should
oive him a call
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1865-10-26

~ We learn that the friends Of the Due
Wese Telescope are making an effort to have
the publication Of that useful and instructive
paper resumed. This paper. as the organ of
iho Associate Reformed Church is much need.
ed. and it is to be hoped that Ill may soon
make its weekly visits to cid friends and cub
scribers
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1865-10-26

Arcr1oN.'-T The very excellent salesn,en.
Messrs. Kerr Moore, advertise a grea. auc.
tioR, in front of their store, on Sale Day next.
Everything will he sold and everybody should
be there. Carriage.. RocknwayA Sulkeys,
Harness. Factory Thread, Mails. Molnsses.
Whisky. Wheat, &C., DC, will be sold without
reserve. Call and examine the Stock.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1865-10-26

II We are requested by our neighLors of
the Bonner to say that tho iret number of that
paper will be issued on Tuesday next. aud per-
sons xiehing 10 advertise will please hand in
tbeir fsvors on or before Saturday.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1865-10-26

To BIZ EELAReED.-Ncxt week We shall en-
large the size of our paper to double its pre-
rent dimensIons This announcement affords
flying to our numerous friends and subscribers.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1865-10-26

SaLEa-To be informed in regard to the
sales to tshe-plase, it i. only necessary TO exz
anime our sdvertisihg col4ainna..-A. .dazen-shfss :
are advertised and mucI, property will be sold.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1865-10-26

B Among other valuable tracts Of laad
offered for snle we would mention the one be.
longing to the estate Of c. G. Pnckney,. dec d,
and tic farm advertised by Mr.. L. A.
MeEanfs
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1865-10-26

. CATcH JuE TaIET -Sope scounirel has ap-
rropriatedt TO his own use horse belonging TO
Rev. ". II. Buchanan. For the recovery of the
horse Mr. Buchanan ofsrrs liberal rewurd.
See adv vertisenlent :,
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1865-10-26

ABsrST.-The editor is absent attending Il,
meeting of the Legislature. lie hos promise
to keep us posied in regard to matters of iu
tersst as they tanspire Mt the capital.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1865-10-26

II Capt VIM. Smith will rent a GOO,
fsTm on favorable terms. He offers horses
mnlss, &c, &C., for sale at low prices.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1865-10-26

CnASGE-.After this week we slrnii print ou
paper on Friday. instead Of Thursday as here
tofoss. Subscribers &ill please note tn
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1865-10-26

~ Mr.. Jas. W. Fooshe. Ex'r, asks thos
hsv'ng demands syainst the Estate Of Win
Barter. decd to hand them to him properly Or,
proved. See adv 6Stseinent
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1865-10-26
PRICES CURRENT.

ABBES1LLE, rOct. 26, 1866.
COTTON-We have to report a considerable
'"se ou' '"'' fePor'' our
n'arke'' curing tie hrst several days OF the
fancy lots sold as high a, 27o A es cts T. 10
nroner IN st,.e that tb;. .,ddo, .d,.o.
""'' ""'
ua'ue u"uer Tue 'nhueneeo o' an excitement al
most unparalleled in the Augusta and New
York markets, and as a matter Of course de-
cline in those markets induced corresponding
decline here. 1t is believed by some that the
stock on band in the South will fall far below
tho estimatee on the other side of the water
If this idea holds good to any considerable de.
gree. 't Is Paipshie that, the staple must a'-
vance agam. We quote today as follows: Or
binary to good ordinary lea zoe; mlddling to
good mlddling, Ella 2sc
BACON-20a25.
CORN-1ta soc.
CORN MEAL-sl.00.
FL0uR-t7" IS Per bbl.
wOOL-i6a zoe.
SWEET POTATOES-75c asl.oo.
PEAS-7Oc so.
I DRIED FRUlT-4a &C. per b.
There is good stock Of every class of Goods
in market, about. as cheap a.-nny other place
this side OF the seaIoard, and fuir examina-
will prove the fAot
Avou,r,. Oct. o., ,sc.
COIN -Tho ,no,i,ot H.. 80, r; iSoo:
the week. Quo,ntioas Are therefore ihe s ,an,s
sa on,. l,.. Call hm,;n, a. sn ""5 ,'iI;s s"'"e
& '"e ~ w '"u Se''"s al
tsSII YER Ruv;nr a. Ak or1 ..,,,;. -. ro
eoSseousnce Of The s Hor,bsr' I'll U
ESs.sS, h.@SsSa "a " ."e r"lther"
sISyYesaAsss"Ia"' VIZ ASsss' oue aaat "aanecome
f.W sales e have course ''d hss1 IT..
=, "a s;. norrss,on,i;, "" dc,;n,. no" oeth
ton. sra too nncrrta;n ~ f"rm sn Ua. q"sa
.,sndsr5 ;, nf ,i,. n,.rn.t Q" A'eu'u'e
FA Glory C:OODS..rb,. demand In. ,so,
..;.,S -. en- 80: den,aaa has oeen
ooois IA cent. dill az. so' ,.aM,nrn" .sm' o.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1865-10-26

AZ A splendid sewing machine ia offered
Ter :.ie By aessrs Kerr d Moore. Call and
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1865-10-26
GREAT ll| b | |. !. AUCTION A 10 4 [
First ] Monday ! in
AT ] i. KERR Il::!| !. /! q! M0ohES
Auction and Commission House,
ABBEvILLE C. II. 8. c.

ABBEyILLE C. H:., 8. c.
syHTILL be cold. without reserve, ib front Of
our Store. on First Monday (Sale Day)
in November next, y. 80. -
/ sir seatC CARRIAGE.NewHaven build, new:
-Four ses. RoCKAWAYs, do J. do do
L 9LUKEY,,f.::9 - doa do do
100 Kegs Nails, Assorted Sizes.e. ii,
m Lot Ractory Thread. E' = ~ -, -..,.,r rs
s 9 sssts CARRIAGE HARNESS. Mothers.
- II nnades-alt new. . l~>Ls{s
4. ssysrsi Hundred Ba.hels SEED DaTHEAr.
=. RHrrels Prime; Molasiss. g
s 20 Gallons PTims Corn whisky 50 ~ fy
500 PaiYi BrogAns. &; Is; s.; -,
And: many other asticies :, :, y
programme containing list Of all che,
STITCHES viii tbs prepared for the, oecasion,
Which parsiss can igspset prsyious g the. sais..
viii aad y g their intsrss, .o,sstsnd this
as Is Va psnpos. Ia hays REeuIAR MONTHLY
ekEK siid solicit copt sibptioos Of any ahd
ssssytbtpa srssbg: ors may dss;re
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1865-10-26

Ahe r.esiueHt saIo, we must De practlcal aud
Judge wardlswr Goi. bawsins. and Mr.;
Huger all expressed to the Preaid dent their con.
viction that the State had accepted in good
faith the result Of The issue which had been
made; tbat tho people felt that the President
bad stood hetween them and harsh use Of the
power of the Governments; that they felt en-
tire confidence in his purposes; and actions,
snd hoped in return TO rniiile Themselves to
1.-The President replied hs was glad 70 hear Il:
that whenever such mutusl confidence existed
there would. he thought BE an open road to
the restoration Of good feeling. and prosper.
pus condition.. and if he knew himself and bs
thought lie did, he would recommend nothing
but yIiat would advance their Interests. SO
far from ,pandsring or looking for future ~sleva-
tion'.he must be believed when he said lie had
no eye single to such prefefment. "Ifn' hs
coDtindsd i eog|d be strplnentai in restoring
tie 6oysrngasHtto 10 iis former rsfa tions, and zee
she people ouhs more united and hsppy;; i,
should Heal that i shsd more thar f lieis ths
nfansase of iny suhition. ~ eeGld feel that
Eeontributed % tbis:in any Jserse J, riy heart
,Noua be raors thsn. raiff y. spd ghy .ndbis
81 iasss az man i, g south 8 s e.i-. y
elIns vpnid fespen 70 ihst;'s ~ !;
ar. ,Hagst-.I ana sars thsss u son their
sssaS nie isish. Ihty deserve eonfis
sS shss ss
basef fiSx Sepdss E ia tiSf ri ssouah
il6a rspSssa cSHf asose I'll i ard
ssisI pssss I'D ia sirrsss a
g g Sths dslss 4 III
s:isies Sssssi saSs sl sss sss tss
Columbia phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-03-21

doubted that with adequate supplies of menl II
aud ma,erel, Johnston would most efectuallY r
a.resJ the farther progress OF lnyzuerA q = q
Applications of She most urgent eutreatyj n
were addressed by our delegates and leading '
men in Congress 10 the President urging these lo
objects. But. with that dogged and obstinate Z
WI, which our President seems TO regard rs a i
virtue, lie declined to restore the Commander y
whom he had already so greatly wronsed. ana, r.
in respect to Heterogeneous, these too t
tariiiy furnished, and: in :oosmsll number. to il
avail much in Offering the requisite resistanceA
to the foe. The renfercemeEts did not make r.
their appearance il due season fer a. .concentra- +
ton OF our :ength at any one point, and our /
opposition to Sherman, ever; where, consisted
of lit:!e more than Series OF small sAirmishes.
without res''!t on either side No pass was |,
held with any tenacity: no battle fought the i
encay were allowed to travel one hundred apd 1t
fifty miles Of State, through region of
swamp and thickct, in no portion of which
conid ffcld be found adequate to the display
o. ten thousand men, ard where under good
partisan leaders, The invaders might have been
cut off in separate bodies, their supplies
stopped their march constantly embarrassed I
by hard fighting, and where. u bloody toll eX
acted at every deGie, they must have found a I
Thermo.yl;c at every five miles of their march
We lad no partisan fighting, as in the DAYS of
old. We had system, which insisted upon
artillery pa-an,ount-inss ed upon arbitrary Il
lins~ FOR defence, chosen without any regard to
the topography of the country. 'Ye will
make stand" SAD our cheR, eat this river
cros-,ng or that; dcn fall basI to the mex,
liver. and 60 on TO the last" Although. in n
,?oa>a.d places Of >iense swamp, narrow de-
tiif end almost iulpenetrable thicAe, between
these rivers. it would have been easy TO fnc
spots where three hundred men, Under compe
tent commanders, who knew the sorntry,
might ;rost eifec9ha!iy have baf1el three thou
sand. At this very moment. willie We write,
we doubt If the scattered members of our army
have yet been able to rendezvous together for
the agcest of Shernlans progress to the coast or
through North Carolina. But to return.
The march of the enemy into pur State was
chara racterjzed- by such scenes of brutality, Ii
cense, plunder and general confagration, as
VerY soon showed that Ne threats of The North ,