The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-25

mend. The aisntay OF dress and jcwelry
was not at all striking, but I suppose the
in the crowd their dresses might be torn
and their jewelry stolen. One Of the most
brilliant and best dressed ladies I saw
there, was Mrs. Sue P. King, who was es-
.corted by Governor Perry.
learned, to-day, that the Tennessee
delegation will shortly be received, and it
is thought that this is the entering wedge
to further conciliating action. I know
that the President is very hopeful OF an
early and satisfactory adjustment Of pre-
sent issues, and expects confidently to see
all the Southern members in their places
Col G. j. Elford, Of Greenville, is here,
endeavoring to obtain the favorable and
final action of the President in relation to
the pardons from South Carolina, not here
tofore acted upon. He had large number
OF cases in his charge as attorney, and
being informed by distinguished gentle
man OF Washington, that cases in which
pardons had not beon granted, were re-
garded, in the present state Of things, to
be in great peril, and should have immedi-
ate attention, he obtained the approval
OF Governors Orr and Perry, and under
took to have all the South Carolina par
posed of. He found 400 cases suspended
and laid aside, after being approved by the
Attorney General. These he has succeed
cd in bringing before the President and
has had them signed by him. They will
shortly receive the signature and seal of
the Secretary of State, and be delivered to
Col. 4. to carry to South Carolina. Forty
cases, under 18th exception, have not vet
left tho Attorney-General's Office, but an
order was obtained to-day for them to be
put in course of completion, and there are
about fifty cases, which, for peculiar rea-
sons, cannot be successfully dealt with at
present.
A new book by ex-senator, &C., Foote,
entitled the ssWar Of the Rebellion is lust
out, and IS having good run. 1t is very
readable, being for the most part q we'll
written sketch Of the authors doing and
associations in the Federal and Confede-
rate Congress. 1t is very severe on those
whom Foote disliked, and Benton, Pierce
Davis and Yancey are handled without
gloves; while he as warmly eulogizes those
to whom his feelings were kind. I think
that a sketch Of Foote himself, by some
discriminating and impartial writer, would
form most interesting and amusing ad-
dition to the book.
of the State of South Carolina, is to be as
sessed and collected as soon as the organi-
cation OF the offices can be completed. No
taxes will be assessed or collected on any
subjects Of taxation prior to 30th May,
1865, which Is the date Of the establish
ment of the collection districts in South
Carolina, except the taxes on incomes,
which will be collected for the incomes of
1854, and since. All manufactures, dis
titled liquors, and other subjects of taxa
ton, produced or accruing since 30th May,
will be assessed and taxed. It is thought
in the departments and elsewhere here,
that the oath Of Office will be so modified.
at least in regard to postmasters and
Levenuc officers, that there will be no diff
ticulty in obtaining Southern men who can
take it. A decision has already been made,
allowing payment for stationery, Office
rent, postage, &C., to the officers of the
internal revenue in the South, who, as yet,
cannot draw their salary by reason Of the
| oath.
But l have gossipped long enough. L
am tired myself, and SO 1 am afraid are
your readers, and, therefore, will