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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-13
New York Spring Trade.

We extract the following from the
New York World:
The Times seems to anticipate a very
good spring trade, and vaticinates
IN quite jubilant strain upon the
money that is to be made by the
metropolis in goods to he sold to the
South and West during the coming
season. We hope the Times is correct
in its anticipation, but we do not feel
quite so hopeful. In making up their
minds touching the spring business.
merchants would do we'll to bear the
following facts in mind:
l. Staple goods of all kinds must
hereafter be sold ON falling market.
All kinds of goods are too high in
price, and honest retailers who mean
to pay their debts will only purchase
enough for immediate consumption.
Those who are willing to pay high
prices and make large purchases will
be unable to meet their engagements.
2. The future of the financial policy
OF the Government will be in favor Of
o falling market. The certainty that
we must, some time or other, 20 back
to specie payments, that we are on the
road thither, will compel caution in
all quarters, and induce dull state of
trade.
3. The farmers of the West are
well off, but they have not paid their
debts on the fall trade, hoping for
higher prices for farm produce. The
West is full of corn, which the pro-
ducers obstinately refuse to market Mt
present rates; and many of the leading
houses in Cincinnati, Chicago and
st. Louis would be sorely pinched
were New Workers toapply the screws.
Fortunately for them, our money
market is easy, and likely to continue
so for some time to come. Although
the West is bare of spring goods, there
Will not be large trade unless there
ls heavy concession on present
prices, especially in domestic goods.
4. The South is bare of goods, but
has no money, and if New Yorkers
wish to sell, it must be on long credits.
No prudent house will sell largely to
Southern dealers at present prices and
on long time, with the future rs doubt
full as it is now.
The past January has been an
extremely dull month i'm all branches
of trade, and it is now known that
there are large stocks of fall goods still
unsold at the West.
Merchants had better not be too
sanguine. Let them prepare for a
moderate trade, and be sure and not
give long credits.
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MEssRs. EDITORS: I send you -
letter, which was forwarded to me by
Gen. Hampton, who is now in Mis-
sissippi. By publishing it, it is pro-
bable that the. original owners of the
medals, or some of their friends, may
be found. The medals are in my pos
session. Yours, respectfully,
JAMES G.. GIBBES, Mayor.
COLUMBIA, February 12, 1866.
CHARLOTTE, N. c., Dec. 21, 1865.
Gen. Wade Hampton, Colat'nbia, S. G.
GENERAL: Accompanying this,
please find three medals, which were
presented to Corp. B. w. Brown, S.
G. Pruett and Marshall Moosely,
members of the Palmetto Regiment
of South Carolina, which participated
in the battles in Mexico, md crown
ed themselves with imperishable re-
nown. They were bought iny ihe DIR dur
ing the 18th and Goth of the present
month, from private citizens of this
place, for the purpose of restoring
them to their tsfirst owners" and
beg you will so far assist me as to
take charge of them until this can be
accomplished, which, with your ex-
tended acquaintance throughout your
State, I believe it's delay will be brief.
I am, very respectfully, yours,
L. F. BATES,
Sup't. Southern Express Co.
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COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL.

R1cHMoND, February S.-The following
prices OF bank notes and gold were given
by the banking house OF Lancaster L Co..
to-day, for South Carolina bank notes:
Bank OF Camden, Soc; Charleston, Is:
Chester, Is; Georgetown, IS; Hamburg, Is;
Newberry, IS; Sonth Carolina, Is; State Of
South Carolina, Is; Commercial, Columbia,
Is; Exchange, Columbia, Is; Farmers and
Exchange, 10; Merchants. Cheraw, Is; Peo-
ples', 80; Planters, As; Planters and Me
chanics', 20; Southwestern Railroad. IS:
State, 10; Union, Co.
otherwise expressed. There is in the mar
kets no change worthy Of note. The dull
ness so long complained OF in every branch
Of trade still continues.
The bacon market is dull and prices no.
minal. Old shoulders can be bonght at Is
@16c.; new sides, 194c.; new bone sides,
1s4c.. Pork, 12a@1sc. Country lard is
worth 21c. Western, 20. There is yery
little good butter here, and it brings 45c.
readily. Southern Irish potatoes are worth
90c.; Northern, 81. Coffee is dull at pre-
sent prices. We quote Rio, 29@3Oe; La
guayra, 34@35c.; Java, 44Q4Sc.
NASHVILLE, February I've have no
material change to note in the cotton ma
keS. Holders are not disposed to sell, and
buyers are not disposed to advance at pre-
sent. Prices ranged yesterday from S7M
39c. A few extra lots brought 4Oc.
The grocery market continues active in
all the leading articles, without change
since our last quotations.
There is no demand for Southern money,
except for few banks. We have no change
to note. Gold was bought at SO, and sold
at 80.
CINcINNArI, February 6.-Flour quiet,
without change in prices. Wheat steady.
with full sales for the better grades; infe-
rrior qualities dull. and prices nominal
Oats dull, at s5@4Oc. Rye dull, at 75c
Provisions active, and prices generally
higher. Moss pork is in good demand at
$40, but holders asked Csc higher at tn,
close. Nothing doing in green meats.
Sides sold at 14te. Lard in good demand.
and prices have advanced to 1Sc. for primo
city. Groceries quiet and unchanged
Cotton is held at 44c. for mddling.
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tsOIl the Wing"

ALEXANDRIA, Va, February Z, 1866.
DEAR PHOENIX: From Richmond to Ac-
quia Creek, there is much debris Of the
tents, earth-works, SCARED walls, rid
died houses, burnt bridges, &C., all record
sad events of the past. At Fredericks-
burg, there was fought most terrific
battle, which, in addition to the usual de-
struction of human life, resulted in the
partial ruin of the town. On the Potomac
I saw much of the novel and the beautiful
The river had been frozen from shore to
shore. This immense quantity of ice was
quite novel and interesting to your CORES
pondent. The scenery along this grand
old river is beautifully picturesque. We
were on board the steamer Keyport, which
is an excellent boat, fleet in her progress,
and furnishes her guests most luscious
dinner on this trip.
While passing Mount Vernon, the boil
Of the steamer WAS tolled, according to
the usual custom. Here there is what was
once the home of one Of the greatest and
best of men, and it now contains the pre-
cious dust Of him who was justly regarded as
the Father of his Country. The sight of
this sacred place stirred in my soul pecu-
liar feelings, and demanded the most per-
feet admiration for the noble hero and
true patriot, George Washington. He was
certainly man of a great deal of charac-
ter. His virtues will live forever in the
memories of q grateful people.
The Baltimore Conference began its ses-
sions, to-day, in this town 1t will b. an
interesting and q harmonious occasion.
There are present many able and infuen-
tial divines.
I am under many obligations to Mr.. Sal.
Ruth. the Superintendent of the Richmond
| and Fredericksburg Railroad, for his gem
tlemanly kindness. This road is in fine
order, and affords the cheapest, safest and
most expeditions line of travel to Washing
ton and other points North. OMEGA.
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RATIoNs. Richardson, of
the Military District of Eastern South
Carolina, has issued circular to the
planters of his district, who are with
out the necessary supply of provi-
sions to feed the freedmen and chill
dren on their plantations or in their
employment, that they will be fur
nished with rations at the actual cost
of the rations at the place of deli
very.
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SHIP NEWS.
PORT OF CHARLESTON, FEB. l.

ARRIVED sATURDAf.
Steamship Isabella, Wambersie, Havana,
ARRIVED YESTERDAY
Brig Meteor, Carman, Baltimore
WENT TO SEA FRIDAY.
Steamship Ellie knight. baltimore.
WENT TO SEA SATURDAY.
Steamship Quaker City, West, New York.
Steamship Isabella, Wambersie, Baltimore
Steamship Sea Gull Fish, Baltimore.
Br. bark Western Bell Liverpool
Spanish barkentine Fortuna, Cadn.
WENT To SEA YESTERDAY.
Schr. Grape Shot, Sasasey, port IN CUBA
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-13

The FRENCH TROOPS TO BE WITH
DRAWN FROM MEXICO. latest
foreign intelligence of moment is to
the effect that Napoleon has decided
to withdraw the French troops from
Mexico. It removes the only STUN
bhng-block which was in the way of
a continued observance of amicable
relations, and greatly enhances our
credit abroad. The time of the re-
moval of the troops is not stated.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-13

SAD AccrDENT.-Thos. w. Bomar,
a fine youth of about sixteen years of
age, whose parents reside in Bivings-
vile, Spartanburg District. shot him
self on Friday, I'd instant. He was
found with the barrel of the gun in
his mouth, and it is presumed was
blowing at the muzzle to ascertain
whether it was loaded or not. The
Spartan gives the lad an excellent
character.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-13

CONGRESSIONAL PUFFs. The Wash
ington correspondent of the Detroit
Free Press, alluding to the fact that
most of the clerks of the committees
in Washington are newspaper men,
says:
'"The motive these honorable gen
tlemen have in selecting newspaper
men, is perfectly apparent. All the
puffs that go out to the country Of
the Hon. are paid for by the
Government, at the rate of 81 or Sc
per day, committee clerks salaries of
the respective Houses of Congress.
Poore, of the Boston Journal; Bart
lett, of the New York Post; Reid, of
the Cincinnati Gazette; Painter. Of the
Philadelphia Mqui,'er; Mccullough,
of the Cincinnati Commercial, and
many other correspondents of the
press are salaried officers at the ca
pital."
1t isn't any wonder that the people
should frequently see extraordinary
accounts of the brilliant exploits Of
some known ignoramus in Congress.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT HILTON HEAD.
On Wednesday Of last week, fire
occurred in the Government forage
shed at Hilton Head. The shed,
guard house and other buildings in
the vicinity We're totally destroyed.
About Il, 600 bushels of corn, i ZOO
bushels of oats, 450 bales of hay and
300 bales of straw were consumed.
The fire was the work of an incen-
diary.
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INTERVIEW OF A. VIRGINIA DELEGA-
TIoN WITH THE Presidential COM
mittee from the Legislature of Vir-
ginia had an interview with President
johnson on the 10th, and presented
the resolutions of that body endors-
ing the policy of the President. Mr..
johnson replied, thanking them for
their visit, and expressing his gratifi-
cation at their sentiments.
He declared his determination to
follow the principle he had pursued
throughout the war, that the Union
could not be dissolved. He respond
ed cordially to the sentiments of the
resolution, and trusted that the time
would soon come when they could
meet under more favorable auspices
than at present. He stated that he
would not be forced to the position
that any State is now out of the
Union.
The interview is regarded as very
important one At the conclusion of
the Presidents remarks. the members
of the committee were personally in
troduced, and expressed their pleasure
at the Presidents address.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-13

COLD WEATHER AT THE NORTH.
Late papers from the North make
mention Of another severe cold snap.
The thermometer in New York city,
one day last week, indicated the mer-
curry to be below zero. The bay and
harbor were filed with floating ice,
which greatly interfered with water
navigation.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-13

SPARTANBURG EXPRESS. s.-One by
one the old familiar faces of our State
exchanges make their appearance in
our Office. The Express, under the
management of Warren DuPre as
editor, has commenced new career,
in which we wish it abundant Sue
cess.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-13

JAIL BURNED. The Darlington Jail
was burned on last Wednesday morn
ing. 1t is supposed to have been set
on fire by one of its inmates. The
prisoners were taken care of by the
guard,
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-13

South American news show that the
Brazilians and their allies were press
ing the Paraguayans hard, and hoped
to overwhelm them in the month of
January. The Paraguayan army is
reduced to $4,000 men, and is suffer
ing from disease, which may render
it an easy prey to its enemies. But
there is nothing certain in war-ex-
cept that it is very troublesome and
very costly.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-13
Local Items.

Local Items.
Advertisements, to insure insertion.
should be handed in by o'clock p. nj.
CAsH-Our terms for subscription, adj
vertising and job work are Gu sh We hons.
all parties will bear this i'll mind
IHE CoDE."-The Acts passed bv tho
Legislature relative to the freedmen. for
sale at this Office. Price 20 cents; bv mail
25 ccnts.
IHE BURNING OF COLUMBIA An inter-
esting account of the ssSack and Destruc-
tlon OF the City OF Columbia, s. c." has
Just been issued, in pamphlet form. from,
the fhtrntr steam power press Orders
can be Tiled to any extent.
Speclai attention is invited to the sale OF
well Kept furniture, advertised this morn
ing, ny Nessrs. Levin 4 Peixotto. Some
Oh the articles are well worthy OF e.anina-
tion
Major +. G. Mcknight (better known by
ms nom dc plume, casa Hartz,"J passed
through this city yesterday, on his way
South He Is at present one OF the editors
and proprietors of the New Berne IN. CO.
1anes. George is as fat and lively as ever.
~-o-~-~~>~-~---o-,o--
His Excellency Governor Orr arrived
here on Sunday afternoon, and has taken
rooms at Nickerson's Hotel. He has inst
returned from Charleston, where he has
been So
weeks. we understand his Excellency ex
poets to leave for Anderson Oh Thursday
morning, which place will be his head
quarters until further notice.
Owing to circumstances beyond their
control, the proprietors of the Southern
gift house, Messrs. Pohl, Randall & Co.,
find themselves unable to open their stock
OF goods this morning, as advertised.
They hope to have everything ready to-
morrow to proceed to business. and re-
quest the citizens generally to give them a
call.
WEEKLY FAMILY PApER.-On the 14th
instant, we shall commence tho publication
OF family paper, entitled "7ne Weekly
Gteaner-A Home Companion" The paper
will be double the size Of the Ph9nir. and
will contain the cream Of the news. miscel
laneous matter, editorials, stories, ETC., in
the daily and tri-weekly publications. Sub
scription price 81 per annum. Specimen
copies sent on application. There will bc
an interval Of two weeks between tho pub
lication Of the first and second numbers.
-o-~-.-~-------~
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. is call
cd to the following advertisements, which
arc published this morning for tho first
time:
Henry A. Meetze-Valuable Lands.
ID. b. sure-Commissioner's Sale.
Joseph Purcell-Mills House.
w. B. Stanley-Gas Fixtures.
j: q. Observation-Disclosures Office.
Alexis Bragg & Wesson|Boots, &c.H
Henry Willis-Residence for Sale.
Valuable Water Power for Sale
Durbec & Walter-Furniture &c.
a. r. Phillips-Mules, Wagon, Harness.
Levin d Peixotto-Horses and Mules.
Fisher Il LOwrance--Skirts
Meeting Stockholders Bridge Company.
JAS G. Gibbes-City Lots.
Dry Goods, &c.
Teams Wanted.
Kay, Veal l. Hewetson-To Iron Manf'rs.
J: Mchenzie-Pharaoh's Serpent Eggs.
Merchants Hotel, Charl eston.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-13

On the 10th of December, Vesuvins
was powdered over with snow, and
the mountains round the bay are still
th'ckly cove,'cd-a remarkable phe-
nomenon. indicating severe winter.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-13

An old soldier, named Coignet,
who was the first to bear the title of
Knight of the Legion of Honor, has
just died at Auxerre, France, aged
ninety one years. q.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-13

Advertisements, to insure insertion
should be handed in by o'clock p. M.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-13

The smallpox has made its appear
ance in Louisville among the negroes.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-13

CAsH.-Our terms for subscription sd-
vertising and job work are CO sl. We hons.
all parties will bear this iii mind.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-13
The President Speaks Again

We publish a full report of the
reply OF the President to Fred. Doug
lass and his associates. 1t has the
rlng OF the true metal, and we hope
will have beneficial effect. He has
delivered another speech worthy of
the Chief Magistrate of the Union
Upon both these speeches we will
take occasion to make some remarks.
The Memphis Postrecords immense
preparatione by the planters for the
next cotton crop.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-13

IHE CODE. The Acts passed bv tho
Legislature relative to the freedmen. fo,
sale at this Office. Price 20 cents; by mai
25 ccnts.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-13

special attention is invited to the sale OF
well Kept furniture, advertised this morn
lng' by Messrs. Levin Il Peixotto. Some
on the articles are we'll worthy Of eyamina-
ton.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-13

IHE BURNING OF COLUMBIA inter-
esting account OF the 'sSack and Destruc
ton OK the City OF Columbia, s. C.."has
JUST been issued, in pamphlet form, from
the Fhtrnir steam power press. Orders
can be TILED to any extent.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-13

Major E. G. Mcknight (bctter known bv
ms nom de plane, casa Hartz, ~ passed
through this city yesterday. on his way
South. He is at present one Of the editors
and proprietors of the New Berne IN. C.)
Times. George is as fat and lively as ever
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-09-29
Southern Tonic.

A fter several years of successful trial,
IN both in this city and the country, at
the request of number of persons who
have been benefited by its use, we have con
eluded to present to the public
"S0UTHERN TONIC
and trust that they may not regard it as a
quack medicine.
Before venturing to give publicity to this
Tonic, the recipe was shown TO several of
the most eminent physicians of this city.
and was pronounced by them an excellent
Tonic.
The recipe will be shown to any respecta-
BILE physician who may desire to see it,
Unlike the many remedies that are offered
to the public, this Tonic does not cure every
disease. Allit claims is its wonderful power
of restoring the functions to their natural
condition after having been embarrassed by
disease.
Were it necessary, certificate after certif-
cate could be appended to this from well
known citizens, but we deem it useless.
Sold by all druggists. Prepared by
S. r. CHAMBERS, Druggist,
Corner Liberty and Erato Streets,
no sept BINS New Orleans.
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sHERIFF,s SALE.

W. II. Cook In District Court Of
VS.. Bossier Parish, Louisiana,
Elijah Hudson. } No 1921.
Dy virtue of writ of Eseizure and sale
- issued in the above entitled suit, and
to me directed, | have seized and will pro-
coed to sell at public auction, before the
Court house door, in the town of Bellevue,
La, to the highest bidder, on the first Sat
urday the 9th day of October, 1866, the
following described property, to wit:
The north east quarter of south west quar-
ter and north west quarter of north west
quarter, and north west quarter of south
east quarter of section 81, township %,
range 10, and the south east quarter of north
east quarter, and north east quarter of south
east quarter of section 80; and south west
quarter of north west quarter, and north
west quarter of south west quarter of sec
ton "a, and the south west quarter of north
west quarter of section 80, all In township
Y, of range 10, in the parish of Bossier, and
containing 800 acres more or less
Said lands seized as the property Of the
defendant, Hudson, and TO be sold to paw
and satisfy said writ
Terms of sale-Cash, with benefit of an
praisement.
This 9th August, 1866.
PHIL0 ALDEN, Sheriff.
NJ OTIS Per w. III. HnL, Deputy
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Succession sale.

Succession of Mary W. Plat, deceased.
Dy virtue of writ of sale to me directed
D from the District Court of Bossier, La,
| viii sell at public auction to the last and
highest bidder at the late residence OF said
deceased, near Fillmore, in said parish, on
the 2nd day of November, 1866, the follow
ing described property belonging to said
succession, to-wit
The west half of section number s, of
township number Is, range IL, North West
Louisiana, except the Tan Yard lot of 20
acres, lying on Mmden and Shreveport road,
all situated in said parish of Bossier, and
containing 300 acres of land more or less
Also, mules, IL head cattle, 60 head hogs,
IL head sheep, old wagon, lot of provisions,
farming utensils household and kitchen fur
niture.
Terms of Sale-Cash, provided appraised
value be bid. Should amy article of personal
property fail to bring its appraised value
cash, viii Immediately on same day re-offer
same on credit of twelve months for what
ever it may bring. Credit purchasers being
required to give notes with approved per
senal security bearing 8 per cent per annrlm
interest from day of sale Should the land
fail to bring its appraisement cash, will re-
advertise the same and sell according to law.
This 25th September, 1866
PHILO ALDEN,
Sheriff and Auctioneer.
mo OTIS Per w. III. HILL, Deputy.
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An Act

Authorizing the Lease Of Benoist Bay
on Bridge.
De it enacted by the Police Jury of
- Bossier, La, and it is hereby
enacted by authority of the same, That
james Ford, President of the Police
Jury, be and he is hereby authorized
and required to let out to the last and
highest bidder at the Court house door
in The town of Bellevue, on Saturday
the 18th day of October, next. 1866,
during legal hours. the building of
good and substantial bridge across
Benoist Bayou, on the Shreveport and
Arkansas road on the following terms,
to-wit
The successful bidder will be requir-
ed to give his bond with approved per
sonal surities, in the sum of two thou
sand dollars, conditioned for the faith
full completion of said bridge in sixty
days from the day of said letting, and
the lessee will receive tolls from all
persons, regardless ofresidence, cross
ing said bridge after the 1st day of
January, 1867 and from now till then
from the foreign travel. and retain said
right for five years from the LIST of JAN
uary, 1867. The lessee will be requir-
ed to give his promissory notes for the
! amount bid, in five equal annual in
stallments-the first payment to fall
due the first of january, 1868. and an
nually thereafter with approved per-
sonal surities. Said bridge to be built
according to plan and specifications to
be furnished by J. w. Rabh, Thomas
Player and George r. Alden, who are
hereby appointed committee for the
purposelof drafting said plan and speci-
fications and to whom for further par
ticalars bidders are referred.
Approved Sept. 25th, 1866.
JAS. FORD, Pres't P. j.
w. II. HILL, Clerk.