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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-07-13

4 PARTY Trick. Wendell Phillips.
at late anti-slavery meeting, speak
ing of the last constitutional amend
ment, said:
''The worst possible news that
Thad. Stevens could hear would be
the ratification of the amendment. I
do not disgrace the whole proceed
lngs when | say that it is party
trick"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-07-13
Freedmen's Testimony.

The value of this kind of testimony
is aptly illustrated by the following
case, which we extract from the
Chester Standard, of the 18th. We
apprehend this particular subject will
greatly embarrass the administration
OF justice in the District Courts of
the State, and will require sound
judgment on the part Of judges and
juries, in rendering decisions and vcr-
diets even in suits between the freed
men themselves. The following case
is strongly illustrative:
The utter worthlessness Of negro
evidence was strikingly exemplified in
a case that occurred in this town last
week. One of our most respected
young planters was arrested on the
charge, preferred by several freedmen
in his employ, of numbering one of
his field-hands. The result of the
investigation was his instant and
honorable release, the evidence
against him being conclusively shown
to be of the most baseless and mali
cious character. The murdered
negro was produced before the autho-
rites, not only mot kilt, but pro
missing from his appearance a life OF
fully average longevity.
We sincerely trust that those who
made the charge will be brought to
justice and caused to undergo the
severest punishment which the law
can inflict. They should be taught
to feel and know that character and
liberty cannot be damaged or endan-
gered on testimony which can be OBJ
tanned anywhere by anybody for q
plug of tobacco or drink of whiskey.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-07-13

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Attention is cali
ed to the following advertisements, which
are published this morning for the first
time
Henry Z. Scott-Declination.
u. 3. DeSaussure-House for Sale.
=. r. Jackson-Clothing Reduced Prices
Browne & Schirmer-
p. G. D. Hope-Clayct and Oats.
Fragrant SoZodont
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-07-13

Mall ARRANdEa1ENTs.-Th Post Office l.
open during the week from a. nj. to l y.
M. and from 5! p. IN. to p. m. On Sun
day, from to "a IN.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-07-13

1t is reported that Gen. Beaure
gard has joined the Italian army.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-07-13

The Richmond E.cctmi,r1' pitches
into the National Banks of that city.
charging them with having laughtily
ignored the claims of The agricultural
and manufacturing interests OF the
South; that they have lent more
more money III any single month
since their establishment to specu-
lators i'll gold and shavrrs of paper,
than they have done for whole wear
to the manufacturing and farming
interests.
1t is reported that Gen. Beanre-
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1866-03-14
THE KNOXVILLE WING.
Knoxville, Tenn, March Ia, 1866.
The Conditions upon which Tennessee
is TO be Declared In the Union.

Mr.. Bingham, Of Ohio from the joint committee
on Reconstruction, reported the following joint res
oution 10 the House of Representatives on Monday
Resolved by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives, IN Congress assembled That, whereas,
the people of Tennessee have made known to Con-
gress their desire that the constitutional relations
heretofore existing between them and the United
States may be fully re-established and did, the
22d day of February, 1865, by large popular vote,
adopt and ratify the constitution of government
republican in form, and not inconsistent with the
constitution and laws of the United States, and
State government has been organized under the pro-
visions thereof which said provisions and laws pass
ed in pursuance thereof proclaim devout loyalty to
the Union; and whereas, the people of Tennessee
are found 10 be in condition to exercise the rights
of State within this Union, and to exercise the
same by the consent of the law-making power of
the United States therefore the State of Tennessee
is declared TO be one of the States of the United
States and equal footing with the other States
on the express condition that the people of Tennes
see will maintain and enforce in good faith their
existing constitution and laws excluding those who
have been engaged in rebellion against the United
States from the exercise of the elective franchise for
the respective periods of time therein provided for
shall also exclude the persons for the like re-
spective periods of time from eligibility to office,
and the State of Tennessee shall never assume nor
pay any debt or obligation contracted or incurred
aid Of the late rebellion shall the said State
ever in any manner, claim from the United States,
or make any allowance or compensation for slaves
emancipated or liberated in any way whatever,
which conditions shall be ratified by the Legislature
Of Tennessee, or the people thereof as the Legisa
ture may direct, before this act shall take effect"
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1866-03-14

TOR SALES, 900 ACRES OF UNIM-
l. PROVED LANDS in different parts of East Tennessee
containing immense mineral wealth Well adapted TO sock
zraiZng with splendid sites farms water
Also Of the lands well suited settle colonies of
Emgrants Particulars respecting erery kind Of land IN Ea
Tennessee @ be promptly and asios. gsea by Addressing
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1866-03-14
The Doctors Differ.

The reconstructed organs of this city differ widely
in their estimate of Governor Brownlow's election
proclamation. The Union and American, which if
uniformly miserable and unhappy, says of it:
He involves himself in the mazes of prejudice
and contradiction and exhibits a tone of passion
that we do not choose, at this time, to comment
upon"
The Banner cocks its eye at the proclamation
after the fashion of young duck, rams its hands
into its pockets, and says:
IThere is temperance of expression which we dc
not hesitate to commend; and whilst we take issue
with all of the points adduced, we could wish that
the Governor would address himself to every subject
with like sobriety."
Thus it seems that the same document which
seems to one person to utter "tone of passion,
may appear to his neghbor, working in the same
cause, TO have Temperance of expression" worthy
Of all commentator. The truth is the prOclama-
ton was center shot, and it has covered the sur
face of the pool with scores of bleeding, broken
winged ducks.-Prcss and Times.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1866-03-14
RAILROADS,

hA1LROAUS.
OFFICE OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, }
y. c. n N W. RAILROADS.
Nashville, Tenn Oct. 9th, 1865.
ON and after Tuesday Oct 10, 1865 and until further
I tice Passenger Trains viii follows:
NASHVILLE AND CHATTANOOGA LINE.
LEAVE Nashville for Chattanooga, and all points South
M Arrive at Chattanooga at 6-2O ?. ".
Returning-Leaye Chattanooga at $40 4. Arrive at
Nashville at 5:l5 P. N.
Shelbyvie Accommodation, leave Nashville $40 P NJ,
arrive at Shebyville at I:2O P. N.
Returning-Leave shelbyve at $40 H., arrive s:55
A. N.
NASHVILLE AND NORTHWESTERN LINE.
Leave Nashville for Johnsonyie and all nts West and
Northwest, at II, arrive At Johnsonvie IL Il
Returning-Leave Johnsonvie l5o arrive at Nash
vile ESQ., II.
Trains N. and n W Railroads Johnsonvis
with first class line Of Steamers for Paducah Cairo and IT
Louis.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1866-03-14
REAL ESTATE AGENCIES.
HENRY c. WHITNEY CO.,
Real Estate Brokers,
NASHVILLE. TENN.

Particular attention gireR to the SaLeof lands
in East Tennessee to parties from the North.
erR States All persons O1rning Real Estate
and desiring to make early sales are inritcd to
communicate uith this office, sending full de-
Scription, loueSt price and best terms. Char
geS moderate, and no charge unless sale be
Effected. We are deSirious to open correspo1-
dence ocith, and secure the cooperation of Real
Estate Agents throughout East Tennessee
Mineral Lands and LaNe tracts Of Cheap
Lands lcdnted for C0lOniSts.
RErERs to Gov Brownlow. nov22d
OWNERS OF IMPROVED FARMS
DESTROYS to sell the same, are invited to send
full description, forrest price, and best terms,
together 1cih authority to sell the same to this
office
ONE HUNDRED FARMS WANTED
for Northern Immigrants ]! !
Parties haUing elligable MI Sites to dispose
Of, are Hke,cise requested to confer acith as.
No charge for services unless Salebe effected.
HENRY e. WHITNEY d; CO.,
Real Estate Agents, Nashville, Tenn.
decGtf
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-01-28
RAILROAD TO ST. LOUIS.

We would ask the special attention Of
al our merchants, and substantial bust
ness men, 70 the notice for a meeting OF
the Chamber Of Commerce, tomorrow.
The main object Of the meeting,-the
promotion Of the project for railroad con-
necti0n between this city amidst Louis
l. q most important one; important, not
merely 70 the immediate interests and
prosperity Of Memphis, but to the whole
Mississippi Valley. Il IS a great link in
That mighty chain Of interest which
unites the people Of the North-Yest with
the people Of the extreme South and,
viewed in all Of tsramifcations andcon-
nections, rises to the dimensions Of a
national Government.
Memphis, especially, should be aliveto
the importance OF this thOroughfare, not
only as a channel Of uninterrupted CON-
munication with St. Louis, and the great
region Of the Far West " of which she
is the gateway, but for the local develop
mems in a region more immediatelycon
riguous 70 and dependent upon Memphis.
The portion Of Arkansas through which
the road viii run, is a very Egypt Of fer
ulity, awaiting only the hand Of enter
prize 10 let in the sunlight upon it, 70
terminate productions more abundant
than is now furnished by all the region
tributary TO Us. Its capabilities axe be-
yond computation.
Let Il not be said that Memphis has
lost the old energy and public spirit
which aforetime distinguished her citi-
zens. True, many Of these have passed
away, while still others who were wont
% be foremost and most ef efficiently active
In every good work Of public enterprize,
sre solrly crippled and impoverished by
the vicissitUdes OF the war. But on the
other hand, We have a 8OOdly accession
Of new inhabitants-men Of fresh energy,
means and public spirit, who have east
in their lots with Us because they like
the tone and spirit Of our people, and
who are qualified, and we believe are
willing to step in the places and perform
the work Of the patriarchs who have
passed away, or who are disabled. They
viii catch the step and keep time to the
music Of the old Memphis energy and
public spirit, so soon as time, ~acquain-
lance, and mingling together, have made
The old and the new people homogeneous.
What better occasion could there be TO
foster this result than the meeting to-
morrow? Let all. then, attend-the old
and the new citizens, and concert how
best they may unite their energies for the
promouon'iof an enterprise, the success
fuI prosecution Of which viii enUre TO the
benefit Of all
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-01-28

One would suppose that with the re-
tarn Of peace throughout the land, there
would be a subsistence Of the violent pas
SONS which lead men into the commits
son OF crime. But, if We are to judge
from the calendar Of homOcides which
glsres upon Us in this community, and
presents the same ghastly prominence in
our exchanges, the crime Of blOodshed-
ding seems rather % have increased than
diminished. Il is shocking 70 eontem-
plate. Everywhere, South, North, East,
West. the same frightful record OF
mans iuh2manity 10 man. rises up.
i there no solution Of thi- horrible
condition OF things? If so, where is IL?
Isit in the laxity Of the laws9 II so, in
the name Of humanity, letthem be made
more stringent. Is it in the looseness Of
their administration ESQ, let al good
men unite in concentrating pubic opin-
ion into such a burning focus Of popular
condemnation, that these unfsithful ex-
ecut1rs Of the outraged laws viii be bis
tered into the performance Of their duty.
Men talk shout despOtisms as the sum
q human evils. But the most intolerable
despotism that ever was exercised over a
people, is that which erects itselfin a
community, through i~neficiency Of the
legal guardians Of the public peace and
safety leaving scope for individual law
lesuess 10 constitute itself an autOcrat Of
crime. There must be room for amend
meut IN the maintenance and
enforcement the laws, and the times
cry aloud that this amendment should
he entered upon at once.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-01-28
APPEAL
ME M 2 HIS.


Accounts thatreach us, through various
quarter. 90 to confirm the report made
some time since, that while a Natohal
Cemetery has been laid out forthedeceht
interment of the Union soldiers who fell
in the battle Of Gettysburg, the remains
of the Confederate Dead are left unpro-
vided for, a spoil and sPortfor the unsym-
uathizing stranger. one account says
that the field they fertilized with their
life's-blood, and wherein they found a
hssty sepulture, is this year to be cult
waited as a pasture, and that heplough Of
the husbandman turns up to the sun their
unhonOred bones.
We would fsin believe that these state
ments are not true. We would Je 10th
10 believe that the sober feelings Of the
country, cooled by the waftings Of white
winged Peace, are less human nan they
were amidst the hot and sulphurous
smoke Of war. Assuredly, if We may
trust the accounts Of wounded and cap
bured Confederates, no such savage dis
regard Of the best and nOblest sensi0lh-
ties Of humanity, characterized those who
remained masters Of that bloody and
hardly contested field Of carnage. We
remember 70 have seen published, &C
counts from wounded caPtives, and we
have ourselves ~conversed with thosewho
experfenced their hard fate, givinga very
difTs-ent account Of the sensibilities Of
- ----- mT-a u-.rrnHnA NO.
kindly cared for, and the dead decently
inferred.
Has fine feelings persisted with the
VA Is it only amidst the clash Of
arms that humanity can do credit to
icseIf9 Has the Nation grown csllous to
the better feelings Of Dur nature, or has
Il become so imbued with the spirit Of
revenge. that the bones Of brave Ameri-
can soldiers, however misguided they
may have been, are regarded as those Of
dumb beasts? Is there no room FOR them
IA the National Cemetery, which perpet-
yates and guards the remains Of the
Union soldiers, wherein a decent magma
nimity may hids away the skeletons Of
manly foe?
Who Wers these men whose bones are
thus ploughed up and scattered abroad ?
They were americans, Of the same blood
and lineage Of those I've whom stately
mausoIeums viii be raised. Grant that
they were misguided, and in error-call
them, if you viii, rebels and traitors
still they were AMERICANS, whose
deeds Of stalwart manhood viii 90 down
IN song and story, rejecting luster and
rsnown upon american valor, to the end
Of our history. Some Of them are the
Ensmen Of the Others who fell on that
hard fought field.
sWar is cruelty, % said one of the great
Captains Of the Union army but if the
reports be true Of the dissertation Of the
Confederate dead at Gettysburg, peace is
more cruel and harsh than war. There
l. many a true heart that viii CULVER
with a fresh anguish when these ac-
counts shall be verified. We cannot but
believe thst a kindly and humane senti-
meat viii be awakened in the North,
that viii srrest the dissertation.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-01-28

IA Brother GREELEY Of the New
York Tribune, seems to be determined n
see nothing lovely or Of good report in
the Memphis APPEAL He got out Of
temper with US some time ago, for speak
well ofGen. DUDLEY, and what is worse,
abused that officer because we did think
well Of him. Passing over all else OF
broad national sentiment, and disregard
ing the spirit Of Cancellation which has
distinguished the course Of the APPEAL
he fishes out an isolated passage from
theproductiono Of correspondent-which
passage, we venture 10 believe, if Tread in
e-onnexion with its context, would COM
mand the appreciation Of every true sol
der in the Union army-and makes that
the text for the following snarl atus:
RADLY RFCONsTRUCrED.-The Mem
mis- APPEAL was one Of the earliest and
most vehement among the journals used
10 drive the South into Secession, and
was compelled % flee rom place to place
throughout the Confederacy on the adj
vance Of the Union armies. Having re-
turned since the collapse TO Memphis, 1t
illustrates its loyalty by articles whereof
the following is a specimen:
Here follows an extract from OF
'Cicilian's" Helena l~etters
This is one Of hejOurnals most vocifer-
Gus in abuse of "the Radicals and in
praise Of what il calls President John
sons policy Yet no ten Radicals in
America are doing half SO much TO post
pone and defeat the restoration of the
Southern States as does The Memphis
appeal
We hope the Tri5lme's estimate is
correct; for, besides Brother GREELEY,
we do not believe there is another reader
Of the APPEAL, who regards what in
duence it may exert as otherwise than
favorable TO reconciliation and harmony
between all the people Of the whole
country. II the radicals are only q
tenth part as well disposed to Get by
cones be b~y-gones' as We are, we shall
soon have an end Of al strife and bitter
ness. We wish Brother GREELEY
could be converted from the error Of his
way, in seeing everything in the APPEAL
with iaundfoed vision.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-01-28

INTELLIGENCE OFFICES
ustious furnished aud dued.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-01-28

THE following letter, as its date indi-
Gates, was published before in the At
lanta COafe7erucy, now defunct, but as
it is a necessary prelude TO an original
one now in our hands from Bill Arp
we give it, the better 10 enable our read
ers to appreciate and understand the
communication which viii appear in cur
next issue. The subjoined letter refers
% a character well known in Georgia as
" Big john who is, 10 Use a familiar but
expressive phrase, "a regular trump"
The original letter which, as we stated,
shall appear in the next number Of the
Record, viii refer more al length TO this
celebrated individual, and also relate how
" Bill Arp returned 70 Rome, his eXpe-
rience and that Of the Arp family on the
way, and what be saw and did when he
arrived in the Eternal Citty.'-Ed.
Record.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-01-28
MARRIED.

TIPTON-ROBINSON-On the 9th inst. at
the residence Of the brides father, by Rev. E.
Crisman, Of Memphis, Mr.. SAMUEL P. TGProS
and Miss MARY c. RoBuSsoS. daughter OF Rev.
J. L. Robinson all OF Desoto county. Miss.
PRICE-RUSSELL-On the 18th inst, Mr..
JOHS II. PRICE and Miss ELLIE RESELL, by
the Rev. Mr.. Chamberlain; all Of Chicot
county, Ark.
God bless the good and noble Southern wo-'
men, They have courage to believe that mis-
fortune may exist without guilt, and refusing
70 worship the rising sons, have turned aside
from the prosperous and the powerful, 70 be-
stow their hearts and smiles upon the bank
rupt and unfortunate.
Mr., Price is a true and generous friend, and
was for four years a faithful and gallant soldier.
May he and his beautiful and accomplished
young bride enjoy a long life Of happiness and
prosperity. J.. A. H.
Nicksburg papers please copy.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-01-28

"a" William r. Ellis, a well known
citizen Of Kenton county, Ky, residing
about nine miles from Covington, COM
mitted suicide on Monday last, by shoot
ing himself with a pistol, Deceased was
a devout Christian, in fact, by some con-
sidered a religious monomaniac. 1t is
supposed that the principal cause of his
committing the rash act was domestic
troubles. He was about forty years of
age.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-01-28

RA The garroter are again at work in
Mobile. One Of its merchants, while on
his way home Thursday night, about ten
o'clock, was suddenly pOunced upon by
four Federal soldiers and a sack thrown
over his head. Three Of the villains held
him, while a fourth emptied his pockets
Of his money and vsluables.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-01-28

re- In the late severe weather David
H.. Pertler, of Meeker county, Minn,i had
his feet frozen, and after the frost was
taken out by immersing them in cold
water, kerosene wa applied for about a
week, when he died. Under the pene-
trating and weakening qualities of the
oil, his strength rapidly failed. Its infu-
enee on his mind was singular. He
thought the oil would burn him to death,
and frequently fancied he could see the
flame in the room.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-01-28

Rr A specialize the Times, from Wash
ington, dated the twenty-fourth, says:
Gen. Sheridan's official report says there
is considerable excitement Il Browns
vile, but no danger Of any serious
trouble. Gen. Wright has been ordered
to the border to restore quiet,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-01-28

la The Matamoras R1ncherO charges
that Bagdad was captured by the United
states colored troops; that the United
states army officers were concerned in it;
that Gen. Weitzel knew Of il, and in
conversation referring to it, said the
Mexicans would have to prove it on the
United States troops.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-01-28

E@~ The United States Treasurer has
issued a circular stating that hereafter
banks, railroads and other moneyed cor
porations must pay internal revenue
funds by the deposit Of lawful money in
the banks Or with the officers designated
by law, instead Of forwarding drafts as
heretofore.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-01-28

~ Gen. Terry has issued an order
prohibiting any civil officer, or any other
person, from attempting to apply the
provisions of the vagrant act, recently
passed by the Virginia Legislature, 70
any colored person in his department.
lie says the ultimate result CT the statute
viii be TO reduce the freedmen to a con-
dition Of servitude worse than that from
which they have been emaneipated.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-01-28

ES~ Hon. Ben Hill, Joshua Hill, A H.
Stephens, L. J. Gsrtrel, ex-Gov. james
johnson, Col Kee, and Col. Dougherty,
are all prominently spoken Of as esndi-
dates for the United States Senate from
Georgia.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-01-28

IA On our first page We publish .
communication from &C." on a subject
thai Is well worth the attention and con-
slderation Of the best minds Of the coun-
Try. Gen. SHERMAN, we believe, first
broschea a similar ides, IN his conference
with the c~itlzensof Helena. &C." how
ever, gives 70 this idea a broader scope,
extending the project to lines Of works Of
internal improvements stretching across
TIE continent. Though not q practised
or q polished writer, &C" is a sound
thinker, and we commend his views to
public attention.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-01-28
DIED.

QUARLES.-On the Path inst, in CORTLAND.
Ala, THOMAS n. C. QUARLEs, in the s8d year O;
his age
Richmond (Va) papers please copy.